Flex about 58-62.
Weight 11.5 - 11.9 oz.
16x19
All seem to be low powered...
Lower your tension, add lead tape to 3,9 position and/or above. You will get the power you need with some plow throughFlex about 58-62.
Weight 11.5 - 11.9 oz.
16x19
All seem to be low powered...
Flex about 58-62.
Weight 11.5 - 11.9 oz.
16x19
All seem to be low powered...
This one is next on my list to try, strung as mhkeuns suggests - great suggestion.Prince Textreme Tour 95 - String with Natural Gut mains & Poly Crosses.
I am using the specs on TW for the power level. I haven't tried any of the racquets yet. Of course your assessment of power being tricky and examples are spot on. The Yonex DR 98 has all I am looking for spec-wise, but I have read some rather shaky reviews about it. I have also never liked the look of the shape of the head but could probably get over that if I had to.Do they seem to be low powered based on your own trials with them on the courts or from what you've gathered in reviews?
Just wondering about that because the issue of "power" is tricky - it can mean different things to different folks. One racquet might be stiff and lively with rather explosive response at contact. That racquet would be thought to "have a lot of power". But another that's more mellow and controlled could allow some hitters to swing big and "play with power" while still keeping the ball in the court.
If you're looking for a frame that has more of that explosive response along with some flex, I agree with the suggestion in post #2 for the Yonex DR 98. Some frames with the combo of a firm hoop and flexible throat can be ideal for combining measures of "pop" and softness, but it's never easy to get it all in one package. The square-ish Yonex head shape has always given me the impression that they play bigger than a more traditional oval-shaped racquet with the same head size. Bigger, at least for me, translates into greater liveliness and inherent power.
I'm a happy Volkl nerd and I have a pair of their Organix 10 325g's in my bag - I customized mine to dial in my preferred fit. This racquet also has that firm hoop/softer throat layout and their current version of that frame is the V-Sense 10 325g. Although it lists at 12 oz., it's also somewhat HL and shouldn't be too much of a tree branch. If you want some power, especially in a softer racquet, you'll likely get that with a little extra beef. This Volkl could be worth a look.
Cool, the Prince Textreme Tour 95 is at the very top of my list along with the Head XT Prestige Pro. They both have all the specs I am looking for but are considered low powered. Although I don't use poly due to elbow issues; I use synthetic gut strung at around 50-52.Prince Textreme Tour 95 - String with Natural Gut mains & Poly Crosses.
I am using the specs on TW for the power level. I haven't tried any of the racquets yet. Of course your assessment of power being tricky and examples are spot on. The Yonex DR 98 has all I am looking for spec-wise, but I have read some rather shaky reviews about it. I have also never liked the look of the shape of the head but could probably get over that if I had to.
Cool, the Prince Textreme Tour 95 is at the very top of my list along with the Head XT Prestige Pro. They both have all the specs I am looking for but are considered low powered. Although I don't use poly due to elbow issues; I use synthetic gut strung at around 50-52.
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The interesting thing is that almost all the heavier (>11.5) racquets are low powered. The lighter racquets are higher powered due to faster swing speed, yet they would get pushed around playing someone with a lot of power... so it's a bit a catch 22.
I am a 4.5 player, but in my late 40's and only weigh about a buck fifty, so I'm thinking a low-medium powered racquet would help me generate more power. But I like a heavier racquet right around 11.7 or so.
Currently I'm using a Head Youtek Speed MP 300g, but with tape at 3 and 9 to get it up to about 11.6 oz strung.
Flex about 58-62.
Weight 11.5 - 11.9 oz.
16x19
All seem to be low powered...
The Prestige Pro is 11.7oz, 7 pts HL, with a SW of 331 and is 'low' powered.
The Prestige S is 11.5oz / 4 pts HL, with a SW of 321 and is 'low-medium' powered
But one might think based on those specs the Pro would generate more power. But how can it be more HL but have a higher SW?
Flex about 58-62.
Weight 11.5 - 11.9 oz.
16x19
All seem to be low powered...
Ok right, I see what you are saying. Actually I was focusing more on the 7pts HL for the heavier racquet vs. 4pts HL for the lighter one. Wouldn't the 7pts HL one be easier/faster to swing in theory?Simple example: try to put 10gr of lead tape on 2 identical rackets, 1 @ 12 o’clock the other @ 6. The one has lead @ 12 will have significantly higher sw despite having same static weight and balance.
Yeah, I hear you... I want the flex, with some weight and also medium power, but I don't think it exists in one racquet...Low flex = low powered.
The only way to even try to get around this is to try a thicker beam, and/or go lighter and use an extended length, which will then feel
like the same weight.
Cool, I have looked at that and am intrigued. But it's only 11.14oz strung, stiffness of 66, and 16 x 18. So a bit on the lighter side and a bit stiff. But like was said above may need to go stiffer to get the extra power...Prince Textreme Warrior 100. No search further
The more I check out this racquet the more intrigued I'm becoming... wonder why they went with 16x18 instead of 19...Prince Textreme Warrior 100. No search further
It hits more beginnery that way. I don't know how you went from your original description to wanting that particular frame, but that Warrior hits very stiff like a Pure Drive, just with a bit more control.The more I check out this racquet the more intrigued I'm becoming... wonder why they went with 16x18 instead of 19...
