Here's the problem I have with the Pro Staff -- it is, by far, the best-looking standard racquet in the Wilson lineup. Nothing is close. And that's crazy, because it's just... black. It's just one color. And still better than the Blade, Ultra and Clash. And of course, it's (sort of) what Fed uses. So what happens? You end up seeing 2.5 players using it, when they should be using an oversized Clash or something like that. 340g is an insane weight for anyone below a 4.0, too. Hell, when I play my 330g VCORE I feel like a fraud. Because I am one. Great review, guys.
Thanks! I see your point but it's their choice to use a racket based on the looks in spite of the racket not fitting them. Can't blame the racket for being too good looking or Wilson for producing it 😂😂
I absolutely loved this video (as always)! I loved the normal PS97 during a demo a while back, but it's too bad not many can wield the Swiss maestro's weapon of choice! Huge congrats to you guys on being able to use the racquet, and keep up the great work!!😄💯 (Oh, and the dedication from you guys is UNREAL!! Using a 340g racquet whilst sick is not an easy feat!)
Thanks for the fantastic review. The stability is not simply derived from the heavy SW, but also the foam filling. I guess Tecnifibre T Fight RS line is essentially trying to go for a similar feel in an easier to handle package. The RF is much more maneuverable though due to the balance while the RSs are quite head heavy.
Thank you very much! Appreciate your feetback! Honestly even though Tecnifibre does have a pretty good feel, it's not nearly as good as RF's in my opinion.
Best tennis channel on youtube. Period. Great representative level of an advanced, like 4.0-5.0 range of players that can actually benefit from such thorough content. Cheers!!!
Would like to share some experienced for those who’s looking to buy the Rf97 v.13. I started to use the 315 gram first then consider to buy the rf97 340. The first thing that came on my mind is I’m afraid to use because the weight of it. then finally I went to shop and purchase this rf97 and damm I was thinking wrong about it. Even though the weight is 340G but when you play it compare to the 315G it much more lighter and give a lot of power also control,this is f. awesome like you guy said on this clip. For those who would like to purchase, man you won’t regret any penny.
Made the same from PS 95 to 90 339g then to RF A. Problem after 5 Years :wrist issue because of high weight. If you don´t have perfect stroke stay away from it, despite you could play with it. Still love this racket but it is too heavy especially if you play against better hard hitting oponents. Means when you have no time and are undeer pressure.
I used to use this racket when the first blacked out edition came out, one of the best frames for feel that I've ever tried. Solid review guys, am looking forward to your thoughts on the VCORE 95 and Head Extreme Tour!
@@hrabmv The feel on that one is awesome as well but different. Some people really like it, others don't. Do keep in mind that the smaller head you get the smaller the sweetspot becomes!
Nice review. I bought this racket after using RF's 2004 prostaff ncode for so long. I upgraded bc my ncode cracked. IMO 2 things that are different btwn ncode and RFV13. RFV13 is way more stiff. For me, my shots land a bit shorter than Im used too; 7:35 Secondly, volleying is more controlled with RFV13; 8:42 First volley is so crisp and skidding low. I do love this racket. You can swing for the fences and the shots do not go out!!
@@gladiatorstribe I think i prefer the RFV13. Larger head frame, more accurate on serves and crisper volleys for me. But I do have to lower string tension. V13 is 10X stiffer than RF ncode.
an amazing racket and the autograph of federer, its definitely worth my money. I know so many people who use this exact version and it makes sense. Its just too good and im definitely expecting alot of views on this video just like the other one. 20K views! Thats awesome.
Great review. So true, volleys and BH slice are a dream with the RF. On a serious note, you guys are Pros but you play with relatively normal weight frames. Why is that? Don't most Pros play with around 350g strung sticks? Does the new generation need more spin from a fast light frame as courts are getting slower? I'd like to see you hit on grass with the RF, and the other legend flat-players stick is the 6.1 95...
Huge thanks! Appreciate your positive feetback! Areg, at least in my opinion could add some more weight to his racket but he doesn't think so. My racket isn't stock however and it has lead on it. I am definitely planning to add more and increase the swingweight!
Let’s go! Massive congrats on making a vid even tho u were sick, rhats dedication. Best of luck with everything, and could we maybe do a review of the Pure Aero Rafa
the extreme tour is an incredible stick when customized, but it's pretty underwhelming stock frame. I don't think you'll get the review you're hoping for from the glads unless they feel like playing it at there individual specs. I can tell you as both a former college player and now full time high performance coach the Extreme tour is an excellent frame if you know what you're going to do with it.
