In this video, I show you guys the two new rackets I am trying out. The head speed pro and the Yonex ezone 98. Hope you enjoy it! Follow me here: / thetennisdream / thetennisdream
Comment is late but I want to say that I’m in love with the Yonex ezone 98! For me head heavy racquets have not been a problem when hitting but in a game it can really get to your arm. The ezone on the other hand is really forgiving and if strung right you can get great control and power!
I was really deciding which one of these 2 to purchase. Thank you sooo much, I'm used to playing with yonex and after your review I think thats what I'm going with :)!
your shots seems way better with the Ezone. Also those are my two favourite frames of 2020- 1.Ezone 98 2. Head Speed MP & Pro The EZone 98 is a fantastic frame!
Not interested in trying the Gravity Pro? I tried the Ezone recently and think I'd have to try the tour as I found it a little too lightweight. Good power though and generated really good spin with it. The comfort and control of the Gravity Pro was so nice though.
Just found your channel. Getting back into tennis from a long break and looking for a new racquet. I saw your queens shirt and it made me check to see if you were in Charlotte, which you are. I’m from the area as well, small words.
If you feel the speed is too heavy how about trying the speed mp because its a little lighter and the 16x19 should be a little more forgiving. Keep posting. Followin the dream!!!
I just finished demo'ing over the past month and had both of these throughout the process. I loved the head as well, it produced a great ball but the balance was just a bit too much to keep swinging for a long period of time for me. I ended up loving the new pro staff and thought surely I was going to get it. It's On my last visit to the shop (Queen City Tennis in Charlotte btw) I decided to grab a couple random racquets just on a whim to make sure there wasn't something else out there. I grabbed the Tecnifibre TF40, and fell in love instantly. I recommend the 315 version, it's a little heavier than the 305, but it's a bit more head-light. It gave me the feel of the Pro Staff, with the heavy, controllable ball of the speed pro. You should for sure check it out.
No way! I got my rackets from Queens city too! That shop is great. And yes maybe I’ll give the technifibre a shot. Jan Demo’d is last and said it was decent
Interesting that you are considering leaving the heavier and 97 Pro Staff for the 98 and lighter Yonex Have you tried the Babolat Pure Strike and Pure Drive + ? What about Dunlop range? Also and more importantly what strings are you using? Do you recommend new Solinco Hyper-G Soft ?
I honestly thought you hit better with the Ezone in your previous video than you did with your wilson so I thought you were switching to it way back then. I've been using Yonex racquets for over a decade and absolutely love them. I just switched to the Yonex VCore Pro 97 330g and absolutely love it. Good amounts of control and really rewards good technique/racquet head speed with more than adequate power. Great feel.
I’m literally in the same process rn. I am actually demoing those same two racquets next week. As a person who used a Wilson blade, I am looking for something more lively with spin that feels better off the forehand side than I do with my Blade. Any suggestions outside of the ones I’m already trying? Also, my friend is on my future college’s tennis team and he swears by the Ezone (why I’m trying it😂), so I think he would heavily commend your switch. Keep training, and I hope you the same that I hope for in my racquet search... a perfect match😂
Idk if any of the shops near you carry the Tecnifibre TF-40 305 but I when I went through the demo process my final two were the Ezone 98 and the TF-40. Give it a chance if you can find it, lot of easy depth and spin on the forehand side for me at least. Good luck in the racket finding process 🙏
You clearly hit the ball heavier and with better depth with the Ezone to my eye. It maybe worth trying the Ezone Tour or modding the Standard Ezone. Yonex are making some great frames and have the best QC on the market.
I play with the speed pro and I will say when I’m tight it’s a little hard to find my range as it’s not as forgiving as other rackets but when I do find it strokes are solid and it’s easy to bomb serves with it
Great video! Love your content. Have you had a chance to try the new PS97 v13 (315g)? Have heard good things and thought since you’re a pro staffer it might be interesting for you!
@@thetennisdream812 I originally didn't like the pro staff line before because they had too little power and with the countervail they ha less feel but I just switched to the Pro Staff 97 v13 after demoing it so you should definitely try it even though it might be a bit late now. My last racket before the pro staff 97 was the speed mp.
