Thinking about a new racket. Any suggestions?

YCO · 11-24-2012, 07:24 PM

I currently play with the Tecnifibre 320 vo2 max. I like the extreme topspin it gives me on my groundstrokes. It also makes hitting topspin serves pretty easy. However, I can't hit slice serves with it as well as I can with other rackets.

I also have an old Prince Original Graphite (oversize) with one stripe on it that I hit with for fun. What I really like about this racket compared to the 320 is the larger, more forgiving headsize (about 100 sq. inches) and 2) the plowthrough.

Any suggestions on finding a racket from the past three years or so that combines the features I like from both rackets and is EASY on the arm? Preferably not Volkl brand.

Thanks everyone!

vetinari · 11-24-2012, 07:36 PM

For a forgiving racquet with lots of spin and plow through, I'd recommend the extreme pro 2.0.

Seth · 11-24-2012, 07:52 PM

Go with the current POG OS offering.

Matchball · 11-24-2012, 08:27 PM

Try to demo what Vetinari says, a Head Extreme Pro 2.0, as well as a Yonex Vcore.

Mick · 11-24-2012, 08:30 PM

I am waiting for that new Djokovic Head racquet because that commercial was so awesome

pkshooter · 11-24-2012, 08:36 PM

Solinco Pro 10 an even more off brand.

yonexRx32 · 11-25-2012, 03:36 PM

I recommend a Wilson Jack Kramer Autograph. Once you master all the shots with it, your Technifibre should give you no trouble at all.

USS Tang · 11-25-2012, 04:53 PM

Prince EXO3 Red 105. Good power and control and very easy on the arm because of the O-ports (i.e., no grommets). Racket is 27.25 inches long and weighs less than 11 ounces. Head size is 105 square inches. Plough-through power on groundstrokes and pin-point volleying accuracy. It's made a huge improvement in my all-court game

YCO · 11-25-2012, 07:00 PM

I appreciate all the suggestions, now I have a few rackets to demo!

sandiegoman · 11-25-2012, 11:11 PM

Wilson Juice?

danotje · 11-26-2012, 11:37 AM

Pro Kennex 5 or 7G. Easily one of the best for arm troubles -- I play a full bed of poly in my 7G now. The more interesting point, though, is how nice of a racquet it is even without the Kinetic benefits. The 16 x 20 pattern lends itself well to both control and spin. I only got one due to arm issues. Now my arm is great, and I bought another one. It's just that good. You won't see many of them at the club either, even with their NEW price of $120.

11-24-2012, 07:24 PM	#1
YCO New User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 9	Thinking about a new racket. Any suggestions? I currently play with the Tecnifibre 320 vo2 max. I like the extreme topspin it gives me on my groundstrokes. It also makes hitting topspin serves pretty easy. However, I can't hit slice serves with it as well as I can with other rackets. I also have an old Prince Original Graphite (oversize) with one stripe on it that I hit with for fun. What I really like about this racket compared to the 320 is the larger, more forgiving headsize (about 100 sq. inches) and 2) the plowthrough. Any suggestions on finding a racket from the past three years or so that combines the features I like from both rackets and is EASY on the arm? Preferably not Volkl brand. Thanks everyone! __________________ Tecnifibre 320 Vo2 Max, 16G Mamba Premium Gut @56M, 17G iontec black @53C

11-24-2012, 07:52 PM	#3
Seth Professional Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Johnston County, NC Posts: 1,149	Go with the current POG OS offering. __________________ Get in where you fit in.

11-24-2012, 08:27 PM	#4
Matchball Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 337	Try to demo what Vetinari says, a Head Extreme Pro 2.0, as well as a Yonex Vcore. __________________ One reason why I love tennis is because it's a life lab. Really. MDP.

11-24-2012, 08:36 PM	#6
pkshooter Semi-Pro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: In front of the TV Posts: 527	Solinco Pro 10 an even more off brand. __________________ Dunlop 4d 100 + lead tape + Gamma prog. 2 + soccer cleats & shin guards Btw Ca castro valley if you wanna hit with a stupid teenager

11-25-2012, 04:53 PM	#8
USS Tang Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Transchoptankia Posts: 229	Prince EXO3 Red 105. Good power and control and very easy on the arm because of the O-ports (i.e., no grommets). Racket is 27.25 inches long and weighs less than 11 ounces. Head size is 105 square inches. Plough-through power on groundstrokes and pin-point volleying accuracy. It's made a huge improvement in my all-court game __________________ Salt air, red wine and olive oil (plus a little stretching).