Most powerful thin-ish beamed racquet
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n8dawg6
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intellesting ... it also has higher vibration
smalahove
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This just got a great review with really high scores. The two playtesters are highly ranked german players.
They are talking about adding 15-20g to the frame though, and I'm guessing most of that is lead
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joohan
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Chezbeeno
Professional
I would second this - Blade's beam is 21 mm, and it's quite powerful, but also in a controlled way, unlike the Pure Drive.
krisdrum
Semi-Pro
The Oversized POGs, at 107 and a 19mm beam are absolute beasts! I can't think of a thinner beamed stick that would give you anywhere near the same power.
+1 for this
Don't Let It Bounce
Hall of Fame
The old Wilson Pro Staff 5.0 also belongs on a list of the thinnest but stiffest, at 21 mm and RA 74 (for the 95; the 110 was RA 72).
The OP might be overestimating the degree to which stiffness guarantees power. The various Pro Staff 5.0's low swing weights (especially the 95 Stretch: SW 317 in a 27.5" frame suggests to me a shaky head) is a bigger deal than its high stiffness... but that's why Elon Musk invented lead tape, right?
The OP might be overestimating the degree to which stiffness guarantees power. The various Pro Staff 5.0's low swing weights (especially the 95 Stretch: SW 317 in a 27.5" frame suggests to me a shaky head) is a bigger deal than its high stiffness... but that's why Elon Musk invented lead tape, right?
time_fly
Hall of Fame
How is maneuverability of SV98+ ? Review shows from 5 to 9
Depends on what you mean by "maneuverable." I am currently playing back and forth between the SV98+ and the V-Sense 10 325g, which is much heavier but has a lower swingweight. I find the SV98+ to be easier to handle on serves, overheads, and volleys because of the lower weight, but on ground strokes it doesn't rotate into position and accelerate quite as fast as the VS10 325g. Overall I find the SV98+ a bit less fatiguing in matches and the power seems more effortless. Of course it's a bit easier to get jammed with an extended length frame as well.
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Sweet Jesus.
23mm is thin nowadays?
I cannot seem to move past 20, it's my absolute limit.
TC-95 has all the power I ever needed in a frame, it's 20.
Phat is in season.
23mm is thin nowadays?
I cannot seem to move past 20, it's my absolute limit.
TC-95 has all the power I ever needed in a frame, it's 20.
Phat is in season.
This response pertains to 285gram racquets. I've tried the majority of them, and lately the volkl v-sense 8. Aside from being one of the fastest swinging racquets I've ever tried, its power level isn't like your typical racquet for this weight range. Going back and forth from a pure aero 300 gram and this was almost identical in power with more control and even spin going to the volkl. Perhaps this has something to do with its 16x18 string pattern, and even with this open pattern, the squares towards the center are smaller than on the PA. The volkl plays very soft and a bit muted despite the 70ra rating. I have it strung with Volkl V-torque Tour 18gauge at 54 and I could still go higher easily. Side by Side vs my PA Team 285gram which is strung the same but with 17guage, it generates more power, bigger sweet spot, and control. Balls don't sail as high.
This is my first volkl racquet and I am sold. I'm anxious to try the new v-feel series. The specs are slightly different and some other new technology. For singles I use my Pure Drive plus 2018, but for doubles this volkl v-sense 8 is my go to racquet now. Also want to mention it is surprising stable for a racquet of this weight and with those of you who have arm problems, you will like it's feel as it is very similar to the new pure drive feel.
This is my first volkl racquet and I am sold. I'm anxious to try the new v-feel series. The specs are slightly different and some other new technology. For singles I use my Pure Drive plus 2018, but for doubles this volkl v-sense 8 is my go to racquet now. Also want to mention it is surprising stable for a racquet of this weight and with those of you who have arm problems, you will like it's feel as it is very similar to the new pure drive feel.
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
I play the V-Sense 8 300 and it's fantastic.
Simon_the_furry
Hall of Fame
I would give the Blade SW104 a try. 23 mm beam, 68 RA, swingweight of 341.What are the most powerful thin-beamed racquets? Ideally 23mm or less. Ideally not 18x20.
I am on a quest for the thinnest but stiffest (most powerful) frames.
Why does my 74 RA 19mm beam not exist?
My main finds so far:
- The Super-G 8 series (72 RA, 23.5mm)
- Pure Strike 2017 (67 RA, 23.3mm)
- Angell TC100 (70 RA UNSTRUNG, 21mm)
- ProKennex Ki 5 (300g) (70 RA, 22mm)
- Yonex VCORE Pro 100 (300g) (66 RA, 21mm)
Awesome! I'd like to try some of the higher weight versions like your 300 gram model. I've heard a lot of good things about the 300 and 315 models.
TennisHound
Legend
Yep X2. The Vcore Pro's have one of the thinnest beams for modern day standards.
mellowyellow
Legend
The YOUTEK SPEED PRO doesn't play as stiff as its rating, and subsequently didnt seem as harsh as its rating either. Compared to a PD Roddick close in power but not so hollow either. Weighted up extremely powerful and spinny w/lux original @51lbs. Just search for some Wilson HPS 5.0's or Yamaha secret 04's and be done with it....
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orlin zlatarsky
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Greer racquet!
orlin zlatarsky
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Simplicius
Semi-Pro
Volkl C10 Pro (20mm) and Prince Classic Graphite 100 & LB (19 mm) are thin beamed and powerful!
And all of them have very good control, contrary to their open string patterns.
They aren't stiff, but why have to be, as they are flexy and powerful?
And all of them have very good control, contrary to their open string patterns.
They aren't stiff, but why have to be, as they are flexy and powerful?
prosealster
Professional
Pity all sold out
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beltsman
G.O.A.T.
I wouldn't call the PCG 100 powerful, as much as I love it. The only reason why I don't continue to use it is because of lack of power.
Now, my experience with the power and control of Hyper-G/Origin in my V-Sense 8 makes me want to try it in my Pure Strike 2017.
Simplicius
Semi-Pro
Maybe you string your PCG to tight...
Beside the PCG's open 16x18 pattern, the racquet keeps good control with low tensions.
And plays with power and much comfort.
TW University's numbers agree with me too.
You could see below PCG LB (the one which I own) power comparison with Babolat Pure Drive 2017 (definitely a power-racquet) and Pure Strike 16x19 which OP mention... As you could see the power in the "main" hitting area, which most of the balls hit, are almost equal with PCG.
We can say that PCG is more demanding, but not less powerful...
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beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Maybe you string your PCG to tight...
Beside the PCG's open 16x18 pattern, the racquet keeps good control with low tensions.
And plays with power and much comfort.
TW University's numbers agree with me too.
You could see below PCG LB (the one which I own) power comparison with Babolat Pure Drive 2017 (definitely a power-racquet) and Pure Strike 16x19 which OP mention... As you could see the power in the "main" hitting area, which most of the balls hit, are almost equal with PCG.
We can say that PCG is more demanding, but not less powerful...
True, true. I guess I define power as "easy" or inherent power.
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I second that emotion, that thing just murders the ball. It conjures images of a freight train hitting a stalled car on the tracks...pure unstoppable mass in motion lol.
bigserving
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