I like to think that racquets have a certain DNA. The Ezone 98 is a power racquet in its nature-stiff, thick beamed, aerodynamic beam. But it is a *controlled* power frame. The TFight 305 is a control frame, but a powerful one because its weight distribution makes it an absolute hammer. I tend to prefer powerful control racquets rather than controlled power racquets because I grew up playing with control racquets before I knew anything about gear, so they feel more familiar and a better fit for how I know how to play.
I have used the Ezone for the last two years. Great frame but you are right about the power and it is easy to hit long at times. I have just changed to the Percept 100 and am loving it. So much more control and feel and decent level of spin. It was an easy transition as the specs are quite similar. Really cant see me going back to my Ezone as the Percept seems to suit me better.
I've been playing tennis for 2 years with a second-hand Yonex E-Zone 100. Today, I learned my strings lost tension, which explains the lack of power in my shots. After trying my coach's racquet(head radical 98 sq inch), I was blown away by the improvement and now feel like I want a frame with a smaller head.
My guy, as an avid lover of Gravity Pro I think you might appreciate the Gravity MP XL -- it is amazing. You need to demo and do a review on it. It feels much longer than it is, gives some free power and serve feels like a cheat code. Game changer.
I demoed it two weeks ago and yeah, serves were insane. Like, the best I’ve ever done and consistent. I thought maybe I was just in a groove and went to the other two demo racquets and then my normal one and it wasn’t near the same. I picked the MP XL back up and instantly was back to bombing serves. Ultimately, I didn’t like the rest the racquet had to offer but serves were incredible. So much so that I’m demoing other extended frames to see if it had the same effect. I’m just waiting on the Solinco ones to not be back ordered so they will ship.
I used 90 sq/in rackets through high school and college and 9 years ago I moved up to a 95 sq/in Pro Staff (95S) and it is 16/15 string pattern and it gives me massive topspin. I don’t think head size has much to do with spin. Also, if you ever get the chance to hold a 100 racket up next to a 95 racket please let me know where the 5 extra sq/in’s are. The 100 was maybe half a centimeter wider than mine. When I hear people saying there is a big difference between the 98 and 100 I just shake my head.
How the racket is strung is also extremely important. Any racket can be improved or worsened by how it is strung and depends on how the player strokes the ball.
I’m using TecniFibre T-Fight 305 😁. I got it when it first came out and also had the older version. You deff get the best of both worlds with power and control! Plus I love Daniil! 🙌🏼 Haha. I’m completely on the same boat with Pure Strike! Haha. I’ve tried the older versions and wow I don’t even want to touch one again! Feels like you’re hitting with a modern wooden racket lol like waving a stick and so powerless.
It is hilarious how often the internet viewer gets into the right or wrong side of a viewpoint. I think it would be a more fun discussion to say agree or disagree with the viewpoint. I loved your balanced racquet list. Currently using the speed pro and enjoy the blend of control/power it gives me. Out of all the Head pro/tour frames in the line up, the speed pro sits in the most user friendly on that list. Please agree or disagree with me on the viewpoints. 😅
How do you compare the Pure Aero 98 with the predecesor Pure Aero VS? Which one do you like more and which one is a better racquet in your oppinion? What are the differences or are very similar? Thanks!
thanks fot the video. Do you know anything about the TFight 295 ? I havent seen much about it and Im thinking in buying it for my 1,65 cm tall intermediate girlfriend. I am not sure if the heavy swingweight would be a problem or not...
Yeah, putting super rigid rackets in 1st and 2nd position is clearly for everybody. Many ppl can't adapt to a rigid racket their whole life-time so clearly it does the trick. ;)
Its not rigid, in reality babolat( profilate) use to much the string and u have trampoline effect, wilson rahcetts are rigid (classic) beacause frame flex a little and u have to do a lot of fatigue
@@GorryX3 I currently own Babolat raquets and 69RA or more is rigid no matter what tech is involved. Compare that to a Yonex Percept 97D at 62RA and it is clearly waay more stiff. Don't get me wrong , I like the power of Babolat raquets but then again: it's not for everyone, even though it might look attractive with flashy colours etc.
hey, quick question, why the pure strike (310gr)is more control oriented and pure aero (315gr)to power? Im a newbie and want to find the best racket for me!
