A few thoughts: - agree that Dan doesn’t like others touching his stuff…and Harry surely knows that. Life’s a game to be enjoyed. - Dan’s taste in racquets is exceptional - We need more footage of Dan playing so we can match his reflections on racquets with his play style
Oreo Hybrid refers to a soft poly in the center and hard poly on the outside, like an Oreo cookie. I used Yonex Polytour Pro in the center 10 mains and center 10 crosses. Polytour Strike in the remaining mains and crosses, all at 52 pounds. Since it requires six prices of string and 12 knots, depending on the racquet, it might require opening up some grommets. Seems to work better on stiffer racquets, also great on a Clash v.1. It seems to reward sweet spot hits in a special way. Kind of trains the brain to focus. Your local stringer will not like me.
Dan certainly doesn't like people holding/touching his collection of rackets lol, he immediately kept snatching it back if an attempt was made to hold it! 😅
Because they don't respect the rackets. Like he would have imagine someone just picking one of his racket and suddenly ding and chip the paint off. Harry almost didn't respect anyone's rackets. I hope he soon realized that and be better.
Dan was Amazing!! He is right the Gravity is a serve Game Changer. I play with a Hybrid Head Velocity cross 52 Lynx Tour Mains 48 (Using 17 Gauge breaks way to fast)! Head Gravity pro User!!
@@TimTheMusicMan You could tell that Harry stopped short of touching all of them at about the mid way point after Dan would snatch them back within 3 seconds.
@@peanutbusta haha. I felt bad for Harry. This is the same child when you are invited to his house for his 10th birthday party, afterwards when the kids discover his playroom he is the one who doesn’t allow you to touch any of his toys.
Since I got this frame, I’ve felt like a lone conspiracy theorist. Was I the only one who knew? Why wasn’t anyone else talking about this? Who was suppressing this information?! (And, yes, a mighty platform; mine are at 337 SW. 'Got one for my sis. She plays it stock---changed her game.)
@@brandomaxwell there seems to be some people very hyped with the graphene 360 Radical MP... So do you prefer the 360 model over the 360+? Why, what differences do you feel between the two? If at the same price, would you still pick the 360 over the 360+?
What is the point to string the center with more lively string when the center is the most lively spot by itself. Towards the frame it's deader, so you should use there the more lively string. I can't understand Dan's purpose with this.
Just want to applaud the production quality of this video! Been watching you for years and your sound and video has gotten so great! Glad that you are still motivated and putting in the work to make great high quality content!
Can you post a list of the names of the racuets and strings he mentioned. The video went so quickly it was difficult to pick them all up. A great video by the way, very good subject matterand well handled by you both.
There are so many options, variables and individual player characteristics that it is difficult to refine choices to what is best suited for a player. It would be interesting to develop some kind of analysis system (AI?) that could do a comprehensive analysis of player strokes and suggest the best rackets, weights, strings, tensions etc. to align with that player. Even with trying a variety of demo rackets, one does not always get a good picture of playability due to string types and tensions used.
Lol... first half of video is old stuff: 20 years ago", "15 years ago", "If you have elbow problems", "I won a contest", "If you see it in a garage sale", "Dunlop was hot and cold for me", "Love the thin beam Head Prestige", Thanks for the memories 🎾😄
Funnily enough, I played with the Head Gravity Pro (currently using a Head Liquidmetal Prestige Mid). The main difference I found was how the ball feels coming off the string bed. The Gravity felt like it dampened the ball a bit more which I'm not a fan of. But I did get more spin and velocity on my serves which I liked. It did feel a bit lighter. I have yet to properly test groundstrokes and volleys, but it was pleasant.
i went from pro staff 5.8 (?) 95in, it was black and red no yellow, then yonex rds002 tour 98in (was 355-360gr strung) then as i grew older head youtek radical pro with leather grip (around 345gr strung) and now at 38 i use a 100in yonex with leather grip which is sround 330gr strung
No one's supposed to know about the Radical 360 MP. I’m alerting the racket police. Dan's supposed to be hyping the latest thing, not some overlooked find that’s now available half-priced. Racquet Scientist indeed! At least he didn't mention how it’s one of those rare retail frames actually played by the pro who endorses it, a US Open Champion no less! Then everyone would know. And we don’t want that!
Hi, now that the new line is out, both the 360 and 360+ MP can be found at the same or very similar price (around 150$) in some places. Would you recommend the 360 over the plus? And why, what are your impressions on it? Some reviews and threads I've seen out there are of the opinion that the + is pretty much the same but with better feel. Also, the US champion you were referring to is Cilic, I guess? He actually endorses the Prestige, but I think that his pro-stock is probably based on an older radical (not the Gr360).
@@Maiqel, see my reply to your 1st questions in your later comment. As to the major champ who actually plays it, that's Sloane Stevens, who until 2023 played it under its own paint. Now she plays it under Speed MP paint; or she's switched to that stick, but I doubt it.