@@SpaceTvRadio1 Hey there! I've just ordered an extreme tour to demo. Could you advise on how I may want to customise it? I've heard some people go with lead at 3 and 9. Of course everyone will like it differently, but somewhere to start would be great!
@@reubendas2830 Hi Reuben, I personally play the extreme tour with a 345 sw, a 32.5cm balance and a static weight of 339 grams. I will check the exact placement of the lead when i get home this evening and let you know, but I believe all that I did was add 6 grams at 12' o clock.
@@gladiatorstribe coming from a 98 blade, I thought the prostaff would be too heavy. Took a couple of days to get used to, but then it's sooo good. The extra weight gives it so much more firmness and control. I can still do everything I could with the blade and better, but the drawbacks are that I have to grip a lot harder and exert more into the shot to produce power and spin
@@cks2020693 Definitely gotta do more to give it spin. To shoot the ball with a lot of speed though, I needed to do the swing perfectly but extra power wasn't needed!
Great review guys and spot on!! Love that you cut right to the point, this racquet is solid. I would leave my comment at that but I can't help myself and have to tell you that I got a couple of the tuxedo ones that RF stopped playing with and rejected! LoL 😂 great sell price!! They could hardly give them away 😂 wish the string pattern was a bit tighter though 🙄
Thanks a lot! Really appreciate it! Awesome racket for sure! Even though I usually prefer a tighter string pattern, I don't mind the 16x19 on the pro staff.
@@gladiatorstribe would it be accurate to say that most young players these days don't go for the old school heavy racquets? Why is that? Has the modern game changed that much?
@@svlagonda7417 It would be pretty fair to say that, yes. The main reason is that tennis has become way more spinny over time. In order to give the ball that spin you gotta flick the wrist and it is way easier to do that with a lighter racket. Pros (most) though still use really heavy rackets.
welcome to high swingweight boys. literally everything grisha described can be achieved on almost any frame with customization. once you realize that, you can truly start testing frames. If you have access to an rdc machine, you can match the specs between your gravity pro and that rf97. Then you'll have an actual understanding of what the frames are giving you, and the difference in the stringbed (gpro being an 18x20 and the 97 being a 16x19). I don't think there's a pro to date, maybe other than jack sock (332 sw reported) that plays with a swing weight lower than 340. it makes a huge difference in the depth and "weight" of your shot.
Thanks! We're familiar with customization and high swingweight. Though in a racket review we try to make conclusions based on a stock racket, without getting into the details of customization. Wouldn't like our racket reviews to get too technical. Especially knowing that most people watching our reviews won't be adding weight to their frames. Once we get into customization, we will. Once again thank you for your feetback!
@Nartinroseeefff Dsf no you wouldn’t, so that’s where the preference of frame comes into play. Having frames matched to a specific spec allows you to better determine the pros and cons of each frame ie; this one feels much stiffer, this one has a batter launch angle, this one gives me more free power, this one makes me feel more connected to the ball. At the end of the day it’s personal preference, but if the racquets are strung differently and have different balances, swingweights and static weights, it can be quite difficult to determine what frame is actually better.
Used to use this racket. Honestly the best racquet ive tried. Returns and serves with it are just so fun. They take no effort. But my arm said no. And im still suffering the consequences of using it. Arm hurts with basically every racket. Using cx200 16x19 tour now which is the only one ive found yet that doesnt hurt my arm. Another great racket to use as well. One that doesnt do anything extraordinary, but everything good.
Got you, really sucks that the racket hurts your arm. Definitely an awesome frame if you like it. Haven't played with the cx200, though would really like to try it out!
You guys rock, and your tennis is ok :p Just would have preferred to hear to sound of the racket rather than the music, or at least a bit of both. Cheers, keep inspiring us!
@@gladiatorstribe thanks again, you guys are really amazing and your game is mind blowing! Would be awesome to know about your professional journey as well. Mat
Great review and I have the V13 version. There is no way my arm could handle that weight but I would love to demo it. I would figure by your words that the racket would have a higher score. Like close to 9.
