Funny what you said about the light blue racquet. My Dad picked that one up a few months back. He was a 4.5 player for a long time, but is turning 75y.o. this year and needed a racquet that was slightly more forgiving and easier on the arm. He hits well with it, and really likes the frame.
After trying (and buying) few of them, i have found the one with the Ki15 300. Spectacular frame, just awesome. Powerful, spinny, but with adequate control. Such a versatile and arm-friendly frame. Well done PK
Q+ Tour Pro 315: great for flat hitting and backhand slicing, attacking frame. Black Ace 300: several people swear by it. I personally didn't click with it as it seemed to me it required to be hit with more topspin than I do. Ki5 295: insane level of control on the forehand side. excellent on backhand slices. One needs to find a lively string to get easier depth. The Q+5 (X) is very intereesting. I'd like to try the 27 inch version of it. I love the 16*20. My favorite is the Ki5 295.
i've been using the Q5 Ki for a couple of months now while recovering from tennis elbow and I really like the playability of it, i was surprised how nice it feels
I have a chronically bad elbow and LOVE my ProKennex Black Ace 300. In addition to being flexible like a Wilson Clash, it has the kinetic technology for comfort and arm/elbow protection. It has more control than a Clash and an old school feel. The just slightly headlight balance really suits my baseline game. I hope Harry does a playtest of some ProKennex racquets.
Got to know about Pro Kennex through Tennis Spin. After looking at their lineup, I decided to go with the Q+15, the light blue racket. I can see why it's popular. To my delight when I got to a local store, I found out that the Q+15 also came in black (the latest update). It is also the most heavily stocked Pro Kennex model at the local store! I got myself the black color one.
The same problem they had 40 years ago? And endless array of colors and lines… Is it necessary? Definitely a completely different approach to marketing from leading brands like Babolat. Expanding the product line can widen your target audience and open up the customer base, BUT it helps Pro Kennex little with what they need the most: BRANDING! If only they were more consistent…
Funny what you said about the light blue racquet. My Dad picked that one up a few months back. He was a 4.5 player for a long time, but is turning 75y.o. this year and needed a racquet that was slightly more forgiving and easier on the arm. He hits well with it, and really likes the frame.
After trying (and buying) few of them, i have found the one with the Ki15 300. Spectacular frame, just awesome. Powerful, spinny, but with adequate control. Such a versatile and arm-friendly frame. Well done PK
Q+ Tour Pro 315: great for flat hitting and backhand slicing, attacking frame.
Black Ace 300: several people swear by it. I personally didn't click with it as it seemed to me it required to be hit with more topspin than I do.
Ki5 295: insane level of control on the forehand side. excellent on backhand slices. One needs to find a lively string to get easier depth.
The Q+5 (X) is very intereesting. I'd like to try the 27 inch version of it. I love the 16*20.
My favorite is the Ki5 295.
So glad you did this episode. I had a hard time finding out more details about this brand online
i've been using the Q5 Ki for a couple of months now while recovering from tennis elbow and I really like the playability of it, i was surprised how nice it feels
I had the first black ace, loved it.😊
I have a chronically bad elbow and LOVE my ProKennex Black Ace 300. In addition to being flexible like a Wilson Clash, it has the kinetic technology for comfort and arm/elbow protection. It has more control than a Clash and an old school feel. The just slightly headlight balance really suits my baseline game. I hope Harry does a playtest of some ProKennex racquets.
Great racquets. I used a Ki 5 315 for several years. It really helped with my arm problems.
Got to know about Pro Kennex through Tennis Spin. After looking at their lineup, I decided to go with the Q+15, the light blue racket. I can see why it's popular. To my delight when I got to a local store, I found out that the Q+15 also came in black (the latest update). It is also the most heavily stocked Pro Kennex model at the local store! I got myself the black color one.
Bring back the Redondo Mid. Love mine. Would love to pick up a few more.
Please bring back the Pro Kennex heritage laver Type C 98/93 and redondos players would welcome that line back with open arms!
Such a good one!
Fantastic interview. I’m looking forward to trying out some of these racquets!
Pros and cons of the Black Ace 105?
O G Black Ace for OG''s only
i'm still rocking the 90s Destiny... aka Pure Drive
and as a bonus, you can use it as a maracas in your mariachi band.
Do ProKennex manufacture their own racquets or do they outsource it like all other companies except Yonex?
Very interesting, enjoyed the person explaining their marketing, too bad it was cut short
Interesting forsure! Thanks guys 🙏 nice racquets 🎾 I would have liked to hear all of what this man had to say about the company tho
The maracas racquets
The Black Ace 105 (my new racquet) is very similar to the Q+ 15 (my old racquet) but a little more playable and a lot cooler looking.
Love this racquet, but can't find replacement grommets
@@maderosandhi898 I assume they will be available soon. That's one way the Ace 105 looks better than the Q+15, the grommets look better/
Donnay and Fischer make the most arm friendliest rackets ever
Have you tried Pro Kennedy racquets? Is your statement proven?
I used to own a Fischer racquet a while back. back in 1995. I wish I still have it!
The same problem they had 40 years ago? And endless array of colors and lines… Is it necessary? Definitely a completely different approach to marketing from leading brands like Babolat. Expanding the product line can widen your target audience and open up the customer base, BUT it helps Pro Kennex little with what they need the most: BRANDING! If only they were more consistent…
Not really though, just as babolat they’ve got three main lines; Black ace-line, Q+line, and the Ki-line. And then different models within each line.
These hurt my arm compared to prince phantoms.
C'mon man, let him talk. So rude!
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