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Semi-Pro
So I have been able to hit with the youtek prestige mid. I currently use the Prince rebel 95 and have used the microgel prestige mid before that. First thing that really stood out about this racket is the amazing paintjob, it really is a beautiful racket. Another thing that stood out is that it hit a bit stiff. Maybe I just got use to the plushness of the rebel but I don't remember the microgel prestige to hit as stiff. It could also be that the youtek was strung with sonic pro at a low tension but shouldn't that make the frame softer? Haha. So here's my review of it in terms of groundstrokes, volleys, and serves. I currently do not have any picture but promise to update this thread ASAP with pictures.
Groundstrokes:So this racket has a bit more pop than the microgel. As I said earlier it is a bit stiffer so it might appeal to a bit more players or push away players use to the soft plush feeling of all the previous prestige mids. Since the racket is so thin it is really maneuverable and swings through the air fairly easily. My favorite shot with this prestige is the double handed backhanded because of the way it is weighted it doesn't require a large backswing just turn and rotate does the trick. Overall it hits like a tad bit stiffer Microgel prestige mid.
Update: Played a bit more with it and it really reminds me of the I. Prestige mid. But it's just easier to play with. Great groundstroke frame.
Volleys: I didn't get to hit many volleys with this frame but the added stiffness made it easier to volley. Just stick it out and step it has tons of punch and stick. Great volleying stick since it is very maneuverable. Generally if you have good volleying form it will reward you. But that's the case with every frame. Haha.
Update: The racket is very maneuverable which makes it great for quick hands at net but playing more with it today made me realize that it was missing that UMPH on volleys to put the ball away. Setting the racket face and moving to it was not enough to put the ball away, it seemed like the ball stayed on the strings and didn't go anywhere.
Serve: We all know that prestiges are serving sticks. The racket shoots off flat bombs, the kicker not so much, but the first serve is a great thing with this racket. The way it swings through the air makes it easy to pronate and snap your wrist for a nice flat trajectory.
Update: Played a couple tie breakers with this racket today and the second serve was jumping off the court more so than with my Exo rebel. Great great great serving stick.
In the end, this racket is NOT much of an update from the microgel prestige mid. If anything it feels a bit stiffer. Head could have possibly considered making stiffer sticks to conform to the new trend of stiffer frames for the baseline bashing game nowadays. If you want to save money don't switch to this, but it's tempting considering the beautiful paint job and workmanship put into this frame. I'm gonna give it a couple more days of hitting and I will try to update this thread with my OPINIONS and pictures as soon as possible. Happy hitting forum!
Update: PICTURES!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41538217@N06/sets/72157622924183090/detail/
UPDATE: I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THIS RACKET and am convinced that the d30 inside the racket really works. Stiff when needed for service returns and soft when needed for lobs and drop shots. AMAZING.
Groundstrokes:So this racket has a bit more pop than the microgel. As I said earlier it is a bit stiffer so it might appeal to a bit more players or push away players use to the soft plush feeling of all the previous prestige mids. Since the racket is so thin it is really maneuverable and swings through the air fairly easily. My favorite shot with this prestige is the double handed backhanded because of the way it is weighted it doesn't require a large backswing just turn and rotate does the trick. Overall it hits like a tad bit stiffer Microgel prestige mid.
Update: Played a bit more with it and it really reminds me of the I. Prestige mid. But it's just easier to play with. Great groundstroke frame.
Volleys: I didn't get to hit many volleys with this frame but the added stiffness made it easier to volley. Just stick it out and step it has tons of punch and stick. Great volleying stick since it is very maneuverable. Generally if you have good volleying form it will reward you. But that's the case with every frame. Haha.
Update: The racket is very maneuverable which makes it great for quick hands at net but playing more with it today made me realize that it was missing that UMPH on volleys to put the ball away. Setting the racket face and moving to it was not enough to put the ball away, it seemed like the ball stayed on the strings and didn't go anywhere.
Serve: We all know that prestiges are serving sticks. The racket shoots off flat bombs, the kicker not so much, but the first serve is a great thing with this racket. The way it swings through the air makes it easy to pronate and snap your wrist for a nice flat trajectory.
Update: Played a couple tie breakers with this racket today and the second serve was jumping off the court more so than with my Exo rebel. Great great great serving stick.
In the end, this racket is NOT much of an update from the microgel prestige mid. If anything it feels a bit stiffer. Head could have possibly considered making stiffer sticks to conform to the new trend of stiffer frames for the baseline bashing game nowadays. If you want to save money don't switch to this, but it's tempting considering the beautiful paint job and workmanship put into this frame. I'm gonna give it a couple more days of hitting and I will try to update this thread with my OPINIONS and pictures as soon as possible. Happy hitting forum!
Update: PICTURES!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41538217@N06/sets/72157622924183090/detail/
UPDATE: I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THIS RACKET and am convinced that the d30 inside the racket really works. Stiff when needed for service returns and soft when needed for lobs and drop shots. AMAZING.
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