Help me replace my aging 15 year old Hyper Pro Staff rackets

[Sweets3450]

I'm using my 6.1 Hyper Pro Staff rackets I've had since I was a kid. What are some similar very low power, head light, heavy weight rackets I should demo? The closest thing seems to be the RF97, but I've tried the counterveil version of that racket and it felt like an absolute cannon. I could hit a 60% forehand with just about the same pace as 80% on my racket. No way I could control that racket, everything would go 5 feet long. Not sure if that's due to the lighter weight or simply because my frames are dead and worn out.

Any ideas? There are so many brands, names, models changing each year, etc. I'm tall with a big forehand, I need a low powered racket.

Specs:

Technical Specifications
Length 27 inches 69 centimeters
Head Size 95 square inches 613 square centimeters
Weight 12.4 ounces 352 grams
Balance Point 12.25 inches
31 centimeters 10pts Head Light
String Pattern 16 Mains / 18 Crosses

 

[McGradey]

The new Yonex Vcore Pro 97s and Vcore 95 would be worth a look, VCP specs below

HD: 320g, 18x20, 7pts HL
There's also a 330g version which is 16x19, 7pts HL

Edit: Angell also do a TC95 which you can spec up to your liking, but I have no idea if it plays similarly to a 6.1...

 

[taylor15]

If you took the VCP 330, added a leather grip you would be close to what you have now as far as weight and balance. It would be 9pts headlight (give or take) and a bit softer flex.

I live the 330 probably better than anything in the market currently, but I can’t keep up with it for 2 hours of play

 

[Hit 'em clean]

I think you should give the Dunlop CX200 a try in the 18x20 or 16x19 tour versions. I’ve played with the 16x19 and it reminded me of a pro staff line. Your 6.1s have definitely lost there stiffness over 15 years of restringing so anything new is going to feel stiffer and more powerful.

 

[hurworld]

Prince Phantom Pro 93P (either 18x20 or 14x18 version).

 

[basil J]

Wilson still makes the hyper pro staff 6.1 for a distributor in Canada.

 

[MajesticMoose]

Sounds like the new Yonex Vcore Pro 97HD or 330 are the frames for you. The 330 may be right up your alley honestly. Of all the new racquets out there it seems best for what you're looking for. Demo and try before you buy.

 

[1HBHfanatic]