Amazing video!! Could you please say something about the difference between Ezone 98 and Pure Strike 100 16*20. Which one feels better? Thank you so much!!
When are you going to hit again with Daniil? Those videos are awesome! Did you ask him if it was like hitting with Rublev or Zverev because of the Gravity? 😂 Do you think you could beat Karue Sell? This would be a very intriguing matchup! 🤞
Hello, I have a question about choosing a racket. My weakness is that I cant hit top sping and use mostly flat shots. In that case, should I use spin/power oriented racket to balance weakness or stick to the racket which is comfortable for flat hitting?
Grisha can you help me? I have a very vertical swing, and the aerodynamics of gravities and baldes are not for me cause I cant hit through the ball That being Said, Im Very tall and heavy, and the rackets that suit my swing usually give me too much Power. I have my eyes on the strike 100 16x20, I know It hás the Control I need, but do you think It swings well vertically, like aeros and extremes?
I came from a blade 98 v8 and it absolutely does not deserve to make it to the list it does nothing well but control and feel. Swapped to the ezone 98 start of this year and it is much more balanced.
I have the Technifiber T fight 305 with a Hyper G soft strings. But I have less power on the shots. I want a racquet for power. My options are yonex ezone 100 / head Radical / head extreme. Can you suggest if these are power racquet???
It depends on the line. The Speed MP is 300g and 16x19 but the Speed Pro is 310g and 18x20. The Radical MP is 300g and 16x19 but the Radical Pro is 315g and 16x19. Gravity MP is 295g and 16x20 but Gravity Pro is 315g and 18x20. It just varies line to line honestly.
Funnily enough a brand new PA98 arrived last week😅. Still not decided what I will string it up with. Yonex PolyTourPro Yellow, Head Lynx Tour Orange or Babolat RPM Rough Yellow is the hot contenders. Razor Soft is not an option, that string does not work for me at all, but I can see why it works for you with the heavy flat shots swinging full speed.
I'd either go for the poly or the rpm. Though again that's my opinion and it might not suit you considering you didn't really like the razor soft. As it was up to me... I'd string it with that
Dude, we can see the rackets through the plastic hahah Btw do you plan to review dunlop cx line? I heard they're pretty good compared to the old version
I like to think that racquets have a certain DNA. The Ezone 98 is a power racquet in its nature-stiff, thick beamed, aerodynamic beam. But it is a *controlled* power frame. The TFight 305 is a control frame, but a powerful one because its weight distribution makes it an absolute hammer. I tend to prefer powerful control racquets rather than controlled power racquets because I grew up playing with control racquets before I knew anything about gear, so they feel more familiar and a better fit for how I know how to play.
The Blade 98 has become more versatile in recent versions. Maybe a tad bit more on the control side. What do you think? - Munish, TW
Totally agree! In fact I like the most recent v9 most. I was very close to putting it on this list. Should've made it a top 10 😂😂
@@gladiatorstribethanks.. was going to ask about the new blade. Why did it just missed your top 5? Just curious
I have used the Ezone for the last two years. Great frame but you are right about the power and it is easy to hit long at times. I have just changed to the Percept 100 and am loving it. So much more control and feel and decent level of spin. It was an easy transition as the specs are quite similar. Really cant see me going back to my Ezone as the Percept seems to suit me better.
Totally agree!
Yeah Speed Pro is A- all-around. Great control and enough spin, very good stability and plow
I've been playing tennis for 2 years with a second-hand Yonex E-Zone 100. Today, I learned my strings lost tension, which explains the lack of power in my shots. After trying my coach's racquet(head radical 98 sq inch), I was blown away by the improvement and now feel like I want a frame with a smaller head.
