Help with a new stick please

Wes_Loves_Dunlop

Professional
Hi, im a 4.0-4.5 all courter.
I use a 2hbh and a big forehand. My shots are usually in between flat and spinny. i dont hit with 2-3 ft net clearence but I dont hit with a 6 inch margin either. Usually its around 6 in-1 ft. Currently I use a dunlop aerogel 300 16x18

Ive been looking for another ag but cannot find any new ones so i will just buy a whole new racket. First I looked into the psl but Kind of figured out that it probably would not work with my game just because I switch between counterpunching and power baselining depending on the opponent.

I ordered the 4d 300 tour and the psl and the demos are coming on wednesday. I was wondering if anyone would give me any recommendations as to which rackets are between 11.5-12 oz, string pattern probably wont matter because i will just use an 18g. also i am looking for a racket that is low to low medium power.
Thanks
 

Wes_Loves_Dunlop

Professional
For now i dont see me playing any time soon because I fractured my wrist again.
Hopefully, its minor and will heal before i have to send the demos back.
I am most interested with trying the PSt with a 17g multi.
If anything, maybe the 4d 300 with an 18g poly or multi.
I will report back my epxeriences with both.

I probably wont even try the PDr because my friend uses the PDr and it plays really differently and feels weird
 

furyoku_tennis

Hall of Fame
since you're coming off a wrist injury, i'd recommend something from pro kennex. they have some racquets that are in your spec range, but are great on the wrist and arm.
 

Wes_Loves_Dunlop

Professional
I dont really want to buy a racket just for my wrist because this is a minor fracture im sure.
even when i fractured it some months ago, i still started playing a week and a half after i got my cast off.
And im young, 15, so im sure I can handle it.
Im not entirely sure of my swingweight on my ag 300 because it is taken off the site and i cant find any site that shows the sw of my racket. so if anyone can give me a rough estimate, its a stock ag 300 16x18 with a leather grip.
 

Aces09

Semi-Pro
Hi, im a 4.0-4.5 all courter.
I use a 2hbh and a big forehand. My shots are usually in between flat and spinny. i dont hit with 2-3 ft net clearence but I dont hit with a 6 inch margin either. Usually its around 6 in-1 ft. Currently I use a dunlop aerogel 300 16x18

Ive been looking for another ag but cannot find any new ones so i will just buy a whole new racket. First I looked into the psl but Kind of figured out that it probably would not work with my game just because I switch between counterpunching and power baselining depending on the opponent.

I ordered the 4d 300 tour and the psl and the demos are coming on wednesday. I was wondering if anyone would give me any recommendations as to which rackets are between 11.5-12 oz, string pattern probably wont matter because i will just use an 18g. also i am looking for a racket that is low to low medium power.
Thanks


If you like Dunlop racquets, you've GOT to try the Aerogel 4D 200. It's such a great racquet, perfect weight, WAY above average stability, great pop and spin. I really love the racquet from all areas of the court, especially at net though. It has sweet feel. I also loved the 4D 300 tour, but the 200 blows it away, because it's heavier and a little less stiff
 

Wes_Loves_Dunlop

Professional
the specs seem nice.
the 4d 300 probably wont be on my list for second round demo because it is so light and it seems as though against big hitters, it wouldnt be stable.
so probably the PST will be in my second demo list, and ill definitely try the 4d 200
 

phishua

Rookie
By psl, I'm assuming you're referring to the Babolat Pure Storm Limited, and that would be my recommendation. As more of a flat-ball hitter, the denser string pattern (18x20) will help a bit with your control. Also, it is a great racquet period. Should be heavy enough for you, it's fairly low-powered, and I've heard great things about the new GT technology. Unfortunately, I've only had the chance to hit with the older model.

Let us know how your search goes!!!
 

Wes_Loves_Dunlop

Professional
i actually plan on only demoeing the old versions because personally i think the pj looks terrible.

I dont think i will like the PSL that much because the reviews ive read say its relly low powered. i need a racket with a little more pop.
and i do hit flat, but im starting to hit with some more spin just because my consistency wasnt up there.
its been working nicely for me. so i think that the PSt will be my number one choice
 

phishua

Rookie
i actually plan on only demoeing the old versions because personally i think the pj looks terrible.

I dont think i will like the PSL that much because the reviews ive read say its relly low powered. i need a racket with a little more pop.
and i do hit flat, but im starting to hit with some more spin just because my consistency wasnt up there.
its been working nicely for me. so i think that the PSt will be my number one choice

The PSL is low-powered, but there is a Pure Storm Limited thread you can check out that talks about tension changes that can increase the pop a bit. Try it out!!! When I was doing tons of demoing this past summer it was one of my favorite sticks...almost bought one, actually.
 
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