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  1. ryushen21

    Diary of a Racketaholic

    I have to confess, I have one of these sitting on the shelf, strung with gut/HR, and I've only hit with it twice.
  2. ryushen21

    Diary of a Racketaholic

    I'm about to reconsider my rule about no earbuds on court.
  3. ryushen21

    Diary of a Racketaholic

    That is so true. It makes me so mad that so many tennis centers are incorporating pickleball courts because that stupid sound is so irritating.
  4. ryushen21

    Diary of a Racketaholic

    You have two choices: exile or death.
  5. ryushen21

    Yonex EZone 100 Tour - Japan only version

    I'm aware they exist and perhaps I should have been clearer in my post. The EZone 100 is the quintessential Tweener frame. Easy power, well suited to a wide range of skill levels and swing types. It's also a great platform for players who want to adjust as they develop. So, I guess where I...
  6. ryushen21

    Diary of a Racketaholic

    The classic racquet itch has struck me again. Since I'm now firmly in the gut/poly camp, I have to go back and retry some classics with my trusty gut/HR setup. An MIA PC600 is currently at the top of my acquisitions list. Probably gonna have to get a PS85 as well. Who knows what other racquets...
  7. ryushen21

    Yonex EZone 100 Tour - Japan only version

    If I'm being honest, I'm a bit perplexed by this 100T racquet. I've always held a view of 100 head size racquets as a starting point or platform frame. They're a good playable frame in stock form but can be easily modified without things getting crazy if the player wants to. Are there really...
  8. ryushen21

    Yonex EZone 100 Tour - Japan only version

    Same! Get rid of VDM and ServoFilter (although it's better than VDM). Just give the racquets some fricking feel.
  9. ryushen21

    TRU PRO

    Glad you're enjoying it! Tour Status is definitely at the top of my list for mains in a poly setup. For the most part, I've enjoyed all of the Tru Pro strings that I've tried.
  10. ryushen21

    Will Novak Djokovic win a major in 2025?

    Consults magic 8 ball....not likely.
  11. ryushen21

    Is Novak Djokovic washed like my laundry?

    He's done. Whether he wants to admit or not is yet to be seen.
  12. ryushen21

    Djokoivc admits he is hearing voices in his head telling him to retire

    He's cooked. He should hang it up so the process of forgetting him and what a terrible person he is can move along at an accelerated rate.
  13. ryushen21

    NikeCourt Zoom Vapor 12

    I'm stiil waiting for a properly bright/loud colorway.
  14. ryushen21

    Pro Staff V14 vs Blade Pro 16x19 vs ??

    VCore 95 and 98 could both be good for you. Not so sure I'd look at the PA or EP though. You might also consider the TF40 16x19 as well.
  15. ryushen21

    Diary of a Racketaholic

    Dang! I'd be all over those two at 295.
  16. ryushen21

    Diary of a Racketaholic

    Preach! It's a god-tier setup. I have about a reel's worth of sets and have now used it in a variety of frames: BP16, K90, VC89, n6.1 95, Prestige Tour, etc. It kills in everything.
  17. ryushen21

    Thoughts on the new Percept 97

    Keep it a 97 (adding one square inch is idiotic). Ditch ServoFilter and any other muting tech. Leave it 310g but make the balance 315mm.
  18. ryushen21

    Diary of a Racketaholic

    I'm still waiting for it to be announced. Luckily, my supply of HR is still good. I still don't understand why Head discontinued a string as good as HR. I don't care if sales weren't so great that string should never have left the market.
  19. ryushen21

    2025 Head Radical (Auxetic 2.0)

    I'm telling ya, there is something magical about the BP in that spec range. So easy to use but you can absolutely clobber the ball still. I've been trying to find some with similar specs in the V9 PJ but haven't had much luck.
  20. ryushen21

    Struggling with My Current Racquet – What Should I Switch To?

    And to be fair, we've all been there and bought the wrong racquet for the wrong reasons. I remember having an APD that was terrible for how I played and my skill level but I loved Rafa and was determined to use it. It never worked out for me. The flatter hitting and the 1HBH are big echoes of...
  21. ryushen21

    Struggling with My Current Racquet – What Should I Switch To?

    As a practical old fart of TTW and a coach myself, I'm gonna suggest you perhaps invest in some instruction to improve your technique rather than a new racquet. Just from what I can extrapolate from your post, it gives the impression that you might be a beginner to intermediate level player...
  22. ryushen21

    Wilson tennis is stuck in the past.. Adjust or keep losing market share!

    Your guess is as good as anyone's. I think they keep the Burn around as a more budget-friendly option for newer players. But they are terrible.
  23. ryushen21

    2025 Head Radical (Auxetic 2.0)

    Interesting. Yeah, my BPs are right around the 331g/333SW territory. That's not far off from the Rad Pro, if those are the strung specs.
  24. ryushen21

    Wilson tennis is stuck in the past.. Adjust or keep losing market share!

    I think they've tried to revamp the Ultra. Have they found the right formula? No. It could be a lot better than what it is. I doubt they will scrap it though. I don't know why they insist on keeping the Burn around. Truly a garbage line. And I can't find a redeeming quality in the Shift line...
  25. ryushen21

    2025 Head Radical (Auxetic 2.0)

    @gino but the Rad Pro is definitely beefier on weight and SW.
  26. ryushen21

    Heavier is the way

    I think you could throw some wheel weights on a frame to beef it up. They might stick out a bit though.
  27. ryushen21

    The gut/poly thread

    I had such high hopes for TBDR but man was that string a disappointment for me. We all can't break them in 10 minutes like you, bud.
  28. ryushen21

    Heavier is the way

    You need to go 750g/750SW. Fill the racquet with concrete.
  29. ryushen21

    Heavier is the way

    Why so low? Figured you'd be pushing 500SW by now... How has @Shroud not chimed in on this yet?
  30. ryushen21

    2025 Head Radical (Auxetic 2.0)

    I really want to try the new RadMP. It's so orange. But I don't think I'm gonna like it better than my BP.
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