Weight of player's frame with the playability of tweeners

[Nadal15thslam]

Do you think it is a good idea to bring a pure drive to 12 oz and make it about 6-7 points head light? I think you get the best of both worlds: plow through and manuevrability because of the head light balance, stability and the power of the pure drive + the large head size and sweetspot. Agree?

 

[n8dawg6]

Just try the Tour model first.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

I will try it and the Pure Aero Tour that will be available soon. I've always liked the Aeropro Drive but wanted a more head light balance 6-7 points .Also the 315 grams unstrung of the tour might help

 

[LinePainter]

Do you think it is a good idea to bring a pure drive to 12 oz and make it about 6-7 points head light? I think you get the best of both worlds: plow through and manuevrability because of the head light balance, stability and the power of the pure drive + the large head size and sweetspot. Agree?

A player's frame is not about power though. If you are good enough to use a 12oz. + racquet usually you can make your own power. Stability, feel, control, and flexibility are the characteristics of a player's racquet. A 12oz. Pure Drive will be a club and you can crush the ball but you may have some problems with controlling it.

The Dunlop M2.0 has a lot of power for a player's frame.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

The problem is this : I have a wilson six one 95 18×20 (the newest red and white version) and a babolat aeropro drive gt and want a frame in between these 2

 

[Nadal15thslam]

I am not very tall but i have very good technique ( i have been playing tennis since i was 5 at a club with a coach 3 times a week and now i am 15 years old and i am still taking lessons)

 

[RoddickAce]

I think its just a matter of preference. I leaded up my Pure Drive Roddick to 12.5 oz with all the lead in the handle and it feels great.

 

[n8dawg6]

Speed Pro is half tweener, half player's racquet. well maybe not an exact 50/50, but it has features of each.

 

[LeeD]

Weighted PD is still stiffer and more powerful than either of your current rackets.
If you want something in between, try weighting the Wilson up a bit.
APD's are very playable as is. If you want more weight, add lead to that.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

I already have a leather grip installed on the 6.1 95, and i don't have any problems with the weight. I just want a little bit more power than the six one offers and I prefer the more open pattern on the apd

 

[mhkeuns]

Do you think it is a good idea to bring a pure drive to 12 oz and make it about 6-7 points head light? I think you get the best of both worlds: plow through and manuevrability because of the head light balance, stability and the power of the pure drive + the large head size and sweetspot. Agree?

I think it's a good idea if you understand how to modify a frame. I don't & tried it with the Asics BZ 100, which did nothing for the frame in my case. It just made it heavier and played worse than in its stock form. I think some frames go better with lead than others. I've heard people having success with the Babolat Pure Drive and APD with lead that made it more stable and with the preferred balance point of their liking. I am currently trying to do it with the Yonex Vcore SI 98 Lite. I'm adding very little weight here and there to experiment to make a light, maneuverable spin oriented frame to also offer me with plow through and stability of the Pure Strike Tour. Not sure if I can achieve the best of both worlds, but it's been fun.

 

[phanker]

My optimal spec is around 12+oz, and 7-9 points HL. Added some tail weight to my 11.2 oz Yonex Ai100 to bring it up to my specs. Works rather well for me actually. I really have to tame down its power though with some lower power strings. My 1HBH is killer with it. It's super forgiving and elbow friendly too. I've done this to a few others and they all turned out well.

 

[The_Racketeer]

I think it's a good idea if you understand how to modify a frame. I don't & tried it with the Asics BZ 100, which did nothing for the frame in my case. It just made it heavier and played worse than in its stock form. I think some frames go better with lead than others.

Well there's your problem right there

 

[djNEiGht]

I just got an APD Original. I put a heat shrink to build up the grip to my pref size as well as my pref leather grip. I haven't taken it to the balance board yet but the balance is like my Redondo and Prestige Pro. So far only 1 outing on it but I like it.

 

[Nadal15thslam]

I can do all things well with my six one, but the serve with pure drives... that's another story . I win my service games in 2 minutes and I can do what I want on my oponent's serve. You know, power is addictive

 

[Numero Uno]

The problem is this : I have a wilson six one 95 18×20 (the newest red and white version) and a babolat aeropro drive gt and want a frame in between these 2

Sounds like you need yonex vcpre tour f 310gr..i used both six one 95 and aero pro and this o e fits right in between

 

[pfrischmann]

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I can do all things well with my six one, but the serve with pure drives... that's another story . I win my service games in 2 minutes and I can do what I want on my oponent's serve. You know, power is addictive

O.K. Serves are good, returns are good. Those are the two most important shots in tennis. What don't you like about the pure drive?
Also, What is your coach saying?

 

[Nadal15thslam]

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O.K. Serves are good, returns are good. Those are the two most important shots in tennis. What don't you like about the pure drive?
Also, What is your coach saying?

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O.K. Serves are good, returns are good. Those are the two most important shots in tennis. What don't you like about the pure drive?
Also, What is your coach saying?

I like everything about it except the weight. It is a little too ligt and i prefer more head light racquet ( 6-7 points head light) .Maybe the tour version of the pure drive it is exactly what i am looking for

 

[pfrischmann]

If you have more than one, add a leather grip to one or wrap a few layers of lead tape just above the grip and go hit. That will up the static weight without messing with the swing weight too much. It's a good start and easily reversible. You can then compare the newly weighted one to the standard. You will likely find there is no perfect combo. Great on serves but to slow on forehand etc..

Just find the best compromise.

The Tour is a great stick. If it's too much to swing long term, you have an idea on the specs you need. It would be between the two. The best thing to do is experiment. With as much as you play, you will figure it out in short order. Just don't do too much at one time. If you really want to get into this, find a local shop with an RDC machine. You need to keep track of your balance, swing weight and static weight. Mostly, just to understand what you like and so you can duplicate it.

A word of caution: customization can be a trap for some people. It's easy to get caught up in the science and become a consummate tinkerer. This can be bad for your game, especially if your one of those guys that always shows up to drills with a different stick, configuration. FWIW.

 

[Power Player]

The problem is this : I have a wilson six one 95 18×20 (the newest red and white version) and a babolat aeropro drive gt and want a frame in between these 2

Head Extreme Pro or PureAeroTour or PureDrive Tour.

 

[buffalobill3]

Try the Prince Classic Response, excellent control with good power. Works well with a poly strung around 51-53nlbs..