I spent most of 2023 on a very comprehensive racket journey and had finally settled on the Pure Strike 98 16x19 3rd Gen by the time 2024 rolled in. I was a very happy camper....but then someone let me borrow their Percept 100. It was instantly an absolutely perfect fit for every aspect of my game. My Percept 100's, with slightly different customizations, live permanently in my court bag. I love everything about them, including the color, which I admit, did take a little bit to grow on me.
That’s exactly what he’s talking about… Wilson is coming out with a Fed model once again… and it during the US Open…heard it from another Wilson dealer..
@@chagazzo There will be a brand new "Roger" line released - the actual Pro Staff will be discontinued with V14 as the last one. Also an info from Wilson rep but even he has no details about the racquets in the line 🙂
@@288kun172I doubt it. The Pro Staff line is a brand that doesn’t just exist in Tennis racquets, but in shoes, golf clubs, even underpants lol… it’s just too iconic to shelve now in my opinion, but what do i know 🤷🏻♂️
I’m testing Prince ATS textreme tour 98. It’s similar to my blade pro 97 16x19 but more forgiving and more spin. Also have a percept 100 16x19 leaded up pretty heavy. had some multi on the percept and can’t get much spin out of it. it’s great with poly string loose, very different from the 97 percept. the 97 I can swing hard as I like ball can’t go out.
My guess on the racquet is either Solinco Whiteout V2 or RF Pro Staff. I saw a player, probably a pro, posted a short/reel of testing Solinco Whiteout V2.
I switched to the Yonex VCore 98. It took a while to adjust my serve, but now I am super happy. Especially my one-handed backhand has improved withe the switch.
Switched to Wilson Blade 100 and love it. I find it has superb control, feel, and spin. It seems way more flexible than previous Blades. Previously played with Head Radical MP and Wilson Clash.
I added a Blade 100 to my bag. Radical MP is my normal stick, but the B100 gives me a bit more spin and forgiveness. I still prefer the Radical over the Blade 98 16x19. All of the racquets you showcased are excellent btw. 2023 and 2024 have been fantastic years for racquets.
I switched to a 100sq from a 95. Getting older and needed a bit more forgiveness with some precision. Got the Speed Pro from my 2018 Vcore 95. Wierd change, I know. Inrerested in the Percept 100d, which is not available in Arabia. The speed has definitely improved my game with quick heavy hitters. Whether I stick with it, I'll see.
Anyone know if there will be updates to the Pro Kennex line this summer, and particularly the Tour Pro? I like them for the help they give with tennis elbow.
Wilson Blade 98 is good, but I think people are sleeping on the new Babolat Pure Strike. Currently using VCore 98/95 and a part of me wanted to add the PS into the rotation...
@Richibald1 I sold my 2019 Head Gravity Pro that I loved, because it was a beast to play with after one tough set. 334g strung and 330 swing weight. Give that Percept 97D (similar specs) a good play test to make sure you can make it through a 3 set match with it.
@@jasonbannan4024 The V-Core 97 D was a delight. Headlight it wasn't tiring at all. If anything a Gravity Pro you need to prepare earlier than normal but the 97 D stood for Delight. So light, so accurate. Not tiring at all an both referred to are arm friendly racquets IMHO
I'm a school teacher playing 5 days a week this summer. Been using a Head radical mp that's a few years old. I would like to purchase a new racquet. I hit a pretty flat ball with little to no spin. Any recommendations? Willing to spend 200-300.
Switched from EZone 98 to Tecnifbre Tfight 305, which feels amazing, but the swing weight can be difficult. Not sure I’m good enough to use it full-time. Might resort to Solinco Whiteout 18x20. Want to love Percept 100D (also 18x19 like Tfight), but doesn’t feel as good. Am stuck… And I’d say something aligned with Federer, but whether that’s through Uniqlo or Wilson I have no idea. Would be more top secret if it was Uniqlo, in my opinion
Wilson Should re-Launch Pro Staff 97RFA... Maybe by other name like Pro Staff 97H 🤣😂.. Jokes Apart, I miss that one. I have 2, Need another .. But in a new Cosmetic (I have Black & Blue)
Switched to the 2022 Prince Phantom 100 (Japanese version) 16x18 from Yonex Ezone DR98. Mainly due to arm issues when I was using the Yonex. The Phantom is really soft and has good ball pocketing. Also, I seem to volley better, and able to send back squash like forehand slices whenever I get stretched outside on the forehand side. Always wondered why Japan & the rest of the world dishes out different versions of the Phantom. Any thoughts, Harry?
