Chris: Volkl Super G Mid (330) v C10 Pro

Hi - I've been using C10 Pro for a number of years. I am mid-40s, been playing since I was 5 and still prefer the flexible players rackets (favorite was original Head prestige pro stock, original black ace close second) - I have never used a racket with a beam wider than 20mm. I love the C10 - feel and power - and only thing I would change is a bit more access to spin.

I use Pro Red Code 16 (mains) in a hybrid at 52 and plan to experiment with 2 polys - Pro Red Code (17) and Volkl Cyclone (17) to see if they can dampen the power and give a bit more spin.

After watching reviews I thought the Super G Mid 330 might potentially give me the same plow through and Volkl feel - but more access spin. And to a lesser extent the V-Sense 10 (325) which seems like it will give more spin potential, but feel less like a C10 than the SGMid330.

If I was to get a Super G Mid 330 - what would be the possible benefits over the C10 Pro and also downsides? Is the V-Sense 10 a better replacement for C10 Pro?

Sticking with the C10Pro is there a better poly I should try to deaden feel and improve spin?

Thanks in advance for any help,

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I'm a much bigger fan of the C10 Pro than the Mid 330. The C10 Pro is a much more forgiving racquet and offers better control and feel for me. I also find it easier to accelerate through contact which is paramount if you want to hit with a lot of spin.

I would first try Volkl Cyclone 16 and Solinco Hyper G 16 at your usual 52lbs in the C10 Pro and see how that works. I'm suggesting 16g over 17 in both as they will offer more control and encourage you to take a bigger cut at the ball. You need to swing fast to spin fast!

Cheers,
Chris, TW
 
Hi Chris - thanks so much for the feedback - it is timely and helpful. I'll take your suggestions and will let everyone know how it goes. Ordering online from TW now. Cheers

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Hi Chris - I tried the Cyclone. Strangely I think I prefer the less spinny Pro Red Code - the trajectory easier to control. But the Cyclone is a great string in many ways.

I wanted to ask you about another racket comparison. C10 Pro v Head Radical MG OS. I know you said in some OS reviews you prefer MP head size for serving - but right now I am more focused on getting a solid ball from the baseline. I am wondering if the Radical MG OS would give me that because of larger sweetspot. Or would I just be trading a bigger sweetspot for less maneuverability (I have 1handed BH) btw. What could I expect from changing?

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joefranenz,

Chris is out of the office this week. I will have him answer when he returns.

Thanks,
Brittany, TW
 
On second thoughts and after another hit I do like the Cyclone perhaps better than the pro red code. If you do have a chance, let me know what you think I'd find in difference between the Head MG OS and the old C10 Pro

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I think the MG Radical OS is light enough that you'll find it easy to accelerate through contact. You might notice some extra drag from the larger headsize if you weight it up to a C10 Pro like spec, but you really should have to since the larger sweetspot should make up for any plow through you might be missing from the C10 Pro.

The Radical OS is going to play quite differently, but that doesn't mean you wont like it just as much. I still have a couple of Prince POG OS racquets I hit with from time to time. An OS in a player's spec makes a great option for hitting solid, heavy groundstrokes and I think you'll enjoy doing that with the Radical.

Cheers and happy hitting,
Chris, TW
 
I think the MG Radical OS is light enough that you'll find it easy to accelerate through contact. You might notice some extra drag from the larger headsize if you weight it up to a C10 Pro like spec, but you really should have to since the larger sweetspot should make up for any plow through you might be missing from the C10 Pro.

The Radical OS is going to play quite differently, but that doesn't mean you wont like it just as much. I still have a couple of Prince POG OS racquets I hit with from time to time. An OS in a player's spec makes a great option for hitting solid, heavy groundstrokes and I think you'll enjoy doing that with the Radical.

Cheers and happy hitting,
Chris, TW
Chris - btw - do you have a string and tension recommendation for the MG OS - I will get one to test. Are my current go tos Cyclone and Pro red code good candidates? Rgds

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Yes those should work well for you -- plus it's best to stick with what you know in regards to strings so you know what you are getting from the racquet.

Cheers,
Chris, TW
 
Yes those should work well for you -- plus it's best to stick with what you know in regards to strings so you know what you are getting from the racquet.

Cheers,
Chris, TW
Chris- I did order one through TW arriving next week. What tension do you recommend I start with - I had the volkl c10 pro @ 52lbs with Cyclone and Pro Red Code. Thx

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I'd go up a few pounds due to the larger headsize and likely end up around 54-55lbs.

Cheers,
Chris, TW
 
I'd go up a few pounds due to the larger headsize and likely end up around 54-55lbs.

Cheers,
Chris, TW
Chris - I found the racket a bit light - do you have a recommendation for adding weight- does 3 grams each at 3 and 9 make sense and given I added 8 grams with leather grip and over grip should I still add weight to the grip to counter?

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Yes you are going to need some weight in the hoop. The balance will have shifted due to the leather and the overgrip and now the racquet is probably feeling too head light.

Try adding the 6 grams total to the hoop and see how it plays. I would not add any more to the handle as the leather and the overgrip has already done that for you.

Once you've given the racquet another couple of hits you'll have an idea if you want to add more weight to the hoop or both the hoop and handle. The only way to get there is by hitting and adjusting until it feels dialed in.

Best,
Chris, TW
 
Yes you are going to need some weight in the hoop. The balance will have shifted due to the leather and the overgrip and now the racquet is probably feeling too head light.

Try adding the 6 grams total to the hoop and see how it plays. I would not add any more to the handle as the leather and the overgrip has already done that for you.

Once you've given the racquet another couple of hits you'll have an idea if you want to add more weight to the hoop or both the hoop and handle. The only way to get there is by hitting and adjusting until it feels dialed in.

Best,
Chris, TW
Thanks Chris - appreciate as always

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