askelly
New User
Hi, I'm 40 and just started playing again after almost 20 years off! Played competitively in high school and college, and used ProStaff 85's pretty much exclusively. Still pretty athletic, and after hitting today, still hit a VERY heavy one handed backhand. Forehands were rusty, sailing long or in the net-couldn't get the topspin dialed in. Volleys were very crisp, with the racquet feeling a little stiff and almost overpowered.
This was with a borrowed Yonex ezone xi 98. Switching to a demo Head Graphene XT Speed MPA, things were definitely different! It felt like a rocket with lots of pop, but a fraction of the control of the Yonex. And it felt and sounded terrible. It was easier to mail it in, so to speak, and just bump shots back with pace and minimal effort, but that's not my goal. I loved the control and accuracy of the Yonex, but would like it with a splash of the power of the Head... or, with even more control and tightness- I'll figure out the power later.
I know my ProStaff 85 days are behind me (sadly), but I'm making the big "to demo" list, and any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! I really prefer Yonex and Wilson racquets, but am open to anything. Thanks!
Also, I APOLOGIZE FOR THE LONG POST!
This was with a borrowed Yonex ezone xi 98. Switching to a demo Head Graphene XT Speed MPA, things were definitely different! It felt like a rocket with lots of pop, but a fraction of the control of the Yonex. And it felt and sounded terrible. It was easier to mail it in, so to speak, and just bump shots back with pace and minimal effort, but that's not my goal. I loved the control and accuracy of the Yonex, but would like it with a splash of the power of the Head... or, with even more control and tightness- I'll figure out the power later.
I know my ProStaff 85 days are behind me (sadly), but I'm making the big "to demo" list, and any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! I really prefer Yonex and Wilson racquets, but am open to anything. Thanks!
Also, I APOLOGIZE FOR THE LONG POST!