I'm still searching! My racquet journey is not over yet. Wanna change cause my Head Extreme MP ruins me - max 4h and the string is broken (1,30mm Lynx). Any suggestions - max 305g? 😉
Your setup looks like spin monster swings. If you play the Extreme the way it was designed for you will break strings. Maybe a Wilson Shift can act as a string saver. Not that I heard of it being especially gentle to strings, but its unique bending characteristic could resolve into less string movement - or even more, you will have to check that yourself. And the Yonex Vcore line is known for spin AND soft frames. Prince Phantom is new on the market as well, the 16/18 version should be able to compete with the Extreme line. But way softer frames.
Harry can you explain this? I can swing any racquet and appreciate it's Pros and Cons except for 1 racquet. A Wilson Blade bequeaths EXCRUCIATING PAIN like I've never experienced in any racquet EVER. Pretty bummed about it to say the least but I can't play 1 game and my shoulder is begging for mercy. If you can't maybe Coach Rob has some insights. Always a popular racquet every generation which only makes me more upset. I've even played with the newer Wilson Shift (V1) no real issues but the Blade? Tennis Purgatory... Any suggestions welcome because I'd really like to give it the old college try. Thanks Harry oh background sure thing I'm using a Head Gravity Pro 2023 and my shoulder is loving it. Me too 👍😎
You shouldn’t use a racquet if it gives you shoulder pain. If you’re adamant on using the Blade, either string it low with a hybrid or soft poly or you can tailweight as well to help with the recoil weight.
I bet you're getting requests for the percept 100 because Karue Sell chose that as his new racquet. It would make sense that subscribers of your channel watch his as well.
I got two, bought them blind when the opportunity arose. Sadly, I am now running out of excuses when I suck on the court. Because that stick is nothing short of spectacular. But very demanding, which I cannot always deliver (98 version 3).
@@hybrid11theory75 Where would you consider a Regna to be limited? I haven't come across any limitations so far, and I use it for more than a year now.
@@sebastiandomagala9233 It's produced in limited quantities and sold for a premium price tag only by select retailers. Here in europe there's only a chance by importing or used market... I wouldn't spend that much on a racquet anyway, lol!!
No he means he's under Non Disclosure so not allowed to talk about it on the show. Probably a clause in his Uniqlo sponsorship which seems very likely.
To me The best Wilson Blade 98 is Version 5 and still use it, love it, still in very good condition. After that Blade V6, V7, V8 are Trash, THEY MADE TOO muted, too soft FEEL. No Pop Sound!! Its Shame!! They screw it up so Bad I don't freaking know Why the heck they tried to change it... same as Head Graphene trash...
Well, the soft frame concept came from the Clash success. I did quite well with the v7 18/20. Finally dropped it for a pair of Yonex Regnas. Now my clubmate has a competing chance against me again, he does even better with it than I did, his game has improved vastly. Maybe it's just me and players at my age (50), but the reduced RA was the key reason I got it when it came out when my old frames broke my arm (old Head Ti.fire at 363g). They kept the stiff frames for "Point and shoot" in the PS line and got the classic control to the Blades. In my opinion that was a good decision.
I switched from Wilson Ultra to a Babolat Puredrive ......I am no longer a Wilson man sorry ..the Blades don't have enough power for me ......Letting you know as you requested
This channel gets money from Wilson for sure. Wilson rackets are average at best, so I'm dubious about his blade recommendation... The Wilson Clash V1 is a trash racket and this channel voted it #1.
More artificial rackets and strings to assist a player, modern tennis is horrid, players cannot use real tennis equipment, what a shame the once charasmatic game full of AMERICAN personalities are no more, now it's robotic players, standing on the baseline and the mens and women's games are exactly the same, same equipment, same baseline, same inferior 2HBH, the mens game actually adopted the women's game 😥. Tennis used to be so unique, now it's fake rackets, boom the ball, stand on the baseline, they don't even know the game inside the baseline to the net. When the American personality left, tennis lost its appeal, Roger was the last of the old school players.
I spent most of 2023 on a very comprehensive racket journey and had finally settled on the Pure Strike 98 16x19 3rd Gen by the time 2024 rolled in. I was a very happy camper....but then someone let me borrow their Percept 100. It was instantly an absolutely perfect fit for every aspect of my game. My Percept 100's, with slightly different customizations, live permanently in my court bag. I love everything about them, including the color, which I admit, did take a little bit to grow on me.
