tennisnut123
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Currently Using a 2013 Blade 98 16x19, wanted to know of some opinions of some softer frames that are anywhere between 95-100 sq inches, hopefully thinner beams and between 11.2-12 oz strung.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Really interested in the pt630/280, are there common names for these? are they now just different forms of the prestige?
Check out this thread for all you ever wanted to know about the PT630/280 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=167959
I think the Prince EXO3 tour 100 is in the low 50's for flexibility. that's pretty soft.
Hey, Softmadesoul, apologies if I'm incorrect - but I was keeping an eye on that old Trek Font PT630 on the bay, and it appears that you may have picked it up. If so, how is it?
Yes, I did pick it up - threw on a CAP and a Finest Calfskin grip and she's a beaut! My favorite of the different versions so I'm looking to stock up Can't go wrong with any of the PT630/280s though some are just more flexy than others.
That's exactly right! I remember back in the mid-90's I had been using a Dunlop Max 200G for many years when I decided to buy a couple of Head PT280's without demoing because they were on sale. When I went and actually played with them, I couldn't believe how stiff and light and tinny the racquet felt compared to my Max 200G's. I hated it! I immediately returned the unused one and sold the other one the next day.You could try a wood racket.
F200 Carbons are very flexy but probably in the 85 to 90 inch range. A lot of the older rackets have noticeable flex even more so than the mid 1990's PT280/630 which seems stiff compared to some older rackets. The marketing trend has been towards lighter, stiffer frames for some time now even with the players rackets. Most seem too stiff and too light to me and lack feel.
You could try a wood racket.
F200 Carbons are very flexy but probably in the 85 to 90 inch range. A lot of the older rackets have noticeable flex even more so than the mid 1990's PT280/630 which seems stiff compared to some older rackets. The marketing trend has been towards lighter, stiffer frames for some time now even with the players rackets. Most seem too stiff and too light to me and lack feel.
I played Prince EXO3 Tour 18x20 and found it the softest frame I have tried in the past 2 years. But ball feel is kind of disconnected. I have a difficulty in controlling its power.
Donnay X-Dual Gold 99 is stiffer than EXO3, but still in soft category. Racquet is so fast thru the air, and ball feel is great. Stock weight may be too light. Customization kit can fix the problem.
Pro Kennex Q-Tour is another softer and stable frame. It hits the ball very solid and good control. Ball feel is very plush, but a little sluggish to swing.
Funny, I thought the Exo Tour 18x20 felt kind of dead to me. Just no pop at all with it.
Funny, I thought the Exo Tour 18x20 felt kind of dead to me. Just no pop at all with it.
May be I use a wrong word. Unpredictable power may be a better explanation. Flexy frame and springy stringbed combination is a really nightmare. I don't have this problem with other racquets in the same weight range. With other racquets, I can hold the racquets loosely and let the racquet plow-thru the ball. I will know where the ball is going to. But with the EXO3 Tour racquet, I have no idea whether I am over-hitting or under-hitting.
In my opinion, the following are the softest "player's frames" out there, in order...
1. Boris Becker London Tour
2. Volkl PB 10
3. Wilson Blade 93
4. Prince POG 93 / 107
5. Prince EXO Tour
6. Pro Kennex Heritage Series
7. Volkl C10
8. Donnay Pro One International
9. Boris Becker London/ Volkl PB 9
10. Wilson Pro Staff 85
Same here, I kept hitting into the net due to lack of power and stability. I think leading it up would solve the problem, however.
The new Tecnifibre T-Fight 315 Limited's have listed stiffness ratings of 59 & 61. ....
Currently Using a 2013 Blade 98 16x19, wanted to know of some opinions of some softer frames that are anywhere between 95-100 sq inches, hopefully thinner beams and between 11.2-12 oz strung.
Thanks!
The 16x19 version, it must be a dream !!! ... for those seeking for the PT630 with a 16x19 pattern.
A lot of Rackets i need to try then, I was maybe thinking about getting a racket made for me by vantage that was not one of their stock models. Im not entirely sure if thats possible or not though.
Just a quick copy and paste from my notes. Quite a few golden oldies in there, but also has most of the current frames as well. The first thing that came to mind for the OP was the HEAD Radical Pro. That's a really sweet hit and would fit the OPs check list. There's also quite a few solid core Donnays and PK's in the mid 60's that are buttery smooth, and are more far more comfy than the ra digits would suggest.