@@brandomaxwell silly me, I didn't realise you were the same guy in both comments, sorry! Thanks again for your replies. Recoil weight has led me to find out about MgR/I and now my mind is a little dizzy.
A few thoughts:
- agree that Dan doesn’t like others touching his stuff…and Harry surely knows that. Life’s a game to be enjoyed.
- Dan’s taste in racquets is exceptional
- We need more footage of Dan playing so we can match his reflections on racquets with his play style
Oreo Hybrid refers to a soft poly in the center and hard poly on the outside, like an Oreo cookie. I used Yonex Polytour Pro in the center 10 mains and center 10 crosses. Polytour Strike in the remaining mains and crosses, all at 52 pounds. Since it requires six prices of string and 12 knots, depending on the racquet, it might require opening up some grommets. Seems to work better on stiffer racquets, also great on a Clash v.1. It seems to reward sweet spot hits in a special way. Kind of trains the brain to focus. Your local stringer will not like me.
More of these videos! Love you inviting other racketaholics on to the show
Dan certainly doesn't like people holding/touching his collection of rackets lol, he immediately kept snatching it back if an attempt was made to hold it! 😅
Yes! Hahahah
Dan has 5 seconds rule when it comes to his racket.
Some might say he has an unhealthy relationships with his sticks.
Because they don't respect the rackets. Like he would have imagine someone just picking one of his racket and suddenly ding and chip the paint off. Harry almost didn't respect anyone's rackets. I hope he soon realized that and be better.
How many rackets does he need. He’s a little OCD with rackets. ‘Don’t touch my rackets’. He was pulling them away from poor Harry.
Haha 😄
Thanks Michael! Used to love see you play when I was a kid!
Dan was Amazing!! He is right the Gravity is a serve Game Changer. I play with a Hybrid Head Velocity cross 52 Lynx Tour Mains 48 (Using 17 Gauge breaks way to fast)! Head Gravity pro User!!
Can I find out more about the Dan's Oreo stringing method? I found it interesting...
Have been using the Hyper Hammer 4.0 for many years, love it! But have now switched over to Yonex E100... let's see what happens! Fingers crossed....
He doesn't let you hold his raquets very much lol
Haha. He’s a psycho with rackets. ‘Don’t touch my rackets’
Glad someone else noticed as well...
@@walterhayley7252 haha. I think he scared the crap out of Harry.
@@TimTheMusicMan You could tell that Harry stopped short of touching all of them at about the mid way point after Dan would snatch them back within 3 seconds.
@@peanutbusta haha. I felt bad for Harry. This is the same child when you are invited to his house for his 10th birthday party, afterwards when the kids discover his playroom he is the one who doesn’t allow you to touch any of his toys.
The 2019 Radical MP is a bit of a hidden 💎 Thin beam, light, maneuverable, stiff, and great for 1 handed backhands. Very customizable too.
I wish they came in a 98 inch head. I would like some extra control with it and I would switch to it in a heartbeat.
@@EveryTimeIDavid It is a 98.
@@sportscastercanada not going to lie, I think I misclicked on your comment to replay to somebody else 🤣
Since I got this frame, I’ve felt like a lone conspiracy theorist. Was I the only one who knew? Why wasn’t anyone else talking about this? Who was suppressing this information?!
(And, yes, a mighty platform; mine are at 337 SW. 'Got one for my sis. She plays it stock---changed her game.)
@@brandomaxwell there seems to be some people very hyped with the graphene 360 Radical MP... So do you prefer the 360 model over the 360+? Why, what differences do you feel between the two? If at the same price, would you still pick the 360 over the 360+?
Playing the Radical Tour 630 Candycane now with Alu Power Gut Hybrid, scary scary good!
Amazing! thanks 👍🙏
What is the point to string the center with more lively string when the center is the most lively spot by itself.
Towards the frame it's deader, so you should use there the more lively string.
I can't understand Dan's purpose with this.
He's nuts.
How about Bablot Drive Max 110 for very beginner?
Nigel didn’t like the journalist touching his guitars I remember, in fact he didn’t want him to even look at one!
This guy is hilarious. We should get a full match between these 2 to see who is worse
Dan The Tennis Man should have his own channel
I’m 9 minutes in and he’s mentioned about 15 racquets already. Is he just gonna name everything that’s ever been made?
Don't touch the old guy's sticks. Very creepy
I have a used Twistpower 97X for sale if anyone is interested 🎾
Uncle Roger!
No Pro Staff? I'll take a Pro Staff over a Prestige any day of the week.
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Ok... We need an "Oreo hybrid string job" instructional video.
Looks sick
Agreed
I've seen at least one on YT. Lendl used this setup, Dan didn't invent it unless he strung for Lendl.....
Just want to applaud the production quality of this video! Been watching you for years and your sound and video has gotten so great! Glad that you are still motivated and putting in the work to make great high quality content!
