Prince rebel 95 vs Head Speed Pro vs Dunlop 4d 200
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I know you are 13, but you have to realize that in this world, NOT one car is the best, NOT one job is the best, and NOT one tennis racket is the best for you.
They all can make you better, or show you your limitations.
Why do you think Specialized makes a bike, GaryFisher makes a bike, GT makes a bike, Cannondale makes a bike ...... ???
This coming from a guy who has 3 Dunlop200's, 2 HeadLMRadMids, 3 PrinceTTOS's, but still 1 DunlopAero500.
They all can make you better, or show you your limitations.
Why do you think Specialized makes a bike, GaryFisher makes a bike, GT makes a bike, Cannondale makes a bike ...... ???
This coming from a guy who has 3 Dunlop200's, 2 HeadLMRadMids, 3 PrinceTTOS's, but still 1 DunlopAero500.
li0scc0
Hall of Fame
Do you have to choose between those three? IF not, how about the Head Youtek Prestige Pro? Or the Babolat Pure Storm Tour (or the Babolat Pure Storm with some lead)?
Personally I think the racquets I mention above are going to be better suited to a top level junior. The Rebel is so demanding, a lot of D1 players want something a bit more forgiving than the Rebel. The Speed Pro has such a high swingweight, it is too demanding for many. The Dunlop is a good racquet, and would be worth a demo.
Personally I think the racquets I mention above are going to be better suited to a top level junior. The Rebel is so demanding, a lot of D1 players want something a bit more forgiving than the Rebel. The Speed Pro has such a high swingweight, it is too demanding for many. The Dunlop is a good racquet, and would be worth a demo.
Anton
Legend
I know four 4.0-4.5 players that play with rebels (I used to) - it's not too demanding imo or at least not more demanding then the 200.
chaddles
Semi-Pro
Out of the three, the Prince Rebel 95 was the most playable.
The Speed Pro was just a lump of crap, the feel was appalling and it just never felt quite right. I have an AG200 16x19 which is a really sweet stick, and have demo'd the 18x20 which was very underpowered, although very comfortabled and heaps of control.
I have a couple of Rebel 95's remaining with leather grips and 12g of lead at 3 & 9 and they are super stable beasts that are all control and plenty of accessible power. They were just too sluggish when playing a lot on syn grass courts
The Speed Pro was just a lump of crap, the feel was appalling and it just never felt quite right. I have an AG200 16x19 which is a really sweet stick, and have demo'd the 18x20 which was very underpowered, although very comfortabled and heaps of control.
I have a couple of Rebel 95's remaining with leather grips and 12g of lead at 3 & 9 and they are super stable beasts that are all control and plenty of accessible power. They were just too sluggish when playing a lot on syn grass courts
Don't know the Speed, sorry...
Re the other 2, just check them both out Nat. Sounds like you've done your homework a bit as the Reb and Dunny suit flat hitting. Both are excellent imo. Both you can really hit all out but the ball stays in - ie, these are excellent control frames. Reb is a bit softer feeling - not that the Dunlop is stiff. Both have got some 'body' and solidity to them (and I wouldn't underestimate them in this dept... no light as a feather tweeners these!)
The Reb is actually quite head-light, so that could be a consideration. Ditto, it's also very muted in feel and isn't everyone's cup of tea. It's very solid off the bh side (I'm a 2hbher), and pretty lethal on volleys. For me the Reb hits bigger with a bit more oomph than the AG200. I used to love the Reb, but it's all so personal, you just have to demo.
R.
Re the other 2, just check them both out Nat. Sounds like you've done your homework a bit as the Reb and Dunny suit flat hitting. Both are excellent imo. Both you can really hit all out but the ball stays in - ie, these are excellent control frames. Reb is a bit softer feeling - not that the Dunlop is stiff. Both have got some 'body' and solidity to them (and I wouldn't underestimate them in this dept... no light as a feather tweeners these!)
The Reb is actually quite head-light, so that could be a consideration. Ditto, it's also very muted in feel and isn't everyone's cup of tea. It's very solid off the bh side (I'm a 2hbher), and pretty lethal on volleys. For me the Reb hits bigger with a bit more oomph than the AG200. I used to love the Reb, but it's all so personal, you just have to demo.
R.
themitchmann
Hall of Fame
For me, the stability on the Rebel is unmatched. I did not like the Speed Pro...didn't like the feel. Unfortunately, I haven't hit with the Dunlop yet, so I can't comment there.
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