This is the racket I switched to! How to Pick a Tennis Racket (Part 2) | Rackets & Runners
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- Опубліковано 12 сер 2023
- Rackets & Runners' Luca Berg finishes his personal racket switch journey and explains how to best go about picking a tennis racket.
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This guy is the best racquet reviewer on UA-cam. Top quality insights instead of marketing BS
Thank you, that's really nice to hear!
I completely agree!
You made a logic based decision , which makes sense and deserves all the respect. If I were you however, I would rather choose the "girl" which I have a passion for. Passion is so hard to find. And once we miss that train , we will never be able to go back and try again. Leave the logic to when you get old. All the best. Thanks for sharing.
These 2 videos were really really top notch ! Awesome job Luca !
Thanks for sharing your journey with us! Wouldn’t have never picked the book pro, will need to demo it in the future.
Great choice! And nice job not getting caught up in the hype of certain racquets and finding something that works well for you. Agreed re demoing - trying racquets during more stressful match play is super important!
I really enjoyed this video. Very helpful as I am on the search for a new frame after being away from the game for a while.
I decided to try the boom because of this review and just like you I had no expectations but holy cow. It’s so good, I don’t think there was a single thing I didn’t like about it.
Serves were great, volleys great, forehand great backhand great but my favorite thing was the feel, it just had such a good pop on it
Thanks for the great content! Despite all the videos about racket journeys out there, yours is the only one teaching concrete steps! :)
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.
Great and interesting video ! 😀👍
I tried it today and loved it. I wouldn't have tried it if I hadn't seen this vid. Thanks!! Definitely a top contender for my new racket choice. I also liked the Wilson Shift Pro but it was a bit heavy after hitting for a while. Still loved it a lottt. Going to need to put the two head to head...or I guess head to wilson....zing!
Great video and Content brother🎾🔥🎾 Game On❤️🔥
Wellcome in the Boom Club, Boom Pro also my Racket of choice 💪💪💪 an also with leather grip. Very nice feeling Racket
Considering your choice, it really sounds like the ezone tour would've been a contestant as well 😂
BOOM!!!! since the prototype came into the store, I knew it was gonna be my new racket. I might put leather on mine, and stop trying strings and just settle with RPM
I play with Boom Pro and Pro Staff 97 v13, matched in swingweight (320), pretty close balance & static weight. I think the part1 video makes a lot of sense in terms of those two racquet comparisons (albeit Pro Staff being v14 which normally has a more demanding swingweight) Boom Pro is definitely underrated. I think the cosmetics don’t appeal to everyone, head shape is not your typical Head racquet, and most folks looking at a 98 head size “pro” labeled racquet seeks for more control than what the Boom Pro offers. Great to see some more Boom Pro fans.
Really enjoyed this series! Talking about yonex, would love to see a percept 97 and 100 review!
Thank you! I can't wait to get my hands on one and get that out.
Funny, I switched to the Boom Pro in Spring and I too was coming from the Gravity.
I'm surprised the Boom never really caught on because I like the specs. I never hit one but the Boom Pro has specs similar to the Pure Aero VS and Extreme Tour Auxetic, which are the two I've been playing with over the last 10 months.
Boom is definitely underrated racket. I had the boom pro while for demo too. For some reason. I tried the head speed and boom at the same time. I prefer boom over head mp.
Once i know how much weight i can handle (betwen 295-310) once i play with aero team for a while.
Then i probably will choose aero, vcore and boom mp. (Both 100/98 frames).
Interesting. As far as I've tested, Boom Pro gets just second after the Gravity Tour... Very different on paper, but... You got it!
Hi, really thanks for all your videos, could you please try prince phantom 100x 305?
i put lead tape and leather grip to my gravity pro :)
I tried the Head Boom Pro and the Blade after watching this video. I am switching to the Boom Pro coming from the Graphine 360+ Speed Pro. It gives you more spin and is easier to maneuver and I love the pop u get from the racquet. The blade was easy to play with but it had less spin and was very muted, I didn't feel the pop even when I hit winners.
This video has converted a lot of people 😅. Glad you're liking it!
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver i switched to the boom pro based on this review and was also impressed. Oiwever after a couple of months i'm having control issues. How woukd you say the VCore 98 compares to the Boom Pro? I'm really like the Boom Pro but i don't think it will work for me comtrol wise in matches.
Love this ! And I found the boom to be so good too. What did you string and grip it with?
Head Lynx Tour at 53 pounds!
