16x18 and 16x19 "more open", Prince and what else?

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Bhairava

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Hi,
I'm trying to change from my usual racquet Prince Ozone tour MP 16x18 (the "father" of exo3 tour 100).
I've tried aeroprodrive and wilson pro open, but they all have the same problem for me: a tight 16x19 pattern!
Now that I make a visual comparison I can see how open is my usual 16x18 ozone frame!
The incredible point is that I really cannot get used to the lower launch angle and lower spin of those 16x19 tight pattern.
So, now I'm asking to you: what are the tweener(300gr x 100 ,, less than 320 swingweight) that has same open pattern of my loved ozone? I've found Head IG instinct MP, a 16x19 very very open, but sadly it has an oval shape and I cannot get used to it, coming from round frames.
 
I should add another info:
I'm looking for other 16x18/16x19 open patterns (but not 16x16,16x15 and so on...) because my ozone is thin and flexible, while I'd like to reach 65-69 RA and more thickness for more power. So any of the exo3 and new 2014 prince racquets are out, they are 58-60 flex.
What I have found so far:
Radical microgel pro 16x19
Head IG Instinct MP 16x19
Yonex Ezone 100
 
It seems like you are going to have more luck looking for your self. The specs are pretty specific and you are already on tennis warehouse. There may not be that many frames to choose from.
 
Thanks guys I have already used racquetfinder, the problem is that 16x18 racquets are few and maybe I would have more possibilities looking on 16x19 racquets too!But only people could tell me what are the most opened 16x19 ;)
for example, I'd like to go to prince warrior 100, because it has the more thickness and less flexibility, but it is a 16x19 and I don't know if it is wide open or tight!
But well, looking on similar racquets of those few 16x18 could be a good starting point :)
 
Bhairava said:
Thanks guys I have already used racquetfinder, the problem is that 16x18 racquets are few and maybe I would have more possibilities looking on 16x19 racquets too!But only people could tell me what are the most opened 16x19 ;)
for example, I'd like to go to prince warrior 100, because it has the more thickness and less flexibility, but it is a 16x19 and I don't know if it is wide open or tight!
But well, looking on similar racquets of those few 16x18 could be a good starting point :)
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My C10 Pros have a pretty open 16x19

They are heavy though
 
rlau said:
Like all Volkls they have 8 holes in the throat, right? So that's not very open...

You should look at frames that only have 6 holes in the throat.

Can I suggest Angell frames?
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It would be awesome if that "6 holes in throat" would be a rule, but I see that even Aeroprodrive and Wilson pro open has 6 holes in the throat, but they are definitely tighter than my ozone!
Angell could be an option, I have to get a picture of it and compare it with a picture of mine, to get a good measurement of string spacing :)
 
Graphene Speed MP 16x19 has a very open pattern. If you go up in stiffness/power Juice 100 16x18 is very open. If you considered a 16x16, the 100T ESP is wide open. All of these have the static weight and swing weight window you describe.
 
I already have the 100T ESP, and it has quite nice power and wonderful spin, but i'm struggling finding a good, cheap string for it.
I'm valuating that juice 100, it seems very nice as it is really the specs I'm looking for, but the too high stiffness and the loss of control of some reviews is scaring me...
And good to know the graphene speed MP has a wide 16x19! :)
 
Bhairava said:
I already have the 100T ESP, and it has quite nice power and wonderful spin, but i'm struggling finding a good, cheap string for it.
I'm valuating that juice 100, it seems very nice as it is really the specs I'm looking for, but the too high stiffness and the loss of control of some reviews is scaring me...
And good to know the graphene speed MP has a wide 16x19! :)
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Try Discho Iontec. Cheap and very good string in the 100T.
 
mikeler said:
I tried the 1.30mm salmon. It broke on a shank after 3.5 sets of singles. I'm going to try 2 more packs to see if that was a one time thing.
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Ok I'll try them too on that gauge :) you wrote that they barely had any notching, so without any shank I suppose they will last my minimum time of 6-7 hours, more than enough for a so cheap string ;)

Back in topic, it would be nice if someone else would post his more open 16x19 pattern racquet!
 
Bhairava said:
Hi,
I'm trying to change from my usual racquet Prince Ozone tour MP 16x18 (the "father" of exo3 tour 100).
I've tried aeroprodrive and wilson pro open, but they all have the same problem for me: a tight 16x19 pattern!
Now that I make a visual comparison I can see how open is my usual 16x18 ozone frame!
The incredible point is that I really cannot get used to the lower launch angle and lower spin of those 16x19 tight pattern.
So, now I'm asking to you: what are the tweener(300gr x 100 ,, less than 320 swingweight) that has same open pattern of my loved ozone? I've found Head IG instinct MP, a 16x19 very very open, but sadly it has an oval shape and I cannot get used to it, coming from round frames.
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You may want to consider the PK 295 T. Very open string pattern for 16x19 and meets your specs.
 
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