Vcore 95 2023 vs Gravity Pro 2023
- Thread starter LzCz
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OHBH with a Gravity Pro is quite the lift.
Both are good but GP Has better bh slice
FourOutOfFive
Rookie
Yeah, the GPro is quite nice for the one-hander if you like a higher twistweight and get one on spec. However, if the OP's problem with the Blade is maneuverability then the VC95 is the safer recommendation between the two.
dr. godmode
Hall of Fame
the VC95 will need lead to get to the same level of racquet at the GPro.
Chuonfood
Semi-Pro
Gpro or RF97 more sluggish on ohbh?
naturalexponent
Legend
If each is on spec, then the GPro. RF97 is supposed to be extremely HL. I've played with both and find the OHBH to be fine with both, though easier to hit a topspin OHBH with the RF.
WYK
Hall of Fame
And I forgot to add, there is nothing you can do to a VC95 to get the sweet spot anywhere near a Gravity.
I mean, almost no matter where I hit the ball, it just goes back over the net.
@LzCz - Why don't like your OHBH with the Blade? Too sluggish / head-heavy? Too under-powered? Too flexy? Launch angle too low? Something else? Depending on your answer, it may be fixable with customization, not necessarily a frame switch.
If you are intent on switching frames, then without knowing more, I would say you've got to find a way to demo both the VC95 and GPro, as they are both potentially great OHBH sticks, but they are both fairly different animals. If I had to guess, though, with you being an aggressive baseliner, I would be very inclined to point you towards the GPro (ideally an under-spec pair via a matching service), or even the Gravity Tour if you live outside of the USA. The GPro will have a way more accommodating string bed, much higher stock plow-through and control will be similar to the VC95. It's pretty much a win-win, provided you can wield the swing weight.
If you are intent on switching frames, then without knowing more, I would say you've got to find a way to demo both the VC95 and GPro, as they are both potentially great OHBH sticks, but they are both fairly different animals. If I had to guess, though, with you being an aggressive baseliner, I would be very inclined to point you towards the GPro (ideally an under-spec pair via a matching service), or even the Gravity Tour if you live outside of the USA. The GPro will have a way more accommodating string bed, much higher stock plow-through and control will be similar to the VC95. It's pretty much a win-win, provided you can wield the swing weight.
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ttlapointe
Rookie
I would also advise to find a way to playtest both. They give pretty different playing experiences. Recently tested both at similar static weight and quite close in balance. Gpro is more stable, more forgiving, maybe a bit better on slices, but felt sluggish especially on topspin OHBH, particularly on higher balls, falling back on slices most of the time. Vc95 swings faster, has indeed a smaller sweetspot but very decent for a 95, and offers a good feel for a yonex frame imo. Since it's easier to produce rhs, it's easier for me on topspin OHBH on higher balls than the Gpro. Will have to test/customize the Vcore 95 more, but the Gpro feels better on forehands for now.
That being said, I have an experience of playing and liking midsize racquets and never really felt great with any racquet over 98. However, the Gpro is definitely the best feeling 100 I tried and seriously considered switching to it.
That being said, I have an experience of playing and liking midsize racquets and never really felt great with any racquet over 98. However, the Gpro is definitely the best feeling 100 I tried and seriously considered switching to it.
@berkyboy - Anything shaped, with sharp-enough edges and/or narrow-enough gauge to bump up ball bite and string-to-ball friction, which will help raise launch angle by giving you additional "clawing effect" on the ball as you make contact. Also, stringing the cross tension proportional lower than the mains often helps to increase launch angle as well. Make both of those changes at once, and I'll bet you'll experience a noticeable difference.
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Bigmctennis
Rookie
Debating this same thing now. Definitely a bigger ball with the gravity pro but after an hour and a half of hitting it became very flat and the feel wasn't as good as the vcore 95. Torn between the two
GermanBeast
Rookie
You said, that you are feeling good with the Blade, but your OHB is the only problem.
OHB is very timing sensitive, maybe the SW from the Blade is too high or it feels to head heavy
First, you can try a thin, light string to reduce the SW.
Second, you can try the Blade 16/19, because the SW is mich lower stock.
Third, you can try to add weight to the handle to make it more headlight, but SW will be increased.
The more complicated way would be switching to a new racket.
Vcore 95 could be an option. GPro felt unnatural for my OHB.
You can also try the Head Extreme Tour with added lead, which feels very very nice for the OHB or if you want to stay at 18/20 rackets, the Solinco WO 18/20 could be worth a try.
OHB is very timing sensitive, maybe the SW from the Blade is too high or it feels to head heavy
First, you can try a thin, light string to reduce the SW.
Second, you can try the Blade 16/19, because the SW is mich lower stock.
