i actually have not brought out the 95d for a proper hit (just an hour at the tennis wall), but RE the 95d vs 89t debate, the best (and most obvious) answer is that they are really 2 different sticks. they have the same balance with the 95d slightly lighter than the 89t to accomodate for the bigger headsize. similar setup as the 89t - 2g at the top of the hoop and 2g around the middle of the handle.
first of all, the thing that stuck out the most for me was that they swing very differently. the 95d felt like it was stiffer in the throat and did not flex as much as the 89t. think its kinda like what meags said with about the 95d having a more uniform flex. had grooved my swing with the 89t and the same swing did not really work with the 95d. i sorta had to swing the racquet as a whole unit as opposed to swinging the handle with the racquet head coming along for the ride (hope that made sense). can't say which i prefer right now but the 95d does have some potential. didn't get going with it at the wall initially, but there were a few :shock: moments when i decided "okay, killshot" and POW. just a brutal brutal drive. the wall just kept returning everything i threw at it though. it was quite frustrating..
can't really comment objectively on the differences in feel cos my 89t has a poly/syngut setup while my 95d is full poly (feel is personal anyway), but the 89t feels better to me. on off-center hits the 95d had some vibrations, nothing too harsh, but with the 89t it was really really solid and plush. don't think i can go full poly in the 95d, so natgut/poly should be next in line.
most importantly, i got a lot more confidence getting RHS with the 95d. the 89t is forgiving mind you, but when i get a little tired i start worrying about shanks and my RHS tends to drop.
another thing, i switched the stock 95d grip out for a yy leather and og, and i was getting blisters on the left side of the heel of my palm. is this typical? or is it because of the built up buttcap? used a bab leather before with no problems.
to summarize, the 89t is like a katana, and the 95d is a broadsword. each stick has qualities that i like and i'm torn between whether i'm more samurai or knight. now if only i can find a way to combine them into a yonex 93 tour drive..