What frame is flexy/stable/good SW/lowish power/& hits heavy ball/huge serve?!

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Ross K

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Prompted by 3 things (a bit of frustration with the mids i've been checking out; wanting to go soft and flexy with feel; and reading in another thread about Novak's actual custom. very low powered, hefty, flexy frame), basically I'm wondering what frames are out there that might fit this approximate description:

93 - 98" head-size... soft/flexy... solid/stable... decent SW... decent static weight... low/medium power... heavy ball, booming g-strokes... massive serve...

Does this frame even exist (especially with the last 2 requirements added on)? :)

Any thoughts?

Many thanks,

R.

BTW, for reference, I consider the PT 630 to have most of the above qualities aside from massive serve (I know - 'operator error!') Ditto the Rad Tour Twin Tube XL (although that has an immense SW.) Ditto the Reb 95. And, to a lesser extent, frames like the C10 Pro, old Fischer Pro No 1's and 200G MW, come to mind...
 
Ross cant wait to get down to london and see the main man in the flesh!!

You know my thoughts but its always better to see your game properly. I do think like a lot of uss on here its about finding a fame thats close and messing about with it mate.
Im th same asy ou tho but ive found (i think) my partner in crime by judging what my main priorities are. But i understand that not the same for all.
Good luck and i hope you find the ROK for you!!!
 
Why not just get a radical midplus and adjust the weight to your taste? You will retain a lot of pt630 qualities but it will be easier to use.
 
I would suggest Aerogel 100 with Poly at low sub 55 lbs set up.
And maybe go down one size from regulat grip e.g. if you normal grip is 3/8, get the 1/4. I really like smaller grip - it gives you more ball control and you can whip throught more with the racquet. My baseline shots are long with the ball dropping close to the baselines. Try the Ag100 set up using stock no lead on the head.

I would also recommend - Yonex RDiS100 93 and Diablo Tour Mid but both came with a little stiffer frames.

I consider the three the lighter weight version of the K90.
 
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If you can find this racquet, please let me know!

Hmm, the closest I've come to experiencing all these qualities in one racquet has been a Head PT57A, but those pro stock frames can be hard to find and pricey. I've never had the pleasure of hitting with a PT630 so I can't compare but maybe it's because the PT57A has enough similar qualities as a PT630 but the different weight/balance/flex/layup allow it to also have a massive serve as well? I also had good experiences with the ol' Prince POG 4 stripe, though I wouldn't really call that frame "flexy."

For current retail frames, I agree with anirut above -- the PB10Mid gets you mostly there, except for the massive serve (at least for me).
 
id say try the rdis100 mid i like the feel of everything, i added a lil bit of lead at 3 and 9 just to get more plow and it feels great.
 
Fed Kennedy said:
Why not just get a radical midplus and adjust the weight to your taste? You will retain a lot of pt630 qualities but it will be easier to use.
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Which version? YouTek? MG?...or one of the older versions? Interesting suggestion, I'm also gonna look into it...
 
Well, the old radicals are plainly awesome, but are in the same league as pt630, that is: hard core player's frames. I am 4.0, I notice I play better when I use something one notch down from the hard core player spec. MG radical and youtek both great frames, they have a ton of feel from the 18x20, lots of mass in the head for baselining, but they are light enough to whip so you don't give up topspin.
Power seems bumped up a little on the youtek, and it feels cushier. MG had a more direct crispy feel.
I put thin co-poly in youtek and I feel I can hit any shot I want.
I am cheating hard on my pd with the youtek right now!
 
Depends on your idea of decent swingweight and decent static weight. My idea of that is 330 minimum for swingweight, and 12.2 ounces minimum based on weight distribution. But with those low numbers, you need some serious strokes.