The weight of the ball produced by the speed pro is clearly affecting your opponent in this video so I'd say if that level of play can be sustained, it could be a lethal weapon for you. Might be a good idea to ask your hitting partner how different it is to receive your ball on the other side between racquets and include it in the review as that imho is the most important aspect in choosing a racquet: how effective is it at executing your game style. As for racquets for consideration, Wilson Blade, Babolat Pure Strike 98, Pure Aero VS, Extreme Tour, Clash 98, Speed MP, Radical Pro, VCore 95, VCore 98, VCore Pro 97, Tecnifibre XTC 305 or 315, Prestige Pro, Dunlop CX200, TF40, Prince Tour 95, Phantom 97P are all good racquets that warrants a review from you lmao
Agreed with the insight and recommendation from Perseus Hercules. You appear to have greater depth overall with the speed pro. That's exactly why I got it. It's awesome you are reviewing these two head to head. I have found that nowhere on YT. One thing that has annoyed me long term about the yonexes is that the extra long grommets meant for vibration dampening will break off after many years of sun exposure. I am talking about 10 years later, which for you would be many lifetimes of racquets by then and not a true concern. But for recreational types like me who are looking to settle on a set of racquets for the next 15 to 20 years, that has kept yonexes out of consideration for me. You've got great talent, my friend, so here's hoping you finally get a racquet that pairs well with your ever growing skills
Since you like the Prostaff why not try the new version v13? Seems like an improvement ( most reviews say). Also do you think the Ps97 is too powerful? Because you said ur game has evolved and now you wanna change. Im actually thinking about changing to the Ps from the UltraTour lol
Awesome video! If you get a chance to try out the Tecnifibre TF-40 305 I would HIGHLY recommend it. This racket feels amazing on groundstrokes, unfortunately, most shops only carry the T-Fight racket but if you get a chance to try the TF-40 then give it a go! It should be pretty similar to the Ezone and the Speed. Keep up the good work man!
@@thetennisdream812 Just saw this comment after leaving one of my own recommending the same thing. Queen City Tennis has both the 305 and 315 versions of the racquet, if whatever shop you are using doesn't.
I have a speed MP, am currently demoing an Ezone tour, and Vcore 95. I hade a Vcore 98, good stick. I am hearing better things from the 95. can't wait to hit with it tomorrow. Good luck on your search!
@@f5ervin I served better with the 95 than any other racket, just didn't play well with it, all my fault i'm sure. I liked playing with the Ezone tour, It was not as stable as I would like. I'm sure I could work on it to get it to my liking. the Vcore 98 was a better choice for me. I may purchase a Yonex because I want one, It is not gunna take the Speed MP out of my hands. Enjoy the Journey
Great video. I think that you really should give the Wilson Blade 98 v7 16x19 a try. It would be a good progression from your Pro Staff in terms of design language and fits within the same category as the Head and Yonex thay you’re trying. Also, in my opinion, you can’t try out the Ezone 98 305g without giving the Vcore 98 a try. If you want to try out a dark horse, give the Vcore 95 a try- if you like it I’ll contribute towards the cost of one!
What do you feel you have with the Pro Staff, and what would you like to have on your racket? Try an under spec of the Speed Pro, look for a swing weight of 325-330. Also add 5 g of lead under the grip of the Ezone 98 305. Then compare again.
nice video :) although those two are not really a match, speed mp is what you should try really. I would be very interested in your opinion, pls make a video if you can. speed pro is less wieldy and slower than ezone and mp, pro asks for constant full swings, but crushes the ball better, is more stable as well, so if you're primarily about speed and manoeuvrability then speed mp is what you want. I've tried it and it's excellent, better that pro, although pro is great as well. ezone tour would be a match for speed pro, but it is very unwieldy, very. crushes the ball but it is surprisingly lacking in manoeuvrability, difficult to defend with it etc. you're both hitting nicely, you should definitely put more of that into videos if you can.
if you like the yonnex and play with the pro staff which im sure is 340g. i play with the Yonnex vcore pro 97 which is 330g in weight so literally could be best of both worlds for you.
Maybe try Head Speed 360 Pro (2018 version) as swing weight is 10g less (static weight still 310g). I went for the 360 MP (2018) and it plays well. MP is worth a look. Blades and Strikes seem popular for your level, if you want a little bit more forgiveness than the Pro Staff.
