Hi all,
I'm a 3.5 player and I like playing from the baseline and I have pretty good groundstrokes off both wings. I rarely go to the net but I try to if I can. I would say I have a decent serve. Usually topspin first serve and second serve with more spin. Sometimes I hit flat and slice first serves. I like to hit into the open court and behind the opponent. I also like aiming down the lines (more comfortable off the forehand), cross court, and angles from both wings. I'm patient and I try to mix it up with a dropshot or slice sometimes.
The racket I like the most racket so far is the Babolat Pure Strike 16x19 RED strung with Volkl Cyclone 16 at 55 lbs. I have also used the Wilson K Blade 98, Head Youtek Speed MP (2009 ish?), and Babolat Pure Aero. I found that my groundstrokes on the Pure Strike (red) is becoming too loopy and not as flat and penetrating when I want them to be. Is it my technique or because that I haven't restrung it ever since I got it more than a year ago? The strings are smoother now but the tension still seems pretty good. I rarely break strings and I play well without restringing.
I'd like a racket that hits good serves, topspin and flat groundstrokes (with good plow through), nice feel, touch, and control and with enough power when I need it.
Is the Pure Strike 16x19 RED still a suitable racket for me or should I look at different rackets? I don't really like to tinker with lead tape so I would rather just get a racket without customizing.
What do you all think of the rackets that I'm interested in?
Wilson Blade 18x20 (2015)
Head Graphene XT Prestige Pro
Any other rackets I should look at?
Thank you!
I'm a 3.5 player and I like playing from the baseline and I have pretty good groundstrokes off both wings. I rarely go to the net but I try to if I can. I would say I have a decent serve. Usually topspin first serve and second serve with more spin. Sometimes I hit flat and slice first serves. I like to hit into the open court and behind the opponent. I also like aiming down the lines (more comfortable off the forehand), cross court, and angles from both wings. I'm patient and I try to mix it up with a dropshot or slice sometimes.
The racket I like the most racket so far is the Babolat Pure Strike 16x19 RED strung with Volkl Cyclone 16 at 55 lbs. I have also used the Wilson K Blade 98, Head Youtek Speed MP (2009 ish?), and Babolat Pure Aero. I found that my groundstrokes on the Pure Strike (red) is becoming too loopy and not as flat and penetrating when I want them to be. Is it my technique or because that I haven't restrung it ever since I got it more than a year ago? The strings are smoother now but the tension still seems pretty good. I rarely break strings and I play well without restringing.
I'd like a racket that hits good serves, topspin and flat groundstrokes (with good plow through), nice feel, touch, and control and with enough power when I need it.
Is the Pure Strike 16x19 RED still a suitable racket for me or should I look at different rackets? I don't really like to tinker with lead tape so I would rather just get a racket without customizing.
What do you all think of the rackets that I'm interested in?
Wilson Blade 18x20 (2015)
Head Graphene XT Prestige Pro
Any other rackets I should look at?
Thank you!
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