Thinking of purchasing a slightly OS racket for my aged eyes, I also have very sensitive arm/wrist. Don't want those low power ones since I can use some extra power from the racket. It seems that the Ezone 105 is a good fit. Planning to add lead on the loop and handler to bring it to around 11.3 oz 320sw. Will that play like a more forgiving and slightly more powerful Ezone 100? For those of you played this racket before, do you feel it is more arm-friendly than the Ezone 100? Does it really feel more flexible than Ezone 100 (Ra 66 vs 69 by numbers)? Any feedback on this racket is appreciated, or please tell me if there is other good choices. Thanks in advance.
How is Ezone 105 2020? or please recommend arm-friendly OS racket with power
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tennistiger
Professional
I played all three, 100, 100L and 105. 100 ist by far the best. Then 100L and 105. The 105 ist to (head) light. Smallest Sweet Spot of all three. Therefore the 5 sq inch does not make much sense so take the normal 100 if the weight is ok for you. This is one of the best 100 in the Market!
For me the Wilson XP1 is sensational. It has power and surprising control like a 100 due to the long and small head and the string pattern. Try this!
For me the Wilson XP1 is sensational. It has power and surprising control like a 100 due to the long and small head and the string pattern. Try this!
Thanks for the information. I dont worry about the weight since I will weight it up to 11.3-11.5oz anyway. It is a surprise to me that 105 even has a smaller sweet spot than 100. The two main reasons I want to choose 105 are the forgiveness (supposedly larger sweet spot) and stiffness (66 vs 69 RA, supposedly more arm-friendly). If any of those two is not the case, I may need to keep looking for other choices.
You may want to consider, as I am, the new Dunlop CX200 OS and Phantom 107G - both with thin beams soft flex and std length. I have demos coming so I will report back next weekend.
tennistiger
Professional
Look here.
Perfect for comparing sweetspots.
Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
Almost all OS frames are power frames. There are probably only a tiny handful of low power OS frames.
I like the Phantom 107G because I find most OS power frames have no feel because of their thick beams. The 107G is a box beam frame with oodles of feel, lost of forgiveness and goldilocks power for a someone with decent swing mechanics. I have no problem keeping my opponents back behind the baseline.
With a 320 SW it's also pretty easy to swing and maneuver at net. It's not got the plow of the old POG's but it's more user friendly. Reminds my of my old Aero Pro Team days without the arm pain.
Thanks, please let me know how you feel like the CX200 once trying it.
Thanks, it is a little heavier than what I usually play but should be fine with 320 sw. I guess I will find a chance to demo it.
Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
Doesn't feel heavy since it's suitably head light with a 320 SW. As I said it feels like the days I was swinging an Aero Pro Team.
stephenpinkus
Rookie
Try the Volkl V1 OS. While it is a 110, very maneuverable and easy on arm. As an alternative try the MP which is a 102. I have both and the actual differential in head size is minimal.
From the chart it seems that light rackets always have smaller sweet spot than the heavy version of the same product line. Did you ever try to add lead tape to the Ezone 105 to see if it enlarge the sweet spot? Thanks.
tennistiger
Professional
No,
No I played stock Ezones, for comparison only this does make sense. If you want Sweetspot, look at the Boris Becker Delta Core 1 and 3 ! It is possible to get a big Sweetspot with low weight.
mark b.
Rookie
I am convinced that an OS racquet can be customized to play well. However there are some parameters you cannot change.
One is the FLEX (RA). Another is Head Size (duh). Lastly the beam cross section cannot, but that is usually reflected in the RA and cannot be changed.
I'd take the Yonex Ezone 105 and add 3/4 ounce to the grip/handle. I'd add 4- 1/4" strips (3.5 inches long) at 9 and 3. I'd try to get it's static weight to 11.4oz.
I'd string it with Confidential at 53lbs or Kevlar at 50.
That Dunlop CX200 looks pretty tasty for an OS. I played for years with a modified Dunlop 300G 105. I may have to demo this.
One is the FLEX (RA). Another is Head Size (duh). Lastly the beam cross section cannot, but that is usually reflected in the RA and cannot be changed.
I'd take the Yonex Ezone 105 and add 3/4 ounce to the grip/handle. I'd add 4- 1/4" strips (3.5 inches long) at 9 and 3. I'd try to get it's static weight to 11.4oz.
I'd string it with Confidential at 53lbs or Kevlar at 50.
That Dunlop CX200 looks pretty tasty for an OS. I played for years with a modified Dunlop 300G 105. I may have to demo this.
I have 3 OS demos coming Wednesday and the Dunlop 105 CX 200 is the one I am most interested in, looking forward to the Phantom 107G as well as its another thin beamed OS, both have low RA's as well
Hello! So how do these two compare? Is the 107G noticeably heavier and harder to swing than cx200os?
ericykchan
Rookie
I have both Phantom 107G, and Ezone 105 (2020). Phantom 107G definitely the better of the two. Also had the Ezone 100 but I have to disagree with someone above that it has smaller sweet spot than ezone 100. I am not a flat hitter except returning serve so both ezone not really suitable for me. Have to save both ezone are very solid and stable for its weight, I didn't feel the need to add weight.
Super keen to hear about CX200 OS. Can I be greedy to ask if anyone also played Dunlop FX700?
Super keen to hear about CX200 OS. Can I be greedy to ask if anyone also played Dunlop FX700?
mark b.
Rookie
I demoed the Dunlop CX 200 OS. I provided a "Customer Feedback Comment" within the racquet section. I was very impressed with the feel and ease of use. Sweetspot felt generous/forgiving. My only downside was lack of plow when hitting against a hard hitter. I'd add weight.
As noted earlier, I played a modified Dunlop 300G 105 for years and really enjoyed it. This new version is not 18x20 like the old version though.
If Dunlop had made the CX with a 18x19 or 18x20 string pattern I'd have bought it.
As noted earlier, I played a modified Dunlop 300G 105 for years and really enjoyed it. This new version is not 18x20 like the old version though.
If Dunlop had made the CX with a 18x19 or 18x20 string pattern I'd have bought it.