@@twinwankel the racquet does make a huge difference though. Take novak for example, arguably the greatest returner of all time. His racquet has a reported swingweight of 370. this stock RF97 likely sits somewhere between 340 and 345 strung, maybe a little lower depending on quality control. Rogers actual racquet has a reported swingweight of 350-355. The higher the swingweight, the easier your racquet will win a collision with an incoming ball. Novak's racquet has so much mass that all he has to do is get that thing on the incoming serve and the ball pretty much goes where the strings are pointing. Another all time great returner, Andy Murray, used to play with a swingweight of 400+ in his younger years. He won the us open with a swingweight of 378. The racquet does make a massive difference to your game. (I'm a full time academy coach and professional stringer for credibility's sake). I'd highly recommend adding some weight to your racquet via lead tape, or demoing a heavier racquet if you want to feel the difference.
@@SpaceTvRadio1 thanks so much for this comment, even i as an amateur see the massive difference in my play with the racquets that suit my arm better:)), the only question is can you handle the weight, if it harms the spin, the serve top spin and backhand then heavier is not better, tired arm produces non smooth swings and this affects shots in spraying them allover
Deciding between this one and the regular Pro Staff 97 v13, or maybe even Blade 98 16x19 (but probably not the Blade) , but I can't demo them side by side, as they don't have demo rackets available. Which one? Help! 😁 Can you tell me your view on what are the main differences in the way they play, please?
Really depends on your experience and ability to handle heavier frames. The Autograph is a very demanding frame and I would 8/10 recommend that normal version. Even for myself I would go for the v13 and spec it up potentially to the weight of the Autograph but with my settings.
@@gladiatorstribe Thanks for the reply. If you'd get the v13 for yourself, then really I shouldn't even be considering the RF as a recreational player. If I could demo I'd probably try the Blade 98 v8 both patterns, Ezone 98/100, and Pure Strike too. Love your channel BTW, feels like Top Gear for tennis. 😁 Keep it up!
@@gladiatorstribe I've been demoing and experimenting. The normal version has a tighter string pattern in the middle whereas the RF is more open pattern, also, the normal version has a hollow frame as opposed to RF's foam-filled frame, but the normal has the braid 45 technology which makes it a tad more plush and flexible, in theory. All this means that the weight is not the only difference, they are very different beasts with the same paint job. Still undecided. The RF doesn't feel that heavy and it's not too hard to swing in training sessions, matches might be a different story.
It is certainly very tempting to switch. It's great on the groundstrokes and the bet and it looks awesome. Though the gravity is a bit more versatile, that's the reason why I'm gonna keep it for some more time.
I (Grisha) definitely see myself switching to it in the future (maybe). For now tho I'll be loyal to my gravity. Areg would switch to the Autograph just cuz of the design. Let alone it actually being a good racket 😂
If you are below than 5.0 … 1) This racquet is great for attacking but defense is not that easy .. 2) it’s very demanding and if you play opponent who likes to run and keep pace moderate you will get tired quicker. 3) it’s not that good on clay if you need to deal with topspin and high balls. Therefore it’s fun but not for competitive matches …
Thanks a lot for your videos .. really helpful and informative, can you please make a deeper comparison between -Wilson Pro Staff RF97 vs -Yonex Vcore Pro 97H Can't decide which one to stick to? I am an offensive type of player, one handed backhand; who need more stable, good control power balance. = Afraid to stick to Pro Staff RF97 for its stiffness.. (I suffered form golfer elbow a lot) = Afraid to stick to Yonex Vcore Pro 97H its too much muted and the high flexibility might lead to less control (correct me if I am wrong). Thanks in advance
We're not planning to do a comparison video of those two in the nearest future. Although we might do it at some point. In my opinion the Yonex is very good in terms of control and you definitely won't be lacking any!
I would say that higher tension breaks strings quicker because of the higher stress. That's just an assumption tho and I'd say if there is a difference it's pretty negligible.
Honestly I have huge problem choosing between these two, RF causes me acene and strong calves but everything else is perfect. PS97 does no harm to my body but feels regular
I dont play as good as you guys, not even near. Im only a recreational player who play 2-4times a week, 2-4hrs/session and play double mostly. But somehow i enjoy using this racket so much. I feel that my shots have good depth, power and precision. Tried other different rackets like PS97, pure aero, pure drive, ezone98 tour but nothing give me the same power and the good feel of this RF97A. Does it make sense when many other reviewer/players who play way better than me saying this racket is too heavy for them yet im enjoying it just fine and i actually made it my racket of choice compare to those rackets i mentioned above.
It actually makes sense. If you have a long swing and don't apply much topspin to your shots, this racket could fit you very well. It's great for playing the ball deep with a good amount of power. The rackets you've mentioned are more powerful under normal circumstances but I see why you might not feel like it.
