Racket change!! Advice Needed

[Hazmat]

Hi I am currently playing with the head youtek prestige mp. I was using these rackets a while ago when i was a serious junior but I have taken the last 2-3 years off playing tennis and have recently started playing again, 2-3 times a week, mostly doubles.

However, I am no longer playing at the same standard I once was and have noticed the rackets to be fairly unforgiving both when playing and on my arm.

Any advice on a racket similar in feel to the prestige but with an easier access to power and spin would be greatly appreciated. Some rackets I have in mind so far are the new Head Radical Pro, Yonex V Tour G and the Wilson Blade.

Cheers

 

[SpinToWin]

YouTek IG Prestige Pro, VCore Tour G, YouTek IG Radical Pro.
Three solid frames that represent what you are looking for. You can also string them up with a hybrid to open up the sweet spot a bit more.

 

[Jerme]

Ig Radical Pro, Ig Speed 315, Graphene Speed Pro, Graphene Radical Pro .

 

[mhkeuns]

I played with the IG Prestige MP, but since I play less tennis now, I get better results with the sticks like the Formula 100 from Donnay, Pacific X Fast Pro, or the APD plus 2013 version. I'm trying to get used to the feel of the Pure Strike Tour, which I love but having a bit of difficult time taming the power. She's beautiful, though. I also recommend the IG Prestige MP 25 year anniversary edition. It does play nicely and has the killer looks, too. Yeah..., it shouldn't matter, but the cosmetics is one of the deciding factor, too, for me.

 

[SpinToWin]

Ig Radical Pro, Ig Speed 315, Graphene Speed Pro, Graphene Radical Pro .

The Speed line is not remotely similar to the Prestige, as it has a much too high Flex Rating and a very modern feel. The same can be said about the Graphene Version of the Radical Pro (RDC 68 ).

 

[SpinToWin]

Another racquet which might be worth a look is the Prince Tour (Pro) 98.

 

[burn1986]

Anything Graphene is severely arm toxic.

 

[Jerme]

Anything Graphene is severely arm toxic.

There is almost no graphene in that rackets.

 

[SpinToWin]

There is almost no graphene in that rackets.

That is not the issue, the whole Graphene line of racquets is very stiff and tinny feeling. HEAD is trying to take part in Babolat's success so they made ALL their racquets more similar to PD and APD, which destroyed their distinguishing attributes. It's a failed update that should be ignored.

 

[mrc]

I have to say, the Prince line of new racquets performane is good and comfort is too. Tour 98 might be a winner..Or the 98 ESP "Savage Banana". The "Plushy Pumpin of Death" is getting a lot of solid reviews Prince Tour 100 ESP.

 

[movdqa]

I would not recommend the IG Prestige MP if you want easier power than the YT Prestige MP. The IG Prestige MP is much better on your arm though.

If you want something much softer, you might consider the Microgel Radical with some lead to add power. I think that TW still sells these and the price is pretty attractive.

 

[kingcheetah]

Blade 104 has good feel to it, if you add some lead at 3 and 9, and a bunch in the handle to make it have about a 7pt hl balance, it is a very easy racquet to use as far as having both spin and power.