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Old 02-17-2013, 05:23 PM   #1
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Default Recommendation for soft, low to mid power stick?

I'm looking to switch from my K Tours that I am currently playing with, I know it's not too stiff of a stick but I can't shake some elbow pain even with tension in the low 50's. Ideally I'd like something in the 98/100 head size to keep some of the power that I'll be losing by going to a softer frame. Thanks for any ideas folks.
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Old 02-17-2013, 05:29 PM   #2
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Old 02-17-2013, 05:36 PM   #3
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Both look really good, but @slowfox the PK Redondo is a bit too heavy for my liking, I still may give it a demo though.
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Both look really good, but @slowfox the PK Redondo is a bit too heavy for my liking, I still may give it a demo though.
It hits lighter than it's spec and is really a very confortable racquet that can create a good amount of spin too.
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Old 02-17-2013, 07:49 PM   #9
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For elbow friendly - nothing better than a Kennex racket. Q5 may fit your spec.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/ProK...CPK-KIQ5L.html
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It hits lighter than it's spec and is really a very confortable racquet that can create a good amount of spin too.
Awesome, I'll be sure and give it a try.

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For elbow friendly - nothing better than a Kennex racket. Q5 may fit your spec.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/ProK...CPK-KIQ5L.html
Even with a stiffness of 67?
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The PK Black Ace is lighter.
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Old 02-18-2013, 08:30 AM   #13
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Prince Rebel 98 or Tour 100 possibly?
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Prince Rebel 98 or Tour 100 possibly?
To the OP, the Tour 100 is very low powered, definitely not mid powered.
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To the OP, the Tour 100 is very low powered, definitely not mid powered.
How does the 98 compare? I'm a pretty big guy, not tall but strength wise and am pretty good at generating my own power so I can always compensate by stringing lower if the frame itself is low powered, I'm mainly concerned with comfort at this point. I don't hit with too much spin either so if the power is a bit on the lower side it's only going to help me keep the ball deep but not out.
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How does the 98 compare? I'm a pretty big guy, not tall but strength wise and am pretty good at generating my own power so I can always compensate by stringing lower if the frame itself is low powered, I'm mainly concerned with comfort at this point. I don't hit with too much spin either so if the power is a bit on the lower side it's only going to help me keep the ball deep but not out.
I wanna recommend you to try Tour versions rather than Rebel 98 if you can generate your own power and look for more comfortable rackets;18x20 for more control and 16x18 for more spin.
Tour is a very arm-friendly racket and its feel is so different compared to other rackets. You must demo first before buying it.
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Old 02-18-2013, 12:53 PM   #18
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Demo the ProKennex Q Tour. Sounds like just what you are looking for.
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strings might be a factor as well.. natural gut might be an option, or multi if you're not a string breaker.
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Old 02-18-2013, 02:09 PM   #20
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i have a pk ki q5 (295), dunlop bio500 tour, and a bab pure storm gt on the way for demos, some of those may fit the bill. I was looking for similar characteristics.
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