The Prince Twistpower is made in Japan.
Why does he keep snatching the rackets back? Won’t let you hold a racket for very long!
Thanks Dan & Harry. Really enjoy the racquet journey videos.
Can you post a list of the names of the racuets and strings he mentioned. The video went so quickly it was difficult to pick them all up. A great video by the way, very good subject matterand well handled by you both.
Try the pause button 😂😂😂😂
Now, I wanna demo that Prince racket.
Dan the man doesn't like other people touching his racquets...
Great to see a new Prince on TS 👌🏼🍀
Great channel! My top 5: POG, Prince Approach, Yonex Cyborg 2200, Max 200G, Pro Staff Classic 6.1
I’ve been tempted to grab a Cyborg off of eBay.
dunlop 200 lite, head speed pro grapheme XT, blade 98 (black and silver one), pure drive (roddick edition), pro staff tour 90
There are so many options, variables and individual player characteristics that it is difficult to refine choices to what is best suited for a player. It would be interesting to develop some kind of analysis system (AI?) that could do a comprehensive analysis of player strokes and suggest the best rackets, weights, strings, tensions etc. to align with that player. Even with trying a variety of demo rackets, one does not always get a good picture of playability due to string types and tensions used.
Excelllent contribution from Dan, Thanks.
Lol... first half of video is old stuff: 20 years ago", "15 years ago", "If you have elbow problems", "I won a contest", "If you see it in a garage sale", "Dunlop was hot and cold for me", "Love the thin beam Head Prestige", Thanks for the memories 🎾😄
Funnily enough, I played with the Head Gravity Pro (currently using a Head Liquidmetal Prestige Mid). The main difference I found was how the ball feels coming off the string bed. The Gravity felt like it dampened the ball a bit more which I'm not a fan of. But I did get more spin and velocity on my serves which I liked. It did feel a bit lighter. I have yet to properly test groundstrokes and volleys, but it was pleasant.
Pure Strike VS. Agree!
Perfect all rounder at 44/46 gut/alupower combo.
Nice cosmetics to boost.
Could you make a video about serving racket? Thanks!
Do you know where I can buy Skuotball rackets in the USA?
emotional damage hahahaha #UncleRoger
6:45 begins the Top 5 list 🎾🎾🎾
Ah yes, i love Dan already as he enables my racketholic behaviours. Thank you
Please don't make Uncle Roger self racism accent a thing... as much as you think it is fun... it's the most turn off thing ever
Dan has been hitting those hammer curls 💪
😂😢😅😊
i went from pro staff 5.8 (?) 95in, it was black and red no yellow, then yonex rds002 tour 98in (was 355-360gr strung) then as i grew older head youtek radical pro with leather grip (around 345gr strung) and now at 38 i use a 100in yonex with leather grip which is sround 330gr strung
maybe it was the PS 5.0? that was black and red, a real serve and volley beast, but very harm on the arm.
@@racketman2u just checked, its was 5.8 stretch, dark red, a little bit of gold type color at 3 and 9
Everyone what's your top 5?
-Pure Control 95(+)
-Pure Control Swirly
-Prince Phantom X (18x20)
-Prince Tour 310
-Bridgestone X-Blades
-Wilson Blade 104 (2015)
-Prince Textreme Warrior 100
-Head Gravity S Graphene 360+
-Wilson Ultra 100 (2015)
-Prince Chrome 100
Yonex ezone 98/100 2022 tops all
-Wilson 6.1 95 BLX
-Wilson Blade 93
-Babolat APD 2013
-Yonex AI 98
-Yonex VCP 100
First and love your videos🎾
Great video! One of my favorites. Thank you.
No one's supposed to know about the Radical 360 MP. I’m alerting the racket police. Dan's supposed to be hyping the latest thing, not some overlooked find that’s now available half-priced. Racquet Scientist indeed! At least he didn't mention how it’s one of those rare retail frames actually played by the pro who endorses it, a US Open Champion no less! Then everyone would know. And we don’t want that!
Hi, now that the new line is out, both the 360 and 360+ MP can be found at the same or very similar price (around 150$) in some places. Would you recommend the 360 over the plus? And why, what are your impressions on it? Some reviews and threads I've seen out there are of the opinion that the + is pretty much the same but with better feel.
Also, the US champion you were referring to is Cilic, I guess? He actually endorses the Prestige, but I think that his pro-stock is probably based on an older radical (not the Gr360).
@@Maiqel, see my reply to your 1st questions in your later comment. As to the major champ who actually plays it, that's Sloane Stevens, who until 2023 played it under its own paint. Now she plays it under Speed MP paint; or she's switched to that stick, but I doubt it.
@@brandomaxwell silly me, I didn't realise you were the same guy in both comments, sorry! Thanks again for your replies.
Recoil weight has led me to find out about MgR/I and now my mind is a little dizzy.