@@gladiatorstribe i do apply topspin on my shots but got to admit the spin feels a lot more when i use pure aero but loss the power and depth comparing with RF97A. I will keep the pure aero because it is a fun/easy racket to play with. Im interested in gravity pro as your reviewed and your (Grisha) racket of choice. Do you think it might suit me in the stock form?
@@fredykosasih9192 You might like it. It's something between the Pure Aero and the Pro Staff in terms of pretty much everything. Closer to the Pro Staff of course.
@@gladiatorstribe Was pun intended. No such thing :) When do we get to order your merchandise? Please also consider a monthly membership, so that we atleast pay for your balls and racquets.
The commitment! Thank you for continuing to make videos even when you're not at your 100% 😊
Thank you for the commitment to the channel! Keeps us going in moments like this!
@@dmtv885 It's definitely a very demanding racket that isn't for everyone.
Here's the problem I have with the Pro Staff -- it is, by far, the best-looking standard racquet in the Wilson lineup. Nothing is close. And that's crazy, because it's just... black. It's just one color. And still better than the Blade, Ultra and Clash. And of course, it's (sort of) what Fed uses.
So what happens? You end up seeing 2.5 players using it, when they should be using an oversized Clash or something like that. 340g is an insane weight for anyone below a 4.0, too. Hell, when I play my 330g VCORE I feel like a fraud. Because I am one.
Great review, guys.
Thanks! I see your point but it's their choice to use a racket based on the looks in spite of the racket not fitting them. Can't blame the racket for being too good looking or Wilson for producing it 😂😂
I absolutely loved this video (as always)! I loved the normal PS97 during a demo a while back, but it's too bad not many can wield the Swiss maestro's weapon of choice! Huge congrats to you guys on being able to use the racquet, and keep up the great work!!😄💯 (Oh, and the dedication from you guys is UNREAL!! Using a 340g racquet whilst sick is not an easy feat!)
Hahahahah thanks so much!! Just trying our best for the Glads Fam!
Thanks for the fantastic review. The stability is not simply derived from the heavy SW, but also the foam filling. I guess Tecnifibre T Fight RS line is essentially trying to go for a similar feel in an easier to handle package. The RF is much more maneuverable though due to the balance while the RSs are quite head heavy.
Thank you very much! Appreciate your feetback! Honestly even though Tecnifibre does have a pretty good feel, it's not nearly as good as RF's in my opinion.
The Tecnifibre are very hard to swing. My RF is a dream to use.
Best tennis channel on youtube. Period. Great representative level of an advanced, like 4.0-5.0 range of players that can actually benefit from such thorough content. Cheers!!!
Thank you so so much! This really means a lot to us!!
It’s the best racquet I’ve ever played with. I love the racquet. It’s a bit too heavy for me now that I’m older and I really miss hitting with it.
It's certainly an incredible racket! You're right though, it's quite heavy.
also that ending clip. I never thought about trying to land a ball in my pocket. Only my hand. that was nice areg.
That's a classic! Try it out! Watch out not to crash the balls tho 😂
Would like to share some experienced for those who’s looking to buy the Rf97 v.13. I started to use the 315 gram first then consider to buy the rf97 340. The first thing that came on my mind is I’m afraid to use because the weight of it. then finally I went to shop and purchase this rf97 and damm I was thinking wrong about it. Even though the weight is 340G but when you play it compare to the 315G it much more lighter and give a lot of power also control,this is f. awesome like you guy said on this clip. For those who would like to purchase, man you won’t regret any penny.
Made the same from PS 95 to 90 339g then to RF A. Problem after 5 Years :wrist issue because of high weight. If you don´t have perfect stroke stay away from it, despite you could play with it. Still love this racket but it is too heavy especially if you play against better hard hitting oponents. Means when you have no time and are undeer pressure.
@@franzjupp1187330 gram unstrung and with strung how much weight?
I used to use this racket when the first blacked out edition came out, one of the best frames for feel that I've ever tried. Solid review guys, am looking forward to your thoughts on the VCORE 95 and Head Extreme Tour!
Thanks a lot! Definitely one of the best feel rackets! Extreme coming really soon!
@@gladiatorstribe how is the feel good with stiffnes at 68 ? just curious where the feel comes from? thanks!
@@hrabmv Feel comes from the small head , weight and stiffness, yes. Feel is incredible on this one!
