AG100 to Babolat Pure Storm Ltd or LtdGT
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I have both. I bought the PSL last Feb. when I thought AG100 was getting discontinued. When it wasn't I went back to the AG100 pretty exclusively until last summer. The PSL is a much easier racket to serve due to the low swingweight. However, the PSL is much more flexible than the AG100 and very low-powered. If you string both rackets at the same tension, the PSL lacks punch on groundstrokes. Also, the PSL makes you work a little harder to put spin on the ball due to the pattern. It a racket best strung under 60 pounds. In any case, you really have to swing out with the PSL and not as much with the AG100. BTW, I'm comparing both rackets in stock form.
blackdot_fit
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quoted for truth! The AG100 will feel much stiffer than the PSL. I've owned both frames and I can also say that you can swing out much more with the PSL than the AG100. Demo both and find which suits your game. Try and play some actual sets with both frames, if possible. They're both more demanding than most other racquets out there right now, so it'll make a real difference.
if i had to vote, though, it'd be for the PSL. string it low, and blast away!
It sounds like you need to take a few days off rather than an equipment issue. The AG100 may be stiffer than the PSL, but it's still a relatively flexible racket. If you transition to a racket that you need to swing out on even more while exerting more energy, it'll probably only make your shoulder pain worse. For me, I use multi strings and would string at or around 65 lbs consistently and usually don't have any physical problems playing with the AG100. If you're stringing at 55 lbs, you shouldn't have to swing too hard to make the ball go.
Another alternative you could consider is maybe acquire a couple of used AG300 16x18, which is what I'm using now. It's the next most similar racket to AG100 but the stringbed is more forgiving due to the larger 98 sq in headsize. Otherwise, the weight, balance, and swingweight is very identical to AG100.
Another alternative you could consider is maybe acquire a couple of used AG300 16x18, which is what I'm using now. It's the next most similar racket to AG100 but the stringbed is more forgiving due to the larger 98 sq in headsize. Otherwise, the weight, balance, and swingweight is very identical to AG100.
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I am not even playing everyday with AG100 (couple of days per week). I have played with K90 without any shoulder problem for 18 months and sold it to friend who has none.
You are using same string setup for quite sometime without any problem at same tension & why pain? only variable I see is racquet nothing else. I mean exercise, playing style, string & tension remain same.
BTW: I am 4.5 or 5.0 on good days.
You are using same string setup for quite sometime without any problem at same tension & why pain? only variable I see is racquet nothing else. I mean exercise, playing style, string & tension remain same.
BTW: I am 4.5 or 5.0 on good days.
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buffalobill3
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I've played with both and prefer the ltd. I thought the ltd had more feel, better control and power good strung at 54 with a multi. I was also surprised with the spin I was getting with the ltd.
I think AG100 is more stiff than rating says. Also upper side of frame has lot of vibration when you hit serve it runs all the way to arm. But again it is awesome racquet in all department.
I am looking at ltd as something similar but soft on arm because power generation is not a problem for me & string at lower tension (50-55) should take care.
I am looking at ltd as something similar but soft on arm because power generation is not a problem for me & string at lower tension (50-55) should take care.
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