Replacement for yonex RDX 500 MP

vkartikv

Hall of Fame
Technically, those racquets mentioned by wilfreb are the replacement but if you want something with similar potential, you should look at the AG 200 16x19 or PK 5g.
 

DennisK

Semi-Pro
Technically, those racquets mentioned by wilfreb are the replacement but if you want something with similar potential, you should look at the AG 200 16x19 or PK 5g.

I would definately disagree with the AG200 16x19. I owed one after using my RDX500 MP for over a year and it felt nothing like it.

The AG felt much stiffer, with less feel and didn't give anywhere near the amount of spin as the RDX. The only similarity, was that they had a similar static weight and swing weight. That's it.

If I were looking for a RDX500 MP replacement, then I'd look at the RDiS 100 MP. Its meant to play very similar, but with a slightly stiffer feel.
 
I would definately disagree with the AG200 16x19. I owed one after using my RDX500 MP for over a year and it felt nothing like it.

The AG felt much stiffer, with less feel and didn't give anywhere near the amount of spin as the RDX. The only similarity, was that they had a similar static weight and swing weight. That's it.

If I were looking for a RDX500 MP replacement, then I'd look at the RDiS 100 MP. Its meant to play very similar, but with a slightly stiffer feel.

I concur with this comparative review.
AG200 "feels" stiffer and livelier notwithstanding its actual flex 62.
RDX500 is more spin-friendly, because the stringbed of AG200 is concentrated.
I don't think, though, RDS001 or RDiS 001 can be a good replacement to RDX500, because they are much stiffer.

I like AG200 better by a wide margin. RDX is too low-powered and does not have enough feedback for my likings. Serving with AG200 is a lot easier. (I couldn't serve well with RDX.)
 
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counterpuncher

Hall of Fame
The closest in the Yonex family would be the RDS002 Tour UL spec (L2 grip) or the RQiS 1 Tour. The RDS001 and RDiS100 are both stiffer than the RDX, but their other specs (weight, beam, string pattern, head size and balance) are almost identical.
 

misterg

Rookie
The closest in the Yonex family would be the RDS002 Tour UL spec (L2 grip) or the RQiS 1 Tour. The RDS001 and RDiS100 are both stiffer than the RDX, but their other specs (weight, beam, string pattern, head size and balance) are almost identical.

Yes, thats part of the problem, al the mentioned racquet are sensiby stiffer than the RDX...
 

boogywhip

New User
Yes, thats part of the problem, al the mentioned racquet are sensiby stiffer than the RDX...

the new babolat pure storm is the closest thing I could find to the RDX500 replacement, its not in the yonex family, but it has the same feel in my opinion. I just switched because my RDX frame cracked.
 

Buckethead

Banned
Technically, those racquets mentioned by wilfreb are the replacement but if you want something with similar potential, you should look at the AG 200 16x19 or PK 5g.
Dunlop AG 200?LOL that racket can not be compared to any of the Yonex.It's just like comparing an Audi with a GM car.
Dunlops s.u.c.k.
 

Buckethead

Banned
the new babolat pure storm is the closest thing I could find to the RDX500 replacement, its not in the yonex family, but it has the same feel in my opinion. I just switched because my RDX frame cracked.
I have a friend who collects Yonex rackets he has 3 of each model from the past 10 years,and he asked me if i could help him to sale ,or sell for him.If anybody wants the price is $200,plus 4% pay-pal fee and shipping,so it'd be around $220 or something.
 

pshulam

Hall of Fame
I have a friend who collects Yonex rackets he has 3 of each model from the past 10 years,and he asked me if i could help him to sale ,or sell for him.If anybody wants the price is $200,plus 4% pay-pal fee and shipping,so it'd be around $220 or something.

reminder: Absolutely no for sale or trade posts in this forum.
 
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