Simple example: try to put 10gr of lead tape on 2 identical rackets, 1 @ 12 o’clock the other @ 6. The one has lead @ 12 will have significantly higher sw despite having same static weight and balance.
You can't eat your cake and have it too. The flex (and weight) in a racket has a lot to do with the rackets power. The stiffer the frame the higher the power because less energy is lost with the frame flexing. On the other hand the string also has a lot to do with power. Maybe when you find your flexible frame you can match it up with a power string you like.Flex about 58-62.
Weight 11.5 - 11.9 oz.
16x19
All seem to be low powered...
ProKennex Ionic Ki 20 PSE (medium - high)Come to think of it I don't think I've ever seen a racquet labeled as "medium" or "high" powered. I'm sure there must be some but they must be ultra-oversized department-store grade crud.
I know it doens't really fit my specs. But it is low-medium power. And maybe the extra stiffness which lends to it's power will be ok if I string it down at like 50lbs. Possibly add some lead if need be. Although I am trying to find a racquet at my desired weight without lead.It hits more beginnery that way. I don't know how you went from your original description to wanting that particular frame, but that Warrior hits very stiff like a Pure Drive, just with a bit more control.
Specs look great on that! But ouch that paint job, not sure if I can handel that... Seriously when I look down I want to like what I see aestheticly... lolcheck out the new Technifibre 315 LTD 16x19 - fits the range you are looking at, and has a decent amount of pop.
True. Or maybe I could go the opposite, a bit stiffer frame with lower string tension...You can't eat your cake and have it too. The flex (and weight) in a racket has a lot to do with the rackets power. The stiffer the frame the higher the power because less energy is lost with the frame flexing. On the other hand the string also has a lot to do with power. Maybe when you find your flexible frame you can match it up with a power string you like.
Cool, thanks. All those are under consideration...Using your parameters, four rackets came up:
From the TW Racquet Finder
- Prince Textreme 95 - power level low
- Yonex EZone DR 98 - power level low-medium
- Head Graphene XT Prestige X - power level low-medium
- Tecnifibre TFight DC 315 Ltd. (16x19) - power level low-medium (link is broken, but racket exists)
That's true but string tension actually has little to do with power. If you want more power from the string bed you should be looking to change your string.True. Or maybe I could go the opposite, a bit stiffer frame with lower string tension...
Angell TC95 and TC97 - unfortunately the 16x19 layup in the 97 is different to the 18x20. Using 18x20 atm and its unbelievable.
Have you tried the 16x19 tc97? Ive been using for over a year and it's an incredible frame, I think there's far to much over analysing of frames and taking one persons views as being gospel. Layup to my knowledge is how the materials are placed and mixed together in the mold? All I can say is besides a tiny Xtra control on the slice backhand side wth the 18x20, I found more power, spin control, depth and winning shots with the 16x19, also the 16x19 plays softer. Just my opinion!
I've been reading some positive feedback on that one, and that it's good on the elbow. Wish it were like 5-10 grams heavier though...I would also try Prince Textreme Warrior. It plays softer than flex suggests.
I've been reading some positive feedback on that one, and that it's good on the elbow. Wish it were like 5-10 grams heavier though...
I know, and I am using lead tape on my racquet currently. But I really want to try to get a racquet that is already at my ideal weight/specs without the need for tape...Thats what lead tape is for. You can customize it how you please.
I have never understood why anyone would not want to make their racquet feel exactly how they want it to feel. There are limited choices out there and nothing is perfect the way it is. Certain manufacturers essentially build a frame that is meant to be easily customizable so you aren't stuck with something that is off.I know, and I am using lead tape on my racquet currently. But I really want to try to get a racquet that is already at my ideal weight/specs without the need for tape...
Flex about 58-62.
Weight 11.5 - 11.9 oz.
16x19
All seem to be low powered...
I do. Just want to do it without lead tape if possible.I have never understood why anyone would not want to make their racquet feel exactly how they want it to feel.
Prince Tour 100 also fits the bill. There are 3 models but they are all fairly flexible and medium powered IMO.I am using the specs on TW for the power level. I haven't tried any of the racquets yet. Of course your assessment of power being tricky and examples are spot on. The Yonex DR 98 has all I am looking for spec-wise, but I have read some rather shaky reviews about it. I have also never liked the look of the shape of the head but could probably get over that if I had to.
Cool, the Prince Textreme Tour 95 is at the very top of my list along with the Head XT Prestige Pro. They both have all the specs I am looking for but are considered low powered. Although I don't use poly due to elbow issues; I use synthetic gut strung at around 50-52.
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The interesting thing is that almost all the heavier (>11.5) racquets are low powered. The lighter racquets are higher powered due to faster swing speed, yet they would get pushed around playing someone with a lot of power... so it's a bit a catch 22.
I am a 4.5 player, but in my late 40's and only weigh about a buck fifty, so I'm thinking a low-medium powered racquet would help me generate more power. But I like a heavier racquet right around 11.7 or so.
Currently I'm using a Head Youtek Speed MP 300g, but with tape at 3 and 9 to get it up to about 11.6 oz strung.