I, too, have been a 95 user for years. I recently switched to using 90s and haven't looked back. I have ridiculously more control and feel. And my 1HBH is substantially better. I'm also a d3 college player and big in size (bodybuilding and weightlifting are my other passions; I'm 6'3" 240).
why doesn't more people use 90-93 rackets?
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I, too, have been a 95 user for years. I recently switched to using 90s and haven't looked back. I have ridiculously more control and feel. And my 1HBH is substantially better. I'm also a d3 college player and big in size (bodybuilding and weightlifting are my other passions; I'm 6'3" 240).
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
But why should what the pros use matter at all to what you use? You don't play against other pros, do you?
Overdrive
Legend
Regardless that if you play with a Mid, You still aren't playing what the 'pros' use... :|
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Yet, TW resurrected the PS 6.0 85 from its grave and is now a "Best Seller". Not even the Head Speed Pro endorsed by Djokovic is a "Best Seller".
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
That's my point. Use what you want to use and forget about what the pros use because it doesn't matter.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
I like the mid size because you have more control over your shots placement including your serve. Disadvantage is in return of serve but it not that bad.
shaneno
Professional
because i hear everyone like the older version! this new one the same thing but the feels worse... the old on is way better
shaneno
Professional
lol true! but when it comes to my back hand it hard! forehand no problem to return a serve
shaneno
Professional
what ur current stick?
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
But if everyone likes the older version then why did so many people buy the new TW version to make it a "Best Seller"?
BTW, I like the new version way better than the older version.
anirut
Legend
I have a Chicago version and I sorta like the new version better in it being softer and slightly lighter. Hey, I'm getting old ...
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
It's too bad we gotta get old, eh?
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Yup, that's why I prefer the new version. I used to own the Chicago and Taiwan versions and this new version is softer and swings lighter, which is why I like it better. Aren't we all getting old?
shaneno
Professional
your a noob LOL
shaneno
Professional
pshulam
Hall of Fame
hahah yeah it suck that we get older
My racquets:
Head PT280, Prince Spectrum Comp 90, Prince Graphite Pro 90, and i-prestige mid.
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
I loved switching from a 98/100 to a 95, more of a pure sweet spot.
I dream about using the 90 (Roger's); the only few times I've hit a FH it had some power
But then I look at Roger shanking all those 1H BHs and I dunno...
Besides I usually use 3-4 sticks at the same time and that would be too much of a change/investment.
I dream about using the 90 (Roger's); the only few times I've hit a FH it had some power
But then I look at Roger shanking all those 1H BHs and I dunno...
Besides I usually use 3-4 sticks at the same time and that would be too much of a change/investment.
Relinquis
Hall of Fame
because people mistakenly think you need a big head size as a beginner and then players continue to use something similar to that...
A 90-93 is ideal for a beginner who wants to develop proper technique and game. it forces you to hit more in the sweet spot and they are generally headlight and a bit heaver so discipline your form as well, imo...
Am biased as i picked up tennis using a heavy 93" stick.
prjacobs
Hall of Fame
Most people these days learn on bigger frames. And most people, (present company excluded - naturally), just play socially and larger frames make the game easier on the lower levels, which is a good thing. I think any serious player has to try out every kind of frame to see what works best with their style of play. I also think that, in general (and yes I know that anyone can play any type of game with any frame if they're good), heavier, smaller frames with denser patterns and lower power are designed for flatter hitters and larger, lighter frames are designed to be whipped through the hitting zone for more topspin, like the APD.
SteveI
Legend
Hi BreakPoint...one would have to agree that the Talk Tennis crowd is not really a good example of what most folks play with. You almost never see anyone playing a 90-93 in real life. Even the pros are almost all playing frames over 95. There are folks here that I bet own a 90-93.. but when the bell rings and they are playing a live match... the Pure Drive.. etc comes out..
I love to fool around with a 90.. I have the Dunlop 100 (90) and love to hit with it... but.. in a live match.. no way. I am going to a 100 with a lower SW so I can get it around it time to maybe win a few points. You are oh..so very right about what the pros use...are we playing a pro soon?? So who cares. I got to swing Pat Rafer's frame a few years back in Canada. Things was about 13-14 oz...almost even balance and I am guessing the SW was about 360. The thing was a club.. but how he could swing it so fast to create that massive kicker was just so impressive.
Have a good one..
Steve
superdave3
Rookie
I played tennis in the 80's using an 85 sq in Wilson racquet, before going to 95's later. I recently tried a friend's 93 in Prince Graphite Classic, and could not for the life of me find the sweet spot. It is hard to believe that just 2 sq in would make that much difference, although I think some folks on this site say the Prince is really 90 sq in. I guess it just goes back to playing with what you are used to, and anything smaller is an adjustment. I have heard that head size alone does not determine the size of the sweet spot, as some racquets like Yonex and the Volkl Powerbridge Mid play bigger than their headsize.
lgbalfa
Professional
the Dunlop f100 is out only in Europe.
looks like Dunlop is phasing the 90 out of America.
the green god
Professional
Nobadmojo
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Could it be because most people don't have good enough eye-hand coordination to use Mids? I have no idea. I have no problem using 65 sq. in. wood racquets so I have no idea why anyone would need a 100 sq. in. or bigger racquet. I mean the ball is only 2.5 inches in diameter so why would you need 110 sq. in. to hit something so small?
Even at the highest levels with maximum pace and spin, I can't think of a single pro using a bigger racquet that Federer has never been able to beat with his 90 sq. in. racquet.
