I am turning 40 this year and currently playing with a leaded up vcore 95 2021 (4g at 3 and 9 and 2g at 12). string setup is wilson nxt mains 52 lbs and technifibre ice code on crosses 50 lbs. to give some background, i am an intermediate rec player (not really interested in competition play). I play mostly once a week for 3 hours and switch between playing singles and doubles.
Whilst i love the control of the vcore 95, i'm finding it hard to get power behind my strokes and certain hits are off center and jarring my arm. I wear a forearm brand/brace as well, since i am having tennis elbow.
I was contemplating switching to an oversize, mainly for the forgiving nature and free power of the racket. I know I will not have the same control i have with the 95, but it is a sacrifice for me being able to play tennis comfortably in the long term.
Having said this, these are the options I can demo at the moment:
- Dunlop CX 200 OS
- Dunlop SX 600
- Head Gravity Team (the new version of Gravity S)
- Wilson Blade 104 V2
- Wilson Clash 108 V2
I am liking the below rackets but unfortunately, I cannot demo them and would have to be a blind buy:
- Prince Warrior 107
- Pro Kennex Blace Ace 105
- Yonex Astrel 105
- Yonex Astrel 115
- Yonex ezone 105
I'm wondering if I should bite the bullet and go for a blind buy or demo the models i can demo and make a decision.
Would also appreciate forum member feedback on the mentioned rackets.
Thank you in advance!
Whilst i love the control of the vcore 95, i'm finding it hard to get power behind my strokes and certain hits are off center and jarring my arm. I wear a forearm brand/brace as well, since i am having tennis elbow.
I was contemplating switching to an oversize, mainly for the forgiving nature and free power of the racket. I know I will not have the same control i have with the 95, but it is a sacrifice for me being able to play tennis comfortably in the long term.
Having said this, these are the options I can demo at the moment:
- Dunlop CX 200 OS
- Dunlop SX 600
- Head Gravity Team (the new version of Gravity S)
- Wilson Blade 104 V2
- Wilson Clash 108 V2
I am liking the below rackets but unfortunately, I cannot demo them and would have to be a blind buy:
- Prince Warrior 107
- Pro Kennex Blace Ace 105
- Yonex Astrel 105
- Yonex Astrel 115
- Yonex ezone 105
I'm wondering if I should bite the bullet and go for a blind buy or demo the models i can demo and make a decision.
Would also appreciate forum member feedback on the mentioned rackets.
Thank you in advance!