I just picked up a new 2024 Prince Twistpower x98 tour and a new 2023 Snauwert Hi Ten 98R in Tokyo. Can't wait to try them out!
Must be a new Roger Fed Autograph or Pro Staff line
I was thinking Solinco Whiteout? Since he pinched his white shirt..
That’s exactly what he’s talking about… Wilson is coming out with a Fed model once again… and it during the US Open…heard it from another Wilson dealer..
@@chagazzo There will be a brand new "Roger" line released - the actual Pro Staff will be discontinued with V14 as the last one. Also an info from Wilson rep but even he has no details about the racquets in the line 🙂
@@288kun172this is great info. I hope we get a new RF
@@288kun172I doubt it. The Pro Staff line is a brand that doesn’t just exist in Tennis racquets, but in shoes, golf clubs, even underpants lol… it’s just too iconic to shelve now in my opinion, but what do i know 🤷🏻♂️
I currently use the cx200 and it amazing. switched from a 2024 pure strike.
No mention of Head Boom MP? That's what I've been using this year.
I’m testing Prince ATS textreme tour 98. It’s similar to my blade pro 97 16x19 but more forgiving and more spin. Also have a percept 100 16x19 leaded up pretty heavy. had some multi on the percept and can’t get much spin out of it. it’s great with poly string loose, very different from the 97 percept. the 97 I can swing hard as I like ball can’t go out.
My guess on the racquet is either Solinco Whiteout V2 or RF Pro Staff. I saw a player, probably a pro, posted a short/reel of testing Solinco Whiteout V2.
Nearly went to Diadem V3, but then settled on the TF40, 305, 16x19!
I switched to the Yonex VCore 98. It took a while to adjust my serve, but now I am super happy. Especially my one-handed backhand has improved withe the switch.
Really enjoyable vid, thanks.
Switched to Wilson Blade 100 and love it. I find it has superb control, feel, and spin. It seems way more flexible than previous Blades. Previously played with Head Radical MP and Wilson Clash.
Spot on in regards to Dunlop CX line. Insane control. And can get power and finally incredible volleys on the cx200.
I added a Blade 100 to my bag. Radical MP is my normal stick, but the B100 gives me a bit more spin and forgiveness. I still prefer the Radical over the Blade 98 16x19.
All of the racquets you showcased are excellent btw. 2023 and 2024 have been fantastic years for racquets.
My favorite racquets so far that i tried are Head Extreme Tour, Percept 97D and the EZONE 98
How do you rate the Percept 97D over the Ezone 98?
I am currently switching to the Head Prestige MP-L Aux 2.0. Loving it after some mods. Coming from the G360+ MP.
I switched to a 100sq from a 95. Getting older and needed a bit more forgiveness with some precision. Got the Speed Pro from my 2018 Vcore 95. Wierd change, I know. Inrerested in the Percept 100d, which is not available in Arabia. The speed has definitely improved my game with quick heavy hitters. Whether I stick with it, I'll see.
Anyone know if there will be updates to the Pro Kennex line this summer, and particularly the Tour Pro? I like them for the help they give with tennis elbow.
Wilson pro staff RF autograph ultimatum. Over sized pro staff 110 UL for retired Roger.
I switched to the Diadem Elevate V3.
Wilson Blade 98 is good, but I think people are sleeping on the new Babolat Pure Strike. Currently using VCore 98/95 and a part of me wanted to add the PS into the rotation...
New for me is my Yonex ezone 98, with Triax strings. Been a HEAD player since 1973, so this is a big switch for me.
Demo a Percept 97D I'm hearing very good reports, excellent in fact.
@Richibald1 I sold my 2019 Head Gravity Pro that I loved, because it was a beast to play with after one tough set. 334g strung and 330 swing weight. Give that Percept 97D (similar specs) a good play test to make sure you can make it through a 3 set match with it.
Andy, is that you?
@@jasonbannan4024 The V-Core 97 D was a delight. Headlight it wasn't tiring at all. If anything a Gravity Pro you need to prepare earlier than normal but the 97 D stood for Delight. So light, so accurate. Not tiring at all an both referred to are arm friendly racquets IMHO
@Richibald1 👍 Glad you enjoyed the 97D. I'm really enjoying the ez 98 with Triax 17G @50lbs. Have fun. 🎾
I switched to a Tecnifibre 300 XTC from a Head Ti S6 and almost instantly, No more tennis elbow ❤
Could it be a whole new line of RF?
best tennis channel. always like to see your videos. youtube didnt recommend you for a while. What do you think about HEAD
Gravity MP ?
