@@geoffreyhuysman3632 obviously, one should not objectively choose a racquet because of its colour similar to you wouldn't pick a car based on its colour. But colour does matter to your experience, which is why car manufacturers let you choose from a range of colours. If the colour of the racquet doesn't matter to you, then sweet, but if you genuinely dislike the paint job, then it will subtract from your playing experience, because you do spent a lot of time looking at your racquet while playing tennis (especially after a mishit!). So if you are equally split between two or more racquets, then let colour should be a factor. And if we are honest with ourselves, then colour does influence our preference and choice - maybe more than we realise.
@@johnbrondumau i get what you're saying. To me you can categorise tennis players into 3 types Recreational, Competitive and Collectioneur. The Recreational group, just plays for fun, and doesn't mind that much about how to racket or string play, they typically just want something to play with that 'looks good'. The Competive Player has more work to do, cause he has to find the racket that complements his game the best. How to frame looks is of inferiour importance compare to how it plays. The Collectioneur gets his hands on a little bit of everything but will mainly invest in Pro Stock Models, Hard to get your hand on sticks and good looking once to. Me personally I own over a dozen of frames, but stick to Yonex frames when playing competiton. I do want some rackets that i know wont suit me as a player, but still would love to own a 30 year old frame my dad owned once (an all grey titanium Pro Kennex Syntex) The New Wilson RF (talking about a good looking frame) And a Yonex Regna for 2 reasons, i do Yonex as a brand, and for it's exclusivity I'm not in the 'racket has to look good and want a string to match with it' realm. But do have gear to match. As a Yonex Player i do have a Yonex racket bag, shorts, shirts and caps. So i wouldn't say 'looks" are totally irrelevant.
My take on rackets is, the following, Know the weight that suits you, Get the same racket in 3 different weight categories, just to get an idea of the ideal weight for you. 280-300-300+ grams The raquet jungle can be cut into 4 categories. Power Frames Spin Frames Control Frames Comfort frames and maybe a extra category aka versatile frames. Get one of each in your weight of preference. After that test session you’ll have an idea what kinda frames is most beneficial to your game. When you know your ideal weight and favorite style of frame. Half the work Is done. Example is you prefer power frames you could cut down the selection to Wilson Ultra, Bab PD, Yonex Ezone, Dunlop Fx 500, Diadem Nova If you prefer spin frames: test selection could be something Like Wilson Shift, Bab PA, Head Extreme, Yonex Vcore, Comfort Frames; Wilson Clash, Any Kind of Pro kennex frame, Prince Phantom. If you don’t have a preference into these 3 categories, A Wilson Blade or Head Radical Playtest seems a good idea. When you should think this sounds like a lot of work. Wait until you lose yourself into finding the perfect string for your frame. That is a rabbit hole a lot of us lose themselve into. Myself included.
I think going the same racquet but different tension of strings and/or different string setups is the way to go now keeping the racquets matched in the weight you like/need.
@@caseysmith544 agreed once you know your preference in racket specs, the next logical step is what you just described. I'm doing excatlly that in searching for my new string of choice
Not that anybody is looking but ProKennex in the ProKennex Ki Q+ Tour and Pro 315 are 98 square inch frames in a and have a 4 of the kinetic shift tech hence the Q on the racquet series the standing for quad.
Excellent video Jonas (as always)! I tried the Dunlop CX 400 Tour but found it to be more muted than the Percept 100D (prefer the latter over the former).
I have a collection of 20+ customized racquets, Blade 98 V5/V8 (16x19), and Blade 93 (18x20) are the most versatile and user-friendly. It is no surprise that they are so popular on the Tours. BTW interesting anecdotal discovery Wilson racquets seem to maintain performance with older/lighter balls? Head and Yonex need fresh balls to perform optimally.
