YT Speed Pro vs. YT Speed MP

[Murdock]

Has anyone hit with both the YouTek Speed Pro and either of the versions of the Speed MP? In reading the TW reviews, they seem to hit significantly different and I'm looking to switch from my Technifibre T-Fight 320 18x20 to a new frame and I've heard a lot of good things about the Speed (from team members and others). I there that much of a difference between the two frames?? If so, what did you notice that stuck out dramatically?

Of course, I do plan to test both of them, but currently I am dealing with a sprained ankle :evil:, so I can't demo for another week or so.....

Thanks!!

 

[getsby]

T-Fight 320 old version?
I tested TF-in many respects reminds Speed MP(18x20). A minimum of power, a maximum of the control. TF more maneuverable, has hardly below SW. Pro version very heavy in my opinion-It is impossible to compare with MP

 

[Murdock]

Yes, I use the old (pre VO2) T-Fight 320. Loved the racket and played with it for years, but I was looking to switch to something a little newer....

 

[getsby]

Why not switched new TF 320 VO2?

 

[Murdock]

I'll probably demo the new TF's, as well as the new Dunlops when they come out, but I was looking for a little larger headsize, while maintaining the same feel of the TF.....if possible. Heard a lot of good stuff about the Speed line of rackets.

 

[Facepalm]

I haven't hit with the Speed Pro but I eventually chose the Speed MP 16 as my racquet after about 15 other demos. To help, I found these 3 racquets to be the closest to it:

Prestige Pro: Lowest power and spin of the three. VERY accurate/control though. I really wanted to go with this but I just couldn't generate quite enough spin or natural depth with it.

Speed MP: Mid-range power with great spin. This one was just right for me in terms of hitting depth and spin with still bunches of control.

Prince Ozone Tour: Bit more power, about the same spin as the Speed MP but I could definitely notice it being lighter. Maybe a bit larger sweet spot, but it seemed the Speed "forced" me to hit better because it wasn't as forgiving.

The Speed Pro seems like it'd be a completely different animal. If you're looking for racquets to compare to that, the Pure Drive Roddick and Extreme Pro may be more similar than the Speed MPs.

 

[getsby]

big mistake to think that than anymore head size-anymore swwetspot. At Speed MP very little sweetspot-less than at many 95 and 98 frames

 

[Yveskim89]

speed pro is a great racquet.....read the reviews and you will appreciate it mentaly..... demo this racquet with your currrent string set up...and you will be delighted of the results ....

 

[getsby]

I not very much trust a review on TW. I remember none, that who that of playtesters said, "this racquet-full sediment". they in every racket find good things-that stability, spin, power..I do not think that their words are objective. where as better to listen opinions on a forum

 

[Murdock]

The more opinions the better for sure!! I think basically it's time for a demo with all of them.....

But, at the same time, what racket fits one person might not fit another.....based on style of play.