Main differences between Ozone Tour MP and Youtek Speed MP?

[AndreFan]

Both rackets have the thinner beam, about 20 mm. Both are head light, the Speed MP (16 X 19) about 7-8 pts. HL and the Ozone Tour MP at 6 pts. HL.

Both have the open string pattern. Both have similar flex ratings in the lower 60's. Both have similar swingweights and the Ozone Tour MP is about .2 oz lighter (11.5 compared to Speed MP's 11.7 oz static weight).

Both rackets are 100 sq. inches head size. The Speed MP has a slightly longer length at 27.2 inches compared to Ozone Tour MP's 27.

Has anyone played with or demoed both? Differences in power, control, spin? Any difference in elbow impact? Thanks.

 

[ManuGinobili]

Have not played the Ozone Tour, but read quite abit about it and tried the Speedport version. So I'll attempt a guesstimate until someone comes up with the actual answer:

The Speed should have more power and plowthrough.
Spin production... depends on the style of the user I think. The Ozone Tour is probably more whippy.

Feel - Head rackets all have good to great feel (except the Extreme line of course) and the Speed doesn't disappoint. Totally clueless about the Prince

Stability - The Speed has low torsional stability which is my biggest pet peeve against it.

 

[AndreFan]

Which racket would be better for elbow issues? Does the Youtek technology offer any positive benefits to the impact on joints? How is the Ozone "O3" technology for shoulder/elbow issues? Thanks.

 

[CzechM8]

I play the Ozone Tour MP and have tried the Speed MP recently. They were both strung with MSV Focus Hex, so the string was not the difference. I have put a leather grip on my Ozones, so they're now a little more HL now:

The Ozone Tour (OT) is much more muted in terms of feel. I felt the impact of the ball on the stringbed as more "pronounced" (for the lack of a better word) on the Speed. The OT feels and plays much softer and flexible. It is a very comfortable racquet. I am prone to golfer's elbow but have had no problems at all since I changed to the OT some ten months ago (and I've been playing quite a lot in recent weeks, something like 10-12 hours a week on average, and my technique is far from perfect).

I would say the power is about equal. The Speed, though, made me play flatter shots (could be the Head grip shape) while the trajectory from the Ozone is a little loopier.

I get much more spin with the Ozone, which is easier for me to swing. This is especially nice on kick serves. Other than that I was surprised I served better and more accurately with the Speed MP than with the OT although otherwise I get better control with the OT.

Volleying is easier for me with the OT. It seems more stable and more maneuverable. I felt a little clumsy with the Speed MP but that may be because I'm used to volleying with the OT.

Hope this helps.

 

[JediMindTrick]

The Speed MP is stiffer and has more power. It didn't feel very comfy, maybe it was strung too tight.

The Ozone Tour is softer, more spin, and very comfy, probably one of the best racquets for tennis elbow. The O3 ports are notoriously elbow friendly.