You say that 'if you're happy, don't bother to change.' But, isn't the issue that *we haven't all **_tried_** as many racquets as you?* So, for example: i have three racquets, a Wilson from 2012, a Babolat from 2013, and a Yonex from this year. I was only *hoping* to like the Yonex, based on a lot of reviews. I'm not in a location where i can trial a bunch of racquets to decide, so i made a leap of faith, which did not pay off. So, for me, i love the stability and consistency of the Wilson, but i don't get enough spin. I like the spin and power of the Babolat, and i prefer both over the Yonex. But, that's a very small sample size. I don't even know if i would like other Babolat models more than the one i have. And it's relatively old. Even if we discount the opinion that marketing is the driving force in sales, and not true innovation, the fact is, all of the racquets *are* different. Which is why i prefer one over the other two that i own. So, with that understanding, why *wouldn't* i think that some *other* racquet might not be even better than the one i currently favor? The other matter is, of course, the massive variability that strings introduce. From string type, style, and tension, that's just too much to experiment with for the amateur, and don't we have to just look for qualified recommendations and then just accept/settle on something whether or not it is actually the best for us, just because the process of trying _everything_ is impractical?
I think the point is that if you feel ok playing with your current racket and are e.g. not constantly making mistakes (being late, shanking or spraying balls), then you don't _need_ to change the racket. Sure, there _could be_ an even better racket for you - _the_ ideal racket - but it doesn't warrant the effort of money and time invested. You're better off investing that money and time into playing and hitting shots for much better and meaningful return on investment.
Jonas, if you ever playing with a heavier raquet like 315g or more try this. Before you start hitting or serving, grab 2 raquets on same hand and do practice swings for at least a minute on both forehand and backhand. Then see how it feels when you start playing. It will feel like a 285 g raquet and you will better accelerate swing speed. I’m undefeated since doing this…🤗
Please share your suggestions. I play with babolat pure aero 100 2023 model. When exhausted, I’m not able to do full swing mostly in mid second set or third set singles. So I’m thinking to buy babolat pure aero team as it has lower swing weight compared to pure aero.
That would be a logical progression. You can always use lead tape to increase the weight of the lighter racquet if needed. The new Team racquet should feel very familiar in your hand which is good.
@@dustyroot4708it all depends on a physical condition ofc. But my assumption is that an adult and fit man could potentially use 300 gr racket all day long. I used to have Pure Drive Team. And it’s not a near as good as a regular 300 gr version. Even adding some weight to 3&9, 12, and to handle doesn’t not solve an issues in stability for me. Again difference in stability for somewhat heavy shots, slices is huge between team and regular one. So I’d think twice.
Unfortunately here in Brisbane Aus, There are few places where demo racquets are available and those places only carry one or two big brands Wilson, and Babolat mostly…..
Please if anyone can answer the following.Apart from other factors, when we talk about head size-> The difference in power in a 98 raquet to 100inch is linear and would be roughly around ~2%? Or does the math not work like that?
Hi Jonas, hope you're well. Even with one less racquet 🥲 I wanted to ask you, do you think/know if the beamwidth and the stiffness affect the durability (in terms of the graphite weaking) of the frame? Meaning thinner beam and lower RA equal lower durability. I know it's a really nerdy question but I figured I'd give it a shot with you. And a kinda related question, do you think newer racquets are more durable than let's say a 2004 ps 90, due to the new technologies? Sorry for being so wordy Thank you!
I have stuck with my Wilson Blade Amplifeel (52 lbs w Luxilon Savage Black) since 2011 and am now looking to get something new since tech has advanced and I have become better and stronger. Coming from South Africa, there isnt an easy way to get your hands on demo rackets - so its really tough to commit to something you dont really know. Does anyone know (by any chance) what racket/setup would be better yet similar to my one?
I have tried so many racquets, blade&pure strike lines were my kind of racquets. Then I broke my hand and used clash98 for 2 years. Now that I am back, I playtested the Monfils Artengo racquet. With minor customization, I stopped looking elsewhere.. I got 2 18*20s and one 16*19. And I am out of the market =)
Thx for the video! Random customization question - if I got two of the same racquet, but one is 287sw unstrung, the other is 281sw, is that close enough where if I customize the lighter one to match the heavier one, they'll basically play the same? Or should I return the lighter one and try to get one a little closer to the heavier one?
That is at the edge of being noticeable so it’s up to you. As a crude calculation, 1 gram of lead tape placed at the top of the racquet (12 o’clock) will add 3 SW. You can start with that. You may end up preferring the lower SW racquet.
