I play regularly with college kids and TC97 18x20 is a little harder to use for me if I want to keep up with them. That isn't a dig on the racquet, just that I'm in my mid thirties and need something to help me keep up with damn kids who have endless supply of energy and hit a heavy ball all day long from everywhere on the baseline.
I played DII college myself and basically grew up on Babolats so I always find myself going back. Currently playing with multiple APD 2013 that I rotate. Easy power and spin, even if you are out of position a bit it lets you keep a deeper ball in play and when you drop racquet head and let it rip, hits a damn vicious ball. It is a lot easier to use than TC97 18x20. Of course lacks feel and touch etc that you get from nicer feeling frames. But life is about compromises, lol. I still have two brand new TC97 18x20. Great frames.
Also, sorry about your holicism. We are all victims here really. I find it best that you just give in to temptation. Might as well enjoy to the fullest
- but on a serious note, definitely try adjusting weight like fellow posters suggested. Might be the way to go for you.