RDX 500 Midplus vs Ultimum RD-Ti 80!

[servelikesampras]

Please help me decide between these two. I could get the RDX mid also but I don't like the smaller headsize.

RDX 500 Midplus Specs:

98 sq. in. / 632 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 11.7oz / 332g
Balance: 8pts Head Light
Swingweight: 315
Stiffness: 62
Beam Width: 18-21 mm
Composition: High Modulus Graphite / Nickel Titanium Composite
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Yonex Cushion Grip
String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses

Ultimum RD-Ti 80 specs:

98 sq. in. / 632 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 12.1oz / 343g
Balance: 8pts Head Light
Swingweight: 315
Stiffness: 64
Beam Width: 20 mm Head/19.5 mm Shaft
Composition: High Modulus Graphite/Ultimum Ti Fibers
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Yonex Cushion Grip
String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses

 

[TheRealTruth]

Go for the Ti 80 if you like more power and rdx500mp for more feedback.

 

[basil J]

I have 2 TI's 4 5/8" grip. the are 12.6 oz strung, not 12.1. Big difference.! 12.1 is for sl weights which is for a smaller grip. 4 1/2' up the weight is heavier. Personally, I love this frame and wished I discovered it years ago. It lacks power at times for outright winners, but the control and comfort is superb. I just played 2 sets, one with the TI and one with an RDS 002 tour. Both frames are very good, but the control seemed better with the TI. Serving was a tad better with the lighter-12.1oz 002 tour. Both frames were equally good off the ground.

 

[servelikesampras]

I was leaning more towards the RD Ti 80. Basil, do you know if grip 3 is SL or UL?

 

[basil J]

I think if you go to the yonex website they define theweights for SL & UL. I have no idea.

 

[KOtennis]

i have always like the ti-80 more.
especially the older paint job. i still have 5 sitting in my tennis closet.

i do agree that ti-80 have a little more power.

 

[servelikesampras]

Ok I found out they don't infact have the 500 MP, only the midsize.

I don't know which to go for out of the RDX and the RD Ti 80. I get the impression the RDX is more about touch and placement, whereas the Ti 80 is better for big hitters? A bit about my game.. I have an eastern forehand, one handed backhand. I like to hit big heaters on first serve and I like to run around my forehand a lot. I venture to the net on occasion depending on the serve.

 

[SteveI]

Ok I found out they don't infact have the 500 MP, only the midsize.

I don't know which to go for out of the RDX and the RD Ti 80. I get the impression the RDX is more about touch and placement, whereas the Ti 80 is better for big hitters? A bit about my game.. I have an eastern forehand, one handed backhand. I like to hit big heaters on first serve and I like to run around my forehand a lot. I venture to the net on occasion depending on the serve.

Hi,

Have played both. Ti-80 IMHO is the better overall frame. I can't really think of anything the RDX does better than the Ti-80. There is really nice review by NoBadMojo of the RDX MP. It was pretty much right on.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/playtests/NOBAD1.html

Regards,
Steve

 

[backcourt]

Ok I found out they don't infact have the 500 MP, only the midsize.

I don't know which to go for out of the RDX and the RD Ti 80. I get the impression the RDX is more about touch and placement, whereas the Ti 80 is better for big hitters? A bit about my game.. I have an eastern forehand, one handed backhand. I like to hit big heaters on first serve and I like to run around my forehand a lot. I venture to the net on occasion depending on the serve.

I have never hit with a Ti 80, but did own an rdx 500 mp briefly, and based on my experience would say that if hitting big heater first serves is a large part of your game, you may want to stay away from the rdx, which I found underpowered, especially on serve. I've always been curious of the ti 80, and having read many posts about it, I would bet the rdx is a little easier on the arm, and probably has a bigger sweet spot. Am i correct SteveI?

 

[SteveI]

I have never hit with a Ti 80, but did own an rdx 500 mp briefly, and based on my experience would say that if hitting big heater first serves is a large part of your game, you may want to stay away from the rdx, which I found underpowered, especially on serve. I've always been curious of the ti 80, and having read many posts about it, I would bet the rdx is a little easier on the arm, and probably has a bigger sweet spot. Am i correct SteveI?

Hi,

I would say the sweet spot on the ti-80 is easier to find. Comfort wise, hard for me to say, I have never really had any arm problems. I would get the ti-80, forget the RDX MP. Like you said.. "if hitting big heater first serves is a large part of your game, you may want to stay away from the rdx". Nice spin and control... but very little juice on the heater.

Steve

 

[Huppe]

I have 2 TI's 4 5/8" grip. the are 12.6 oz strung, not 12.1. Big difference.! 12.1 is for sl weights which is for a smaller grip. 4 1/2' up the weight is heavier. Personally, I love this frame and wished I discovered it years ago. It lacks power at times for outright winners, but the control and comfort is superb. I just played 2 sets, one with the TI and one with an RDS 002 tour. Both frames are very good, but the control seemed better with the TI. Serving was a tad better with the lighter-12.1oz 002 tour. Both frames were equally good off the ground.

Don't know about 5/8 grip, but the SL for this does begin at 4 1/2 and they are the 12.1 ounce rackets. The 4 3/8 are lighter, like 310 instead of 325 grams. I found this out the hard way, so am sure of it. Yonex was cool about it and let me send one back to them and they sent me the 4 1/2 overnight, no shipping charge.

To the OP, this may help you, as 12.1 with a 315 swingweight is quite managable, if the 12.6 scared you off. Of course, if you use 3/8, it may be too light.

I'm tempted now to hit these again (of course if anyone is interested in a used pair they can let me know), as I always thought this racket was underrated.

Good luck finding your racket!

 

[basil J]

Even for 12. 6 frame, it is very headlight and racquet speed is quite easy to generate. My stringer weighed them on his digital scale and both were identical. Yonex quality control is better than any other racquet manufacturer out there IMO.