asifallasleep
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Being a longtime K90 user and having switched to the RF97 i was intrigued by the thinner beamed PS97S. Today I finally got to demo it. My initial reaction is that the PS97S isn't even good enough to carry water for the RF97's matches.
Even balanced and with a swingweight higher than the RF97, the PS97 felt heavier and slower, not as solid, with less feel and control. This is all in stock form. So perhaps adding some weight under the grip to make it more headlight, and some lead in the hoop to make it more solid will pay dividends. As for now, the RF97 is in no danger of ever being replaced in my bag.
I also hit with my K90's today. An amazing as it is, the RF97 just does so many things better. Of course it isn't going to be as quick, you couldn't expect any thicker beam mp to compete with a thin beamed mid in terms of speed. The RF hits more outright winners, is more forgiving, better at defense, has more power, and is certainly the best choice for Roger.
I believe as does Roger and most pros and analyst, the RF97 has helped his game stay near the very top. A 90 frame would not be an improvement over the RF97 at this point in his career.
Even balanced and with a swingweight higher than the RF97, the PS97 felt heavier and slower, not as solid, with less feel and control. This is all in stock form. So perhaps adding some weight under the grip to make it more headlight, and some lead in the hoop to make it more solid will pay dividends. As for now, the RF97 is in no danger of ever being replaced in my bag.
I also hit with my K90's today. An amazing as it is, the RF97 just does so many things better. Of course it isn't going to be as quick, you couldn't expect any thicker beam mp to compete with a thin beamed mid in terms of speed. The RF hits more outright winners, is more forgiving, better at defense, has more power, and is certainly the best choice for Roger.
I believe as does Roger and most pros and analyst, the RF97 has helped his game stay near the very top. A 90 frame would not be an improvement over the RF97 at this point in his career.
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