Pro Staff X VS Ezone 100

[FREDerer_NadAUGUSTO]

Hi Fellas!

I am thinking about changing racquets from Pro Staff X to a power racquet tweener like ezone 100, however Tennis warehouse racquet comparison tool showed that Prostaff X has a power potential (41%) bigger than Ezone 100 2022 (40%).

I am confused how is that possible if ProStaff is marketed as a allround control racquet and ezone is marketed as a power racquet

Which racquet is really the most powerful between them?

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[TheBoom]

Hi Fellas!

I am thinking about changing racquets from Pro Staff X to a power racquet tweener like ezone 100, however Tennis warehouse racquet comparison tool showed that Prostaff X has a power potential (41%) bigger than Ezone 100 2022 (40%).

I am confused how is that possible if ProStaff is marketed as a allround control racquet and ezone is marketed as a power racquet

Which racquet is really the most powerful between them?

Racquet Comparison Tool

Because the pro staff x is heavier than the ezone. In order to get that power you have to handle the weight. The ezone gets its power from its beam design rather than the weight.

 

[FREDerer_NadAUGUSTO]

Because the pro staff x is heavier than the ezone. In order to get that power you have to handle the weight. The ezone gets its power from its beam design rather than the weight.

Got it! Well, I custom with lead anyhow
If I make both with 345g of swingweight, which one will be the most powerful?

 

[Trip]

@FREDerer_NadAUGUSTO - Per TWU's definition (link) the Power Potential is a percentage calculated from the ratio of the incoming ball velocity to the outgoing shot speed. With all external inputs held equal, the influencing variables in the frames themselves, in order of impact on Power Potential, are:

1) swing weight (which translates to hitting weight)
2) head size
3) frame stiffness
4) string pattern
5) beam design/thickness

In stock form, it's no surprise to see that the PS X has the higher of the two power potentials, mainly due to it have an average 5 points more swing weight.

That said, and to answer you last question, at equal strung spec (ie. same static weight, balance and swing weight), the EZ100's power potential will likely be ever-so-slightly higher, as it has the noticeably thicker beam and is, on average, 1 RA unit more firm than the Pro Staff (with the hoop area and string beds of each having roughly similar trampoline power).

Hope that helps. Any questions, feel free.

 

[FREDerer_NadAUGUSTO]

@FREDerer_NadAUGUSTO - Per TWU's definition (link) the Power Potential is a percentage calculated from the ratio of the incoming ball velocity to the outgoing shot speed. With all external inputs held equal, the influencing variables in the frames themselves, in order of impact on Power Potential, are:
1) swing weight (which translates to hitting weight)
2) head size
3) frame stiffness
4) string pattern
5) beam design/thickness

In stock form, it's no surprise to see that the PS X has the higher of the two power potentials, mainly due to it have an average 5 points more swing weight.

That said, and to answer you last question, at equal strung spec (ie. same static weight, balance and swing weight), the EZ100's power potential will likely be ever-so-slightly higher, as it has the noticeably thicker beam and is, on average, 1 RA unit more firm than the Pro Staff (with the hoop area and string beds of each having roughly similar trampoline power).

Hope that helps. Any questions, feel free.

Thank you very much!!!
It's very interesting how the actual racquets' playability differs from the marketed aspects :0
Bonus question: would be Wilson Ultra 100 V4 with stiffness of 70RA and power potential of 41% more powerful than PS X and Ezone 100 (2022) if they were on the same swingweight?

 

[TheBoom]

I’m less familiar with the ultra. Hit with V1 but none since.

The general rule of thumb you should use is all else equal:

More stiff = more power
More weight = more power potential
Thicker beam = more power


That said, so much depends on the other stuff (strings, grips, your strokes etc). I’d focus on finding the mix of characteristics you’re most comfortable with/play best with power potential won’t matter if you don’t hit your spots, or if you kill your arm using it

 

[johnmccabe]

Hi Fellas!

I am thinking about changing racquets from Pro Staff X to a power racquet tweener like ezone 100, however Tennis warehouse racquet comparison tool showed that Prostaff X has a power potential (41%) bigger than Ezone 100 2022 (40%).

I am confused how is that possible if ProStaff is marketed as a allround control racquet and ezone is marketed as a power racquet

Which racquet is really the most powerful between them?

Racquet Comparison Tool

YouTube reviews typically say psx is low powered. Weighted Percept 100 is more comparable to psx. Ezone should give more pop.

 

[FREDerer_NadAUGUSTO]

YouTube reviews typically say psx is low powered. Weighted Percept 100 is more comparable to psx. Ezone should give more pop.

Hey, man! Just to not create another thread, I would like to ask you another thing: which one is more powerful, Ezone 100 2022 or Ultra 100 V4?
Reviews and discussions say different things from one another, some say Ultra gives more power and spin against more controllable power from Ezone, others say Ezone is better at everything including power, so I got kinda confused