The 2018 vcore 95 and 98 are both great on the arms. I think the 21 models are slightly stiffer. I used to have wrist issues with the Wilson burn 95/Wilson ultra 95 and that issue has completely gone away with the vcore 95. I was stringing my hybrids around 57/59 lbs with poly in the mains so I'd definitely say give either of those a try
Been looking at the phantom 97p
I want to use poly strings. They fit my game better and feel better. That’s why I’m trying any combination of racquet to perhaps use with poly strings. The 52/50 setup on the pro staff 95 also gives me arm issues. Just no where near as bad as the poly ones.
Both extremely gravitating. I have heard that the vcore 95 is a little stiffer then it’s predecessor so put me off initially. Also looking at the gravity pro.
BW is one the most comfy and powerful poly shaped strings out there. Maybe try it at 50 and cross with a solid core syn gut , that's my set up for some sticks and it increase the comfort level but yet make it less powerful than a multi for example
Phantom frames can help a lot for arm pain. Even more with O3 ports.
Dunlop I’m using atm. Love it honestly. Seems to be ideal for me. Pain still comes. But it’s to a lesser extent. Before after playing I’d have to take a week out. But now I’m good to play after 2 days, or can play everyday taking a paracetamol. And doesn’t hurt off court. Only while playing. So it’s an improvement but yeah. Still not perfect. Interesting you say it’s pretty open. I’ve found it to be quite actually. Seems open looking at it but playing it’s quite tight and launch angle is low. I was hitting so many shots into the net initially and so had to adjust.
I tried poly and synth gut once and honestly I hated it so much that never again. Poly multi ive tried with multi in the mains but it lacks the spin and grab I like from the full bed poly. Using 46lbs and there’s an improvement in pain for sure. Am able to play every other day. But it’s still not pain free.
Might have to. Shame that. Tryna find maybe some kind of racquet that may allow me to play the tension I want. Low polys I’ve found to be so inconsistent and just a cannon on the blade 98.
Hmmm interesting. Using 16gauge atm. Here’s a question though. What would be the better combo to increase arm friendliness but maintain as much control as I can? To decrease tension on the 16 gauge? Or to use the 17 gauge?
Phantom 100 I’m looking into. Thing I’m not convinced about is the stability with the weight and such a thin beam. With the cx200 at least there’s some beam width there.
Sorry it was 21-22 kg, but the rest is correct.Really??
In my own personal experience I went to the Phantom 100P to cure my arm problems (I'm pretty sure from bad technique with the second Gen Pure Strike) and started getting shoulder problems from having to over swing due to lack of power from the 100P. Then was happy with the ProStaff 97 (not RF) with soft poly's at 48-50lbs. I bought a Wilson Ultra 16x19 from the Pro Labs to just tinker with and have made the switch to those. Since they are a platform racquet you can weight them up to your liking, string them up in the mid 40's with soft polys and get just about whatever it is you want out of a racquet. I found it to have great spin potential... almost too much. It started stringing the crosses in a full poly setup a pound or two higher to bring the launch angle down.
ProKennex is probably still the best for pure arm comfort, but the Dunlop is one of my favourite frames I've tried. Super versatile.
Stability is good from the different reviews. You will not have much more plow but stability seems to be nice.
I would try just try 18 gauge first. If that is still hurting then also decrease tension. If it is completely fine then you can move up to 17 gauge and see if that hurts or not.
I would recommend a shortened length racquet. Will automatically be much better on the arm.
Ultra pro I was inerested in until I saw the price. I absolutely hated that ultra tour and so I can’t make myself take the risk of buying the pro 16x19 in the case I hate it again
It is so good. And I like the whippy feel too. I’m thinking of trying possible multi mains and poly cross in this. Maybe it’ll work? Or maybe the other way round?
I think multi mains with poly cross is worth trying. It's not the type of racquet where the power or launch angle needs to be reigned in, so it could work for both playability and comfort.
My experience with poly strung too low is that it’s an inconsistent cannon. Sometimes it sails. Sometimes it doesn’t grab at all and goes in the net. Sometimes it’s perfect. Just doesn’t work for my strokes I don’t think.
I tried the gravity pro once and I was a fan for sure. Honestly it’s a gem of a racquet. But iirc I still had pain when using it (was when it initially came out)
Tried that. However long I rest it, it comes back.
Yeah that’s what I was thinking. Like with the blade 98, I found that the launch angle with multi in the mains was awful and the feel was hollow. But with this I’m thinking even with poly it’s already quite low so surely with multi mains it can’t be too much lower if at all? And maybe with the whippy feel I won’t lose too much spin?
Cyclone Tour is also a decent option imo.
If you didn't like the Ultra Tour, then I wouldn't waste your money on the 16x19 Ultra Pro - it doesn't play to dissimilar, just a slightly higher launch angle IMO
