Looking for a PAT replacement

undecima

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I am a 4.0 player and currently play with PAT. I love the stability and the spin, but sometimes cant get the racquet in position because of the swingweight. I am only 5'6" and haven't fully figured the mechanics of kick serve, so I am also looking for some extra net clearance on serves. I am willing to sacrifice power. I feel PAT at times is way too powerful especially on my returns. I have tried Yonex Ezone Ai 98 in the past but it didn't work for me on the serves. PA+ felt too light and unstable against relative heavy hitters, especially on backhands. Any suggestions on which racquets I should demo?
 
Some options>
Yonex Ezone DR 100+ Blue
Head Graphene XT Radical Pro
Wilson Pro Staff 97 or the A
Dunlop Srixon Revo CV 3.0 F Tour
Prince Textreme Beast O3 98
Prince Textreme Beast O3 98
Yonex EZone DR 100
ProKennex Ki 5 (300) - 2018

Net clearance can be tweaked with strings and tension.
But best when down with more topspin (low to high).
 
i agee with most above, of the ones i've played with vs a PAT that i also have, i'd say :

Ezone 98
Graphene Touch Radical Pro
Pure Strike
Pro Staff 97
Pure Aero - plus some lead (handle & head) but keeping the SW to what is comfortable for your game.
 
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