Question for Chris

[agu]

Hi Chris,

I hope you could give me some advice as im looking for another racquet to mix with my Wilson blade 16X19 v7. I like the blade, but sometimes i would like to mix it with other racquet that have some of the blade qualities (comfort, feel, control, plow trough) but a bit more maneuverable and easier to swing, lets say less swingweight?.

I would like to ask your opinion of which could be an option.

Background: Intermediate player, good aceleration, tend to hit flat and like racquets that give me some control and feedback when hitting. Comfort is necessary for my shoulder, blade have helped me a lot.

Options:

Speed 360+ MP
Speed 360 + Pro or the previous 360 version which is whippier?
Yonex VCORE PRO 97 310
Radical 360+ MP, Maybe a bit stiff?

Other recommendation?

Thank you!!

 

[TW Staff]

I'm a big fan of both the MP and Pro 360+ Speeds. The MP is VERY whippy. I think it would be a very good place to start and you could incrementally add swingweight as/if needed. The Pro is a great racquet but is getting closer to where you're already at. My other choice would be the VCORE Pro 97 310. It feels great on a fast swing with a really sweet feel, lots of control and solid access to spin.
Cheers,
Chris, TW