Midsize players rackets making a comeback?

[Serveand...]

So is it just me or does it seem the "babolat" type racket has cooled down now that the rafa/roddick hype has died down?
Since roddick and rafa arent amazing people any more, I notice less aero pros and puredrives.
Conversely I have noticed more players frames on the court, more specifically wilson 90" frames and to some extent 95"

I know of a number of players that were oohed and ahhed by the aero pro and puredrive only to eventualy come to the conlusion, as they got better, that they really need to learn to control the ball and that all that power was pointless if you couldnt keep the ball in the court.... that and they couldnt serve like roddick or play like rafa (super pusher)

I know a few guys that grumble to do the lack of selection of 90" frames (my self included) as they/I wont play with anything bigger than 90". though I am glad to see Fischer bring back their 90, unfotunately is not the frame for me.
Im looking at trying to dunlops, as I prefer the feel of the ball on the prestige, but I think the Wilson swings better and has a little more precision. so I hope the dunlop will be a blend of the 2

 

[thug the bunny]

I don't think they ever went away, at least for those in the know. As soon as I joined TT, I started learning about mids, thin beams, low power and high control. It wasn't long before I bought a LM Rad MP, followed shortly by a Bab PSL. As soon as I hit with the PSL, I was in the 'know'. I dumped my LM and started down the path to mid-mania.

 

[sureshs]

The PD and APD were the best selling frames this year according to industry stats

 

[Serveand...]

The PD and APD were the best selling frames this year according to industry stats

god help us! and people wonder why the american players cant do ****.

 

[Ducker]

Tennis racquet popularity constantly shifts depending on which pro is playing the best at any given time on the tour.

If federer is on top you'll see alot of one handed backhands and k90s types, if nadal is on top ull see twohanders and babolats.

It ceases to amaze me.

 

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Tennis racquet popularity constantly shifts depending on which pro is playing the best at any given time on the tour.

If federer is on top you'll see alot of one handed backhands and k90s types, if nadal is on top ull see twohanders and babolats.

It ceases to amaze me.

Yep! With Djokovic on top, there are a lot more eternal ball bouncers than ever.

 

[thug the bunny]

I bought a Speed Pro recently and I swear it wasn't because of Nole. It was because of specs and $89!

 

[Bhagi Katbamna]

god help us! and people wonder why the american players cant do ****.

Because they are using French rackets?

 

[royfrombigd]

So is it just me or does it seem the "babolat" type racket has cooled down now that the rafa/roddick hype has died down?
Since roddick and rafa arent amazing people any more, I notice less aero pros and puredrives.
Conversely I have noticed more players frames on the court, more specifically wilson 90" frames and to some extent 95"

I know of a number of players that were oohed and ahhed by the aero pro and puredrive only to eventualy come to the conlusion, as they got better, that they really need to learn to control the ball and that all that power was pointless if you couldnt keep the ball in the court.... that and they couldnt serve like roddick or play like rafa (super pusher)

I know a few guys that grumble to do the lack of selection of 90" frames (my self included) as they/I wont play with anything bigger than 90". though I am glad to see Fischer bring back their 90, unfotunately is not the frame for me.
Im looking at trying to dunlops, as I prefer the feel of the ball on the prestige, but I think the Wilson swings better and has a little more precision. so I hope the dunlop will be a blend of the 2

I've recently become converted to a midsize after stumbling onto a Volkl DNX Mid (the model prior to the PB 10). I like to play the net and can't believe how much better my game has gotten. Now, it feels weird hitting with anything over a 95" head. I love the power the power of a Pure Drive, but I sure don't miss the errors.

 

[Serveand...]

I've recently become converted to a midsize after stumbling onto a Volkl DNX Mid (the model prior to the PB 10). I like to play the net and can't believe how much better my game has gotten. Now, it feels weird hitting with anything over a 95" head. I love the power the power of a Pure Drive, but I sure don't miss the errors.

I call it the dodge viper effect....this power is awsome....I crashed my car....

 

[un6a]

So is it just me or does it seem the "babolat" type racket has cooled down now that the rafa/roddick hype has died down?
Since roddick and rafa arent amazing people any more, I notice less aero pros and puredrives.
Conversely I have noticed more players frames on the court, more specifically wilson 90" frames and to some extent 95"

I know of a number of players that were oohed and ahhed by the aero pro and puredrive only to eventualy come to the conlusion, as they got better, that they really need to learn to control the ball and that all that power was pointless if you couldnt keep the ball in the court.... that and they couldnt serve like roddick or play like rafa (super pusher)

I know a few guys that grumble to do the lack of selection of 90" frames (my self included) as they/I wont play with anything bigger than 90". though I am glad to see Fischer bring back their 90, unfotunately is not the frame for me.
Im looking at trying to dunlops, as I prefer the feel of the ball on the prestige, but I think the Wilson swings better and has a little more precision. so I hope the dunlop will be a blend of the 2

With modern strokes one can control APD type racquet quite good. Choosing racquet really depends on style of play and type of strokes. For some mids works better, for some midpluses works better. Although I agree that many, usually younger players are influenced by hype.