30 … Rosignol Johan Kriek
32 … Dunlop Max 200G Pro
33 … Rosignol F200 (Blue)
35 … Prince Woodie
38 … Dunlop Max 200G V
38 … Rosignol F200 (Red)
38 … Lacoste T2000
43 … Dunlop Max 200G I
44 … Yonex RX-28
45 … Vantage Bastcore 30
44 … HEAD Graphite Edge
49 … Vantage Bastcore 20
50 … HEAD Elite Master
50 … Yonex OPS-32
52 … Yonex R-22
52 … Prince EXO3 Tour 100 18 x 20
52 … Prince EXO3 Tour 100 16 x 18
52 … Vantage Bastcore 40
53 ... Wilson Blx Blade Team
54 … Fisher Revolution Comp 105
54 … HEAD Satellite Tour MP
54 … Kneissl Reach Twice
54 … Kneissl White Star Masters
54 … Wilson Pro Staff 7.5 95
54 … Yonex RD-7
55 … Kneissl Reach IQ Square
55 … Kneissl Reach Twice
55 … Yonex Pro RD 70 Long 105
55 ... Boris Becker Delta Core London Tour
56 … Fischer M Speed Pro 105
56 … Fischer M Pro No1 98
56 … PK Heritage Edition Type C Redondo MP
56 … Dunlop 200G XL
56 … Addidas GTX Pro
56 … Kneissl Toms Reach Machine
56 … PK Black Ace 86
56 … Prince EXO3 Rebel 95 2012
56 … HEAD Prestige Tour 660
56 … HEAD Pro Tour 630
56 … Pacifix X Feel Tour
57 … Microgel Radical MP
57 … Fisher Magnetic Tour Light
57 … Wilson K Blade Team
57 … HEAD FXP Prestige Team
57 … PK Heritage Edition Type C 98
57 … Dunlop 300G OS
57 … Fischer VT Pro Classic 90
57 … Radical Tour MP XL
57 … Yonex R-23
57 ... Donnay X-P Dual Lite Black 102
57 ... Dunlop Biomimetic 200
57 ... Gamma RZR 98
58 … Fischer Pro Tour
58 … PK Heritage Type R
58 … Wilson nBlade MP
58 … Wilson nPS 95
58 … Fischer M Pro No1 105
58 … Donnay Pro One International
58 … Volkl DNX 10 MP
58 … Gamma G325
58 … Fischer Pro Extreme FT
58 … HEAD Prestige Tour
58 … Prince EXO3 Rebel 98
58 … HEAD Radical Tour 630 1998
58 ... Head YT Radical Pro
58 ... Donnay X Black 94
59 ... BB 11 Special Edition
59 … Wilson K six-OneTeam
59 … Fischer M Comp 95
59 ... Flexpoint Radical Tour
59 … T Fight 325
59 ... T Fight 315 ltd
59 … Dunlop Muscle Weave 200G 95
59 … HEAD Classic Tour Mid
59 … Babolat Pure Storm Ltd Gt 95
59 … Yonex MP Tour 5
59 … Volkl Tour 10 Gen 1 Mid
59 ... Volkl PB10 Mid
59 ... Volkl Organix 10 Mid 2013
59 … Pacific X Feel Pro 90 Vacuum
59 ... Donnay X Blue 99
59 ... YT Radical MP
59 ... YT Graphene Instinct
60 … MicroGel Radical Team
60 … Fischer M Pro No1 98 Light
60 … Ozone Tour MP
60 … Volkl DNX Mid
60 … Fischer Pro No1
60 … Pk Heritage Type C 93
60 … Avery M3 Control
60 … Dunlop 200G 95
60 … Fischer Vacuum Pro 90
60 … HEAD iPrestige Mid
60 … HEAD Premier Tour
60 … HEAD Prestige Classic Mid
60... HEAD IG Speed 300
60 ... Volkl C-9 Pro
60 … Volkl Tour 10 Gen 1 Mid
60 … Wilson Pro Staff ROK 93
60 … Yonex RDX 500 Mid
60 … Prince EXO3 Rebel 95
60 ... Donnay X-Black 99
60 ... BB 11 Mid
60 ... Dunlop Aerogel 4D 300
- Jack
TW has a feature I have not seen until today for comfortable rackets:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/racfinder.html?ccode=ADVCOMFORT
Quite comprehensive. Yet, direct and straight forward. There's a statistician position available where I work, would you be interested? :razz: