Recommendation beyond the Babolat PSLTD

[Detective John Kimball]

I'm looking for something beyond the Pure Storm Limited (non-GT). I like the feel of the racket but I think I need something with a little more power to it. I also don't get a great response from my OHBH.

Here are my details:
-4.0 NTRP
-OHBH
-I usually take big cuts at the ball so I have always gravitated to more control oriented players rackets.
-Need something that is arm friendly.

Here is what I am curious to demo.

-Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT
-Head YOUTEK IG Prestige Midplus
-Prince POG
-Prince EXO3 Tour 100 16X18

Am I on the right track?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[A_Instead]

Prince EXO3 Tour 100 18X20 would be a better fit.
Add the Prestige Pro to your list..

 

[Detective John Kimball]

Sounds interesting. Does the 18x20 have a tough time generating spin?

Why Prestige Pro over the Prestige MP?

Thanks!

 

[KenC]

I went from the PSLGT to the ProKennex Ki5 315. A bit more power but no loss in control. Even more arm friendly! I occasionally use the Pure Storm Tour when I need a little more power, but there is some loss of control with the PST. Other racquets to try are the Head Prestige MP and the Wilson PS 95.

BUT, before you jump ship you could try putting 3g of lead at 12 o'clock. If that has a positive impact you can start playing around and see if you like the lead at 12 or if it works better divided between 3 and 9 o'clock.

 

[Shroud]

I'm looking for something beyond the Pure Storm Limited (non-GT). I like the feel of the racket but I think I need something with a little more power to it. I also don't get a great response from my OHBH.

Here are my details:
-4.0 NTRP
-OHBH
-I usually take big cuts at the ball so I have always gravitated to more control oriented players rackets.
-Need something that is arm friendly.

Here is what I am curious to demo.

-Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT
-Head YOUTEK IG Prestige Midplus
-Prince POG
-Prince EXO3 Tour 100 16X18

Am I on the right track?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Yep I think you are.

FWIW I was using the POG mid. I decided to demo some "modern" rackets.

Prince white, dunlop Bio 200, and Aerogel 4d 300, and the Pure Storm limited.

Anyhow out of the modern rackets, (all modded to my pog specs and using 30lbs of tension with similiar kevlar blends- ok not the aerogel yet) I liked the Babolot the most. It was solid and I hit well with it.

THat said I am sticking with the POG.

Its a better racket, more solid and more spin. Its hard to describe but the Prince POG is smoother. For me it is a no brainer. Its the control I get and the spin. I string at low tensions and that helps the arm without sacrificing control. I know I know, if I saw someone on the internet talking about 30lbs of tension I would run away. Well before I tried it that is

 

[Detective John Kimball]

Going to try the lead this week. I still find the PSLTD so underpowered not sure I love it. And I am a big hitting kind of guy. In the meantime, I've ordered a few demos to see what else is out there, including the PK stick you mentioned.

 

[RetroSpin]

PDR. Problem solved.

 

[Detective John Kimball]

Demoed from before. Too stiff unfortunately!

 

[Detective John Kimball]

Just demoed the following: (with reviews)

-Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT
Liked the feel and spin, but felt hollow.

-Head YOUTEK IG Prestige Midplus
Really like the maneuverability. Definitely has a small sweetspot but that would probably make me a better player in the long run. Felt like it could use some lead or maybe just more weight in the grip? It wasn't unstable, just felt a little thin,especially compared to the PSLTD.

-Prince POG OS
Loved the feel of this over all. Curious to try the Mid, but is that much more demanding than the OS? If it feels like the OS, it could be a winner.

-Prince EXO3 Tour 100 18X20
Good feel and spin, but not for me.

 

[Kasmatsu]

Try the Prince Rebel 95 and Yonex Vcore Tour 97.

 

[Detective John Kimball]

I'll check those out. How do they compare to a Prestige or POG?

Thanks!

 

[sunof tennis]

Might also try the Head IG Radical Pro. You might find it plays easier than the Prestige.