For me to produce what I consider a heavy ball, booming groundstrokes, and a huge serve, I'd say 13 ounces minimum, and swingweight of 360 minimum. Though if I had that huge serve, I'd screw the groundstrokes, maximize the serve's power and consistency, and just play the net all day. But the end result of doing that anyways means the groundstrokes will be very big anyway. :)
 
I see where you are going with the 13oz thing, but the OP said he liked pt630 the best but had "operator error" so I thought radical would be same same but different.
 
Ross K said:
Prompted by 3 things (a bit of frustration with the mids i've been checking out; wanting to go soft and flexy with feel; and reading in another thread about Novak's actual custom. very low powered, hefty, flexy frame), basically I'm wondering what frames are out there that might fit this approximate description:

93 - 98" head-size... soft/flexy... solid/stable... decent SW... decent static weight... low/medium power... heavy ball, booming g-strokes... massive serve...

Does this frame even exist (especially with the last 2 requirements added on)? :)

Any thoughts?

Many thanks,

R.

BTW, for reference, I consider the PT 630 to have most of the above qualities aside from massive serve (I know - 'operator error!') Ditto the Rad Tour Twin Tube XL (although that has an immense SW.) Ditto the Reb 95. And, to a lesser extent, frames like the C10 Pro, old Fischer Pro No 1's and 200G MW, come to mind...
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This frame exists, it is called Babolat Pure Storm Tour!

98 sq. in. head size, low stiffness rating of 63. In stock form, 333 swingwieght, 11.8 oz strung weight, so pretty stable. I added weight at 3&9 though, too add more stability and power, since I am too lazy to muscle the ball ;) Of course, the racquet produces a heavy ball, booming groundstrokes, and massive serve!

Btw, I am referring to the Pure Storm Tour, which I have, not Pure Storm Tour GT, which I think is very very ugly.
 
klementine,

As you know of course, I actually played with the Reb and have sort of continued to do so off and on for a while. But whilst being its biggest fan in many ways, and think it's pretty close to what I require, I have had some issues, including feel (I've changed my mind on this a bit); balance/weight/maneuverability (it's got a slightly odd, too h/light balance tbh, and it's on my edge maybe of what I can wield comfortably); power (whatever I've done re customization it remains strangely just a tad less deep and heavy as I'd like); and generally (it seems to remain a frame that strangely and frustratingly takes more than it gives!... and ultimately, my results proved too erratic.)

That said, I've yet to go down to 50 lbs, though I very recently put about 3 g @ 12 and it didn't make a big impression on me tbh...Hmmm... Ok Klem, there's so much I like with the Reb such as nice SW (though I actually think I can go higher with this but a bit lower with power); lovely stability and 'body'; it's stand out brilliant of the bh side; serves pretty big; it's perfect for my style - predominant b-line but likes to come in sometimes, etc... well... I might try that tension, but if it still isn't doing it for me, you X-Men are on your own!!!


Fed,

Good idea there. I'm not advanced level and can find some of the frames I like in some respects to be too demanding in others, however, biggest issue would be supposed (supposed by some at any rate) lack of quality feel/build/quality compared to the older Heads. I've never played the Rad MP, but I know frames like the PT, Rad Tour twin Tube, i. prestige, etc and the feel/build/quality is outstanding. Worth considering definitely though, and especially if I want to do a smaller-scale Novak-type custom job!


Meaghan,

Yeah, looks like you've found your true 'racquet identity', so to speak, with the Wilson PS frames. I on the other hand am still traipsing nightly through the underworld, condemned to seeking out fresh frames! (Sorry, I've been watching True Blood!!)


Cloud,

"No. 10 char." I commend your clarity in getting straight to the point!


anirut,

Very interesting re PB10 mid... I have this frame as a matter of fact but haven't been wowed thus far. However, I was more focussed on the DNX mid (which I'm just about done with now), and the AG100 (which I've just had restrung so intend to look at again, and like a lot in many aspects but continue to have reservations that its quite for me.)

Yes... this frame I shall definitely prioritize.


