Poseidon29
New User
Currently, I am using the Pure Drive 2017. But I am looking for a frame that is not as stiff and also has more control. I did have pain in my shoulder and elbow sometimes if I hit too much throughout the week. I actually demoed these two rackets twice already but I still don't know which one I should switch to so I need some help. I have also demoed the Wilson Blade 16x19 CV (2016) (pretty good but the feel is a little bit off), Wilson Clash 98 (don't really like the feel), and the Graphene 360 Speed Pro (need more spin). I am a 27 year old healthy male. Have been playing tennis for 11 years now. Played in high school and intramural college tennis now I play on average 3 times a week. I hit top spin FH and 2HBH. I slice occasionally but not much. Like to stay on the baseline and be aggressive. Got a decent 1st flat serve but second serve needs some help haha. So I list what I like and dislike about these two rackets.
Speed MP
Likes:
- Very maneuverable. It's so easy to swing through the air and get good racket head speed
- Forehand. I really like that I can really swing out on my forehand and still keep the ball in.
- Slice. I don't know if it's the light weight, but I can really time my slice really well. Sometimes my timing for slicing is off with other rackets but this one its awesome.
- Cosmetic. I really prefer the Speed MP cosmetic. Very simple and with good details.
- Spin. the launch angle is definitely higher for this one. More top spin for me means more balls in the court.
Dislikes:
- Backhand. My 2H backhand is weaker so with the light speed MP I feel like I am not timing my swing right so I sometimes miss the sweetspot or hit it to the net.
- Vibration/feel. It's still a pretty comfortable frame but I feel like I can feel the vibration more with this frame. Maybe it's because of the lighter weight? It feels metallic and hollow to me when I hit it. But thats why I feel like I can swing through the ball harder tho.
Ezone 98
Likes:
- Plush feeling. This racket has that buttery feel to it. When I hit my ground stroke, it feels smooth when I contact the ball.
- 1st serve. I can really get some powerful 1st serve without really trying too much. Almost like my PureDrive but more comfortable.
- Backhand. With it being heavier, my backhand swing timing is really good with this frame. Cuz I actually feel like I am swinging a racket instead of swinging nothing in the air.
- Easy power. I can get through the ball easier with this racket like a pure drive.
- Stability. I feel more stable with this racket than the Speed MP with defending against heavier shots. It just feels more solid.
Dislikes:
- Sluggish. It is heavier and also it feels like its more head heavy than the Speed MP which is weird cuz on specs its the opposite.
- Slice. With it being heavier, I feel like my slice timing is always late.
- Cosmetics. The paint job is ok not a huge fan but I can deal with it if I decide on this one.
I really am very torn between these two rackets. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I also know that the Ezone will probably get a new updates soon so may be I should wait till then? I am open to customizing as well. Thanks!
Speed MP
Likes:
- Very maneuverable. It's so easy to swing through the air and get good racket head speed
- Forehand. I really like that I can really swing out on my forehand and still keep the ball in.
- Slice. I don't know if it's the light weight, but I can really time my slice really well. Sometimes my timing for slicing is off with other rackets but this one its awesome.
- Cosmetic. I really prefer the Speed MP cosmetic. Very simple and with good details.
- Spin. the launch angle is definitely higher for this one. More top spin for me means more balls in the court.
Dislikes:
- Backhand. My 2H backhand is weaker so with the light speed MP I feel like I am not timing my swing right so I sometimes miss the sweetspot or hit it to the net.
- Vibration/feel. It's still a pretty comfortable frame but I feel like I can feel the vibration more with this frame. Maybe it's because of the lighter weight? It feels metallic and hollow to me when I hit it. But thats why I feel like I can swing through the ball harder tho.
Ezone 98
Likes:
- Plush feeling. This racket has that buttery feel to it. When I hit my ground stroke, it feels smooth when I contact the ball.
- 1st serve. I can really get some powerful 1st serve without really trying too much. Almost like my PureDrive but more comfortable.
- Backhand. With it being heavier, my backhand swing timing is really good with this frame. Cuz I actually feel like I am swinging a racket instead of swinging nothing in the air.
- Easy power. I can get through the ball easier with this racket like a pure drive.
- Stability. I feel more stable with this racket than the Speed MP with defending against heavier shots. It just feels more solid.
Dislikes:
- Sluggish. It is heavier and also it feels like its more head heavy than the Speed MP which is weird cuz on specs its the opposite.
- Slice. With it being heavier, I feel like my slice timing is always late.
- Cosmetics. The paint job is ok not a huge fan but I can deal with it if I decide on this one.
I really am very torn between these two rackets. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I also know that the Ezone will probably get a new updates soon so may be I should wait till then? I am open to customizing as well. Thanks!
