Redondo,pc600,pro x-1 reviews in!!!and need!!!

[MaxShane]

give the scores you guys think like the TW reviews.And choose the best one you think from the three.

the specs in TW
pc600
Head Size:93 sq. in. / 600 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 12.3oz / 349g
Balance: 7pts Head Light
Swingweight: 323
Stiffness: 60
Beam Width: 19 mm Straight Beam
Composition: Graphite
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Calfskin
String Pattern:
18 Mains / 20 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T,10T,8H,10H
Two Piece
No shared holes

Redondo
Head Size:93 sq. in. / 600 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 12.1oz / 343g
Balance: 10pts Head Light
Swingweight: 320
Stiffness: 56
Beam Width: 20 mm Straight Beam
Composition: 100% Graphite
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Leather
String Pattern:
18 Mains / 20 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T,10T,8H,10H
Two Piece
No shared holes

pro x-1
Head Size:95 sq. in. / 613 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 12oz / 340g
Balance: 8pts Head Light
Swingweight: 316
Stiffness: 64
Beam Width: 20 mm Straight Beam
Composition: Braided Graphite & Kevlar
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Slazenger Pro Plus Contour
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 18 Crosses
Mains skip: 7T,9T,7H,9H
One Piece
No shared holes

the specs in http://www.racquettech.com/tennismag/tennismag.html

pc600
Power (USRSA index) 1880
Swingweight(kgcm^2) 326
Headsize(in^2) 93
Flex (RDC units) 62
Weight (grams) 341
Length (in) 27
Balance (cm) 33

pk redondo mid
Power (USRSA index) 1643
Swingweight(kgcm^2) 310
Headsize(in^2) 93
Flex (RDC units) 57
Weight (grams) 331
Length (in) 27
Balance (cm) 32(7.2pts)

pro x-1
Power (USRSA index) 1941
Swingweight(kgcm^2) 305
Headsize(in^2) 95
Flex (RDC units) 67
Weight (grams) 336
Length (in) 27
Balance (cm) 32(7.2pts)


my pro x-1 strung weight:355~360g witn 2 over grips .i don't why mine is so heavier than the specs in Racquettech and TW ang the swingweight i think is 320~325 ,about 6.5pts.

my pro x-1 scores
overall 77
volleys 78
topspin 80
slice 79
returns 77
groundstrokes 78
serve&overheads 78
touch/feel 76
comfort 77
stability 80
maneuverability 68
control 79
power 67

 

[MaxShane]

and chris ,cloud TW do the redondo reviews? we are looking forward..........thanks for the RDS001 .

 

[snoflewis]

i havent tried the redondo mid...but i'll take the pc600 over the x1 anyday (didnt vote because i havent treid the redondo)

 

[returner]

i'm interested in the comparision of the redondo and pc600 very much too.

 

[a guy]

pro x-1 is one of the best rackets ever made imo (im biased)

 

[Janne]

Weird, in another Poll the Redondo has twice the amount of votes than the PC 600, or something like that I think.

 

[BreakPoint]

pro x-1 is one of the best rackets ever made imo (im biased)

I would agree.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/playtests/BREAKP02.html

 

[MaxShane]

yeah, anyone tried anyone of the three please make out you scores here

 

[anirut]

OK, OK, I've decided to put in something here. Not giving you the scores. These comments are my observation only, please.

The Redondo's mix of the PC600 & the X1.

The PC600, to me, felt too sluggish but delivers the goods very well. I don't think I need to describe in long terms about the goods of this stick. It's good, but I've got to have two (or three?) full tanks of energy to play it.

Did not have extensive play with the X1. What I'm going to say here is from my 1+ hour experience with it.

The X1 was (is?) very, very nimble. Certainly a S&V stick. However, for me, the shots lacked the goods to keep my opponent scrambling. My serves with the X1 were returned with forehand smashes. My hitting partner said there weren't enough mass in the shots, even the groundies. The racket felt a bit too light for my taste in stock form. (For me, it may be better if weighted up a bit. But it was a borrowed racket so I can't mod it.)

So, I'm settled with the Redondo, which has the goods of the PC600 & the X1. Got enough mass in the racket to give heavy shots, yet nimble & stable enough at the net. Serves easy with good placement with enough power. Doesn't drain my energy for my usual 2-hour play. (Which is good. I'm left with enough energy to carry my beer mug around after play )

I'd say I'm not able enough to use the Redondo to it's full potential. I think in really good hands the racket can be "the ultimate weapon" on the court. (That's what PK wrote on the beam of the old BlackAce.)

Cheers!