Head YOUTEK IG Extreme Pro 2.0 - WOW.

[phanker]

Perplexing indeed. It's still one of the most comfortable racquet I've played with as TW's high comfort rating was what lead me to the EP2.0 to begin with. Been looking for something that's elbow friendly but still good with spin and this fits the bill nicely. Its wide body and unique grommet system is what gives it good spin and comfort (even with full poly).

The stiffness on that racquet would be a deal breaker for me. Just too stiff..makes my arm hurt thinking about it.

 

[souledge]

30 lbs BHBR 17 plays well with this racket.

 

[Out?]

hoping for the line to be updated soon

 

[naturallight]

Is it 2015? I'm trying to remember when the 2.0 came out--2012?

hoping for the line to be updated soon

 

[n8dawg6]

360. Wow. Mine was high 330s and was the extreme pro 2.0 when i demoed it. I found it to be rather light since my normal stick was 345 at the time.. The qc is all over the place with this beast from what i have read.

Regardless i could never get into the extremes. I have demoed a few variants. It is a really interesting stick as it seems to benefit a bit of a flatter hitter yet the hoop is designed like a spin frame.

zombie post! its interesting how times change, eh? the extreme is the only real contender to the speed for me right now. i think my game could benefit from it. i have a pro which i have used just a little, and just this weekend ordered an MP from a site that has them on sale for the weekend (both IG 2.0s). I am 3.5 trying to break into 4.0 like many here, so not sure which weight I'm gonna like best. my coach doesnt like extremes due the wide beam, but he'll let me use one if I'll just stick with it and stop the racquet revolving door.

 

[Power Player]

Key word was demoed and demo frames here come with multis. The frame is not great without full poly. Once I figured this out I was all in.

 

[Nostradamus]

Hey all,

After using the Prince SPB for a few years and having mixed results with the Wilson Juice, (liked it at first, but realized it was a bit unstable when returning power shots) I decided it was time for a change. I demo-ed 4 racquets in the 315g class.

I hit with the Youtek Extreme Pro 2, Volkl Organix 8, Donnay Formula 100 and Technifibre 315 Speedflex. They are all great racquets, but this Extreme Pro 2 is quite amazing.

First, and like Carol said in her playtest review, this racquet feels fantastic right out of the gate. It is a bit heavier than i'm used to, but it is still quite head-light and has a perfect balance for me. I'm testing it out with polyester, i'm assuming a Head string, but I couldn't tell you which one.

Groundstrokes - check. So, so solid and a heavier ball to boot. This racquet is an absolute beast from the ground. Service returns, approach shots, slice..you name it and the racquet does it. The only issue i've encountered was overhitting some of the put away shots, but i've since figured it out. I can't wait to try this thing with my normal string. The topspin seemed a bit less than I normally produce, but it was probably just the strings. It was actually nicer to be able to flatten out my shots a bit. I was hitting 2hbh's with more pace than ever before.

Volleys - OMG! This is where I was most impressed with this racquet. I was hitting volleys with ease and putting them anywhere on the court I wanted. I think this was my main gripe with the SPB - I just could not get into any kind of comfort zone with this racquet at the net and it frustrated me to no end. Touch shots, also excellent. I was coming into the net just to see what this baby could do. Drop volleys, put aways, angle shots..it was all gravy.

Serves - this is where I struggled a bit for the first hour or two. I could not get into a comfort zone, but I think once I switch string and experiment a little bit it shouldn't be a problem. This racquet also had an overgrip on a 1/2 so it was a bit bigger than I was used to, and this could have impacted some of my wrist snap with the serve.

All in all, I think this is the most impressive racquet i've tried in a long time. It is also worth mentioning that it is extremely comfortable on the arm. The new technology they put in this thing really makes a difference. I still need a few more hours with this thing, but i've tried all the different Babolats, Prince, Wilsons, etc.. and this one is the most impressive of the bunch.

Swingweight is way too high. Not usable in doubles play. at least for high level doubles

 

[n8dawg6]

Key word was demoed and demo frames here come with multis. The frame is not great without full poly. Once I figured this out I was all in.

I'm not bustin your chops at all, I was just doing some background reading on the IG extreme and came across this thread. TW loved the IG 2.0. I think that any kind of springy string in this frame would kill your control.

some deals out there on this frame, and it's only a 3 yr old model.

 

[Power Player]

Swingweight is way too high. Not usable in doubles play. at least for high level doubles

You mean low level doubles. Anyone at a high level can handle this SW. You may want to consider eating protein and lifting weights instead of whining so much about SW and pretending to good at tennis on the internet.

 

[n8dawg6]

You mean low level doubles. Anyone at a high level can handle this SW. You may want to consider eating protein and lifting weights instead of whining so much about SW and pretending to good at tennis on the internet.

I'm sure if it was extended length he and his crew might be persuaded to switch from their yonexes.

 

[Nostradamus]

You mean low level doubles. Anyone at a high level can handle this SW. You may want to consider eating protein and lifting weights instead of whining so much about SW and pretending to good at tennis on the internet.

no very high level doubles, and if you are any good in tennis,, you would know MUSCLES doesn't help you swing faster or easier.....lol

 

[TennisHound]

You mean low level doubles. Anyone at a high level can handle this SW. You may want to consider eating protein and lifting weights instead of whining so much about SW and pretending to good at tennis on the internet.

Yeah, at these lighter weight ranges, it doesn't seem like SW would matter that much. I dont' think I'm gonna gripe someone out about it though.

 

[Power Player]

He's complained about SW a million times already. It gets old to read. See the many Babolat Pure Aero threads for reference. So when he says he plays high level doubles, its just overkill and borderline trolling.

Again, anyone who plays high level tennis can handle a 325 SW.

Plus the newest version of this frame is balanced even more hl at 7 pts. So there is no reason it can not be used in doubles.

 

[ShahofTennis]

You mean low level doubles. Anyone at a high level can handle this SW. You may want to consider eating protein and lifting weights instead of whining so much about SW and pretending to good at tennis on the internet.

Heresy I say! The church of Performance Enhancing Consumerism condemns such statements!

 

[ShahofTennis]

no very high level doubles, and if you are any good in tennis,, you would know MUSCLES doesn't help you swing faster or easier.....lol

 

[Freedom M.D.]

Nostradamus he is strange...

 

[patricktayws]

How doe the new Graphene XT Extreme Pro compare with the IG 2.0?