FYI - never seen him respond to a question here.
@@RajeshSahasrabuddhe haha. no problem. do you have any opinion on this racket x)
@@opfijqwhnien Sorry I have never hit with that
Stop trying new racquets every year. Stay with the one you are using. Same with strings, unless the material hurts you.
Why do you think certain people buy a new $1200 phone EVERY year?
I'm a school teacher playing 5 days a week this summer. Been using a Head radical mp that's a few years old. I would like to purchase a new racquet. I hit a pretty flat ball with little to no spin. Any recommendations? Willing to spend 200-300.
Tought you were gonna talk about the New speed mp with extra swing weight
Switched from EZone 98 to Tecnifbre Tfight 305, which feels amazing, but the swing weight can be difficult. Not sure I’m good enough to use it full-time. Might resort to Solinco Whiteout 18x20. Want to love Percept 100D (also 18x19 like Tfight), but doesn’t feel as good. Am stuck…
And I’d say something aligned with Federer, but whether that’s through Uniqlo or Wilson I have no idea. Would be more top secret if it was Uniqlo, in my opinion
Love my WO 18x20!
@@ryansolomon4178 it’s definitely a great racquet, but the feel of the TFight is just too nice. Gonna give it more time to adjust to the swing weight
Wilson Should re-Launch Pro Staff 97RFA... Maybe by other name like Pro Staff 97H 🤣😂.. Jokes Apart, I miss that one. I have 2, Need another .. But in a new Cosmetic (I have Black & Blue)
I want a blade sw autographed edition.
Switched to the 2022 Prince Phantom 100 (Japanese version) 16x18 from Yonex Ezone DR98. Mainly due to arm issues when I was using the Yonex. The Phantom is really soft and has good ball pocketing. Also, I seem to volley better, and able to send back squash like forehand slices whenever I get stretched outside on the forehand side. Always wondered why Japan & the rest of the world dishes out different versions of the Phantom. Any thoughts, Harry?
switched from wilson clash pro 100 v1 to yonex ezone 100 :) also went down a grip size. seems to be a good move so far lol.
Hello everyone, any news about Ezone releases???
Appears like there might be a new solinco whiteout racket coming out. That’s my guess 🤷♂️
Is he wanting to say new Fed stick coming out in August?
How would he know?
head speed mp all the way!
I'm still searching! My racquet journey is not over yet. Wanna change cause my Head Extreme MP ruins me - max 4h and the string is broken (1,30mm Lynx). Any suggestions - max 305g? 😉
Try Kirschbaum max power 1.30 or silver 7 tour
Your setup looks like spin monster swings. If you play the Extreme the way it was designed for you will break strings.
Maybe a Wilson Shift can act as a string saver. Not that I heard of it being especially gentle to strings, but its unique bending characteristic could resolve into less string movement - or even more, you will have to check that yourself.
And the Yonex Vcore line is known for spin AND soft frames.
Prince Phantom is new on the market as well, the 16/18 version should be able to compete with the Extreme line. But way softer frames.
Talk us about volkl racquets...
The Dunlop CX OS still does not come in a 4 1/2" grip size. Dunlop listened? No.
Federer wilson in 3 different weights, 280, 300 and 320. 98 head. Thats the secret racket
Yonex Ezone 100 is very good racket for your arm and elbow
Harry can you explain this? I can swing any racquet and appreciate it's Pros and Cons except for 1 racquet. A Wilson Blade bequeaths EXCRUCIATING PAIN like I've never experienced in any racquet EVER. Pretty bummed about it to say the least but I can't play 1 game and my shoulder is begging for mercy. If you can't maybe Coach Rob has some insights. Always a popular racquet every generation which only makes me more upset. I've even played with the newer Wilson Shift (V1) no real issues but the Blade? Tennis Purgatory... Any suggestions welcome because I'd really like to give it the old college try. Thanks Harry oh background sure thing I'm using a Head Gravity Pro 2023 and my shoulder is loving it. Me too 👍😎
You shouldn’t use a racquet if it gives you shoulder pain. If you’re adamant on using the Blade, either string it low with a hybrid or soft poly or you can tailweight as well to help with the recoil weight.
@@tenniswithandy I just want to know why it's the only racquet feeling like rotator cuff surgery without the anaesthetic. 😂
Which blade were you using?
Good video but as a 60 yr old 4.0 USTA I don't care much about rackets that college players and Pros use I wish you would preview some bigger rackets
The only place I’d take the Percept to is an 80’s aerobics class….