 

[user92626]

This year I bought and traded more apds and pure drives than ever before. I also got a pair of speed elite's to look like Djokovic

Keeping the ball in and under control is the easy part. Hitting powerful shots isn't.

Since this is recreational tennis, it's a gazillion times more fun whipping a light racket than pushing a heavy one. Also, no matter how good a different stick is, if you're constantly bombarded with matches of the pros you like and the frames they use, you'll come to love their frames (and their brands). Resistance is futile. I chose my frames based on this. Otherwise, there isn't much different between, say, a prince black, white, extreme and a apd, PD.

 

[Serveand...]

This year I bought and traded more apds and pure drives than ever before. I also got a pair of speed elite's to look like Djokovic

Keeping the ball in and under control is the easy part. Hitting powerful shots isn't.

Since this is recreational tennis, it's a gazillion times more fun whipping a light racket than pushing a heavy one. Also, no matter how good a different stick is, if you're constantly bombarded with matches of the pros you like and the frames they use, you'll come to love their frames (and their brands). Resistance is futile. I chose my frames based on this. Otherwise, there isn't much different between, say, a prince black, white, extreme and a apd, PD.

I think you have it backwards, power is easy, power and control is not, anyone can hit 90mph forehands, LONG all day long.

And infact I prefer a heavier racket, Many of my buds have been breaking out the woodies... that is way more "fun" than "whipping a light racket"

 

[user92626]

Serv,

There's no such thing as a 90mph FH that hits the back fence. You don't need to be playing tennis nor be a tennis player to do that. Hence it doesn't exist (in the context of tennis). Therefore, you could only speak of power when the power is valid, ie a good FH. You got the logic?

Ok, my sorting that control comes first/easier, then power later/harder is correct! Guess how newbie level to pro level distinct from each other? You don't suppose newbies at public park routinely wack the ball at 90mph and ATP pros hit 25 mph like grannies with full control? Who's getting things backwark?

 

[Agent Orynge]

Midsize racquets are great for most players... until they start to get exhausted on court. I love the feel of a mid, but my game can't stand up to the sharp drop in coordination that inevitably happens. Tennis, like many things, is a pendulum swing. I started playing with beginners frames, progressed to the most advanced frames, and then backed off a bit when I realized what I really needed was some more forgiveness. For those of you who aren't 5.0s and above, you'll probably get there too.

 

[tata]

Midsize racquets are great for most players... until they start to get exhausted on court. I love the feel of a mid, but my game can't stand up to the sharp drop in coordination that inevitably happens. Tennis, like many things, is a pendulum swing. I started playing with beginners frames, progressed to the most advanced frames, and then backed off a bit when I realized what I really needed was some more forgiveness. For those of you who aren't 5.0s and above, you'll probably get there too.

Yea most mid frames are heavy and hefty but im actualy eyeing the dunlop aerogel 4d 100. It's 90sq inch frame weighing about 11.7oz with a very light swingweight which you can add weight to customize. It;s a good price, but i'mstill waiting for a 5/8 to come in. In the meantime i am doing some research on this frame and get it as a side practice frame.

 

[Agent Orynge]

It's not just the weight, though. Most people are going to get tired eventually no matter what they use, but a small head is really going to hurt you when that happens.

FYI, I thought the Dunlop 100 was a decent stick, but the BA93 swings just as easily, and gives you more depth on your shots. You should try one.

 

[AndrewD]

There's no such thing as a 90mph FH that hits the back fence. You don't need to be playing tennis nor be a tennis player to do that. Hence it doesn't exist (in the context of tennis). Therefore, you could only speak of power when the power is valid, ie a good FH. You got the logic?

Sorry, but that's complete and utter rubbish. A forehand, backhand or any other shot is defined by the stroke production, not where the ball ends up. Also, to say you can only talk about power when it relates to a 'good shot' is rubbish.

 

[Teski]

Not where I play. I see more yellow and blue Babolats than anything else. Outside of those, the rest are usually MP's rather than midsize sticks.

 

[thug the bunny]

You guys are arguing over semantics. You're both right. Anyone can haul off and smack a ball hard without any idea where it's going, AND anyone can poke a ball inbounds all day long. As for which should come first, that was covered in the thread started by TonLars.

AO, I think you might be right. I acquired a bunch of mids over the last couple years and they taught me a lot, and I stepped up my game thanks to them. But, I recently got a Speed Pro (98sq"), and while it has a nice thin beam and is quite heavy, just the increase in head size seems to make quite a difference. I hit with it yesterday, and did not hit one frame shot, and don't even recall hitting any of those 'thud' shots that end up short of the service line.