Any word on a new ezone? i have the tour model from 4 years ago and they’re old and losing stiffness after many, many hours of use and restringing. I hear maybe January but I’m starting to get desperate
Someone else may be able to put this better, but… “Control” seems to mean flex, feel, lower power, but probably decent spin. Control is about giving you a decent chance of keeping the ball in court (whilst sacrificing easy power). “Precision” seems to mean a smaller sweet spot, probably a tighter string pattern, possibly stiffer and possibly harder to generate spin. Precision is about accuracy and predictability, assuming you hit the ball more-or-less perfectly.
What to do if you have a hairline crack in the hoop, but still have another for backup? A.-Buy a new one? B.-Keep playing with it until it completely breaks?
Buy a new one, it’ll be just a matter of time before it breaks…also if you get it restrung there’s a chance it’ll break during the restringing…this happened to me
If you can find the model still being made or if you can find the model on e-Bay and is not very expensive this is the route I would go on my model first. Now if you use an older model that is now hard to find on e-bay and is no longer made/can't find under the previous models. I would also check to see if the crack is the cosmetic or not.
None of the latest racquets match my usage. They probably move the setups around to encourage sales, and this isn't 'my' year. In any case, there haven't been any worthwhile changes in racquet tech in decades now. I'm not remotely good enough that miniscule year-ton-year changes would make a difference.
I get that, using an olde 95--96 square inch cheap aluminum ProKennex model the two designs were version 1 with the popular 4.25 inch grip only in 2001--2002 red & blue made in Taiwan but could find going into winter 2003 then the version 2 2002--2004 with 4 inch grip yellow & black made in China. This was a Jr 25 inch Pro Kennex Ace Pro with Power Contour on the sides of the head. Now if I find this racquet failing I will be looking for same size head in a newer aluminum head, and there is one Chinese brand made, but the model has a one-piece body over a 2 piece with plastic throat end of the head and is much heavier because they used metal for the entire racquets and made it 27 inches though hopefully I could make the head lighter. Models in mainly red and comes as a 2 pack with a cheap 2 racquet cover but they have a slightly less made black model on USA Amazon. I did my own grip very few are going to like on all models, same for the head I did add some black rubber spray paint to all 5 of the older red & blue racquets carefully to top of head becuse the head paint was scrapped off but not the yellow and black where the flat enamel is holding up much better, might go a clear flex seal but my single mistake scrape shows the later yellow & back head holding up much better now.
How dare you,. Pro staff is a easy jack of all trades racket and you don't actually have to buy the RF. There's the L, the UL and X if you want forgiveness. Pro staff has always been the best and it hasn't changed. I just think people get FAN boy or old as hell vibe when seeing it. Its not COOL anymore lol. But!... its won how many grand slams?
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Jonas 18 minutes is not long, remember our 4 hour talk 😂
When the next one? ;)
@@bodzislawfakjutuwe will do one soon
The subtle humor is excellent, thanks for the content.
Great advice on first trying to customise your current racquet rather than totally switching to another. Great video
You forgot about the cosmetics. Racquet needs to look good, so you feel good and therefore play better hahah 😂 Excellent summary!
Not sure if you"re being sarcastic or not :d
@@geoffreyhuysman3632 50/50 🙂 Humour always needs a grain of truth to be funny
@@geoffreyhuysman3632 obviously, one should not objectively choose a racquet because of its colour similar to you wouldn't pick a car based on its colour. But colour does matter to your experience, which is why car manufacturers let you choose from a range of colours. If the colour of the racquet doesn't matter to you, then sweet, but if you genuinely dislike the paint job, then it will subtract from your playing experience, because you do spent a lot of time looking at your racquet while playing tennis (especially after a mishit!). So if you are equally split between two or more racquets, then let colour should be a factor. And if we are honest with ourselves, then colour does influence our preference and choice - maybe more than we realise.
@@geoffreyhuysman3632 dude relax, its called a sense of humour, try it out sometime.
@@johnbrondumau i get what you're saying.
To me you can categorise tennis players into 3 types
Recreational, Competitive and Collectioneur.
The Recreational group, just plays for fun, and doesn't mind that much about how to racket or string play, they typically just want something to play with that 'looks good'.
The Competive Player has more work to do, cause he has to find the racket that complements his game the best. How to frame looks is of inferiour importance compare to how it plays.