Excellent series. What did you string your Boom Pro with?
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Thank you! Head Lynx Tour @ 53 pounds.
Good video. boom pro does feel longer.
Wilson shift go BRRRRRR
Interesting! I've never seen any videos where anyone has liked, let alone loved, the Boom Pro
I'm excited to see what the review community has to say about the next one that comes out. Always a bit tough to fully understand a racket when it's the first in the line since you have no preconceived notions but after a couple of years it may be more popular.
I bet you're right. Kind of regretting not demoing this one now@@RacketsRunnersVancouver
I play with a 2022 Radical MP. Thinking about switching to the new Boom MP to get a little more power. Also considered the Gravity MP for the forgiveness and control on deep groundstrokes. What do you say about the Boom MP in comparison to the Boom Pro?
6 months down the track. How is the Boom Pro going for you? Considered the Speed Pro 2024? Or an update here would be good. I have been using the Speed Pro GrapheneXT version since release and think its time to upgrade...so hard to change!
Regarding the Gravity Pro, I have a 1st gen Pro that was way over spec (345 SW). Didn't use it for years until it occurred to me recently that if adding 1/2" of length adds 20 SW points, then removing half that could get my otherwise useless racquet into spec. And sure enough, I removed 1/4" of the handle and now have a Pro with a mid 330's swingweight. So it IS absolutely possible to reduce SW of you dare! The racquet feels fine and I've been playing well with it, no adjustment necessary.
I’ve actually been down that rabbit hole myself and totally agree that as long as you’re okay cutting a little bit off your racket, it’s a very effective method. Still, I wouldn’t recommend this because the risk is so high that you’ll do permanent damage. So, don’t embark on this journey unless you’re absolutely sure, but I’m glad it worked for you.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Nah, I'm an engineer and a cheapskate (racquets all eBay buys), nothing to worry about! I have also extended racquets by 1/4" without much more effort (well, I added some epoxy and microballoons to fill the space). None of this is particularly hard if you don't mind experimenting.
The secret to boom pro is quality control. You just have to found one with low or manageable SW. Lots of people were unlucky and god boom pros with SW over 330 and as a result hated it. If you could found one at around 325 you are gonna love it. Out of curiosity no love for extreme tour ?
That was my experience, it was very heavy and unwieldy
I've personally struggled a lot with the Extreme Tour never really finding that spec sweet spot. But I know how good of a racket it is.
I bought a Boom Pro following your recent 2nd video about it! MASSIVELY underrated racquet. Any chance you could post the actual specs of your particular example? Curious what other people like.
Mine weighs 318 grams stock with a leather grip (unstrung) and has a 326 swing weight (strung with Lynx Tour at 53 pounds).
Just finished watching full video. Cool you picked the Boom Pro - try the Head Lynx Touch @52 lbs. it’s delicious,Thank me later!
Cool! Thoughts on the Speed MP? As a former GTour user that’s what I ended up with. Wanted more spin and power, and better maneuverability for the one hander
I m also using Gtour and it is not easy to swing.wondering about speed mp..can you share your thoughts on that one ?
It will definitely be easier to swing and give you all those things you are looking for but less control/precision.
Hey man been watching these with joy as been in racket journey myself, before i kind of settled with vcore 98 and 100, alternating between them depending on opponents, rally or match play, I also own the gravity tour and mp were the closest rivals. I do really understand how you liked the gravity tour but I also understand why you want more from a racket. Again like yourself never thought of boom ever during this journey while triying most obvious rackets on the market around 12-13. Watching this makes me really want to hit with one as I also find the feel of vcore slightly muted and at times doesn't counter punch well agains big hitters it's interesting choice but I kind of trust your judgement as I felt very similar about all of the things you mentioned about the rackets you were testing.
Ps: forget about ezone man, it feels great at first but ball pocketing is appalling regardless of the string set up or customisation. Vcore is the best yonex if you want to go down that route.
your journey isn't over
Thank you! Definitely try the Boom. All these current Vcore users should have a summit meeting and playtest Boom Pros and Vcores to finally get to the bottom of which is better, because they are very similar but also both represent opposite sides of the modern vs. classic style in the way they accomplish their playability.
Wait for new boom ..also shape of boom n gravity is close
Great vid , I brought a boom pro tried it once and never picked it up again , I still have it and this has made me want to give it a proper try , what strings work for u , definitely will add a leather grip
Give it a shot. And new Boom Pro review coming soon!