@@gladiatorstribe thanks so much for explanation, is yonex vcore 95 even better in feel, or simmilar, i saw a lot of praise
@@hrabmv The feel on that one is awesome as well but different. Some people really like it, others don't. Do keep in mind that the smaller head you get the smaller the sweetspot becomes!
Nice review. I bought this racket after using RF's 2004 prostaff ncode for so long. I upgraded bc my ncode cracked. IMO 2 things that are different btwn ncode and RFV13. RFV13 is way more stiff. For me, my shots land a bit shorter than Im used too; 7:35 Secondly, volleying is more controlled with RFV13; 8:42 First volley is so crisp and skidding low. I do love this racket. You can swing for the fences and the shots do not go out!!
Awesome, thanks for the review! Overall though, which one do you prefer?
@@gladiatorstribe I think i prefer the RFV13. Larger head frame, more accurate on serves and crisper volleys for me. But I do have to lower string tension. V13 is 10X stiffer than RF ncode.
@@jeffhermida4788 Got you! Glad you're enjoying it!
You guys are the best tennis review channel I have seen so far, I’m addicted to these vids lol. Keep going you guys deserve more subs
Thank you very much! Means so much to us!!
an amazing racket and the autograph of federer, its definitely worth my money. I know so many people who use this exact version and it makes sense. Its just too good and im definitely expecting alot of views on this video just like the other one. 20K views! Thats awesome.
You're right, it really makes sense! Hahahah awesome to know that you're following our channel so attentively! Over 20k sounds crazy!
Great review. So true, volleys and BH slice are a dream with the RF. On a serious note, you guys are Pros but you play with relatively normal weight frames. Why is that? Don't most Pros play with around 350g strung sticks? Does the new generation need more spin from a fast light frame as courts are getting slower? I'd like to see you hit on grass with the RF, and the other legend flat-players stick is the 6.1 95...
Huge thanks! Appreciate your positive feetback! Areg, at least in my opinion could add some more weight to his racket but he doesn't think so. My racket isn't stock however and it has lead on it. I am definitely planning to add more and increase the swingweight!
Let’s go! Massive congrats on making a vid even tho u were sick, rhats dedication. Best of luck with everything, and could we maybe do a review of the Pure Aero Rafa
Thank you very much for the support! We have the Pure Aero review up! Not the Rafa edition tho 😕
Great video once again! Would love to see the Head Extreme Tour! 🔥
Thank you very much! It's coming, we promise!
the extreme tour is an incredible stick when customized, but it's pretty underwhelming stock frame. I don't think you'll get the review you're hoping for from the glads unless they feel like playing it at there individual specs. I can tell you as both a former college player and now full time high performance coach the Extreme tour is an excellent frame if you know what you're going to do with it.
@@SpaceTvRadio1 Hey there! I've just ordered an extreme tour to demo. Could you advise on how I may want to customise it? I've heard some people go with lead at 3 and 9. Of course everyone will like it differently, but somewhere to start would be great!
@@reubendas2830 Hi Reuben, I personally play the extreme tour with a 345 sw, a 32.5cm balance and a static weight of 339 grams. I will check the exact placement of the lead when i get home this evening and let you know, but I believe all that I did was add 6 grams at 12' o clock.
@@reubendas2830 I guess you got your answers here! 😉
btw the unstrung balance of the rf97 is 12 points head light (9 points strung). great video nonetheless!
Thanks, you're right! Sorry for the mistake 😕
Excellent video! Keep it up and you will see great success very soon! Here since 1k
Thank you very much!! We'll keep it up! Thanks for the commitment!
I've been waiting for this! It's the exact racket I use at 5.0, I like it so much I got 2 of them🤣🤣
Such a great racket, isn't it!?
@@gladiatorstribe coming from a 98 blade, I thought the prostaff would be too heavy. Took a couple of days to get used to, but then it's sooo good. The extra weight gives it so much more firmness and control.
I can still do everything I could with the blade and better, but the drawbacks are that I have to grip a lot harder and exert more into the shot to produce power and spin
@@cks2020693 Definitely gotta do more to give it spin. To shoot the ball with a lot of speed though, I needed to do the swing perfectly but extra power wasn't needed!
Awesome reviews guys! Really helping me choose an intermediate racquet moving up from my beginner stick
Thank your very much!! We're glad our videos are helping you!!
Spot on. Love this racket
Massive thanks!!