Same goes for Sampras with his 85 sq. in. racquet. Agassi's 107 sq. in. racquet sure didn't help him get even a single win against Sampras in all the times they played at the US Open and at Wimbledon. :shock:
SteveI
Legend
Yes.. they can find it.. but how often can they hit it to be effective? I know zero 4.0s that play well with 90s. Lots of 4.5 and higher. Some 4.0s think they are doing well with them IMHO.. but in general they are very wrong.
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And Nadal is 19-10 H2H against Federer, has beaten him in GS final on all three surface, all with his unnecessarily large 100 sq in APD.
:twisted:
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
And Federer is 14-0 versus Ferrer and his unnecessarily massive Prince racquet. In fact, I'd bet Federer has won over 90% of his matches against guys using bigger racquets than his.
BlueB
Legend
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Mid-sized racquets are the truth and most people can't handle it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXoNE14U_zM
Larrysümmers
Hall of Fame
because i can hit my shots a heck of a lot easier with a mp than a mid
BlueB
Legend
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BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
I'd suggest you switch to this:
Nah....looks way too light for me.
And it would never fit on my stringer. :wink:
canadad
Semi-Pro
I grew up using a Boris Becker Super and a Prince Graphtech DB 90. All my friends had larger frames, which at that time usually meant a 95. I really think I made things more difficult for myself. I have heard some say it forces one to develop better strokes, I am not sure whether there is much truth to that. The mids I have played with in recent years are the Pacific Vacuum, Kblade Tour, BB London Tour, BLX PS 90 and the original PS 85. Everyone of them feel great when you execute. A few days ago I picked up the PS 85, and hit about 10 balls and said, "Ummmm, no..". All really nice and awesome feel, but in order to play them full time I think I would have to play more.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Truth or dare?
I dare you play a set with the above, you might find out the truth
Last singles match, 9 yrs ago, won with an i.prestige mid. Never played better. But a good man knows his limitations.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVQmaWlYvZg
Disgruntled Worker
Professional
Since I'm a manly man, I only use Pro Staff 85s leaded up to 14 oz.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Nah......if you were REALLY a "manly man", you'd be using a 16 oz., 65 sq. in. wood racquet. :wink:
Jack Romeo
Professional
for me, it's all about how comfortable you feel when hitting the ball. i use a 100 sq.in headsize myself. i usually have no trouble going down to 95. i recently tried an old 92 sq.in yonex rq180. still felt really good. maybe the isometric shape helped there a bit. i just find that on days when my timing is a bit off, the 100 headsize helps with the forgiveness.
everything is about personal preference. As a 1BH player a larger frame causes more mishits for me. but they make a better forehand shot. i have a slower serve but better volleys. There is always a change in balance and weight with headsize changes too, so its never a true comaprison unless you spec match them. don't hate on players who use what you don't, some like small heads some like large. same with stiffness and string pattern. there is a lot of haters here
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
That's probably because a Mid at that light weight would pretty much be useless. They need to compensate for the lack of power of a small stringbed with weight. All my Mids are weighed up to at least 12.5 oz. (355g) and even at that weight I sometimes feel they are underpowered and need even more weight. For example, my PS 6.0 85 is 366g stock with just an overgrip and I'm thinking of adding lead tape to the hoop to make it less wimpy.
SandVolley
New User
i used a volkl 93
and kps 88 before that
and kps 88 before that
I play a lot of doubles--I rely more on placement/control, but can still generate my own power so a smaller head size fits the bill.
I use the old Head Prestige Pro (brown/red fade). When you hit the ball right on the sweet spot, the feeling is absolute money. I don't get the same feeling with any other MP racquet--or any other midsize racquet made nowadays. However, I'm hoping to hit with the Pacific Vacuum Pro 90 and see how that compares to the Prestige Pro.
I use the old Head Prestige Pro (brown/red fade). When you hit the ball right on the sweet spot, the feeling is absolute money. I don't get the same feeling with any other MP racquet--or any other midsize racquet made nowadays. However, I'm hoping to hit with the Pacific Vacuum Pro 90 and see how that compares to the Prestige Pro.
anirut
Legend
IMO, the reason mids are more "difficult" to play is because recreational players find it difficult to more quickly enough.
From my very own experience, I can easily get away playing lazily with the large heads, 95's included. But if I let that laziness creep in when I switch back to playing my mids, I just died on the court. I have to get my feet moving more, be better and more conscious with preps, etc. to really bring out the benefits of the mids.
So, I think that may be one reason why not many people use the mids. You just can't be lazy to play it. You've got to earn your shots, no free lunches. The result is very rewarding, though.
From my very own experience, I can easily get away playing lazily with the large heads, 95's included. But if I let that laziness creep in when I switch back to playing my mids, I just died on the court. I have to get my feet moving more, be better and more conscious with preps, etc. to really bring out the benefits of the mids.
So, I think that may be one reason why not many people use the mids. You just can't be lazy to play it. You've got to earn your shots, no free lunches. The result is very rewarding, though.
anubis
Hall of Fame
because most of us are just amateur hackers and its so much easier to hit the ball with a bigger racquet than a smaller one.
then whenever we're feeling down on ourselves for using such huge frames, we turn on the TV and watch a pro tennis match and see a ton of ATP pros using the exact same racquets.
Then we don't feel so bad.
then whenever we're feeling down on ourselves for using such huge frames, we turn on the TV and watch a pro tennis match and see a ton of ATP pros using the exact same racquets.
Then we don't feel so bad.
Because they are not good enough thats why.....
Im sick of seeing kids these days with average talent hitting big ripping FHS and Bhs with these over sized Babalot frames.......
In my day it was all about the mids.......I love beating some of these superstars with my humble mid
Im sick of seeing kids these days with average talent hitting big ripping FHS and Bhs with these over sized Babalot frames.......
In my day it was all about the mids.......I love beating some of these superstars with my humble mid