Tried the boom with leather grip , making the switch its comfortable on my arm , 3rd gen pure strike broke it , looking forward to the new boom pro review
Great video as always. But Lucas i don’t get it why you did not put the Speed pro in the list knowing it plays great in stock form and it plays between the Gravity and the Boom ( just little head size difference and you played with gravity pro as the same head size so..) and you said in a video that the gravity and Speed pro are one the best in the market. And the Speed is so loved by many people so I thought you would at least put it in the list..
(I am in the search of new racket just like you so I try to understand how you think..)
Keep the good work you rock 👍
This 👆I picked Speed Pro and haven’t looked back. Great overall frame, and falls nicely between modern control and spin/power. So a very balanced stick.
Don't get me wrong the Speed Pro is fantastic but I just don't get the best out of my game when playing with it. It's a tiny bit too sluggish for me but I do wish I could play better with it.
And thank you!
I Guess the scope of video is to explain the right approach when demoing and try to choose a new racquets, so always related to personal preferences. Boom Is Just Luca's selection but is also an underrated option for player that looking for an HL "modern Classic playable" racquets, now in my list too. I love the YONEX quality but I never likes the muted feel.
I like to get my hands on a blade sw 102.
I have switch from the ezone 98 to aero 100 (not rafa's). I used to think that babolats were crap but have changed my mind about it. Its much more easy to play than ezone. We have to be realistic and not idealistic when choosing rackets...i wish be the player that handles a 98 frame for a 2 sets and maybe a 10 point tiebreaker but with a 50 minute intense set with the ezone, serve start to fail becuase i just couldnt to swing properly and i am pretty sure that i lost some matches that i supose to win beacause i was playing with a more demmanding racket that i can handle
This really helps! I was wondering if you could help me out. I'm getting older and t am having trouble using my racquet leter on in the game, I think its because my microgel prestige mp weighs 176g. I like the way I play, but just can't maintain it anymore if points go long. I was wondering what new stuff would work for me, and how you would choose a racquet given my situation.
You may want to look at the current Prestige Pro/MP or the Gravity Pro. All those rackets are much lighter and more user-friendly and you'll sacrifice the least amount of classic playability with them.
Hey. Did you customize your gravity tour any other than going with the leather grip? Thanks in advance.
No, I just matched my four rackets to around a 326 swing weight!
Is the TF40 305 the 16x19? And to be clear, you link to the T-Fight 305 in the video description, and if I recall correctly you mention T-Fight 305 in part 1, but overlayed a graphic that said TF40 - you are talking about the TF40 305 (presumably 16x19), correct?
Yes, thank you for catching that, I've updated the descriptions now but yes, TF40 305 16x19.
Boom pro 💥 nice choice !
how does it feel on slices or the one hander ?
The slice is the one shot where I don't love it because the string bed is so unique so it's a little less consistent than other rackets. I don't have a one hander so I really can't say. I may try to develop one for the purpose of these reviews but... that could get ugly...
Great videos! Really helpful. I play tennis since 2021 and last year I switched to pure strike 100 with razor code 23kg. I've started with some wrist pain so i'm thinking about changing the racket. I like a lot the feel and the control I get with the pure strike 100, but it's too stiff and in some matches where I don't have enough time and I can't have a full swing, I lose all the power and the ball lands too short. I've been thinking about boom mp and blade 100 but i'm open to any suggestions. Which control oriented racket would you recommend having a nice feel like pure strike and being a little bit more powerful and maneuverable for the moments when I cant have a full swing? Thanks a lot!
Thank you! The Boom MP is great and I would add the Speed MP to that list as well.
We might be twins. Ex GTour user for the same reason. Found my way to a prostock GPro with SW at 294, but still a lot of racket for my game. Going down in SW like that makes it only a tad easier to wield, but takes all the power out. Another stick I absolutely love is my TF40 305 16x19, but I just need something more forgiving. End up going back to the speed mp auxetic always
Whatever you choose I need something for one level below. Good chance I’d jive with that
Yes, unfortunately the magic of the Gravity Pro has a lot to do with the heftier spec.
Currently I'm using gravity tour and I find it little difficult to serve n swing for continuous 2 sets..so do you think despite of the HL balance.speed pro would be too heavy to swing in a match ?or some people are saying that it is very easy to maneuver?
In my opinion the Speed Pro is less maneuverable and more sluggish than the Gravity Tour so it wouldn't be the right way to go. You could try a 98 square inch 18x20 like the Blade.
