The Best Racquets for Arm Comfort - My Top Ten Comfortable Racquets
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Many players suffer from arm issues these days, let's talk about what can cause it and how you can improve the situation. We will also list the best comfort racquets on the market right now.
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Something that doesnt get talked about enough - is the age of your strings. After a few weeks use, poly strings lose their elasticity and become much harsher on your arm - this is particulalry true in spin orientated rackets. It really important to get your racket restrung regularly if you have arm issues - or play with softer string like multi or gut if you can't get passed your issues.
Prince phantom 100 is extremely arm friendly. All the Prince phantoms are awesome and easy on the arm.
I use the old 100 pro model.. thr new iteration seems to be slightly head heavy due to thicker beam.. can cause issues near the net
@@surajraman7453 just add weight to the butt
i got back to tennis this year and after demoing a lot of racquets i decided to go with the head gravity s. after at least 25 years of not playing i enjoy tennis now with my son. as i am in my mid 40s and not trained well the gravity s seems to be an excellent choice as i like the feel and the extra bit of power to help me with the pace of the ball. from all racquets i tested i also liked the head speed team and the wilson clash 100l. i guess my favorite sticks are all at around 300g strung at the moment. 🙂
Best brands for relative arm-friendly rackets are ProKennex and Volkl
For the record: I had a bad tear of the pronator teres muscle after serving a lot with a stiff racquet. The racquet also made my shoulder sore, but it was tolerable. But serving with the stiff racquet, basically my forearm muscle just pop and it took 2 months of deep tissue work to get my arm back. After that, I finally settled on the Gravity Tour. And while I'd love to use an Ezone or a Pure Aero for the serving power, the Gravity Tour does everything I need and I never ache. I also own a Gravity Pro, which doesn't hurt my arm, but is too heavy, and I've really enjoyed the Extreme Tour. Basically Head's 360+ tech seems very gentle on the body.
+1 for the Gtour, love it with 6 grams added to the butt for more maneuverability.
I'm similar. Bought a Pure Aero. Loved hitting with it, but it wrecked my arm. Then got a Head Gravity Pro, brilliant feel, but it's just too heavy. Then got Gravity Pro and settled on that. Still, when I hit for 5 mins with my Pure Aero just for fun, I'm better much with it. Better timing, effortless power and more accuracy. I think that's because I bought a lighter version, but then, light + stiff = pain for me. I'd love to try the Vcore 97HD. Sounds amazing, but think for me it will be like Gravity Pro - just a bit too heavy. If anyone has any experience her I'd love to hear it. Thanks.
hey, I'd love to talk about your injury as I am in the exact same situation. I used a very light beginner racket for 3 months then my uncle gave me a head 300gr Head instinct light racket. After playing with it for 15 days, one day I literally fucked my elbow up while serving. According to my doctor, it's not a tennis elbow but some kind of small injury. After 45 days, when my injury had almost gone, with my doctor's permission I tried playing with it but 3 days after playing it relapsed and made me miserable. Now I am planning to buy a new racket. I don't know what's the problem. My racket is heavy and headlight. So what's causing my elbow pain?
@@yep9674 The Head Instinct is just not a very good racquet, regardless of pain. Step away from that. I think you need to demo a number of racquets under 65RA with soft strings. My suggestion would be to use multifilament strings for a while before graduating to soft poly strings. Technifibre has a lot of good Nylon hybrid offerings. Multifeel is a good option. I would also try and stay around the 305 gram range of racquets...lot of good options these days, particularly with 98" heads. The Gravity line, 100", is still a good option, particularly the MP and Tour.
Start by demo-ing the Blade 98 v8 16/19. It's a great all-around racquet with a low RA. You need to take your time, as well, and maybe consider some lessons for improving technique.
Yonex heard you! 😁 Just released VCPs are in the low 60s.
I have a damaged elbow from playing years ago with dead strings and an extended index finger on my forehand grip. I'm considering elbow surgery as the problem is getting worse. The following racquets in my experience are the best for tennis elbow: 1. Prince Phantom 100 with the "O" ports; 2. Head MicroGel Radical Oversize; 3. ProKennex Black Ace 300/315. I have not played with the Clash and cannot comments on it but am considering buying the version 1 oversize (Clash 108 v1). Unfortunately, the Prince Phantom 107G oversize has not been available for sale for several months and I have not been able to purchase one. Two racquets that I cannot recommend are the Head Radical S (I have a graphene touch version) and the Head Gravity Lite. Both need to be strung with a multifilament like Head Velocity to improve comfort but ultimately, I found both to be too light in weight to absorb shock. Meantime, as I am a senior player, if I opt out of the surgery then I will as a last resort refrain from hitting the ball hard with topspin and instead become a dinker, slicer and dicer. I may also retire my 1-handed backhand and try to learn a 2-handed backhand to reduce wear and tear on my dominant arm / elbow. My last option is to hit 2-handed off both sides. I am disappointed that the majority of oversize and super-oversize racquets on the market are so light that they do not sufficiently absorb shock.