😂😂😂
I bet you're getting requests for the percept 100 because Karue Sell chose that as his new racquet.
It would make sense that subscribers of your channel watch his as well.
Well, Murray just pulled off that incredible stunt on purchasing Ezones, so that might push sales as well.
When are the new Pure Drives coming out? If they are at all??
The 10th edition of Babolat’s Pure Drive is out on 24 September - from Babolats official site
When the new pure drive?!
So disappointed that Babolat still doesn't release a new Pure Drive (cosmetic update doesn't count).
The 10th edition of Babolat’s Pure Drive is out on 24 September
Ezone line too
What happen to his store?
Got myself a Regna because of you. Now I can't go back. Makes my life very difficult though.
Haha, you got a good life! Keep using Regna then 👍.
I got two, bought them blind when the opportunity arose.
Sadly, I am now running out of excuses when I suck on the court. Because that stick is nothing short of spectacular. But very demanding, which I cannot always deliver (98 version 3).
Maybe the Extreme Pro?
My bet
Oh No..i just got my wilson six one v14....
Where's the Head range?
“Best” is subjective…
clash 108
I bought two brand new Ezone DR98 from a collector bc nothing comes close to it.... still!!
Regna does. Even exceeds it by quite some margin.
@@sebastiandomagala9233 Depends, in stock form it's not very stable and has a smaller sweetspot. Also it's so lmiited and expensive, nobody cares...
@@hybrid11theory75 Where would you consider a Regna to be limited? I haven't come across any limitations so far, and I use it for more than a year now.
@@sebastiandomagala9233 It's produced in limited quantities and sold for a premium price tag only by select retailers. Here in europe there's only a chance by importing or used market... I wouldn't spend that much on a racquet anyway, lol!!
Is there any truth in the 2025 release of a Gravity 98 ??
Whats the secret racquet??
Hint: who left Nike for Uniqlo?
No way he means a Uniqlo racket, right?
No he means he's under Non Disclosure so not allowed to talk about it on the show. Probably a clause in his Uniqlo sponsorship which seems very likely.
@@Richibald1 got it thanks
PRO STAFF X did not make it??
I’ve had not demo, every know racquet. A racquet every two months for last two years. The best is the head radical 2023. Trust me it’s the best.
No, I don't trust you. Regna is better.
To me The best Wilson Blade 98 is Version 5 and still use it, love it, still in very good condition. After that Blade V6, V7, V8 are Trash, THEY MADE TOO muted, too soft FEEL. No Pop Sound!! Its Shame!! They screw it up so Bad I don't freaking know Why the heck they tried to change it... same as Head Graphene trash...
Well, the soft frame concept came from the Clash success.
I did quite well with the v7 18/20.
Finally dropped it for a pair of Yonex Regnas.
Now my clubmate has a competing chance against me again, he does even better with it than I did, his game has improved vastly.
Maybe it's just me and players at my age (50), but the reduced RA was the key reason I got it when it came out when my old frames broke my arm (old Head Ti.fire at 363g).
They kept the stiff frames for "Point and shoot" in the PS line and got the classic control to the Blades. In my opinion that was a good decision.
0:47 ADV Backpack is ALOT better than that!!
I cannot figure it out
Hint: who left Nike for Uniqlo?
@@suwengu6335 Ah yeah new Federer racket makes sense
Blade 100 v 9, bad news for butterflies😂
Dunlop,you can't step into the same river twice.
I switched from Wilson Ultra to a Babolat Puredrive ......I am no longer a Wilson man sorry ..the Blades don't have enough power for me ......Letting you know as you requested
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This channel gets money from Wilson for sure. Wilson rackets are average at best, so I'm dubious about his blade recommendation...
The Wilson Clash V1 is a trash racket and this channel voted it #1.
More artificial rackets and strings to assist a player, modern tennis is horrid, players cannot use real tennis equipment, what a shame the once charasmatic game full of AMERICAN personalities are no more, now it's robotic players, standing on the baseline and the mens and women's games are exactly the same, same equipment, same baseline, same inferior 2HBH, the mens game actually adopted the women's game 😥. Tennis used to be so unique, now it's fake rackets, boom the ball, stand on the baseline, they don't even know the game inside the baseline to the net. When the American personality left, tennis lost its appeal, Roger was the last of the old school players.
You cannot be serious!
another tennis racket.... really. Tennis is dying slowly. lol soon 50% of all tennis court will be converted to pickleball. lol