They’re a little harder to find, but the new Prince racquets are so plush and forgiving. I switched to them from Volkl and really like them, with a bit of added weight, but the Textreme material is the best feeling contact I’ve ever experienced. Iga Swiatek just won the French with the Tour 100, and the Phantom line is great too! My second choice after a fair amount of play testing was the Dunlop Srixon Sx 300 Tour. It was just a little too thick of a frame with just a bit too much power. Good luck!!
Prince textreme tour 100p user here! Top racquet, the feel is the best. Arm friendly too and nice blend of control and power. He could also check this model at 310 grams and 16x18 string pattern..
Hey, I've been using the ezone 98 for about 2-3 months now. Great racket, I really love it. One thing that i think you should try is a bit of lead on the Ezone. i have about 2 grams at 10-2 on both sides (2 inch strips) and another(two) 2 inch strips at 12 at the top of the racket. Personally makes it feel even better along with an overgrip, just a thought you could try if you do go with the Ezone :)
Nooooooo I play with the pro staff 315 and I love it, sad to see you move on. Have you tried the new pro staff? Sad to see you move on from the pro staff.
you would like the ezone tour version much better, but even the vcores are great especially the 97 which is apparently very similar to the pro staff. Yonex is a great way to go because of the head shape it makes them all feel bigger and more forgiving than they actually are.
Comment is late but I want to say that I’m in love with the Yonex ezone 98! For me head heavy racquets have not been a problem when hitting but in a game it can really get to your arm. The ezone on the other hand is really forgiving and if strung right you can get great control and power!
I was really deciding which one of these 2 to purchase. Thank you sooo much, I'm used to playing with yonex and after your review I think thats what I'm going with :)!
Habe been watching you since you got the pro staff
You’ve progressed so much
Before you change, you should try the ezone 98 tour.
your shots seems way better with the Ezone. Also those are my two favourite frames of 2020- 1.Ezone 98 2. Head Speed MP & Pro
The EZone 98 is a fantastic frame!
Great Video !! From the swing, you can see just how heavy the Head is.
Great vid keep it up your dedication through the years is inspiring and inspires me as a player!
Thank you!
I do really like the Yonex personally, nice video man!
Good luck with the demos! For me, it’s important to play matches with a demo to get a feel for the stick during actual play.
Yes! My favorite tennis UA-camr is doing a racket review!
Thanks man! cool vid! good luck with your search for a new racquet
have you tried the babolat pure strike or the Wilson blade? They could be amazing for you 😉
Great review and fantastic hitting!
Not interested in trying the Gravity Pro? I tried the Ezone recently and think I'd have to try the tour as I found it a little too lightweight. Good power though and generated really good spin with it. The comfort and control of the Gravity Pro was so nice though.
Just found your channel. Getting back into tennis from a long break and looking for a new racquet. I saw your queens shirt and it made me check to see if you were in Charlotte, which you are. I’m from the area as well, small words.
Bro have u tried the speed mp? It must be a great fit for u
If you feel the speed is too heavy how about trying the speed mp because its a little lighter and the 16x19 should be a little more forgiving. Keep posting. Followin the dream!!!
Love the review videos! The head speed looks sweet 🔥🔥🔥
I just got the Yonex vcore pro 97 hd with hyper g and I'm loving it, maybe give it a go.
the regular vcore pro 97 (310g) may be more similar to your old pro staff-give it a try. Could also try the new ezone tour, it’s supposed to be great
You should check the Speed MP. Great frame
I just finished demo'ing over the past month and had both of these throughout the process. I loved the head as well, it produced a great ball but the balance was just a bit too much to keep swinging for a long period of time for me. I ended up loving the new pro staff and thought surely I was going to get it. It's On my last visit to the shop (Queen City Tennis in Charlotte btw) I decided to grab a couple random racquets just on a whim to make sure there wasn't something else out there. I grabbed the Tecnifibre TF40, and fell in love instantly. I recommend the 315 version, it's a little heavier than the 305, but it's a bit more head-light. It gave me the feel of the Pro Staff, with the heavy, controllable ball of the speed pro. You should for sure check it out.
No way! I got my rackets from Queens city too! That shop is great. And yes maybe I’ll give the technifibre a shot. Jan Demo’d is last and said it was decent
nice, look forward to more upcoming reviews
I currently play with a customised ezone 98 tour
Have you tried a head prestige mp? Really underrated racket imo
Have you tried out the Babolat Pure strike 16*19 I think maybe give that a try
Interesting that you are considering leaving the heavier and 97 Pro Staff for the 98 and lighter Yonex
Have you tried the Babolat Pure Strike and Pure Drive + ? What about Dunlop range?
