what is the best 18x20 racket between 95-98 inches

[realplayer]

I'm looking for a new racket but cannot decide which one to get. I have to choose between a wilson blade, pure storm limited or dunlop 3.0 or maybe even a vantage/angell.
The racket has to have a 18x20 string pattern and I like to play serve and volley. So who tried these rackets and which one should I get?

[yonexRx32]

Head Liquid Radical MP with a little weight added to it or PK Redondo C 98, in that order.

[slowfox]

PK Black Ace or Redondo
Dunlop 4D 200

One of my hitting partners uses the Blade. He loves it. I tried it but prefer a slightly more flexible stick.

[McLovin]

From your list, I'd go Dunlop 3.0 > Blade > PS Ltd.

I haven't hit with the Dunlop, but have hit w/ the Blade & PS Ltd and didn't like either, so the Dunlop can't be that bad.

However, I agree w/ yonexRx32 on the Radical MP. Very versatile stick. Another two to look at are the Pacific X Force Pro 18x20 and the Donnay Pro One 18x20.

I use the X Force Pro 16x20 and love it. I assume the 18x20 has slightly more control. Form the reviews I've read, the Donnay is supposed to be a nice stick.

[DownTheLineWith90]

What is the meaning of "best?"

[realplayer]

Originally Posted by DownTheLineWith90

What is the meaning of "best?"

a racket with a good plow through feel, nice sweetspot. good spin and maneuverability but control is the main thing.

[PrincessAdam]

Dunlop 3.0 all the way

[mrmo1115]

Blade and hopefully if the new Speed plays well, that one.

[Brocolt]

the new blade 98 all the way

[KFwinds]

I found the Donnay Pro One 18x20 to be the "best" of all the sticks mentioned so far. That said, I'm currently still a BLX Blade 98 user - also a great stick. The Donnay is just a bit softer, so may be switching soon.

Also, FWIW, I used Head Radicals for a long time. I owned all of them, but liked the MG and the LM the most. I like the Blade and the Donnay much better though; more power and spin, larger sweetspots, same control.

[Praetorian]

I think the Donnay Pro One 18x20 is pretty sweet.

[T.P3D0R]

pink blade

[v-verb]

I just opened a package from Kal - 2 Donnay X-Series Platinums. Will hit tomorrow but they are really nice so far...

[royfrombigd]

Blade, Blade and did I forget to mention Blade?

[UCSF2012]

Originally Posted by realplayer

a racket with a good plow through feel, nice sweetspot. good spin and maneuverability but control is the main thing.

The point was that there's no best. We don't know how you play and how strong you are.

The Prestige MP has a strong following. The Blade 98 is pure power, but it's not really a player's stick.

[Seth]

For a heavier option, any of the Wilson 6.1 95 18x20s. Otherwise, a Radical is very nice.

[LanEvo]

PS GT Ltd. ?

[Backhanded Compliment]

Depends on how much power you produce. If you produce a ton the Prestige MP is tough to beat because of the precision. Otherwise the Dunlop 3.0, Radical MP and Blade are fine go to's. The Dunlop Bio 200 is also a nice stick if you want something softer with a bit more power than the Prestige.

[DownTheLineWith90]

Are the regular BLX Blade and the Pink BLX Blade the same?
Except the pj of course

[mrmo1115]

Yes the same ^