Yonex RDS 001 and 002 Tour

[Zachol82]

I currently own both the RDS 001 and the RDS 002 Tour. Both these racquets have the same static weight and their swingweight differ only a little. The 001 of course has a 90sq.in. headsize while the 002 Tour has a 98sq.in. headsize. The only other difference is the 001 has a 16mains and 18x string pattern as to the 16mains and 19x patter on the 002 Tour.

While being pretty much identical in specs on everything except for their headsize, I find the RDS 001 a lot easier to swing and serve with. It seems like the smaller headsize gives me an illusion that the racquet is lighter and more maneuverable. Howevever, I'd have to say that I can't put as much power and spin into my shots with the 001 as much as I could with the 002 Tour.

Which racquets do you guys recommend? I'm pretty much an all court person and usually play singles if that'll help in deciding my racquet. I just don't want to have 2 different racquets since I hate adjusting every now and then.

 

[In D Zone]

I play with both - 001 mid for singles and indoors and 002 Tour doubles and outdoors. I found these conditions to favor one racquet from the other.

I noticed indoor courts plays much faster and with singles there is more running involved - the 001 mid is much more manuverable especially for all court play.

Outdoor and playing doubles the courts are a bit slower , plus adding the external factor of wind and other element - I like the 002 Tour better because I can hit the ball with much heavier topspin.