The Collectioneur gets his hands on a little bit of everything but will mainly invest in Pro Stock Models, Hard to get your hand on sticks and good looking once to.
Me personally I own over a dozen of frames, but stick to Yonex frames when playing competiton.
I do want some rackets that i know wont suit me as a player, but still would love to own
a 30 year old frame my dad owned once (an all grey titanium Pro Kennex Syntex)
The New Wilson RF (talking about a good looking frame)
And a Yonex Regna for 2 reasons, i do Yonex as a brand, and for it's exclusivity
I'm not in the 'racket has to look good and want a string to match with it' realm. But do have gear to match. As a Yonex Player i do have a Yonex racket bag, shorts, shirts and caps. So i wouldn't say 'looks" are totally irrelevant.
I loved the old school animations:D in between the video. Great work for the community with the content, agreed on everything you said.
This channel is consistently excellent
Brilliant video, straight to the point with great advice :)
Its more of the frame material type. Thats what you should be looking for and focused on.
I like your handle
Demos are key but shops are funny about it and it’s so expensive at least in U.K. just switched from yonex v core pro 97 to aero 98 and I’m v happy
In USA we can demo 3 rackets for $15…..including shipping both ways. Pretty amazing!
@@MrDoccus thats an awesome deal!
My take on rackets is, the following, Know the weight that suits you,
Get the same racket in 3 different weight categories, just to get an idea of the ideal weight for you. 280-300-300+ grams
The raquet jungle can be cut into 4 categories.
Power Frames
Spin Frames
Control Frames
Comfort frames
and maybe a extra category aka versatile frames.
Get one of each in your weight of preference. After that test session you’ll have an idea what kinda frames is most beneficial to your game.
When you know your ideal weight and favorite style of frame. Half the work Is done.
Example is you prefer power frames you could cut down the selection to Wilson Ultra, Bab PD, Yonex Ezone, Dunlop Fx 500, Diadem Nova
If you prefer spin frames: test selection could be something Like Wilson Shift, Bab PA, Head Extreme, Yonex Vcore,
Comfort Frames; Wilson Clash, Any Kind of Pro kennex frame, Prince Phantom.
If you don’t have a preference into these 3 categories, A Wilson Blade or Head Radical Playtest seems a good idea.
When you should think this sounds like a lot of work. Wait until you lose yourself into finding the perfect string for your frame.
That is a rabbit hole a lot of us lose themselve into. Myself included.
I think going the same racquet but different tension of strings and/or different string setups is the way to go now keeping the racquets matched in the weight you like/need.
@@caseysmith544 agreed once you know your preference in racket specs, the next logical step is what you just described.
I'm doing excatlly that in searching for my new string of choice
Love the background jazz Jonas
Not that anybody is looking but ProKennex in the ProKennex Ki Q+ Tour and Pro 315 are 98 square inch frames in a and have a 4 of the kinetic shift tech hence the Q on the racquet series the standing for quad.
Excellent video Jonas (as always)! I tried the Dunlop CX 400 Tour but found it to be more muted than the Percept 100D (prefer the latter over the former).
I have a collection of 20+ customized racquets, Blade 98 V5/V8 (16x19), and Blade 93 (18x20) are the most versatile and user-friendly. It is no surprise that they are so popular on the Tours. BTW interesting anecdotal discovery Wilson racquets seem to maintain performance with older/lighter balls? Head and Yonex need fresh balls to perform optimally.
You say that 'if you're happy, don't bother to change.' But, isn't the issue that *we haven't all **_tried_** as many racquets as you?* So, for example: i have three racquets, a Wilson from 2012, a Babolat from 2013, and a Yonex from this year. I was only *hoping* to like the Yonex, based on a lot of reviews. I'm not in a location where i can trial a bunch of racquets to decide, so i made a leap of faith, which did not pay off. So, for me, i love the stability and consistency of the Wilson, but i don't get enough spin. I like the spin and power of the Babolat, and i prefer both over the Yonex. But, that's a very small sample size. I don't even know if i would like other Babolat models more than the one i have. And it's relatively old. Even if we discount the opinion that marketing is the driving force in sales, and not true innovation, the fact is, all of the racquets *are* different. Which is why i prefer one over the other two that i own. So, with that understanding, why *wouldn't* i think that some *other* racquet might not be even better than the one i currently favor? The other matter is, of course, the massive variability that strings introduce. From string type, style, and tension, that's just too much to experiment with for the amateur, and don't we have to just look for qualified recommendations and then just accept/settle on something whether or not it is actually the best for us, just because the process of trying _everything_ is impractical?