The Pure Aero + killed my arm so I searched. Found the Pro Kennex KI 15 300. Hits pretty much the same ( lower static weight, similar swing weight). Great racquet and arm problems gone after a little over a week.
Very underrated racquet. Maybe the 105 headsize could be a bit big for some players
I currently play with an aero plus and ive had to stop for 2 months because of elbow issues. Any other rackets you could recommend ?
I cannot agree that Clash 100 is an arm friendly choice. It is light overall, especially super headlight racket. Headlight racket which is light overall is a recipe for tennis elbow. Moreover Clash 100 unstable and resonate too much. I played with it 4 month and had tennis elbow almost constantly even with multifilament strings. As I switched to Blade 98 v7 soreness disappeared immediately. It is much more stable, do not vibrate and resonate too much and not as light and headlight as Clash. Clash has low stiffness rating (RA) and considered to be good for arm because of that number, but in reality many people miss that if you use light headlight racket you’re pretty much asking for tennis elbow.
Totaly agree.Waiting for my v7 ,hope it will help as i demoed it many times
Absolutely, I hadn't had elbow problems in 12 years. Clash 100 killed my elbow in one month, and I was playing with full gut. I also switched to Blade 98 v7 18x20 and have no problems.
Agree 100%. Never had any elbow problems until I got a clash 100. Horrible racket like playing with a wet noodle. Went back to an Ultra 100 and my elbow is back to normal.
Head youtek radical pro 100sq in. is super arm friendly racket.
I use volkl c 10 pro 2022 has 62 stiffness and twin absorbent in the handle for severe tennis elbow. Wilson clash pro 100 hurt my elbow so bad because i was using UL model, big mistake.
While not a current offering the Ezone DR98+ is very comfortable, no pain on my susceptible wrist/elbow. 63 RA I think.
I use older Volkl V-sense 8 300g, I think they are great for those with arm issues. I’m keen to try Prince Phantom out at some point.
Great video. Just about to undergo elbow surgery after years of discomfort.
Please use a multifilament string.
Toalson Forty Love XX, very comfortable racquet in 98 sq. in, i'm playin with this now. Not too much power but nice sweetspot, very precise and most important, great control.
Heavy racket with lower stiff ( clash 295gr with 56ra) or technifibre 280gr with higher stiff (68ra), which racket better for arm(elbow), thanks?
if you feel the need to string at 55+, remember that shapavalov and tiafoe string at mid 40s.
it’s personal preference
Dear Tenisnerd, What is more important RA or Vibration Frequency Hz (from TW University)?? I'm asking because I really enjoy Yonex and I want to buy new Yonex Vcore 100 300g (vibration 140 Hz). The level of vibration is similar to Head Gravity MP - 139 hz - which you recomended. Due to this question do you think Vcore Tango Red is on the same comfort level as Gravity MP?
Would love a deeper dive into ProKennex racquets, if you can.
I've used a couple recently. K15 300 and currently using ki Q+ tour 300. Really nice racquets. Comfortable and just great sticks to have in the bag. Original plan was to just use it in case of wrist pain, which I occasionally get. But, they're so nice tempting to use all the time.
I used the Prokennex Classic 5G for 4 years, very good, armfriendly racket. Then I witched to the Babolat Pure Aero 2017, my current frame, and (to my surprise) it´s a very arm friendly racket too! I think it´s even better than the Prokennex
@@miguelbarahona6636 touch wood I've never had any serious arm or wrist issues and I used a Puredrive for 5 years. The few problems I've had have been down to hitting late, dodgy grips. But even without having an injury I appreciate a comfortable racquet as a vital attribute.
I met the German aircraft engineer Roland Summer, who designed the Kinetic tech and licensed to Pro Kennex, in the mid 90s. He told me of the story of how he solved the problem of manufacturing the Kinetic idea when he got a headache. After working for months to figure out a way to get these tiny beads inside the racquet without any luck, he said his head hurt! So he went to the medicine cabinet and got a Contac...a plastic capsule full of tiny little beads of medicine! The Kinetic was born. That’s how the beads are inside the racquet...it’s like a plastic strip of contac capsules.
After he told me this story, I showed him the first prototypes of the BOLT racquet suspension system. He said it would be the most amazing racquet if it could ever be made but considering the difficulty he had getting beads in the racquet, spring suspension on the string bed could never be done. I was inspired by his words and I stuck with it and now it has been done. Unlike any racquet to come before it, spring suspension is here. The BOLTs are the new standard, even Roland Summer saw it coming! For info go to boltracquetlab.com. Get a demo at boltadvance.com.
@@boltsports3812 Very interesting, sound promising. Sadly I live in Southamerica. I think it´s hard for us to demo them. :(
Jonas can you make a video about preventing shoulder injuries? I think I might be getting issues with my heavier frame.
I have shit right shoulder. I have to serve certain way
Yes, heavy racquets are never good for sore shoulders. Go lighter, but not too stiff!
