Yonex XI 100 -- anybody have experience with it leaded-up a lot?

[ericcomposer72]

(Just to clarify, referring to "Vcore" Xi, not "Ezone" Xi)

I'm currently experimenting with the Xi 98; have it now with about 7g added around the upper hoop, and 2g at the butt cap. It comes out around 314g unstrung...


Wondering how the Xi 100 would behave leaded up to similar specs... especially wondering if the control would be decent and spin potential increased, as I know it has a more open (16x19) pattern.

 

[Power Player]

I can't see it having more control than the 98. The 98 is a special frame because it has so much power and still retains control. It is a rare combo that IMO doesn't need that much lead on it.

Id suggest using the 98 with no lead and just adding some lead at the tip if it is coming through too fast. The best player I know has ATP points and plays his stock.

 

[ericcomposer72]

I understand it wouldn't have more control than the 98- I'm just wondering if a 100 might have enough of an increase in spin potential as to make it worth a try.

I'm assuming I'd want to mod a 100 to get closer to my current specs.