I think the point is that if you feel ok playing with your current racket and are e.g. not constantly making mistakes (being late, shanking or spraying balls), then you don't _need_ to change the racket. Sure, there _could be_ an even better racket for you - _the_ ideal racket - but it doesn't warrant the effort of money and time invested. You're better off investing that money and time into playing and hitting shots for much better and meaningful return on investment.
Jonas, if you ever playing with a heavier raquet like 315g or more try this. Before you start hitting or serving, grab 2 raquets on same hand and do practice swings for at least a minute on both forehand and backhand. Then see how it feels when you start playing. It will feel like a 285 g raquet and you will better accelerate swing speed. I’m undefeated since doing this…🤗
Thanks for content.
16:25 TennisNeard channeling Gonzo
with the racquet smash was the highlight of this video 😂
Please share your suggestions.
I play with babolat pure aero 100 2023 model.
When exhausted, I’m not able to do full swing mostly in mid second set or third set singles.
So I’m thinking to buy babolat pure aero team as it has lower swing weight compared to pure aero.
That would be a logical progression. You can always use lead tape to increase the weight of the lighter racquet if needed. The new Team racquet should feel very familiar in your hand which is good.
@@dustyroot4708it all depends on a physical condition ofc. But my assumption is that an adult and fit man could potentially use 300 gr racket all day long.
I used to have Pure Drive Team. And it’s not a near as good as a regular 300 gr version. Even adding some weight to 3&9, 12, and to handle doesn’t not solve an issues in stability for me.
Again difference in stability for somewhat heavy shots, slices is huge between team and regular one. So I’d think twice.
Excellent video 🎾👏🏻
Thank you! 👍
Unfortunately here in Brisbane Aus,
There are few places where demo racquets are available and those places only carry one or two big brands
Wilson, and Babolat mostly…..
This explains why you see most Australian pros using Wilson racquets, if not that Australian brand.
Please if anyone can answer the following.Apart from other factors, when we talk about head size->
The difference in power in a 98 raquet to 100inch is linear and would be roughly around ~2%?
Or does the math not work like that?
Legit good video
Hi Jonas, hope you're well. Even with one less racquet 🥲
I wanted to ask you, do you think/know if the beamwidth and the stiffness affect the durability (in terms of the graphite weaking) of the frame? Meaning thinner beam and lower RA equal lower durability. I know it's a really nerdy question but I figured I'd give it a shot with you.
And a kinda related question, do you think newer racquets are more durable than let's say a 2004 ps 90, due to the new technologies? Sorry for being so wordy
Thank you!
What do you think about Wilson burn 100 v5 for beginner? It’s now around 100$ with discounts
I have stuck with my Wilson Blade Amplifeel (52 lbs w Luxilon Savage Black) since 2011 and am now looking to get something new since tech has advanced and I have become better and stronger. Coming from South Africa, there isnt an easy way to get your hands on demo rackets - so its really tough to commit to something you dont really know. Does anyone know (by any chance) what racket/setup would be better yet similar to my one?
I rarely agree with TH-camrs’ advice on choosing rackets, but this is pretty spot on 👌🏼
Thanks!
Wouldn’t the Head Speed Pro be considered more of a control frame instead of the Speed MP?
I like the pure strike but the new one is so different from the last one. Also, I just had the epiphany that leather grips are BAD. Imo
Hello @tennisnerd .. Please let me know your opinion on the Pros staff 6.1 95 blx 2012 version for advanced players !
I have tried so many racquets, blade&pure strike lines were my kind of racquets. Then I broke my hand and used clash98 for 2 years. Now that I am back, I playtested the Monfils Artengo racquet. With minor customization, I stopped looking elsewhere.. I got 2 18*20s and one 16*19. And I am out of the market =)
oh and for strings I used hyper g for the last 5-6 years, just grabbed the artengo spin strings and it simply worked for me..