Also and more importantly what strings are you using? Do you recommend new Solinco Hyper-G Soft ?
Have you tried the green Yonex Vcore Pro 97 310 16x19?
What strings and what tension do you use?
I honestly thought you hit better with the Ezone in your previous video than you did with your wilson so I thought you were switching to it way back then. I've been using Yonex racquets for over a decade and absolutely love them. I just switched to the Yonex VCore Pro 97 330g and absolutely love it. Good amounts of control and really rewards good technique/racquet head speed with more than adequate power. Great feel.
Appreciate the honesty👍🏼
I will highly recommend you try the Ezone98 tour, it's just more stable and control than the 98, but still has lots of power and spin.
I’m literally in the same process rn. I am actually demoing those same two racquets next week. As a person who used a Wilson blade, I am looking for something more lively with spin that feels better off the forehand side than I do with my Blade. Any suggestions outside of the ones I’m already trying? Also, my friend is on my future college’s tennis team and he swears by the Ezone (why I’m trying it😂), so I think he would heavily commend your switch. Keep training, and I hope you the same that I hope for in my racquet search... a perfect match😂
Idk if any of the shops near you carry the Tecnifibre TF-40 305 but I when I went through the demo process my final two were the Ezone 98 and the TF-40. Give it a chance if you can find it, lot of easy depth and spin on the forehand side for me at least. Good luck in the racket finding process 🙏
Which would be best for doubles?
Did you try extreme tour? How does that compare with these 2?
You clearly hit the ball heavier and with better depth with the Ezone to my eye. It maybe worth trying the Ezone Tour or modding the Standard Ezone. Yonex are making some great frames and have the best QC on the market.
0:15 you’re on X Games Mode for playing a 3010g racket 😂😂😂🎾
🤣🤣🤣
What string do you use?
After how many hours of play do you restring your hyper G?
I play with the speed pro and I will say when I’m tight it’s a little hard to find my range as it’s not as forgiving as other rackets but when I do find it strokes are solid and it’s easy to bomb serves with it
Great video! Love your content. Have you had a chance to try the new PS97 v13 (315g)? Have heard good things and thought since you’re a pro staffer it might be interesting for you!
I haven’t I wish I have but it’s not in stock to demo
@@thetennisdream812 I originally didn't like the pro staff line before because they had too little power and with the countervail they ha less feel but I just switched to the Pro Staff 97 v13 after demoing it so you should definitely try it even though it might be a bit late now. My last racket before the pro staff 97 was the speed mp.
Hey bro can you please tell which strings are you using?!
yonex vcore 95 or vcor pro 97hd ?
The weight of the ball produced by the speed pro is clearly affecting your opponent in this video so I'd say if that level of play can be sustained, it could be a lethal weapon for you. Might be a good idea to ask your hitting partner how different it is to receive your ball on the other side between racquets and include it in the review as that imho is the most important aspect in choosing a racquet: how effective is it at executing your game style. As for racquets for consideration, Wilson Blade, Babolat Pure Strike 98, Pure Aero VS, Extreme Tour, Clash 98, Speed MP, Radical Pro, VCore 95, VCore 98, VCore Pro 97, Tecnifibre XTC 305 or 315, Prestige Pro, Dunlop CX200, TF40, Prince Tour 95, Phantom 97P are all good racquets that warrants a review from you lmao
Agreed with the insight and recommendation from Perseus Hercules. You appear to have greater depth overall with the speed pro. That's exactly why I got it. It's awesome you are reviewing these two head to head. I have found that nowhere on YT. One thing that has annoyed me long term about the yonexes is that the extra long grommets meant for vibration dampening will break off after many years of sun exposure. I am talking about 10 years later, which for you would be many lifetimes of racquets by then and not a true concern. But for recreational types like me who are looking to settle on a set of racquets for the next 15 to 20 years, that has kept yonexes out of consideration for me. You've got great talent, my friend, so here's hoping you finally get a racquet that pairs well with your ever growing skills
Since you like the Prostaff why not try the new version v13? Seems like an improvement ( most reviews say).
Also do you think the Ps97 is too powerful? Because you said ur game has evolved and now you wanna change.
Im actually thinking about changing to the Ps from the UltraTour lol
You should try the Babolat pure drive it will definitely suit your game
Hey, have you tried the new Radical ?
which camera u use for your video ??
