it is very low on power
i thought it was low on power
it depends on the string
I think most everyone who has hit with one and has compared it to other frames, even a Pure Drive, will say that it is a very powerful racket.
I really liked the frame, other than the constant string breaking and the skinny head. It does play nice, has great feel for an 03 frame, and you can really whack the ball around with it. Looks like its out of production or something, new HT's are going for $90!
That's a lot of power. Is the power compareable to the MG extreme pro? and the price is just outrages!!!! i would rather get the O3 hybird tour than the MG extreme pro due to $$$$$$
very low on power. little to no spin. flat hitters take notice.
I ordered 5 O-demos from TW, the Hybrid was one of them.
have u received any of them? 5 demos eh? that's a lot! I live in aus so i can't. but i can do it with a local tennis store which is like 50km away. 1 train and 2 buses.
When i get the chance i'm gona make sure i try the MG instinct, MG Extreme Pro and Hybird Tour. yes i noe, all of the rackets are aggressive baseliner rackets
I just ordered them yesterday, so they should be here next week. I'm especially interested in the Hybrid Tour. But, I wanted to try the others as well. I've never been a big Prince fan, but my recent hit with the POG mid were very good.
you serious?! my dream racket then. i owned a prince before. O3 white to be in fact. I loved it at the start then hated it down the track. dunno y. i think it might be due to the fact my dad left it in the car on a 40 degree day!!!!!!!!!!!!
as for the power.... 95 sq inch head and 21 mm thickness should mean low power. but 67 stiffness should counter that.
what have u been using? recently
Have I been using what lately?
The rackets haven't arrived yet. I will post a review when they do and I hit with them.
I ordered 5 O-demos from TW, the Hybrid was one of them.
thanks for the post. narrows down the demo list. btw - how do u like it compared to the T10V Mid?
Recanting my earlier comments about the KBLADE Tour Mid.
I had very high expecatations when I got the KBLADE Tour and did not performed to what I had expected on my first outing. I took it again today and played 2 sets of singles - I was blown away with the accuracy and the power the KBlade delivers. I stand corrected.
Going back to the topic on hand - my view with the O3 Hybrid Tour has not weaver!
shouldn't the K-Blade tour be low in power???? have u ever tried the MG instinct or MG extreme Pro? I really wanna how both MGs compare to the hybird tour
KBlade Tour Mid has a power rating of 2024
Microgel Instinct is rated at 2066 ; MG Extreme Pro at 2379.
I don't play or have ever played with Heads.
you can see by the stat the KBlade power is almost close to the Instinct. When its rated low at power level - it means that you have to faster swing to generate any power otherwise the ball goes dead. Another factor you have to consider it the headsize - the bigger the head size the more power it generates however, you can bet the control is alot lower compared to a smaller head size.
It's more on individual comfort level and playing style - I am an all court player so I need a racquet that is manuverable. I prefer playing racquet with the following specs: between a mid to 98 head size, racquet weights between 12.2 to 12.8 oz; swingweight between 320 to 330 grams and thin head frame between 18 to 20mm.
KBlade Tour Mid has a power rating of 2024
Microgel Instinct is rated at 2066 ; MG Extreme Pro at 2379.
I don't play or have ever played with Heads.
you can see by the stat the KBlade power is almost close to the Instinct. When its rated low at power level - it means that you have to faster swing to generate any power otherwise the ball goes dead. Another factor you have to consider it the headsize - the bigger the head size the more power it generates however, you can bet the control is alot lower compared to a smaller head size.
It's more on individual comfort level and playing style - I am an all court player so I need a racquet that is manuverable. I prefer playing racquet with the following specs: between a mid to 98 head size, racquet weights between 12.2 to 12.8 oz; swingweight between 320 to 330 grams and thin head frame between 18 to 20mm.
Can i ask u to tell me in your opinion, which racket should be best for aggressive baseliners? the MG extreme pro, MG instinct and O3 hybird Tour. thanks
I think all of three you mentioned are great racquets for baseliner. And all have been used by the pro's.
My son did play with FLXpt Instinct before switching to LM Prestige. I can recall that he was able to generate good power on the Instinct.
MG Instinct is a lightest of the three at 11oz.
WHile MG Extreme Pro is at 11.8 and the O3 Hybrid Tour comes in at 12oz.
Question for you is are you comfortable wielding a heavier 12 oz racquet and a heavier swingweight? If yes, then you can narrow down the option to just two - O3 Hyb Tour and MG Extreme Pro
The price of the O3 has dropped significantly and you are getting a very high quality racquet where as the MG are still prices at the regular retail price.
It's a tough call....
Anyone selling an 18x20 hybrid tour? I tried to post in the want ads but TW hasn't approved my thread.