Great review guys and spot on!! Love that you cut right to the point, this racquet is solid. I would leave my comment at that but I can't help myself and have to tell you that I got a couple of the tuxedo ones that RF stopped playing with and rejected! LoL 😂 great sell price!! They could hardly give them away 😂 wish the string pattern was a bit tighter though 🙄
Thanks a lot! Really appreciate it! Awesome racket for sure! Even though I usually prefer a tighter string pattern, I don't mind the 16x19 on the pro staff.
I tested the RF97 and I was intrigued about how it didn't really feel that heavy.
Very true!
You guys make awesome videos!!! Thank you 😊
Thanks a lot! Appreciate your support!!
Great review, guys
Thank you very much!
what strings and tension did you guys set it at?
About to watch the video but VERY intrigued as to how top young players like yourselves handle a heavyweight stick like this!!
We definitely don't handle them as good as the pros but at least we try 😂
@@gladiatorstribe would it be accurate to say that most young players these days don't go for the old school heavy racquets? Why is that? Has the modern game changed that much?
@@svlagonda7417 It would be pretty fair to say that, yes. The main reason is that tennis has become way more spinny over time. In order to give the ball that spin you gotta flick the wrist and it is way easier to do that with a lighter racket. Pros (most) though still use really heavy rackets.
a great video as always guys super funny content mixed with excellent review keep it up
Thank you very much! Really appreciate your feedback!
Hi Gladiators, great review as always. How would you rate the lighter Wilson Pro Staff if you had to give it a number? Thanks.
Hey! Thank you very much!
I'd say it would be something like this:
Power 8
Spin 8
Control 8
Feel 8
Strung mine with HyperG 16g 58pds. Its exceptional. May switch from my AeroVS
Nice videos. Good work ! Would love to see the Prestige MP reviewed.
Thank you very much! We will definitely do a review of the Prestige MP!
Another great video 🤟🏽
Massive thanks!! 🎾💪🏽
finally giving up my prostaff 6.1 for this
welcome to high swingweight boys. literally everything grisha described can be achieved on almost any frame with customization. once you realize that, you can truly start testing frames. If you have access to an rdc machine, you can match the specs between your gravity pro and that rf97. Then you'll have an actual understanding of what the frames are giving you, and the difference in the stringbed (gpro being an 18x20 and the 97 being a 16x19). I don't think there's a pro to date, maybe other than jack sock (332 sw reported) that plays with a swing weight lower than 340. it makes a huge difference in the depth and "weight" of your shot.
Thanks! We're familiar with customization and high swingweight. Though in a racket review we try to make conclusions based on a stock racket, without getting into the details of customization. Wouldn't like our racket reviews to get too technical. Especially knowing that most people watching our reviews won't be adding weight to their frames. Once we get into customization, we will. Once again thank you for your feetback!
@Nartinroseeefff Dsf no you wouldn’t, so that’s where the preference of frame comes into play. Having frames matched to a specific spec allows you to better determine the pros and cons of each frame ie; this one feels much stiffer, this one has a batter launch angle, this one gives me more free power, this one makes me feel more connected to the ball. At the end of the day it’s personal preference, but if the racquets are strung differently and have different balances, swingweights and static weights, it can be quite difficult to determine what frame is actually better.
Used to use this racket. Honestly the best racquet ive tried. Returns and serves with it are just so fun. They take no effort. But my arm said no. And im still suffering the consequences of using it. Arm hurts with basically every racket. Using cx200 16x19 tour now which is the only one ive found yet that doesnt hurt my arm. Another great racket to use as well. One that doesnt do anything extraordinary, but everything good.
Got you, really sucks that the racket hurts your arm. Definitely an awesome frame if you like it. Haven't played with the cx200, though would really like to try it out!
Awesome video guys. Btw, what happened to the other gladiators??
Al, NIkita?
Massive thanks! Al isn't gonna be filming with us anymore. You'll see Niki come back at some point tho 😉
You guys rock, and your tennis is ok :p Just would have preferred to hear to sound of the racket rather than the music, or at least a bit of both. Cheers, keep inspiring us!
Thank you very much, I'll keep it in mind for the next one! Will keep doing it for the next one!!!
@@gladiatorstribe thanks again, you guys are really amazing and your game is mind blowing! Would be awesome to know about your professional journey as well. Mat
@@tuancharlie1 Thank you very much!! We might do a video on that in the future!!
Great review and I have the V13 version. There is no way my arm could handle that weight but I would love to demo it. I would figure by your words that the racket would have a higher score. Like close to 9.
We had to keep the objective point of view. Although you're right, my overall grade would be much higher!
