Want to pair a different racket with my Blade 98 16x19

[Yoav]

I grew up playing with the Sampras's Pro Staff (95 in' though).. Then a few years ago switched to Blade 98 16X19.

I want to buy another racket to pair with it, and feel like getting a different one which won't feel too different. Very tempted to try the Pro Staff 97S v13, which reminds me the Sampras one.

I'm a bit afraid of stiffness to my arms, since sometimes I feel the elbow... any thoughts? Was thinking of Pure Strike as well.

 

[weelie]

So you have the (soft) Blade v7?

 

[Yoav]

So you have the (soft) Blade v7?

Nope, the older one, CV

 

[SinneGOAT]

I grew up playing with the Sampras's Pro Staff (95 in' though).. Then a few years ago switched to Blade 98 16X19.

I want to buy another racket to pair with it, and feel like getting a different one which won't feel too different. Very tempted to try the Pro Staff 97S v13, which reminds me the Sampras one.

I'm a bit afraid of stiffness to my arms, since sometimes I feel the elbow... any thoughts? Was thinking of Pure Strike as well.

What do you want out of the other racquet? Do you want power, more spin, bigger/smaller headsize, or a higher launch angle?

 

[Deleted member 776614]

Tecnifibre TF40 305 is similar weight and balance to the Blade 98, but 18x20 string pattern. I think it feels a little more crisp with better feedback, but still not at all harsh.

 

[Darren72]

I have a similar question, but let me pose it in a different way. I play with the Blade 98 v7 16x19 with Luxilon Element strings at 45 lbs. I've been using this racquet and the CV before it for a few years and love it a lot. But I haven't play tested racquets in a very long time and I'm curious about how a few somewhat similar racquets would play. I realize the best way to do this is to, you know, play with them. I plan to do that, but would love some more basic feedback. In particular, how would you describe the difference that I'd experience with a Pro Staff? Yonex VCORE Pro?

Thanks for the note on the Tecnifibre.