Yonex Peoples

[Doc Hollidae]

I demoed the RQ iS Tour 1 this weekend and instantly fell in love with the feel. On contact it felt very solid and stable and it really plowed through the ball without vibration of that hollow/tinny feeling of newer rackets.

So never having used a Yonex before, I was wondering first if all Yonex's share the same feel and stability? Secondly, I was wondering which Yonex frames played similar to the RQ iS Tour 1 spec wise, but just with a bigger head, some added stiffness, and closer to 5-7 pts HL.

Spec-wise it looked like the RD Ti-80, MP Tour 1, and RDS 002 Tour fit those specs, but I've never played with them. Any input is appreciated.

 

[PROTENNIS63]

Try the BB11, excellent stick.

 

[bobbyb]

yaa i had the same reaction when i demoed it...i bought it...switched from the rds 003 which is lighter and has more power with a bigger head...from what i have gathered the 001 might be similar to the rqis but not posoitve

 

[Doc Hollidae]

Try the BB11, excellent stick.

Particularly looking at the Yonex line. Thanks though.

 

[MrBluefin]

One more here. Demoed, loved the feel right away, bought one the next week. After installing a leather grip and over grip though, it comes out to be around 10-11 pts. HL. I'm working on a little lead to bring the balance back a little, but don't want to increase the SW too much.

Doc, you are right about the very solid and stable feel of the racquet, that's what initially got me to buy it (not to mention the unbelievably beautiful finish of the stick). My experience with prior Yonex frames, RD Ti-80 and 001 MP, were not as "solid" feeling as the RQis 1. I almost did pull the trigger on the Ti-80 quite a while back, but it really did have a "tinney" feel and sound, to me.

I've been playing with a weighted up Babolat Storm for the last year or so, demoing lots of racquets during that time. This Yonex really had a nice feel and look to it that sold me.

 

[Double Fault]

I'd try the RDS 001 MP. Its what I use and right now I wouldn't switch it for anything, even though I've never tried the RQiS (but I'm dying to).

The RDS 001 MP has great spin and control and feels solid. Every time it is in my hand, I get a huge boost in confidence as my shots are very predictable. My two-hander bh saw immediate improvement when I picked it up as well.

 

[Fedace]

Particularly looking at the Yonex line. Thanks though.

Yonex RDS-001 midplus size. Nalbandian's choice, but he has it customized to extra long. it is a great racket. has everything, power,control, big pop on the serve and great volleys.

 

[Double Fault]

Yonex RDS-001 midplus size. Nalbandian's choice, but he has it customized to extra long. it is a great racket. has everything, power,control, big pop on the serve and great volleys.

Doesn't he use an RDX500? Do you know what exact specs he has?

 

[Kevo]

In my experience, it really depends on what string you use with a Yonex. I like them a lot with a nice multi like the 850 or something similar, but they don't retain that same feel with a poly. A hybrid can work quite well though.

 

[Doc Hollidae]

In my experience, it really depends on what string you use with a Yonex. I like them a lot with a nice multi like the 850 or something similar, but they don't retain that same feel with a poly. A hybrid can work quite well though.

I'm pretty sure the strings had nothing to do with the feel of the stick. It was strung with my normal set up and at my tension. I just want to know which rackets have that same plowthrough and stability. For those that haven't hit with the RQ iS Tour 1, the feel is similar to rackets of the 90's.

 

[Double Fault]

I agree with Kevo. My RDS 001 MP came with Babolat Ballistic strings on it (that was the only thing the store had when I bought it) and the racquet played horrible. I even put it up for sale on the local auction site. Then, I decided I was going to restring it with something a little nicer and went with Babolat PHT 17g.

Now it is my stick of choice. I never looked back. I like it so much that I'm buying used RDS 001s to stock up.

 

[Fedace]

Doesn't he use an RDX500? Do you know what exact specs he has?

I know that it is heavier than stock version and it is extra long, 28 inches long.

 

[[d]ragon]

I'd try the RDS 001 MP. Its what I use and right now I wouldn't switch it for anything, even though I've never tried the RQiS (but I'm dying to).

The RDS 001 MP has great spin and control and feels solid. Every time it is in my hand, I get a huge boost in confidence as my shots are very predictable. My two-hander bh saw immediate improvement when I picked it up as well.

Yonex RDS-001 midplus size. Nalbandian's choice, but he has it customized to extra long. it is a great racket. has everything, power,control, big pop on the serve and great volleys.

I agree with Kevo. My RDS 001 MP came with Babolat Ballistic strings on it (that was the only thing the store had when I bought it) and the racquet played horrible. I even put it up for sale on the local auction site. Then, I decided I was going to restring it with something a little nicer and went with Babolat PHT 17g.

Now it is my stick of choice. I never looked back. I like it so much that I'm buying used RDS 001s to stock up.

the rds001 one is not going to feel the same as the RQiS, all else being the same. the rds has a crisp feel while the rqis has a buttery feel. if u can find it, the rdx500 would be a good one to demo

 

[Doc Hollidae]

the rds001 one is not going to feel the same as the RQiS, all else being the same. the rds has a crisp feel while the rqis has a buttery feel. if u can find it, the rdx500 would be a good one to demo

Isn't the RDX500 more flexible than the RQ iS Tour 1 though?

 

[Peter Szucs]

I agree with Kevo. My RDS 001 MP came with Babolat Ballistic strings on it (that was the only thing the store had when I bought it) and the racquet played horrible. I even put it up for sale on the local auction site. Then, I decided I was going to restring it with something a little nicer and went with Babolat PHT 17g.

Now it is my stick of choice. I never looked back. I like it so much that I'm buying used RDS 001s to stock up.

Do you guys put lead tape on the rds001 mp or use it in stock form?

