Babolat/Yonex/Wilson racquets

rpr006

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Hello everybody! I recently started playing with the Graphene Radical Pro and although I like the racquet I feel like it isn't the one for me. I feel like its a little much to swing at times and doesn't feel 6pts HL. Feels like there is more weight in the hoop area. In addition, I feel that it is not as maneuverable as I would like. As a result, i've been looking into other racquets and have come up with a few racquets I'm interested in.

1. Yonex EZONE Ai 100. It is a little less HL than the Pro and the swing weight is the same but it is slightly smaller.

2. Babolat Pure Strike 16x19. Slightly lighter with a lower swing weight and still 5pts HL.

3. Wilson Steam 99. Again the swing weight is just as high as the Pro but it weighs slightly less.

Just curious as to what you guys think of these three racquets and which one would be the best option to switch to. Just a little info about my game. I'm a 3.5 baseline/counter puncher. I like to use a variety of shots and use my defense as a weapon.
 
Whats your priority here in terms of ranking?

Feel
power
control
spin
comfort

That would help.

Power (easy or "free" power). The Radical offers power just hard for me to access because I can't get racquet head speed…
Spin. I like to use a lot of slices and topspin.
Maneuverability.
Those three are key factors for me.
 
Hello everybody! I recently started playing with the Graphene Radical Pro and although I like the racquet I feel like it isn't the one for me. I feel like its a little much to swing at times and doesn't feel 6pts HL. Feels like there is more weight in the hoop area. In addition, I feel that it is not as maneuverable as I would like. As a result, i've been looking into other racquets and have come up with a few racquets I'm interested in.

1. Yonex EZONE Ai 100. It is a little less HL than the Pro and the swing weight is the same but it is slightly smaller.

2. Babolat Pure Strike 16x19. Slightly lighter with a lower swing weight and still 5pts HL.

3. Wilson Steam 99. Again the swing weight is just as high as the Pro but it weighs slightly less.

Just curious as to what you guys think of these three racquets and which one would be the best option to switch to. Just a little info about my game. I'm a 3.5 baseline/counter puncher. I like to use a variety of shots and use my defense as a weapon.

If you're talking about the Pure Strike 98, I doubt you will like it if you don't really like the Rad Pro. It's going to be just as demanding. Both of those are sitting in my closet. The AI 100 is a good choice since it sounds like you're looking for a lighter racket in general. I play with the AI 98 which has similar specs to the Rad Pro and Pure Strike and love it.
 
If you're talking about the Pure Strike 98, I doubt you will like it if you don't really like the Rad Pro. It's going to be just as demanding. Both of those are sitting in my closet. The AI 100 is a good choice since it sounds like you're looking for a lighter racket in general. I play with the AI 98 which has similar specs to the Rad Pro and Pure Strike and love it.

Yeah I was looking into the Ai 98 but felt it would be a little to demanding like the Rad Pro and from what I gathered the Ai 100 offers basically everything the Ai 98 does just less demanding. Have you played with the Ai 100 before? And if you have what did you think about it?
 
Haven't tried the Steam 99, but this Yonex seemed more manoeuvrable compared to the Strike 16x19 to me. (regardless of the SW)

That said, I really liked the Strikes; the 16x19 is a very good frame and can easily suit the needs of players with varying levels or skills.

Easy depth with both.
 
Some racquets you should definitely consider IMO:

Babolat Aero Pro Drive
Babolat Pure Drive
Head Graphene Extreme MP/Pro

Let me add that the Pure Drive and Aero Pro Drive will likely have more spin and power than the Extremes, however the Extremes are more comfortable. Aero Pro Drive has more spin than the Pure Drive and the Pure Drive has more power.
 
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