Yonex RDX500 Mid Replacement

[lefty001]

I have been using the Yonex RDX500 mid for about 2 years now and I am looking to replace my rackets with something similar.
Does anyone have any details on how the RDS001 mid, RDS002, or the RQIS 1 performs compare with the RDX500 mid?
I am a player who can provide my own power so power isn't a real issue to me but feel, controllability, and access to spin are. I would greatly appreciate opinions from users who switched from the RDX500 mid to the RDS001 mid, RDS002, and/or RQIS 1.

 

[In D Zone]

I can speak only for RDS001 Mid (pre-2008) and RD002 Tour.

Compared to RDX500 Mid - both RDS001 and 002 frames are stiffer; crisper feel when you hit the ball. Then you add extra weight & the swing weight -I think you'll feel that the racquet will be too powerful vs the butterly/ muted feel offered by RDX. I am confident with some minor adjustments you'll enjoy the performance of the 001 or 002.

RDS001 vs 002 - both are similar in specs except for the headsize. Both have the old school feel which I really like; plays similar to the older Super RD Tour 90 and MP Tour 1 mid & midplus. RDS001 mid is easier (my choice when I play singles) to play because of the smaller head size which is perfect for all court player like me who needs a racquet that is manueverable. Now that I have noticed an improvement on my stroke and footwork, I continue to discover/ enjoy how great is the 001 mid. I have bounced playing the NTour 90 , KTour 90, POG and RDX500 - I always come back to the RDS001 mid.

RDS002 Tour to me is a perfect weapon for baseline bashers. The extra head size offers up plenty of power but the it lacks manueverability I needed. I play the 002 mostly on doubles.

Hope this helps