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After experimenting with several tensions I'm currently dialed in at 24kg / 53lbs with Max Power 1.25. 25kg mainly leads to my balls landing a lot shorter behind the net but doesn't change much about control. I switched between 24kg and 25kg during my last match and whenever I switched to 25kg...

Thx. You mean the latest vid explicitly? Most highlights were in my favor, result 6:3, and there were even better rallies but with me being on the other side of the court which I normally don‘t release. What my pal recognized is that the balls fly at a much higher pace during my rallies than...

Latest findings: MaxPower 1.25 @24kg holds up 3 sessions for me then I have to cut the strings out and restring. And the PD showed its defensive capabilities in the latest video: Especially when I'm getting pressured into the corners, the high power of the PD helps me out big time. And the...

no modding at all, they‘re simply over spec

@Trip Great post, thx! I don't have all specs lined up perfectly but closely: 98L 320 sw 97p 333-335 sw PD 320-323 sw I'm getting used to the feel, it's actually pretty muted with a dampener, especially when hitting the sweetspot. Less "boardy" feeling than a 98L, no matter how low I went in...

Some interesting statistics, comparing the PD, Blade 98L and 97p when playing indoors on carpet. PD strung with MaxPower @24kg, 98L (customized 320SW) with Super Smash @24/23kg, 97p with Hyp G Soft / Pro Line Evolution @23/22kg. This is far from an optimal comparison, because it's been...

From my point of view it is a case of "never exclude any type of racquet or string in your search for the best setup". And "some setups only work after you've conditioned your body enough". When I first tested the Pure Drive last year I couldn't control it and I couldn't endure the stiffness...

@Trip Also surprising how I now play with one of the stiffest racquets and one of the stiffest strings on the market, right? MaxPower 1.25mm holds up about 3 sessions before I recognize loosing control. I now string at 24kg consistently and then switch to another frame as soon as I notice the...

Apart from racquet choice, you should heavily(!) invest in strengthening your shoulder, bullet-proofing it for potential future injuries. I also had a shoulder operation and have a very sensitive shoulder. And I can absolutely assure you: strengthening your shoulder is a MUST. To a point where...

Latest video footage, switched to the standard 300g Pure Drive, the Wimbledon Edition paint job, hitting mainly with MaxPower 1.25mm @24kg. Definitely stiffer than HyperG Round, but lots of more confidence swinging out during match play. With the PD team I didn‘t have enough stability from time...

Babolat Pure Drive. Probably the same issue as with the Clash. These powerful thick frames are hard(er) to customize.

Some new video footage, still with the PD Team and Hyper G Round 24kg. (One on reserve with 25kg just in case I get an extremely heavy hitting opponent)

The current 2021 version.

My current go-to string with the PD is Hyper G Round 1.25, strung at 24kg. You can watch me hitting with this setup here: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/is-the-93p-the-right-choice-for-me.732487/post-18279029

1:1 the same tension while switching between frames, especially with different string patterns and head sizes, doesn't make a lot of sense in my opinion. For example: I would absolutely string a Prince 97P lower than a 100P, maybe 0.5kg maybe 1kg lower, I would experiment as long as it needs to...

Absolutely :) Thanks

Just a quick update with a few rallies on clay court, hitting with my PD Team & Hyper G Round 1.25 at 24kg I had another PD with me strung @25kg and with this tension my balls landed way too short in the opponent's field, had to switch back to 24kg to be aggressive and deep enough with my...

Do I understand your post correctly that you assume Hyper G Round is based on Hyper G Soft? Cause you stated I found a match in Hyper G Soft though I currently hit with Hyper G Round:) Hyper G Soft is noticeably softer and more comfortable, but also noticeably less controlled with a tendency to...

@Trip Thanks for asking, I've mainly progressed in dialing in the PD (Team) for my game. Actually I'm steadily progressing in adapting my game to the PD. The result is that I'm now playing a lot more aggressively, producing a lot more unforced errors than with the 98L, 97P or any other...

I can share a personal story which is probably very untypical for a Pure Drive user. Before switching to the Pure Drive, I have probably tested every popular racquet you can name. There are only a few I haven't like Angell or the Yonex Ezone for example. Also important: I'm probably one of the...

I find this question to be very interesting in general, because out of 10 players you might get 10 different answers. Because every player has a different degree of sensitivity. There actually are players out there who would demo all 4 racquets beside each other and would tell you "not that much...

I would advise against getting over-spec frames in general. I'm currently also testing the PA 2023 and mine was slightly overspec as well with a swingweight of 292. Personally, and especially with this racquet and the windshield-wiper way it likes to be swung, it feels more natural to have a bit...

I hit with a OHBH as well, can understand your perspective, but so far I can handle it. Have been getting used to hitting the backhand with 100sq inch frames the past few months. Are you searching for negatives? :D And no - those vibrations weren't hurting my arm badly, at least so far...

No I wouldn't define this as losing control but you "definitely know when hitting outside the sweetspot", which primarily results in noticeable vibrations. The stability is very good on the PA, so I didn't have the feeling of losing control even when hitting near the frame. I had practically no...

I'm currently testing the PA 2023 as well and can absolutely confirm the sound issues Tennis Guy reports in his video. But so far I have no other issues with the high pitched vibrations the PA produces. Yes, the sound can be irritating but when I get "into the groove" with the PA I don't...

OK, call me crazy but now that I'm in Babolat territory, I had to try the Pure Aero. And it reminded me a lot of the Blade, the tighter string pattern (compared to the PD) feels very similar to the Blade's pattern. Actually the current PA feels like a mixture of the Blade V8 and the current Pure...

You should take into account that I'm an amateur and not very experienced in measuring stiffness, so my measurement might be a few points off. So maybe the actual stiffness was 62 or 63, but the frame was definitely softer than expected, yeah. As you can read from my other measurements, there...

I would 1. Measure all racquets in detail. Static weight, balance, swingweight (if possible). And then also mark them, so you know which one has which specs. 2. String all racquets with the same string and tension. 3. Take both the stock and customized Gravities out on court and compare them...

Absolutely. Too much (swing)weight will hurt your arm and also the rest of your body as you need to invest more physical effort. You have to find the right (swing)weight and balance that works for you, the happy medium between vibration absorption / comfort and still being able to swing the...