 

[sargeinaz]

Isn't the RDX500 more flexible than the RQ iS Tour 1 though?

Hey Doc, according the tennis.com's specs, the RQiS 1 has a flex of 61 while the RDX500 MP has a flex of 64.

I have never hit with the RDX500 MP, but I agree that the RQiS has an extremely comfy and buttery feel to it. Not to mention it is a spin monster. I really enjoyed hitting with it.
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[counterpuncher]

So never having used a Yonex before, I was wondering first if all Yonex's share the same feel and stability? Secondly, I was wondering which Yonex frames played similar to the RQ iS Tour 1 spec wise, but just with a bigger head, some added stiffness, and closer to 5-7 pts HL.

Spec-wise it looked like the RD Ti-80, MP Tour 1, and RDS 002 Tour fit those specs, but I've never played with them. Any input is appreciated.

Having owned at some point and hit with all of the sticks you have mentioned, I'll put in my 2 cents. I'm currently alternating between the RQiS 1 and the RDS001mp and as you have correctly summised the RDS002 Tour is probably the closest to what you seek followed by the MP1 (from memory of about 4 years ago).

The RDX500mp while it has a similar feel, doesn't have the plough through of these two other sticks and certainly doesn't serve as well in stock form. The RD Ti-80 has more of a tinny feel depending on what string you use - I'd recommed gut or a soft multi for it.

As I'd imagine the MP1 would be hard to get a hold of I would go with the RDS002 Tour - I also think it is a better stick. I tried very hard to like it but never could get into a groove with it as I did with the RDS and the RQiS. I think the RDS002 Tour light would have suited me better, but being thin beamed it would never be as stable as the RQiS or the stiffer RDS.

 

[Doc Hollidae]

Having owned at some point and hit with all of the sticks you have mentioned, I'll put in my 2 cents. I'm currently alternating between the RQiS 1 and the RDS001mp and as you have correctly summised the RDS002 Tour is probably the closest to what you seek followed by the MP1 (from memory of about 4 years ago).

The RDX500mp while it has a similar feel, doesn't have the plough through of these two other sticks and certainly doesn't serve as well in stock form. The RD Ti-80 has more of a tinny feel depending on what string you use - I'd recommed gut or a soft multi for it.

As I'd imagine the MP1 would be hard to get a hold of I would go with the RDS002 Tour - I also think it is a better stick. I tried very hard to like it but never could get into a groove with it as I did with the RDS and the RQiS. I think the RDS002 Tour light would have suited me better, but being thin beamed it would never be as stable as the RQiS or the stiffer RDS.

Good sir, you've done me a great service. Much appreciate the insight.

Today I went and returned the Kblade MP and picked up the Ozone Tour to take a for a spin. I'll let you guys know what I think. I'll still be demoing the RQ iS Tour 1 though. I'm thinking if I can't find anything similar to my liking, I'll just pick up a few of the RQ iS Tour 1's and lead them up a bit.

 

[Double Fault]

Do you guys put lead tape on the rds001 mp or use it in stock form?

I just like a little more weight in the handle, so I add another overgrip (I buy them with grips one size smaller). No lead in the head though.

 

[counterpuncher]

Do you guys put lead tape on the rds001 mp or use it in stock form?

Overgrip plus 3 grams of lead split between 10 and 2 for me seems to make a noteable difference on this frame.

 

[blacksun]

I own both the RQiS-1 and RDS002 Tour, and have also demoed the RDX500MP and RDS001MP. Personally, I think the RQiS-1 and RDX500MP have very similar feel (buttery, as people say). I felt the RDS001 MP to be very crisp, and the RDS002 Tour to be somewhere in between. In terms of stability, I thought all 4 racquets were pretty decent for their weight. The RDS series racquets definitely have a stiffer feel than RQiS-1/RDX500 (more so than the specs might indicate), so I can see a person liking the RQiS but not the RDS002 Tour...

 

[Peter Szucs]

Overgrip plus 3 grams of lead split between 10 and 2 for me seems to make a noteable difference on this frame.

that was i was thinkin about doing too... i currently test a rds001 mp and besides the stiffness that i am not used to it feels good except that i could live with some additional weight on my shots.... i guess this is what you noted with the lead added, right?

 

[basil J]

RDS002 tour has a tad more pop, flex and feel than the 001MP IMO. I thought that the 001MP was stiff and lacked feel. I tried the 002 tour last summer with poly and felt that it was better than the 001 but not a keeper. I pulled it out of the closet recently and strung it mid range with VS gut and the frame plays beautifully. Yonex frames are very sensitive to the type of strings you use. My only complaint with yonex frames is that they play a little whippy. They always play lighter than their spec'd weight.

 

[counterpuncher]

i could live with some additional weight on my shots.... i guess this is what you noted with the lead added, right?

Yes the added weight on my shots is what I was after but also a slightly more responsive upper hoop as I tend to hit high on the stringbed. I wanted to add more lead, but then the swingweight starts becoming too much of an issue for me, especially on the serve.

 

[Vitaly Evchenkov]

are you going to try the 002Tour, Doc?

 

[Doc Hollidae]

are you going to try the 002Tour, Doc?

I probably should, but I'm not. I hit with the Ozone Tour last night and was instantly sold on it. I'll be awaiting the Ozone Tour Pro to demo first and the buy one of the two.

I should probably keep demoing, because that would be the smart thing to do. However, the ridiculous amount of swing speed I got was instantly addicting. I've never served like this in my entire life. For once I finally understand what it means to let the racket do some work for you.

In fear of demoing forever, I'd much rather choose the first thing that felt right. I know if I let curiosity get the best of me and start demoing to find the next best thing, I'll never settle. I got what I came for, stability and bigger serves.