Cool! I personally play with the boom pro, instantly loved the feel at play testing (compared it to the ezone 98 back then) and felt like it gave me way more confidence. I played well with the 98 but the lack of feedback gave me no confidence.
Strange to see that it kind of went silent around the racket afterwards.
What customization did you do?
I'm also very surprised the Boom went silent but hopefully it starts getting a nice reputation with the next one. I added a leather grip and about 8 inches of lead at 6 o clock.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouverhow much would that be in weight? (The 6 inches). Decathlon's lead is 1g each 3,5 cm so 6 inches would be little over 4 g. And some extra 5g or so on the handle for the leather?
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver What changed for you with lead at 6 o'clock?
@@ls21989I have seen other reviewers say that it loses power lower in the hoop, so maybe he's fixing that?
The problem with the TF40 is you played with the 16 x 19 when the the 18 x 20 suits flatter playing styles but also provides ample spin. Had you tested the 18 x 20 with different lead configurations you probably would have found the right configuration to dial in as the string setup suits your playing style better.
Yes, I would love to try that racket.
What are your thoughts on using 2 raquets and depending on how the strokes are feeling on a particular day, choose 1 over the other? I switched from 2020 gravity pro to Boom Pro. However, when the 2023 Gravity Pro came out I switched back to it. The feel/feedback is unmatched by any other stick I have tried. It’s solid on all my strokes. However, the Boom seems to give me more punch on serve and winners from the baseline so after a set or so I usually switch to it. The lower weight makes it easier for me to swing it faster and I have to believe the 5 grams do make a difference.
I love them both and don’t see why I should pick one over the other on a permanent basis.
I'm not a big fan of switching between rackets when playing competitively. It's best to stick to one even if it might feel wrong because once you are used to a racket, there is very little that the racket is doing wrong if you're thinking you should switch.
Luca do you customize the boom? As I likes headlight racquets and guessing of I can switch to a fairway grip as in my pro staff 6.1 95.
Yes, I add a leather grip and a bit of lead at 4 & 7.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver if I may ask. What leather grip are you using? As Fairway may be too much weight for the stock 31cm balance. Is going to increase the grip size a lot? I'm using L4 + overgrip on wilson psc (Fairway original grip) willing to know if I need to go for L3 or L4 as boom stock size.
I can’t choose between Gravity tour and Boom pro.. suggestions?! I need to try them
Wow I’ve just realized you had the same issue:)
If you wan't a more consistent but more "boring" playability go for the Gravity Tour. If you want a *slightly* more inconsistent response but more power and spin, go for the Boom.
congratulation Luca ! great choice !
Someone in the club told me that my speed mp 2022 auxetic will deteriorate : the graphite fiber inside will "die" and I should change my raquet every 1.5-2 years. Is that true ? Should I change raquet every two years ? I play 3 times per week.
Absolute bull! It's a nice way to make people buy more rackets and keep the industry alive 😅. In all seriousness though the only thing you really need to worry about long term is grommets and bumper guards. If your frames don't gave any deformation, chips, or cracks...really no reason to change. Carbon fiber isn't indestructible but 1-2 years is not enough to break it down especially at the recreational level, or if you store it properly. If that statement were true, nobody would want to play with a DR 98 or Wilson Blade 2015. Don't worry and just enjoy tennis.
Thank you! Don't worry about the graphite deteriorating that quickly, the process takes years (honestly sometimes decades) before you'll notice a significant difference.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver thank you so much both of you for you response and your perspective 🥲✨
What are those red strings you used in the Boom Pro?
Head Lynx Tour (Orange)
Since you get to play with latest models as part of your job, I'm wondering how long before you'd switch again 🙂
We shall see! Hopefully I stick with it for a while.
Wow that’s a surprise considering the mixed reviews 😮 Did you find it to be inconsistent when hitting the higher and lower part of the stringbed?
It's a tiny bit inconsistent (sometimes) but I never had a problem with that, otherwise I wouldn't have switched.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouverDid the lead at 6 o'clock help fix this?
Nice one but donˋt forget the string
Solinco whiteout is foam filed.
Why did you not consider the vcore 95?
As much as I like the 95, I don't feel as solid with it as I do these rackets.
It will be interesting to make a review of whiteout 18x20. It’s the current hot racquet on UA-cam reviewers 😅
I've seen that! We're in talks with Solinco so maybe we'll bring them in soon.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver out of curiosity. Why radical pro auxetic wasn’t one of your favourites on your journey to switch ? I mean you liked it a lot on your review.
