whats your assessment and what it being compared with ?For a better visual perspective of the string pattern
On paper and specs wise it's comparable to the ISO305 but i'd expect different sensation and to the Prestige MP 18*19 2021-2023. These two feel stiffer overall, the Synergy feels flexy in the throat. To my surprise, the Yonex DR98 had a similar flex in the same throat area.
Are you saying that is how you modded the Synergy, or the Diablo?
I always thought the prestige mp 2021 was an outlier in the prestige series with the swingweight and string pattern. This is is where the power chart only tells one aspect of the story, they used to have the L5 for instance where it was more about swing length which i think made more sense. But even that was only a guide. With high swingweight comes timing and technique. I have seen many people compare the synergy to the Blade pro as it has a lower 305 static weight but an inflated swingweight no doubt due to the balance load in the racket also. The speed pro from Head had nice stability and decent defensive abilities but just didn't feel great for the touch and control side of things. Head actually has a big gap in my opinion currently for a nice all round frame to be used by higher level players. The nee Boom seems to be the closest thing which seems to tick a lot of boxes but i haven't tested it enough to be sure. It certainly felt the best to me of all the Head range when i tested most of them a couple of months ago. The problem with frames when theses frames come in with higher (330+) swingweights there isn't much headroom to work with, it pretty much has to work out the box but great if it does fit. The prestige MP-L was popular with many as it allowed various levels of adjustment and even played fine as a lighter swinging stick. For me it felt a bit hollow and I didn't like the weight distribution in the frame and felt it needed too much work to get it to a place where i would be happy with it. I felt the racket felt cheaper than the pro and didn't feel as nice. I still have to test the synergy but was looking at string set ups as it does seem to be a string sensitive frame i hear.
That's the most accurate way to put it with the Synergy 98.
Indeed what did you string it with
It came in from the bay with solinco revolution, not a bad hitting experience but definitely going to cut it out
I currently have four of these with one more on the way later this week (trying vortex 17g in this one). The one that is strung comes in at 323 with diablo 16g full bed. Two unstrung with plastic wrapped grip come in at 306 and 309. My phantom F1 unstrung with plastic wrapped grip comes in at 304.
Its your level and training that makes the Synergy/Prestige MP and alike rackets not a good match. There are different rackets for different levels. I wonder a little why you go after and use rackets that is a somewhat away from your level of play and experience. You like to use 5.0 rackets, yet you are 3.5. Its clear that your form and technique and preparation is better suited with rackets that are lighter and with bigger hoops and multifilament strings that can help you. 5.0 rackets are for people that needs to have help to control and maybe even dial down the power that they wield themselves. Seing you play with Prestige/Synergy is like seeing a 10 year old using his fathers bike. You need more strength, atlethcism and timing for those big boy rackets.
Did you try the Prince RipStick 300 ?
The "serious Lag upon contact" you experince with the Prince Synergy is bc you dont take full swings... and thus you lack the synergy between the technique and the racket. There is a reason why Prince calls this racket Synergy. The 60 RA needs full swings and better preperation and greater athleticism. all flagship models are dialing down the RA to the request of the lvl 5's and above.
Alter the timing and program your mind to hit the ball earlier than with other rackets..... and get the racket as much as possible down the back and get the elbow to point stright up to the sky this before releasing the energy upwards and try hit the ball a bit more upwards and let the gravity do its thing.
How was the Ripstick ?
I have some very nice friends who send me some of their rackets to hit with for some weeks and return them. I was the first to state that the Prestige MP and the Synergy are too demanding for me, mostly because of the balance point and the high swingweight.
Its all fine and good. Nice to have good friends.
That's why I (used to) post hitting clips of me hitting with the thing I'm talking about, so whoever is interested, can compare his/her level to mine and take my feedback into consideration or not.
Well I dont have the problem to be scared to interact if something is off or can mislead people. Its a forum correct. So expect some feedback and opinions. also when its not necesarely positive. I still think its odd and a waste of time that you review rackets you cant wield and then give opinions about what is good and not good about the racket....this when the racket is not at fault.
Nah too open and ugly & chunky, would be fun to try out one day but I’m not seeking one out anytime soon ahha
Love the Ripstick (300g). Easy swinging, good power, but also with lots of spin to bring the ball down too. That works pretty well for my serves too. Just feels "right". Volkl Cyclone @53 lbs.
Volk Cyclone gauge?
Maybe you would get suprised positively? Many seems to like hitting with it. Many good reviews from buyers. Many prefer it over the known power spinsters.
Maybe have one racket for returning and a different for serving?
Interesting.
Too many rackets and too little time.
Yeah, but my problem was hitting at the extreme top of the hoop. No tech is going to help way up there..... As I said before, my main problem when using the Synergy on serves is timing. The racquet has a high swing weight, so it feels a bit sluggish on serves for me. I then tend to overcompensate by swinging too early, and trying for too fast, resulting in hitting the ball too high up in the hoop. When I relax and let it flow, the racquet does a nice job plowing through on its own, but its a different sort of serve timing than the other racquets that I use, and so I never end up giving it the proper amount of playing time to acclimate. I use Volkl Cyclone 17g @50-52lbs usually
I had that problem with the Babolat Pure Strike VS.... and the solution was to string it with a bit lower tension.... and also to not string the top/1. cross.
whats the best stringjob you tried on it? Stringing for a friend