In D Zone,

Great suggestions. My problem is I'm wondering if mids are just not quite for me. I'm mainly b-line, hit a 2hbh, need power help on my serve, like a booming groundie, and am suddenly wanting a soft and flexy feel... think of it as a kind of 'Volkl with attitude'!!! Anyhow, as i said above, I'm testing next week the AG100 (fresh string job of NRG2 @ 55 lbs.) Shall post about it further on here or on AG100 thread.


Steve,

Re PT57A, unfortunately i don't reckon I can get hold on one.... but, yes, re the PT630 it is so nearly it! Just a tad demanding for me. Plus I could never find the right thinner gauge string for it here in UK. It's a frame I've played a bit on and off for ages if truth be told. I love it... but... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... maybe I'll consider one last string job - if I can find a string set up that is?!... shall think about this.


vndesu and In D Zone,

rdis 100 mid?... interesting... shall need to read up more about it, but the little I know makes me curious a bit (despite intimating I may be done with mids.)


xFull,

Funny 2nd paragraph!... actually, 330 SW is good for me, 12.2 ounces ditto (though I can go down to about 325 at the bottom end and about 12 oz static weight)... hmm, but I do have the serious strokes?... GOOD QUESTION!

One frame I'm definitely looking at more now will be my Rad Tour Twin Tube XL ( 12.3 oz... SW: 369... STIFF: 57)... I had a brief fling with it in those early, far-flung, carefree days of racketaholicsm (LOL!) and really liked it - but couldn't really handle it. Shall be interesting to see if I can do any better now... and btw, the small hit I had with it yesterday confirmed I love it from the b-line, massive crushing groundies, soft, lush feel, highly responsive, etc. But can I serve big with it's very flexy head and adjust to the longer length and heftiness?... watch this space!


RIGHT. SORRY FOR THE NOVEL!... MANY THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR INSIGHTFUL REPLIES (YES, EVEN YOU MEAGHAN AND YOUR ALCOHOL-FUELLED RAMBLINGS!... LOL!)

ANY MORE IDEAS PPL - PLEASE DO POST THEM UP!

R.
 
Ross K said:
Funny 2nd paragraph!... actually, 330 SW is good for me, 12.2 ounces ditto (though I can go down to about 325 at the bottom end and about 12 oz static weight)... hmm, but I do have the serious strokes?... GOOD QUESTION!

One frame I'm definitely looking at more now will be my Rad Tour Twin Tube XL ( 12.3 oz... SW: 369... STIFF: 57)... I had a brief fling with it in those early, far-flung, carefree days of racketaholicsm (LOL!) and really liked it - but couldn't really handle it. Shall be interesting to see if I can do any better now... and btw, the small hit I had with it yesterday confirmed I love it from the b-line, massive crushing groundies, soft, lush feel, highly responsive, etc. But can I serve big with it's very flexy head and adjust to the longer length and heftiness?... watch this space!
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It's true! I served with a 13.8 ounce depolarized K90 and the serves were so heavy that second serves were just high bouncing first serves and I never had to worry about winning the point anytime I got a first serve in. Down 0-40? No problem. Serve 5 points with big unreturned bombs for first serves and finish off second serve returns at net. Using a flat stroke, the groundstrokes had so much easy depth and pace that it was difficult to swing hard and flat and still drop the ball in (which could be fixed by raising the tension, which I didn't do yet). I think I might've gotten some second serve aces as well... :)

12.3 ounces and a swingweight of 369?! :shock: What's the balance and are those the stock specs?! If it's even decently headlight that thing must generate some massive spin!

But yeah. To create a heavy shot, you need a lot of hard, flat pace, or a lot of heavy spin with kick and good pace. The better and faster the penetration through the court, the heavier it feels. But that's pretty much derived from technique.
 
counterfeit,

Yep, great shout. However, matter of fact I used to play the PST (old model not GT.) Furthermore, I had a catch up session with it a few weeks ago but was disappointed... feel off the stringbed, feedback and frame feel as in build/materials felt somehow fragile, weak, cheap even... as the guy who created the Babolat Alliance, it saddens me to say this, but I have big doubts I can ever go back to Babolats. My tastes have altered somewhat.

