ohplease said:
Tell you what KK, let's give it a shot - you tell me what you're looking for in a new frame - and we'll see what the applet says. Just for kicks. Include a couple of parameters, but nothing too specific.
Well, okay.
Here are the specs for my current stick. And see the "BUT" at the end....
Head Size: 100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm.
Length: 27.5 inches
Strung Weight: 10.3oz / 292g
Balance: 2 pts Head Heavy
Swingweight: 315
Stiffness: 66
Beam Width: 17.5-25 mm
Power Level: Low-Medium
Swing Speed: Moderate-Fast
String Pattern: 16 Mains / 18 Crosses
But ... I've added quite a bit of lead (mostly on the hoop by the throat; but also a bit around the top of the grip and the upper hoop between 9:30 and 2:00) to this racket, which kinda shoots a lot of the above stats, huh? It's now about 11.9oz and 3 points Head Heavy.
Since I've modified this thing so much, it's hardly a V-Con 17 anymore. But I really like how it plays ... so Yonex discontinued it. (It's a plot. I know it.)
Seriously, over the last six months I've been paying attention to different players and their preferences, so I have a list of about ten sticks to "try" and find a replacement. (I anticipated the dropping of the 17.) But your formula may truncate my search. I'm hopeful....
What I like about my racket now is ... everything. I'm 200 lbs and 6'2". I play an All Court game, with an emphasis on Attack the Net. I have a big serve using Slice, Kick and Flat. I hit all strokes off both wings equally comfortably.
What made me "lead up" was, it seemed like I was asking too much of the racket when going for a BIG crosscourt FH or BH; the ball just ... sprayed. Now that I've leaded up, I can nail those shots. (And -- thankfully -- the added weight seems not to have hampered my ability to go for the wide angled serve ... a specialty.)
I "used to be" very easily pleased by Head or Wilson. Four years ago -- when looking for this racket -- I finally gave up on them; they all seemed TOO head light. I've never ever hit with a Prince I liked. I'm leaning toward Pro Kennex or Dunlop....
"TMI"??? Sorry.
- KK