@@Tennisnerd I use the Vcore Pro 97 HD (320g), would going down to perhaps a Vcore 95 2021 (310g) be a big enough step down in weight? It's not a serious injury yet, more of a signal that my shoulder is not happy. I am going to buy a flexbar to try out as well. ^^;
@@Tennisnerd Especially on serve and kick serve...
Learn proper techniques and footworks.Be early and let the racket do the job.
I agree. Stay away from Yonex and Babolat if you care about your elbow.
Well, my Yonex Vcore Pros are not agree with you 😅
@@flaviocomignano yeah yonex are pretty good except the vcore 100 and the ezones
I just bought an Ezone Dr 100.. will be that bad for my arm?
@@christoscholevas
I have the plus model and I have no problems. I think it has dampening in the handle and I haven't had any elbow or soreness problems.
I would love one about the best rackets for aggressive baseliners
Coming up!
I would love to see pro kennex completely rebrand their identity and update their logo to appeal to a wider market... such a well established brand with awesome tech and a longevity to definitely establish its place in tennis but over the years has lost most of the buzz and been relegated to the "not so cool" racket to be seen with at your local club. As someone who played with a few of their rackets growing up I really want to see them step up to claim their place among the bigger brands where they certainly could be.
I recently bought the yellow Ki Q+5 300g that Jonas recently tested and have been playing with it a couple of times a week over the last 6 weeks or so. It has helped reduce my forearm and elbow soreness enormously so mission accomplished in that regard. The tech genuinely seems to work!
However I sincerely hope that Pro Kennex can get someone new to do the graphics of their racquets because mine looks hideous; hardly surprising they don't sell many. 'Race car' styling indeed... please explain what genius approved that - what's that got to do with tennis? It looks ridiculous compared to the Head, Wilson, Yonex and Babolats of this world. If I keep mine, it'll be repainted over the winter.
That might help a bit but it’s all about having top male pros endorsing their sticks. I bet TF takes off if Medvedev wins a major.
The big 4 give racquets to promising juniors.
Babolat Pure Drive Lite (270 gram) hurt my elbow (precisely, triceps tendon). Currently, I am using Fischer MPro No.1 105 (295 gram) now. It is arm friendly with large sweet zone and quite powerful too.
Happy to see Gravity S on the list!!! It is a great racket overall and has helped me to improve my technique gradually! I have currently added 14grams weight in total (top & handle) and is still quite comfortable, no injury issues.
Just get the tour version, added 6 grams to the butt cap to make it more 6HL.Lots of control and comfort.
Plz make a video about retail rackets pros use
Thx for this ranking 👍
As always, your videos are both super professional and super useful. Thanks for doing what you do. Another Very nice racquet that has great feel and is easy on the arm because of its excellent weight distribution and balance (without modification) is the Wilson nCode nBlade 98 18x20. Good with a soft poly like Volkl Cyclone Tour 16g ar 48 pounds. It can be had on the Bay for under $100 and currently as low as $69. Another nice frame for comfort and feel is the Wilson Kfactor Kblade Team 104. Kfactor racquets can be more stiff, so this can be offset by stringing with a nice, budget multi like Head Velocity MLT at 53 pounds (the lowest recommended tension on the racquet).
Heard that there are Pure Strike pro stocks with low ra around 60s
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How'd you dig up a Head Master? Those had a very nice soft, feel for aluminum. Quite different from the Head Pro which was extruded aluminum. Head Master was popular at one of my clubs with pros and younger players.
I have a Ki5 PSE and hate it. No feel. I couldn't tell where the ball was going to go on the volley. The noise was annoying as well.
What about the old head ig radical pro? Just ordered some and pretty excited about it. Tried to get a tgk or tgk 260.2 or 260.4 but they’re a bit out of my price range :/
Hopefully they make pro stocks more widely available soon?
ProKennex Type C Redondo 98. The softest, most precise racquet out there.
It's a very nice frame!
Pro kennel black ace
Really wanna try that racquet...
Fantastic video, really interesting.
The cause of tennis elbow is almost always bad technique. Stiff rackets just make it worse. The majority of the trouble tends to be poor preparation, which leads to consequent issues--gripping too hard, trying to accelerate the racquet instantaneiousy instead of smoothly, pulling the head, etc. Equipment is unlikely to hurt you if your technique is clean.
am I correct in thinking that the older Hyper Hammers are very stiff racquets?
You can check every racket's specs on racquetfinder
any oversized in here ligther ones ?
good
try play with a 340 grams racquet tennis and u will have tennis elbow imediately. why weight is missing from top causes?
Resonance vibrations caused by strings and racquets not meshing together is main cause of TE..also bad tecnique exaggerates this. There are SEVERAL scientific studies on this, plz do little research cause they are a good read.Everyone is different and you have to find whats comfy and best for you. Some people like rafa can swing a 15 year old tech racquet from a pro kennex mold and 1.40mm rpm rock string at 25 kilos ,BUT YOU CANT
ok i see a few prince and dunlop
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What the heck? Two hands backhand?
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Pro Kennex 5G pro has always had a following for TE relief