Third, you can try to add weight to the handle to make it more headlight, but SW will be increased.
The more complicated way would be switching to a new racket.
Vcore 95 could be an option. GPro felt unnatural for my OHB.
You can also try the Head Extreme Tour with added lead, which feels very very nice for the OHB or if you want to stay at 18/20 rackets, the Solinco WO 18/20 could be worth a try.
I played with all of the same racquets, looking for the perfect fit with my OHBH and western forehand. Vcore95 (original and v7), Blade 18x20 (previous version), Gravity Pro (original). All of those are great racquets. Blade can feel sluggish, but is really nice on the forehand. Same with the GPro. The Vcore95 was the best but in the end I really didn't gel with the Yonex grip. After so many racquets I landed on the Babolat Pure Strike VS. I never looked at Babolat racquets, but the reviews looked great. And the specs are perfect for my game. Sweetspot is huge. Very manoeuvrable, but stable (high twist weight). And a very predictable 16x20 pattern. Try it!
Ryebread
Hall of Fame
The Auxetic Gravity Pro and the Vcore 95 v7 are the only sticks in my bag currently.
The Vcore is fun. People say it’s like a 98 bc it’s isometric. This v7 is a 95 for sure, with this new design. Sure a 3.5-4.0 can play well with it. But unless you’re a 4.5, you’re hitting outside of the sweet spot too much, and this racquet in quite unforgiving when that happens. With the GP, everything is in the sweet spot, 100%. It’s a God at the net. And then there’s the plow. Next level.
The VC is easier to swing. That’s the only thing I miss, when using the GP.
Tomorrow, I will be adding a TF40 305 18x20 which is a 98. Hoping it’s an in between. A more maneuverable GP!?
All three of these frames have a low launch angle - which I like. Good stability. GP has amazing plow. Vcore 95 v7 has decent plow. Hoping the TF40 is something in between.
I don’t mess with lead.
The Vcore is fun. People say it’s like a 98 bc it’s isometric. This v7 is a 95 for sure, with this new design. Sure a 3.5-4.0 can play well with it. But unless you’re a 4.5, you’re hitting outside of the sweet spot too much, and this racquet in quite unforgiving when that happens. With the GP, everything is in the sweet spot, 100%. It’s a God at the net. And then there’s the plow. Next level.
The VC is easier to swing. That’s the only thing I miss, when using the GP.
Tomorrow, I will be adding a TF40 305 18x20 which is a 98. Hoping it’s an in between. A more maneuverable GP!?
All three of these frames have a low launch angle - which I like. Good stability. GP has amazing plow. Vcore 95 v7 has decent plow. Hoping the TF40 is something in between.
I don’t mess with lead.
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JFrijhoff
Rookie
For me, bh slice with Vcore 95 is like a knife, cuts very well. I do get some arm issues with Vcore 95, likely because I’m not always hitting the sweet spot well. Expect that the GP is more forgiving
Power Player
Bionic Poster
In that video posted above, that reviewer said that the Gravity Pro is a nightmare to string. It is not. I can string mine up in 30 mins and I am slow. Nothing tough about stringing it at all, and I just did 2 Gravities back to back with Silver 7 Tour - which is sharper than Tour Bite. So anyone worried about that, don't be. Its the standard 18x20 - skip 8 and 10 on the mains. A couple blocked holes, but the grommets are generous there so it's easily navigated.
As for the comp, I think the feel of the Gravity Pro is miles better than the VC95. The Vc95 is a more direct frame (firm stringbed) and it is much more whippy. It will boil down to if you want a light, whippy frame or a little heavier one with a higher SW and plow through. The Gravity pockets the ball more while the VC95 has very little dwell time.
Both frames are really great but I prefer the Gravity due to it's feel and head size. I also use a 2hbh,so that may be a factor.
As for the comp, I think the feel of the Gravity Pro is miles better than the VC95. The Vc95 is a more direct frame (firm stringbed) and it is much more whippy. It will boil down to if you want a light, whippy frame or a little heavier one with a higher SW and plow through. The Gravity pockets the ball more while the VC95 has very little dwell time.
Both frames are really great but I prefer the Gravity due to it's feel and head size. I also use a 2hbh,so that may be a factor.
WYK
Hall of Fame
Nah they aren't all that bad to string. He is just used to 16X19's is all.
I have a VC95, and I often use an RQIS 95. Whilst the sweetspot/and forgiveness is very different between the pro and vcore, I have to admit the Yonex are much easier to use on the one hander. Not just because they are more whippy, but the launch angle also helps. The Pro is just a very flat hitter by comparison. And, well, we all know you wouldn't usually describe them as 'whippy'.
The 2023 vcore 95 is basically a snowshoe, tho(Left to right - blade 98, vcore 95, rqis 95):
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