@@gladiatorstribe If you are right that it's the racket and not the man, you should use the racket and win majors!! I wish it was so easy.
@@twinwankel the racquet does make a huge difference though. Take novak for example, arguably the greatest returner of all time. His racquet has a reported swingweight of 370. this stock RF97 likely sits somewhere between 340 and 345 strung, maybe a little lower depending on quality control. Rogers actual racquet has a reported swingweight of 350-355. The higher the swingweight, the easier your racquet will win a collision with an incoming ball. Novak's racquet has so much mass that all he has to do is get that thing on the incoming serve and the ball pretty much goes where the strings are pointing. Another all time great returner, Andy Murray, used to play with a swingweight of 400+ in his younger years. He won the us open with a swingweight of 378. The racquet does make a massive difference to your game. (I'm a full time academy coach and professional stringer for credibility's sake). I'd highly recommend adding some weight to your racquet via lead tape, or demoing a heavier racquet if you want to feel the difference.
This was a pleasure to read! Very professional point of view, thank you very much!
@@SpaceTvRadio1 thanks so much for this comment, even i as an amateur see the massive difference in my play with the racquets that suit my arm better:)), the only question is can you handle the weight, if it harms the spin, the serve top spin and backhand then heavier is not better, tired arm produces non smooth swings and this affects shots in spraying them allover
How does this compare to the head prestige MP graphene 360+?
Is Areg going to make the switch? He was on fire!
I think that it's a matter of time when he does 😂
Which would u prefer rf 97 or ezone 100?
Would love to know the string tension and type?
As we said, it's Luxilon Adrenaline 1.30 strung at 24kg
Deciding between this one and the regular Pro Staff 97 v13, or maybe even Blade 98 16x19 (but probably not the Blade) , but I can't demo them side by side, as they don't have demo rackets available. Which one? Help! 😁 Can you tell me your view on what are the main differences in the way they play, please?
Really depends on your experience and ability to handle heavier frames. The Autograph is a very demanding frame and I would 8/10 recommend that normal version. Even for myself I would go for the v13 and spec it up potentially to the weight of the Autograph but with my settings.
@@gladiatorstribe Thanks for the reply. If you'd get the v13 for yourself, then really I shouldn't even be considering the RF as a recreational player. If I could demo I'd probably try the Blade 98 v8 both patterns, Ezone 98/100, and Pure Strike too. Love your channel BTW, feels like Top Gear for tennis. 😁 Keep it up!
@@gladiatorstribe I've been demoing and experimenting. The normal version has a tighter string pattern in the middle whereas the RF is more open pattern, also, the normal version has a hollow frame as opposed to RF's foam-filled frame, but the normal has the braid 45 technology which makes it a tad more plush and flexible, in theory. All this means that the weight is not the only difference, they are very different beasts with the same paint job. Still undecided. The RF doesn't feel that heavy and it's not too hard to swing in training sessions, matches might be a different story.
Hi grisha, are you thinking on switching from your gravity to the rf97? If not, in what aspects it's better the gpro?
It is certainly very tempting to switch. It's great on the groundstrokes and the bet and it looks awesome. Though the gravity is a bit more versatile, that's the reason why I'm gonna keep it for some more time.
Hey guys! Love your reviews. Have you tried the PRO STAFF SIX ONE (18X20)? How did it compare?
Thank you very much! Haven't tried that one yet!
Could you see yourselves switching to this racquet and if not, why?
I (Grisha) definitely see myself switching to it in the future (maybe). For now tho I'll be loyal to my gravity. Areg would switch to the Autograph just cuz of the design. Let alone it actually being a good racket 😂
If you are below than 5.0 …
1) This racquet is great for attacking but defense is not that easy ..
2) it’s very demanding and if you play opponent who likes to run and keep pace moderate you will get tired quicker.
3) it’s not that good on clay if you need to deal with topspin and high balls.
Therefore it’s fun but not for competitive matches …
Thanks for your evaluation!
im a offensive baseline player,i have a 11.8 aereo but is a little bit lightwieght,u think this rf97 work for me?
Well, this is a completely different racket from your current one. The change might be very hard.
Blade or pro stafff?
Thanks a lot for your videos .. really helpful and informative, can you please make a deeper comparison between
-Wilson Pro Staff RF97
vs
-Yonex Vcore Pro 97H
Can't decide which one to stick to?
I am an offensive type of player, one handed backhand; who need more stable, good control power balance.