That said, for more of that type of frame, I've discovered this year the n95's do it for me possibly better than anything. Basically... present experiments and curiosities aside - if I want the powerful MP option, n95 is very likely 'the one'. However, let's not go off on tangents here...

This thread is intended to look at options that are soft/flexy feeling, low-medium power/stiffness, highish SW, static weight, etc.

Cheers

R.
 
Ah man, you start alot of these threads!
Just get any 11.oz racquet, put a leather grip on it and a little lead at 2/10.
You'll get a swingable racquet with a good sweetspot/stability, and contoured handle.Then forget about racquets and just worry about playing.You're not gonna find a "perfect" racquet, there's no such thing.
 
xFullCourtTenniSx said:
12.3 ounces and a swingweight of 369?! :shock: What's the balance and are those the stock specs?! If it's even decently headlight that thing must generate some massive spin!
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Don't know the balance tbh... I'll try and look up the Rad Tour TT standard length and see if I can work it out (in which case, we might be time!)... the other specs are stock I think too... problem is - it's hard to find info on this frame... as I said though, love the feel and massive b-line performance!... side-note: I was looking for the standard size for a few years but gave up after the kick-backs.

R.
 
The last three criteria contradict "soft/flexy." I'd nominate the China Prostaff 6.0 85 (on the stiffer side, small) or a modern prestige/200g (flexy).
 
jms007 said:
Ah man, you start alot of these threads!
Just get any 11.oz racquet, put a leather grip on it and a little lead at 2/10.
You'll get a swingable racquet with a good sweetspot/stability, and contoured handle.Then forget about racquets and just worry about playing.You're not gonna find a "perfect" racquet, there's no such thing.
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LOL! My sentiments exactly. You're never going to get the perfect stick till you're a pro n you'll never become a pro if you keep changing sticks :lol:

mawashi
 
jms007 said:
Ah man, you start alot of these threads!
Just get any 11.oz racquet, put a leather grip on it and a little lead at 2/10.
You'll get a swingable racquet with a good sweetspot/stability, and contoured handle.Then forget about racquets and just worry about playing.You're not gonna find a "perfect" racquet, there's no such thing.
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I think Ross would rather get some better advice than the above ...haha ...add some lead and leather on an 11oz racket...yeah great, that'll work!!!! Actually yeah it would probably work... for my nan.
We all know there's no perfect racket or answers but thats why we're on here for chit chat and swap ideas. If you want to complain go somewhere else.

As for you Mawashi you should know better!
 
To me, you have radical mp written all over you bro. You love 18x20mps, you like the rebel but it might be too heavy and is kind of...wierd, you like your old radical tt xl a lot...you like the pt630 but it might be too much/too squishy...
You live in london and your (semi) countryman Andy Murray is the face...
Pretty much any radical mp is easy to find cheap new or used from lm to fxp to mg to the youtek...
Novak has one...
You need to take a holiday over to Germany, grab a frosty Spaten and a reel of msv focus hex 1.10, some volkl leathers and maybe a pack of quarter inch lead tape and get radical like patrick swayze (rip) in Point Break.
Regarding the build quality: highly subjective, dude. Yes the austrians are sweet, I think it's mainly because they are heavier and more flexible and have beautiful clear coat pjs. They are works of art! But come on, nobody complains about k90s and volkls lacking feel and they are made in china like the rest. Plus, later radicals are still flexy and dirt cheap while everything else is getting stiffer. Put the austrian radicals in the hall of fame of sexy demanding racquets alongside the pt630 and go beat the tennis ball with the $50 radical. I guarantee you will be stoked.
 
Fed,

Very amusing and very clever thoughts expressed there imo (btw, small point: I actually usually prefer open patterns, but can play with closed too.)


Everyone,

Novak's actual frame.