What the difference between gravity pro and boom pro?
Luca are you still using the Boom Pro over the Gravity Pro? I’ve demoed the Gravity at my club a few times and really like it. However they do not have a Boom to demo. I love the look of the gravity over the boom. But the $129 sale of the boom is hard to pass up right now. Also can you share what strings you used for each?
I've sort of migrated back to my Gravity Tour 360+ if I'm really looking to be competitive. I always use Lynx Tour in Head rackets at this point.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver awesome thanks! I’m debating on the gravity mp vs pro myself. Based on your reviews. As a somewhat newer player, I feel like I should get the mp based on skill level. But it feels extremely light and unstable at the net. I love the weight of the pro, and I’ve had the best serves of my life been amazing when demoing it. FH/BH is good with both. I just have to slow down my swing to get the timing down with the pro.
As a stronger/athletic 2nd year player, am I doing myself a disservice going with the pro over the mp? This will be my first real racket.
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I agree that blade v8 is a tiny bit more muted compared to v7 and before but to me that’s not V8s biggest problem. V3/4/5/6 were pure powerhouses like strike line. Blades v7 and v8 become so soft and with less free power due to their low stiffness 😢
I’m dealing with it by string lower tension. I also added a leather grip and 4g on 12 o’clock. Try some hybrid set ups to free power, worked really well for me in this set up.
v7 seems to have slightly more power than the v8
Try adding a bit of lead to the Blade, they also lowered the swing weight big time.
Hey Luca, whats your string setup in the Boom Pro? Is that cyclone or rev?
Lynx Tour actually! At 53 pounds.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Cheers friend
What is your string set up and tension.
Head Lynx Tour at 53 pounds.
hello, best tension and strings for the boom pro? thanks !
I really enjoyed it with Head Lynx Tour at 53 pounds.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver First thanks for your answer, I am just occasionally using a wilson blade v6.5 strung at 53 pounds with kirschbaun pro line and the result of the combination is excellent for me, I hope soon to switch to a head boom pro and try the same tension as you are me recommending, thanks again and congratulations for your contribution from youtube, greetings from argentina and hopefully something of what I write is understood, I am using the google translator.
How about the Blade 100?
I've never played with it so I can't say much.
So what swing weight should choose a beginner player?
Static weight is more important, in my opinion, and generally companies will choose the right SW to static weight ratio. I say go for something in the 280-295 gram range.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver today bought babolat pure aero team it had to be 285 grams, with the rubber dampener and strings it is now 307 grams. Picked poly strings but asked to do the swing weight at 22kg. Now will start trainings😊
Luca, how would you compare the Boom Pro to a weighted-up Gravity MP? Seems like they ought to be pretty similar.
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This is a good question. I see why you think they would be similar, but you will have a lot more power and spin with the boom and a lot more consistency and ease of use with the gravity. Feel will be similar so it’s just a question of what you value more between those other characteristics.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouverconsistency & comfort wins matches and creates career longevity.
Luca any thoughts on the controversy regarding Head employees going undercover as quality control officers at Yonex factories to steal their technologies? Also why do you think France struggles to produce grand slam champions despite having the most tennis players per capita alongside the most ATP players in the top 100?
No thoughts, just vibes
See what your favourite player uses. Copy that’s. Very easy
He even dresses like a Gravity Pro
😭😭😭
The ezone 98 feels a little bit clubby compared to players rackets
Changed from gravity pro?
I never actually switched to the Gravity Pro; I just love the racket.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver which you think are the advantages of the boom pro over the gravity pro? Is the boom pro confortable? Or more stiff?
L E A T H E R G R I P
Percept REVIEW?!
Soon, I hope.
Sorry, but what do you mean by "leverage over the ball"?
More or less your ability to generate more power and spin on the ball.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Sort of sounds like "heaviness". Sorry, I get a little annoyed at these fuzzy terms because it's really difficult to know what you mean.
I give it a month.
Lorenzo Musetti style....
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver man he's is like your lost Italian cousin. Maybe grow your flow. Be unreal.
Gravity is a much better line than Boom
I think with a bit better marketing and maybe a few tweaks here and there the Boom would be much more popular.
Man don’t make that mistake, at least wait half year until the new Boom will come out
how do you know that will come out then?
You're assuming an update is going to fit Luca better
Don't get me wrong, I'm excited to try that one as well, but for now I'm happy with this one.