While we are on that subject, I wish at the time I would of tried the KPS88 if I wasn't such a pu$$y since I play with my BLX PS 90 that's weight up to 364 grams.
I'd be curious to know the differences.
I would think
@asifallasleep is probably the only one who could tell me but any other feedbacks are welcome.
The PS88 is the 90 or the 85 on steroids. Everything is bigger with more plow. Bigger serves, bigger groundstrokes, heavier spin, more plush. The sole advantage the 90 has over the 88 is quickness through the air because the static and swing weight of the 90 is lighter and it's more head light. I could hit similar backhand slices with both, but the 88 took more effort. Quickness is a huge weapon tho, and a good tradeoff for a slight drop in power.
It's all subjective tho. You'd have to try them both and see what works. IMO it also depends on your level of play. Being able to compete on a high level day in and day out requires that you can comfortably and successfully swing your racquet of choice for hours and hours. There is no perfect frame and it's all give and take.
The weight of the PS88 and the head size of the 85, 88 and the 90 are all detriments at levels above 4.5 IMO. Below the 4.5 level, if you are skilled enough, you can dominate with any of these frames. They are some of the finest sticks ever made.
Can you hit a high level ball over and over competing against the pace and spin of players using modern frames?
It's no coincidence that standard frame is 95+ in the modern game.
At present, between the 3, I prefer my 85 to my 88 or 90 because quickness is a huge weapon and the PS85 is no slouch in the power department either.
My main stick is the RF97, which is insane in regards to serves, volleys and one hand backhands. With the exact same stroke on my one hand backhand, it's just soooooo much easier to hit the ball with the RF97 compared to my PS85, K90, PS88 and PT630. Hit's such a killer ball with less effort it's crazy. Forehands are also bigger but less consistent. It's all a trade off.
Best mid IMO: Saint Vincent PS85
I loved my K90's for so long and didn't revisit the PS85 consistently until recently and i must say it may be the best stick ever made. Breakpoint told me it was better than my K90, I wasn't sure initially, but he was right.
. I received my Snauwaert Dyneema S60 this morning and took it for a spin. It is 357g strung (no overgrip) and has a swingweight of 410 kg*cm^2. Yes sir. 410.
