Blade Vs Pure Strike 2024 Vs CX 200 Vs RF01 pro

[z00]

Currently on vcore98 tour 330 SW, I added 7g in buttcap (improved playability), I hit the sweet spot fine, plays well from baseline but not all court, feels stiffer than 62 RA, shakes a bit under hard FHs (could be my technique), control is inconsistent, and I dislike the handle shape. I play 8-10h a week, 2-3h sessions, VCT is just too demanding for my style & sessions. I tried different strings, ALU power, it hits better with sync gut 1.30/wasabi x at 56/51, but still no way to solve other issues, I realized I prefer more control and versatility in a racket.

My local demo program allows two rackets at a time. Which two rackets do you recommend to demo for comfort, all court player upper 3.5 player (working with a coach, should be a 4.0 by fall)? Or swallow the pill and demo all of below?
Blade 98 16x19 Vs Blade 100 16x19 Vs Pure Strike 98 16x19 2024 Vs CX 200 Vs RF01 (local shop has demos already). Or consider something else?

 

[PRS]

If you're wanting something a little less demanding, I'd start with the Blade 100 and RF01. I haven't actually hit with the new RF, but it sounds like it'll be a little more accessible and it'd be fun for you to get your hands on one before the official release, haha.

 

[aao]

Have you considered the Prince Tours? They are extremely comfortable to play with (even with elbow issues), great control, lovely feel, decent power and are generally really good all round rackets.

If you find the vcore too stiff i doubt you'll find the new Blades or the Pure Strike any more forgiving. The CX200 is worth a demo, i haven't tried the latest version but previous versions have been very good, arm friendly control rackets. The new Head Extreme Pro is also worth a demo, stiffer than the Prince, but I've found it considerably more comfortable and fun than the Blades or PS.

 

[Dragy]

Try Speed Pro if you are not too much into high launch angles.

 

[Grafil Injection]

Cx200 will be a lot lower power. Cx400 tour should be closer to Vcore98 with more comfort.

 

[z00]

I have planned with follow pairs to try:

Blade V9 16x19 98 Vs 100
RF01 (I think 300g will be a better fit than 320g option) Vs Pure strink 98 16x19
Gravity MP Vs CX 200 (stringer said CX200 is closest to Blade, will need weights to make it work, platform frame)

This frame selection process is tiring, I wish if there is an easier way to help identify the baseline SW, weight, and balance, and then narrow down all frames that within proximity.
I know exactly what I want more of my vcore tour, so a baseline can be built off VCT.