It's this that I recently found myself thinking about a lot...


He uses a custom HEAD manufactured with a 98" headsize, 18x20 string pattern, and what looks to be either 20 mm or 21 mm straight beam.

i read in another thread that these are his specs, though i don't know if they are for the new HEAD or for his older Wilson molds..

Weight: 360g
Balance: 32 cm
SW: 371
Flex: 51 RA.

Pretty hefty, but seemingly low-powered setup (12.6 oz, 7 pts hl (thereabouts) and a 371 swingweight, but only 51 RA)
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(Thanks to Cups ^)


Yes, it's a huge club, but a less extreme version does interest me...

R.
 
Ross,

In fact, if you don't mind 18x20, I'd recommend a moded PK BlacAce 93. Seriously. I'm playing mine moded to 386 grams, 12 pts HL and it has ALL of the required characteristics.

The tricky part is the mod. If you like, I can give you full details of how I moded it.

But, yeah, it's a PK ... haha ...
 
I might add...have you ever noticed how many flat out ballers use this line of frames? I am not talking about pros and college players who use customized heavy s**t. I am not talking about people who had coaching when they were kids. Those people have their sampras 88s and know how to use them. I am talking about people who have jobs yet still play a mean game of tennis. It's all radicals and pure drives for these dudes. Has anyone else noticed this?
 
anirut,

You know what? I've read your great thread and 'lurked' checking yours/others views on these PK frames before (I read a bit about the PKBA93)... so, yes... anyway, interesting call... I think I'll research it a bit more and dependant on how it suits I may enquire about the customizing... cheers!


Fed,

Sorry... doof alert!... er, what exactly are "flat out ballers"?... like, rec or casual players, you mean??

R.
 
Ross... i know this may be some work... (and i'll try to find the link where i posted my findings) but i CAPped a Microgel Radical Mid Plus, added some weight to the handle, leather grip with overgrip and strung with a very good multi and was really surprised by the feel, power, etc... some guys in the club tried it out and they all could not put it down, i sold it to one and made one custom for another member!
 
If I never got a chance to play Prince EXO3 Rebel 95 (with hole grommet installed) last week, I'd have thought PT630 is the only choice. Actually, I never thought that I will like Prince racquets after trying many of them (POG, O3, Ozone). Both racquets have a lot in common, especially hitting heavy balls. However, I still need more time to adjust my timing to Rebel 95.

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I used to have a Radical TT (Zebra) too, but found it too sluggish.
 
However, I still need more time to adjust my timing to Rebel 95.
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Thanks for the pictures (side-by-side). They do look similar. What kind of timing adjustment that you need to make?
 
Howdy Ross,

Is it reasonable to assume that you're sort of looking for a softer alternative to the old 6.1 Classics? I think we were in on that whole discussion a while back and one downside for the Volkl C10's was that you couldn't find the mojo that you wanted in your serve, right?

I was going to bring up the thought of the PB 10 mid, too, but I haven't tried it yet myself. Although it doesn't look like it has enough head-light balance on its spec sheet for me, the B-Becker 11 SE is looking like the current king of soft 'n hefty options. The Rebel 95 might turn out to be a good solution and I'm also wondering if you've had any experience with the Ozone Pro Tour.

My adjustment period over maybe the last year and a half was a little interesting because I figured that I'd never really get the old Wilsons out of my system - I used mine for well over a decade. I thought that my Volkls were rather interesting when I first got them two winters back, but it was also pretty frustrating that I couldn't quite form a solid bond with those racquets after I tried different string setups and kept after them for a while. Then at some point this past summer, I had a ProStaff and a Volkl at the courts and after knocking around with both, the revelation. It was obvious that the C10's had become home sweet home for me. They had the feel and performance that I seamlessly connected with, while the 6.1 was just more foreign and difficult to manage.