Your video is very helpful and useful for me ♡♡♡
Was your racket Wilson pro staff 97?
Try the Yonex EZONE 98 Tour racket - it's slightly heavier than the one you demo'd (315g) but such a great one, definitely worth a shot.
Interesting. Will do!
You hit a HECK of alot better with the Ezone!!!
Have you tried Babolat Pure Strike? It plays very close to the Yonex. And I agree, in this video the Yonex performed better.
Yeah I have actually. I like it but I’m not sure it’s the one for me
Doesn't Ezone feel less control? Also, I'm waiting for the new vcore line, progression, or fuck-up~
Which version of Speed Pro is this? 360? 360+?
Try Head gravity tour or Prestige. They are really nice rackets!
And at the end of the day the way the racket looks doesn’t effect your shots, it’s how it plays (although if your racket looks cool that is a bonus)
Yeah I agree haha
oh yeah.. nice video bro.
I'm using Speed MP now but I'm considering a switch to Speed PRO or Yonex Vcore Pro 97 HD
@@jacobmorgan9816 using Speed Pro now
Awesome video! If you get a chance to try out the Tecnifibre TF-40 305 I would HIGHLY recommend it. This racket feels amazing on groundstrokes, unfortunately, most shops only carry the T-Fight racket but if you get a chance to try the TF-40 then give it a go! It should be pretty similar to the Ezone and the Speed. Keep up the good work man!
Thanks for the recommendation man! Will look into it
@@thetennisdream812 Just saw this comment after leaving one of my own recommending the same thing. Queen City Tennis has both the 305 and 315 versions of the racquet, if whatever shop you are using doesn't.
Try the aero vs. it fits your playstyle good spin good mix of power and control and low balance like your pro staff.
Idk how I feel about the aero man
Ok it’s personal preferences
I have a speed MP, am currently demoing an Ezone tour, and Vcore 95. I hade a Vcore 98, good stick. I am hearing better things from the 95. can't wait to hit with it tomorrow. Good luck on your search!
I tested the MP and the Pro, but really want to try the Ezone Tour and vcore 95! What can you say about those 2 compared to the MP?
@@f5ervin I served better with the 95 than any other racket, just didn't play well with it, all my fault i'm sure. I liked playing with the Ezone tour, It was not as stable as I would like. I'm sure I could work on it to get it to my liking. the Vcore 98 was a better choice for me. I may purchase a Yonex because I want one, It is not gunna take the Speed MP out of my hands. Enjoy the Journey
Great video. I think that you really should give the Wilson Blade 98 v7 16x19 a try. It would be a good progression from your Pro Staff in terms of design language and fits within the same category as the Head and Yonex thay you’re trying. Also, in my opinion, you can’t try out the Ezone 98 305g without giving the Vcore 98 a try. If you want to try out a dark horse, give the Vcore 95 a try- if you like it I’ll contribute towards the cost of one!
Hey Tennis Dream I am kind of in a pickle. So my dominant hand hurts so its hard to smash I was wondering what do I do???😥😥😥
What do you feel you have with the Pro Staff, and what would you like to have on your racket?
Try an under spec of the Speed Pro, look for a swing weight of 325-330. Also add 5 g of lead under the grip of the Ezone 98 305. Then compare again.
I’m going to add some led tape to the head of the yonex and see how I feel with it
The Tennis Dream what’s wrong with the PS97 tho? Besides the smaller headsize
nice video :) although those two are not really a match, speed mp is what you should try really. I would be very interested in your opinion, pls make a video if you can. speed pro is less wieldy and slower than ezone and mp, pro asks for constant full swings, but crushes the ball better, is more stable as well, so if you're primarily about speed and manoeuvrability then speed mp is what you want. I've tried it and it's excellent, better that pro, although pro is great as well. ezone tour would be a match for speed pro, but it is very unwieldy, very. crushes the ball but it is surprisingly lacking in manoeuvrability, difficult to defend with it etc. you're both hitting nicely, you should definitely put more of that into videos if you can.
2:20 was smooth ngl
And maybe you could try the Blade 16x19 or the pure strike
Thanks man👍🏼
Great video
Great player, great youtuber:)) keep it up
Thank you!
