Can these thin beamed Donnay's pack enough punch?

[McEnborg]

Thin beam frames seem to always be preferred for the 4.0/4.5 crowd and up. These Donnay frames are very intriguing with the 15, 16, 17mm beam.

The question is, can racket with such a thin beam pack enough punch? Obviously, a full swing is required. But, can there be something in the racket's construction that allows enough stability and power on a wide array of shots, including serve and service return? I'd appreciate any thoughts.

Thin beam frames like that seem to feel like "scapels", which to me is a very good thing.

 

[rudester]

I think some of these thin beam racquets, for example the pro staff original 85, have a lot of "punch" potential, but as you say a full swing is required, no free rides. The PS85 is very heavy and this translates into power if you use it correctly, so much more mass than say an a tweener racquet, basically most of the thin beam racquets have some heft to them, and thus more stability as well. There are other things to take into account such as flex and headsize of course, but this has been my experience with PS85, and yes there is that scalpel feel you speak of.

 

[Mig1NC]

I find they have small sweet zones and extremely low power outside of that area. Even in the area power is on the low side. Stiffness is also low for every model.

Feel is very very good in the sweetspot though.

 

[brownbearfalling]

Mcenborg have you tried out any of the racquets yet? To answer your question in my perspective these donnays are meant to pack punch. I think they are meant to appeal to touch and control. Racquets with punch to me are aero pro drives and Blx 95s.

I can't comment much because I can't play with anything that is considered flexible. But the for the one I tried the red 94 it had decent power to it.

 

[Speed Kat]

15mm is really thin though.. would love to try one and then be able to report back then after that.. i would suppose they could pack "enough" punch but maybe not bagloads of it .. it depends how much enough would be for the player.. enough to cope surely but enough to unleash an onslaught of blludgeoning forehands??? Oh Pure Drive Roddick GT Pluuusss...where aaare youu???

 

[PBODY99]

The most any racket can do is what you are capable of doing. If you don't have the technique for a 120 mph serve, neither the new Donnay or their old oversize wide body Ghost will help.
The truth is most of us don't pack as much as we would like on the tennis court.

 

[joe sch]

The most any racket can do is what you are capable of doing. If you don't have the technique for a 120 mph serve, neither the new Donnay or their old oversize wide body Ghost will help.
The truth is most of us don't pack as much as we would like on the tennis court.

Agree and todays game is based on generating power while running corner to corner, which is why the modern rackets are soo popular and successful. I still have not tried the new donnays and am pretty sure I would need to play an allcourt agressive singles game to take advantage of such a stick. I suspect these rackets may be pretty nice for kicking in some serves and sticking away some nice volleys.

 

[McEnborg]

Well, I just hit with the X-One White. Pretty amazing stick. Not going to provide you a ton of power on wide balls when stretched out. But, with good technique and a full swing, the racket is very special. Drop shots, slices topspin, angle shots--amazing. The 99 sq. inch head is perfect.

Some might like the weightier orange or red--whatever suits. But, I can tell you the thin 16 mm beam allows one to "carve" the ball. I've never returned better on my life, being able to put ball at returner's feet.

Instead of complaining about the rackets being too high priced, or too goofy, etc., I would recommend 4.5-6.0 players to demo. You owe it to yourself.

 

[DNShade]

They provide plenty of punch - if you know how to hit the ball. True players frames with great feel and awesome on the arm. Seriously solid sticks.

 

[Anton]

Dannayborg strikes again :twisted:

 

[big bang]

I would love to take them for a hit, specs are very nice and I love those thin beams. Im using POG mid, can anyone compare the new donnays to them?

 

[drakulie]

They provide plenty of punch - if you know how to hit the ball. True players frames with great feel and awesome on the arm. Seriously solid sticks.

Agree. I was surprised at how lively they are as well. Solid frames.

 

[gameboy]

If you have to ask if these racquets pack enough punch, then this racquet is probably not for you.

These "player" racquets are designed for players with power to spare who are looking for something to control that power.

 

[Rorsach]

Can someone just IP-ban him plz.

 

[Rorsach]

Dannayborg strikes again :twisted:

Nah, probably "Donnay Quixote".

 

[McEnborg]

Can someone just IP-ban him plz.

How about banning you from anything tennis? Bring something to the table instead of acting like an arrogant jerk.

 

[Rorsach]

How about banning you from anything tennis? Bring something to the table instead of acting like an arrogant jerk.

How about you not constantly extolling about the virtues of Donnay racquets as if you were a Donnay employee payed to keep bugging us.

 

[McEnborg]

How about you not constantly extolling about the virtues of Donnay racquets as if you were a Donnay employee payed to keep bugging us.

Rorsach, I am not related, connected to or on board with ANY other posters on this board. I am not working for Donnay.

I am a new poster on this board who happens to be very intrigued by these new thin beamed rackets. THAT'S IT!!

Why don't you make sure you know what you're talking about before you demean someone???? I think I've posted, what, maybe 2 or 3 times on the new Donnay's. What is your problem?

 

[Carolina Racquet]

Actually saw the Donnay Orange, White and Red...all 99. Man are they thin! The beam between the bridge and the grip is almost too thin to fit the work "Donnay". I wonder why they didn't go up to a Prestige-like 19mm width...

I love the cosmetics... almost a dark chrome finish and very striking.

I won't get one, but I take my hat to them for coming out with something different and targeted to the higher level player.

 

[namui]

Donnay said in their ads that they developed a special frame material to allow them to make a thin frame design with high-stiffness solid core.

 

[airman88]

How can you say don't complain about the price, who needs rackets that cost that much. I paid $60 for AG200s and I highly doubt the Donnays blow them away, the AG200 can go up against any stick (especially with a drop of lead at 3 and 8 and some leather grips.