Blah-blah-blah... yeah, I know. It's just that I would have assumed that a month or two would be enough to really settle in with different gear, but for me and my C10's, it took a whole lot longer than that. I was playing routinely with them while keeping other racquets in my bag (like my NXG's), but even an exclusive leap of faith into only playing with the Volkls would have really tested my patience. Could never quite seem to click with those things. I was even sure at one or two points along the way that I needed to get rid of them - actually, I did sell off one before deciding to keep the rest of them around.

It might be the case that you'll find a frame that generally fits the bill for you, but will take you a while to really make your own - to get that truly ingrained feel of it. I believe that only then can you churn out those booming serves and heavy balls on demand in competition where you have to concentrate on the match, not on the racquet in your hand. You might just need to take a racquet that seems no more than "pretty good" for you and use it exclusively for a long stretch (patience permitting) so that you can eventually alter your racquet DNA and play to your potential with it.
 
Meaghan said:
I think Ross would rather get some better advice than the above ...haha ...add some lead and leather on an 11oz racket...yeah great, that'll work!!!! Actually yeah it would probably work... for my nan.
We all know there's no perfect racket or answers but thats why we're on here for chit chat and swap ideas. If you want to complain go somewhere else.

As for you Mawashi you should know better!
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Hey, I'm swapping ideas too. The idea of just pick a decent racquet and get used to it. I don't know really what finding a racquet with Djokovic flex is gonna do for this guy's game. My guess probably nothing.
No offence to him, but he seems to focus on the racquets to maybe avoid focusing on his skills. I mean, he's asking for a booming serve from a racquet for god's sake. :-o
 
Ross K,

I would suggest the youtek radical pro. Flexible, plenty of swing weight, not too heavy. Have you tried one?

Good tennis

TM
 
jcs,

Now that looks like a frame I'd like to try! Unfortunately I don't possess the skills to carry out such extensive modifications.


Gino,

Good shout. AG300 - maybe with major lead tape?... hmmm...


Suppawat,

Yes, as I said, the Reb is pretty close. Klementine has already persuaded me to try one last string job/set up (soft poly @ 50 lbs with lead at 12)...


fuzz,

Yes, I'll quite possibly have to settle on a frame I generally get on with well as opposed to it being 'the one'. I already have major time on the Reb and c10 Pro. Like them both a lot. I've also played a little with the PB 10 mid (so-so impressions). The Reb I've decided to look at further. Ditto the PB10 mid. And just maybe I should also restring the C10?... especially as I'm wanting to go down the soft/flexy route?... I did find my serve wasn't exactly a bomb machine with this rod, but maybe with the right set up, hmm?... Er, any string tips for big power help with the C10?


Tennisman,

This is actually one of two racquets I've been waiting for someone to mention. I am definitely interested in hearing more about this and maybe testing (if I can get hold of it.) What I do know of it though looks appealing... Q for you... how soft/flexy would you describe it?... Please post up your general thoughts too. Cheers!

R.
 
pshulam said:
Thanks for the pictures (side-by-side). They do look similar. What kind of timing adjustment that you need to make?
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I still have a problem on my forehand, because Reb95 is easier to swing, so it's quicker than PT630. I found myself not hitting Reb 95 sweetspot as much as I do with PT630.
 
Power Player said:
This. Ross get a racquet and play tennis..quit switching so much. It ruins your game.
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That's kind of rude. This isn't like some person who switches every month. I can sympathize as I am going through a search myself right now.

And let's not forget that you yourself just went through a few racquets and ended up switching from the APDC you were using.
 
Hi Ross:

Most seem to recommend that to get what you're looking for you'll need a lot of weight. I agree with this also, so you have several options in 365gm+ frames.

I see that 2 suggestions from my e-mail to you came up: the Bab Pure Storm (though I prefer the non-Tour leaded up) and the AG-300 leaded up. I find that you can get the same power ball with a little less weight with these frames at about 345gms. Serves with the AG-300 345gm are outstanding.
 