= Afraid to stick to Pro Staff RF97 for its stiffness.. (I suffered form golfer elbow a lot)
= Afraid to stick to Yonex Vcore Pro 97H its too much muted and the high flexibility might lead to less control (correct me if I am wrong).
Thanks in advance
We're not planning to do a comparison video of those two in the nearest future. Although we might do it at some point. In my opinion the Yonex is very good in terms of control and you definitely won't be lacking any!
@@gladiatorstribe thanks for your prompt response.. I will give both of them a trial considering.. your opinion in final decision.
@@peterezzat2517 Perfect! Let us know what your final decision ends up being!
Is there a big difference between the normal 315g pro staff v13 and this one?btw love the content. Every time I do a cool shot I feel like you guys😂
Where do I get an Areg Stepanian Signature racket 🤣🤣🤣
Coming soon 😂😂
Best frame ever!!!
Lower tension (below52lbs) cause string torn faster or higher tension kill the string faster in your opinion?
I would say that higher tension breaks strings quicker because of the higher stress. That's just an assumption tho and I'd say if there is a difference it's pretty negligible.
THE greatest player of all time
🐐
Honestly I have huge problem choosing between these two, RF causes me acene and strong calves but everything else is perfect. PS97 does no harm to my body but feels regular
I dont play as good as you guys, not even near. Im only a recreational player who play 2-4times a week, 2-4hrs/session and play double mostly. But somehow i enjoy using this racket so much. I feel that my shots have good depth, power and precision. Tried other different rackets like PS97, pure aero, pure drive, ezone98 tour but nothing give me the same power and the good feel of this RF97A. Does it make sense when many other reviewer/players who play way better than me saying this racket is too heavy for them yet im enjoying it just fine and i actually made it my racket of choice compare to those rackets i mentioned above.
It actually makes sense. If you have a long swing and don't apply much topspin to your shots, this racket could fit you very well. It's great for playing the ball deep with a good amount of power. The rackets you've mentioned are more powerful under normal circumstances but I see why you might not feel like it.
@@gladiatorstribe i do apply topspin on my shots but got to admit the spin feels a lot more when i use pure aero but loss the power and depth comparing with RF97A. I will keep the pure aero because it is a fun/easy racket to play with. Im interested in gravity pro as your reviewed and your (Grisha) racket of choice. Do you think it might suit me in the stock form?
@@fredykosasih9192 You might like it. It's something between the Pure Aero and the Pro Staff in terms of pretty much everything. Closer to the Pro Staff of course.
@@gladiatorstribe cool. will try to look for one. Thank you
@@fredykosasih9192 No problem 😉
Which string tension did you use?
Check out 9:32 😉
Can you review the tones vcore 95
We will, for sure!!
@@gladiatorstribe than you so much looking forward to it.
@@davinmunoz1737 😉🎾
A review on dunlop cx 200 please 😌
Dunlops are really rare here! As soon as we get them, we'll review it!
Nice videoo🎉🎉, when can we have a Yonex Vcore 95?😱
Thank you soo much! You'll definitely get it. There have been a few issues regarding the filming of the review 😂
oh how I missed areg
0:01 Headphone Warning!!!!!
Hahahah oops sorry for that 😂😂
Pro STAFF Six one 100 it is a new version can you Guys pls review it
We definitely will if we find one!
"It's not Roger it's the racquet" ok bro
For the 3.5 guy that thinks he's 5.0
lol, soo true, when i watch this video i wish i could use it, but this remains just a wish, i know my arm would fall off in 30 mins lol
😂😂😂
Rogers consistency is all about the racket?? If that’s not a joke then u r
Russian Federation!!! Yeees, yeees!!!! U.S.S.R. For Ever!!!
😂😂😂 💪🏽💪🏽
can all russians do the wide putin walk meme??? 🤔btw take care no problemo if you slow things down..😁
Thanks a lot for the support! I really appreciate it! Nobody can do it like the OG 😉
Have you tried the prostaff Putin edition?
Never heard of it 😂😂😂
@@gladiatorstribe Was pun intended. No such thing :) When do we get to order your merchandise? Please also consider a monthly membership, so that we atleast pay for your balls and racquets.
@@adithyavasudevan4036 Thanks so much!!! We're thinking of the best way to do it! As soon as we launch the merch we'll let you know, be sure!!
Is Areg Armenian?
Yep 😉
儿童剧
儿童房
Hi Ive bought an older version 340 gr it is great
It is!