Dislikes of 03 Hybrid Hornet MP?

[Coria]

I asked about the Shark, now I'd like some feedback on the Hornet. There must be people who really like this stick (I do) as it got Tennis' Magazine's Editor's Choice Award (not that the award is always accurate).

What's the best string for a racket like the 03 Hybrid Hornet? Thanks.

Racket seems to have great maneuverability, more power than the Diablo MP and excellent spin potential. I've also been impressed with the control. Others?

 

[BiGGieStuFF]

I've wanted to try it out but it seems a bit light. I like my rackets to have a bit of weight to it. Not much less than the Shark O3 but enough to make me feel it. Then again thoguh I like swinging the 300g around.

 

[netman]

Felt really light. Combine that with the O3 Hybrid dead feel and it made it tough to judge what was going on with the ball. Found myself constantly out in front of the ball. Hybrid Shark had the same dead feel, but the added mass made it feel much more substantial and easier to adjust my game too.

I used the old TT Hornet MP for awhile. Added a bunch of lead to the handle and some to the head to get it to 10.9 oz. Made it a really nice singles and doubles frame. Maybe the Hybrid Hornet needs the same treatment?

-k-

 

[Coria]

While the hornet is only 10.6 oz. strung, it has a more even balance and swings closer to 315ish. TW gives it a 320 wingweight, but I think that's a tad high.

Probably for me, it's my age that allows me to enjoy the lighter frames now.

 

[Coria]

anybody else have some comments on the Hybrid Hornet MP? Thanks.

 

[JMaj]

I have a Hornet MP that I picked after testing a bunch of tweeners. Weight and balance matched my mechanics pretty well. Control and feel are OK. Mine is strung to the maximum recommended tension with Prince Premier 16 - maximize control, minimize power while trying to protect the arm.