Ross K,

I would describe it as very flexible and arm friendly. It produces one the heaviest balls through the court I can remember. Your opponents or usual playing partners will notice this and comment on it. This comes from the racquet’s high swing weight instead of resorting to a stiffer frame. It has amazing plough through, better than most any racquet because of that swing weight IMHO. No matter how big a shot your opponent hits, just make solid contact out in front and you can handle anything thrown at you. The only downside being that to take advantage of its swing weight, you must be able to get the racquet around if you are coming from a much lighter swing weight frame. It will certainly be an adjustment from the 320-325 swing weight range, let alone a lighter swing weight. It rewards solid technique and the ability to accelerate the racquet head consistently. The most demanding shot to hit with it is the serve as it takes some effort to swing it hard. If you muscle the serve with poor technique you will not like serving with it. To make it perfect, I would prefer a bit more head light balance as it can be a bit slow reacting in reaction volleys (or maybe I haven’t played with it enough yet), but overall it is an excellent frame.

One other frame you may like is the youtek radical oversize. It is even more flexible than the radical pro (56 vs. 58 I believe) but has much lower swing weight so is very easy to accelerate. Even more arm friendly than the pro version. But it is the most unforgiving oversize racquet I have played with ever as far as off center shots though. But it is very, very easy to swing. It doesn’t have near the plough through but could be customized to suit, as that seems like a priority to you. Pick your poison.

I am switching to one or the other after I have a chance to hit with the oversize a few more times. The stiffness of my K95 has been causing some arm pain so I am switching to something with more flex. I am getting one or both of these frames after I finish my evaluation with different levels of play.

Best of luck. Definitely hit with both.

TM
 
Ross K said:
Yes, as I said, the Reb is pretty close. Klementine has already persuaded me to try one last string job/set up (soft poly @ 50 lbs with lead at 12)...


R.
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Remember Ross,

I too gave-up on my loan of the Reb95, for the same reasons, was not getting enough output for my input.

That set-up was used by a friend of mine that I hit with last week.. He also managed to take an awe and widen the string-ports ever so slightly on-top of the 5grams@12o'clock.

I finally asked him what string-setup he had on his Reb95... turns out it is MSV Focus Evo 17g and the tension........ 45lbs. (20kgs.). :shock:

I have been swinging my customized LMRadMid+ for the past week at 352grams strung(12.4oz.) 5pts.HL and a swingweight of 360. I might just stock-up on these cheapies yet goodies and call it a life.
 
tennisfa,

Very funny... LOL!


Suppawat,

Any soft/flexy string recommendations for the Reb?


neverstopplaying,

PSLtd (I think this is what you mean) is a frame that has never interested me in the past due to supposed lack of power. Now though, not withstanding the fact I'm just not a fan of the Bab feel anymore, the PSL is an option possibly I could consider, especially as that power issue isn't such a factor now.

I think though, the AG300 (leaded up) could well be a test I could see myself checking as I'm fairly sure I can get hold of these relatively easily and cheaply. That said, I do find the idea of major lead work a bit off-putting... hmmm... btw, I think I can come down a bit from 365+ gms...


To the 'nay-sayers'!,

Guys, looook... ahem... how can I break this without the ripples of shock making you folks gag on your breakfast cereal?...

Okay. I'll say it straight: fellas I won't be turning pro any time soon.

Another thing... I know full well switching frames too often is detrimental to one's game (it's the price some of us racketaholics are prepared to pay from time to time.)

The major thing... on the level: like a vast, huge, multitudinous amount off TT members, there is a whole added element for me aside from playing - an aspect that goes virtually hand in hand with the playing and accompanies, enhances, imbues it with depth and meaning, and bathes it in a love-drenched, Nirvanic, transcendent aura known unto ye esteemed racquet connoisseurs through the ages!... ("Clears his throat. Takes a bow. Accepts Oscar. Accepts Nobel prize for literature. Goes off into the distance - to email a guy about a PC600... :wink: ")

R.
 
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