Speed MP - what next?

[Roland G]

Been using the Speed MPs now for a few years. Started with the 360+ and now using the v1 Auxetic. Love them really, pretty much for everything. They are great all round frames that do a lot well. If I could change anything I would look for some extra power without sacrificing control, feel and ease of use. My forehand is quite spinny but looking to drive the ball through the court more, if that makes sense?

 

[SpinToWin]

It sounds like you want it all haha I don’t know if that’s possible Have you ever tried the Speed Pro? The denser stringbed and added weight would help with driving the ball.

 

[heavyD]

The 2024 Speed MP has a higher swing weight so you will get more drive with that compared to the Aux. V1.

 

[Donmikan]

Been using the Speed MPs now for a few years. Started with the 360+ and now using the v1 Auxetic. Love them really, pretty much for everything. They are great all round frames that do a lot well. If I could change anything I would look for some extra power without sacrificing control, feel and ease of use. My forehand is quite spinny but looking to drive the ball through the court more, if that makes sense?

Head Graphene XT Radical MP is only 99$ on TW, might be worth a try. A bit lower weight and balance.
If you are TWE, Speed MPL 168$ or Speed Elite 115$ with some customization.

 

[Roland G]

It sounds like you want it all haha I don’t know if that’s possible Have you ever tried the Speed Pro? The denser stringbed and added weight would help with driving the ball.

Hahah! Yes apparently I do. Speed Pro could be an option though. Tried the Graphene version years ago. Thought it swung heavy, believe the new ones are a bit whippier

 

[Roland G]

The 2024 Speed MP has a higher swing weight so you will get more drive with that compared to the Aux. V1.

Yes, will try those

 

[SpinToWin]

Oh wait, how about this PK? https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/ProKennex_Ki_Q_5/descpageRCPK-Q5KI30.html

If you don’t mind the weight of the Pro, that one is nice, I had a great time with the extended version of it.

 

[talynen]

2024 Speed MP has plenty of power for me, although mine came in over spec and head heavy.

 

[Roland G]

Played again tonight with my Speed MPs. My opponent was a heavy hitter with lots of spin on both sides but occasionally flattens it out also. Big flat first serve and spinny slice second. Have to say the Speeds held up pretty well. Stable enough for blocking shots and redirecting pace, enough spin for depth and net clearance. Great all-round easy to use frames to be fair. Mine were under spec so had them matched to 325g and 325sw. Actually, my opponent was using a Pure Drive and definitely hit more balls long then I did

 

[Flying_Axe]

slightly more weight at 12 would help