Low Powered O/S Racquet

[texcoug]

I am playing with a FXP Radical Team (102") and am intrigued with getting a true O/S (+106") reacquet. The only two I seem to notice are the POG O/S and the Radical O/S. Any other suggestions? And, of the two, what do you think. There is a comparison review of the two on TW. I read it. Any other thoughts?

 

[gregraven]

These are the two obvious ones. Their characteristics are very different, however. You'll have to play each one to see which better suits your game. Also, the Prince Graphite Classic OS, with its 16x19 stringbed pattern, can still be fairly lively unless you use a low-power string or extreme tensions. I've had good luck with Head RIP Control 16 in the Prince. YMMV.

 

[SteveI]

I am playing with a FXP Radical Team (102") and am intrigued with getting a true O/S (+106") reacquet. The only two I seem to notice are the POG O/S and the Radical O/S. Any other suggestions? And, of the two, what do you think. There is a comparison review of the two on TW. I read it. Any other thoughts?

Hi,

The Ti.Radical strung at high tension. Low power, soft flex and great control. In addition, a wonderful frame for customization. You can play it stock at the 3.5 level and lead it up to play at higher levels.

Regards,
Steve

 

[Marius_Hancu]

whatever you do, take care of your arm ...

FWIW
check my posting here:

Best arm friendly racquets?
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=77937

 

[texcoug]

I saw this from another thread -- that the 03 Tour is coming out with an O/S. It looks to be a low-powered 107" frame with 03 technology. Here are the unstrung specs:

Power Level: 850

Length:: 27.5
Headsize:: 107 sq in
Flex:: Firm
Cross Section:: 19-21-19mm
Weight:: 10.6oz / 300g
Balance:: 13.0in / 33.0cm
Swing Weight:: 295

 

[texcoug]

I also happened across the specs of the Diablo Tour XP O/S -- looks identical to the Prince 03 Tour O/S. Has anyone played with it?