My correct racket progression in the future

[mitoman]

I would like to know which is racket is the best for me in the near future. For now my top choice is Wilson Juice BLX 108. What is the next a little bit more demanding racket? My wish is to try this one (or two or three) and see by myself that's too much for me right now.

My thoughts were something like that:
1. Wilson Juice 108
2. Babolat Pure Drive Team (285g) - heavier, smaller head
3. Wilson Blade (289g) - smaller head, more flexible, heavier, thinner
4. Babolat Pure Drive (300g) - smaller head, heavier
5. Wilson Juice 100 (304g) - pretty much the same as Pure Drive
6. Prince Team Tour 100 (310g) - heavier, more flexible, thinner

I know I'll probably never be in need to use the last one, but do you think that's my progression correct or do you suggest me any other racket between 1. and 3.?

I'm playing with Wilson Juice BLX 108 stringed to 24-25 kg with Signum Pro Tornado. Of all rackets this is my favorite. Can easily hit topspin high above the net (don't mean moonballing), hit fast flat balls which are usually winners, can serve pretty precisily and still have decent control. It's also important that I can maintain the same tempo through the whole match.

I've seen 15yrs old girls playing 300g Pure Drive. Why young pro players don't use Wilson Juice 108? They all use heads 100inch or smaller. Instead of using 108 they use Wilson Envy or Wilson Juice 100L.

 

[The_Racketeer]

I think you've got way to many steps in there. There's no need to change racquets so frequently, especially because there's more a racquet than just weight and balance. There's feel, string pattern, and stiffness too. The Blade and Pure Drive are going to feel very different transitioning.

My opinion, your next racquet should be a 100sq" racquet that's around 11oz strung and you improve your technique using that. Find something that's maneuverable and has enough power that you can play without your technique breaking down.

 

[mitoman]

This progression should take 10, 15 years. I'll definitely play with my Juice for the next year or two, but would like to try a bit more demanding racket to see that I'm not ready yet.

 

[oble]

I've seen 15yrs old girls playing 300g Pure Drive. Why young pro players don't use Wilson Juice 108? They all use heads 100inch or smaller. Instead of using 108 they use Wilson Envy or Wilson Juice 100L.

That is because technique >>>>>>>>>>>>>> racquet. Your progression is truly unnecessary. Also, no one can predict a racquet progression over a span of 10 to 15 years. Stick to the racquet you like right now (Juice 108), focus on developing your technique. Maybe a couple of years later, if you feel like your technique is already providing a lot of power and the racquet is starting to add unnecessary power to your strokes, then demo a few racquets and pick one that you like and stick to it for a few more years. Chances are, racquets #2 to #6 in your list, plus a whole host of other racquets in the same weight range can be demo-ed together when you're searching for your next racquet.