Have you ever played with a Babolat Pure Strike? They are really nice to play with and give great spin and power
I have before. But I haven’t tried the new one
You should try the ezone 98 tour
if you like the yonnex and play with the pro staff which im sure is 340g. i play with the Yonnex vcore pro 97 which is 330g in weight so literally could be best of both worlds for you.
Interesting
maybe you should try the speed mp version or gravity
I hit with Speed MP, it will be too light for Yoan.
Have you tried the Wilson Ultra Pro 18x20?
I have. I didn’t like it
Didn’t try the Blade v7?
Try the Head Extreme Tour
Ezone 98 Pro?
Head gravity pro or tour could be an interesting choice.
Yeah I’ve heard. Might give it a go👍🏼
Maybe try Head Speed 360 Pro (2018 version) as swing weight is 10g less (static weight still 310g). I went for the 360 MP (2018) and it plays well. MP is worth a look.
Blades and Strikes seem popular for your level, if you want a little bit more forgiveness than the Pro Staff.
just get the Ezone, customize a little bit (lead on 3&9) and be happy
Do you fiddle with adding weight to racquets in general?
Not really I try and stay away from that stuff but for the Yonex I might have to.
Lol intro: OH YEAHHH love it
you should try the extreme tour, I think that is the best head raquet right now
I’ve tried it. I prefer the Yonex
What are you looking for in a new racquet that the pro staff doesn't give you?
A bit more power and stability. The pro staff is very unforgiving if I don’t hit it exactly in the center
@@thetennisdream812 so true. i'm surprised anyone uses it. Shows how good Fed and Dimitrov are.
Try the Ezone 98 Tour...let us know how it compares to the regular Ezone 98
👍🏼
Try the blade v7
how do you string the yonex in KG ? 24,5 kg is too hard for me. Also switched from Dunlop to ezone98
I string it at 24kg. But I vary it. Sometimes I string at 23kg
Hey can I ask what string setup are you using for these two rackets?
Hyper g string with a 23kg tension
Have you tried the Pure strike 16x19?
I haven’t man. Might give it a try
Much stiffer than either of these racquets or the prostaff
@@chuckfriebe843 yeah. I haven’t got tennis elbow yet, but it’s definitely not a racket for people who tend to suffer a lot of arm problems.
@@jonathanp639 true, but if it works for you then hey, stay with it.
what are your favorite tennis shoes?
Nike zoom
They’re a little harder to find, but the new Prince racquets are so plush and forgiving. I switched to them from Volkl and really like them, with a bit of added weight, but the Textreme material is the best feeling contact I’ve ever experienced. Iga Swiatek just won the French with the Tour 100, and the Phantom line is great too!
My second choice after a fair amount of play testing was the Dunlop Srixon Sx 300 Tour. It was just a little too thick of a frame with just a bit too much power.
Good luck!!
I second the Prince Textreme suggestion. It’s a perfect balance racquet that feels amazing on the arm when you want to whip some forehands 👍
Prince textreme tour 100p user here! Top racquet, the feel is the best. Arm friendly too and nice blend of control and power. He could also check this model at 310 grams and 16x18 string pattern..
Is there a Yonex Ezone 98 in size 1? Or does it start at 2?
On TennisWarehouse and tennis express, they are offered in size 1
Hey, I've been using the ezone 98 for about 2-3 months now. Great racket, I really love it. One thing that i think you should try is a bit of lead on the Ezone. i have about 2 grams at 10-2 on both sides (2 inch strips) and another(two) 2 inch strips at 12 at the top of the racket. Personally makes it feel even better along with an overgrip, just a thought you could try if you do go with the Ezone :)
Any babolat?
Blade 98 16x19 and pure strike 98 16x19
Try the new Vcore 95
Yo bro I’m so pissed we can’t play tennis anymore it’s getting so depressing just hope this lockdown will end sooner!
I’m here when outdoor courts are just starting up again lol
Tecnifibre tf40 305 best one out there
Nooooooo I play with the pro staff 315 and I love it, sad to see you move on. Have you tried the new pro staff? Sad to see you move on from the pro staff.
I haven’t tried the new pro staff man. I might have too...
you would like the ezone tour version much better, but even the vcores are great especially the 97 which is apparently very similar to the pro staff. Yonex is a great way to go because of the head shape it makes them all feel bigger and more forgiving than they actually are.
Yonex ezone - 300 grams or the 300 gram wilson Burn
The speed pro plays significantly better with hybrid strings btw