Thx for the video! Random customization question - if I got two of the same racquet, but one is 287sw unstrung, the other is 281sw, is that close enough where if I customize the lighter one to match the heavier one, they'll basically play the same? Or should I return the lighter one and try to get one a little closer to the heavier one?
That is at the edge of being noticeable so it’s up to you. As a crude calculation, 1 gram of lead tape placed at the top of the racquet (12 o’clock) will add 3 SW. You can start with that. You may end up preferring the lower SW racquet.
Any word on a new ezone? i have the tour model from 4 years ago and they’re old and losing stiffness after many, many hours of use and restringing. I hear maybe January but I’m starting to get desperate
last time I was this early my gf suggested we see other people...
LOL
if you love your racket buy new set of grommets now while it's available.
Your rocket will last you a little longer.😉 Great tips, thanks 😊
Will you be reviewing the new Angell K Sevens?
No love for the head gravity?
Gravity is good! Sometimes tough to place all the racquets into categories as HEAD has three control lines: Prestige, Radical, Gravity
we need ezone 95
wow it sounds like dubbed after the fact. voice is so clear even shot outside.
I had an editor help me, so well done to Adam 👏🏻
I clicked on the title because I am looking 👀
where re those courts???
In Marbella, Spain
Always looking for a new racquet😂😂😂😂
Looked like a Tfight that you murdered?? 😂
Was an Extreme Tour
Yay 1st comment! OG TN Crew
At 7:00 what is the difference between control and precision?
Someone else may be able to put this better, but…
“Control” seems to mean flex, feel, lower power, but probably decent spin. Control is about giving you a decent chance of keeping the ball in court (whilst sacrificing easy power).
“Precision” seems to mean a smaller sweet spot, probably a tighter string pattern, possibly stiffer and possibly harder to generate spin. Precision is about accuracy and predictability, assuming you hit the ball more-or-less perfectly.
What to do if you have a hairline crack in the hoop, but still have another for backup?
A.-Buy a new one?
B.-Keep playing with it until it completely breaks?
Buy a new one, it’ll be just a matter of time before it breaks…also if you get it restrung there’s a chance it’ll break during the restringing…this happened to me
Thanks...I'm in denial about having to get a new one, though, lol.
I restrung it and didn't break. But I think the hairline crack got a little longer.
If you can find the model still being made or if you can find the model on e-Bay and is not very expensive this is the route I would go on my model first. Now if you use an older model that is now hard to find on e-bay and is no longer made/can't find under the previous models. I would also check to see if the crack is the cosmetic or not.
None of the latest racquets match my usage. They probably move the setups around to encourage sales, and this isn't 'my' year. In any case, there haven't been any worthwhile changes in racquet tech in decades now. I'm not remotely good enough that miniscule year-ton-year changes would make a difference.
Yep, I don't think there's anything much better than the old, flexy 18x20 radicals from 20 years ago
I get that, using an olde 95--96 square inch cheap aluminum ProKennex model the two designs were version 1 with the popular 4.25 inch grip only in 2001--2002 red & blue made in Taiwan but could find going into winter 2003 then the version 2 2002--2004 with 4 inch grip yellow & black made in China. This was a Jr 25 inch Pro Kennex Ace Pro with Power Contour on the sides of the head. Now if I find this racquet failing I will be looking for same size head in a newer aluminum head, and there is one Chinese brand made, but the model has a one-piece body over a 2 piece with plastic throat end of the head and is much heavier because they used metal for the entire racquets and made it 27 inches though hopefully I could make the head lighter. Models in mainly red and comes as a 2 pack with a cheap 2 racquet cover but they have a slightly less made black model on USA Amazon. I did my own grip very few are going to like on all models, same for the head I did add some black rubber spray paint to all 5 of the older red & blue racquets carefully to top of head becuse the head paint was scrapped off but not the yellow and black where the flat enamel is holding up much better, might go a clear flex seal but my single mistake scrape shows the later yellow & back head holding up much better now.
How dare you,. Pro staff is a easy jack of all trades racket and you don't actually have to buy the RF. There's the L, the UL and X if you want forgiveness. Pro staff has always been the best and it hasn't changed. I just think people get FAN boy or old as hell vibe when seeing it. Its not COOL anymore lol. But!... its won how many grand slams?
What on earth is up with these cheesy cut away b roll shots. Unwatchable.