Dont do it, chose a 100 square racket, u have to buy the easyest racket, and after you become strong a small racket
My guy, as an avid lover of Gravity Pro I think you might appreciate the Gravity MP XL -- it is amazing. You need to demo and do a review on it. It feels much longer than it is, gives some free power and serve feels like a cheat code. Game changer.
Not sure I'll dig it that much. I'll give it a shot tho!
I demoed it two weeks ago and yeah, serves were insane. Like, the best I’ve ever done and consistent. I thought maybe I was just in a groove and went to the other two demo racquets and then my normal one and it wasn’t near the same. I picked the MP XL back up and instantly was back to bombing serves. Ultimately, I didn’t like the rest the racquet had to offer but serves were incredible. So much so that I’m demoing other extended frames to see if it had the same effect. I’m just waiting on the Solinco ones to not be back ordered so they will ship.
this video is spot on....other rauqets have glaring weaknesses but these are the creme of the crop! I use the Ezone but been trying the pure strike
I used 90 sq/in rackets through high school and college and 9 years ago I moved up to a 95 sq/in Pro Staff (95S) and it is 16/15 string pattern and it gives me massive topspin. I don’t think head size has much to do with spin. Also, if you ever get the chance to hold a 100 racket up next to a 95 racket please let me know where the 5 extra sq/in’s are. The 100 was maybe half a centimeter wider than mine. When I hear people saying there is a big difference between the 98 and 100 I just shake my head.
Agreed lol, I have a couple 95s, 98s and 100s…they’re all so similar in size it’s not even funny😅
Percept 100D! It is a really nice racquet for this year! Have a try and you will love it!
Until it cracks :/
Ezone 98 is controlled power, once you dial the sweet spot ... most versatile weapon
is the vcore 98 not better?
@@elloburger vcore is much more powerful and spin racket. Ezone can give you these benefits with good control as well
How the racket is strung is also extremely important. Any racket can be improved or worsened by how it is strung and depends on how the player strokes the ball.
I love the music in your videos, great content as usual 👌
Thank you!!
I’m using TecniFibre T-Fight 305 😁. I got it when it first came out and also had the older version. You deff get the best of both worlds with power and control! Plus I love Daniil! 🙌🏼 Haha.
I’m completely on the same boat with Pure Strike! Haha. I’ve tried the older versions and wow I don’t even want to touch one again! Feels like you’re hitting with a modern wooden racket lol like waving a stick and so powerless.
It is hilarious how often the internet viewer gets into the right or wrong side of a viewpoint. I think it would be a more fun discussion to say agree or disagree with the viewpoint. I loved your balanced racquet list. Currently using the speed pro and enjoy the blend of control/power it gives me. Out of all the Head pro/tour frames in the line up, the speed pro sits in the most user friendly on that list. Please agree or disagree with me on the viewpoints. 😅
Hahahahaha totally agree with what you've said! 😂
How do you compare the Pure Aero 98 with the predecesor Pure Aero VS? Which one do you like more and which one is a better racquet in your oppinion? What are the differences or are very similar? Thanks!
Dunlop 300G was the best playing racquet in my day. I also won a few tournaments with the Puma Boris Becker.
I love my yonex ezone 98 best racket I've ever used.
Where would you put the radical on this list?
Too bad you missed the blade 100 v8 (better than v9) with some lead. But maybe we ll have a chance to see you play with the v9 soon ?
Love your videos man and these racquets are elite ngl
Thank you so much!
10:53 - Pure Aero 98 is actually 16 x 20 string pattern ;)
Facts, my typo!
Try the Prince Phantom 100x 305 16x18 and 100x 320 18x20
Thanks, vreat video 🎉 Where do you see the Clash 98 in there?
what do you think are the best strings for pure aero 100 2023
Thanks for the review. Why did you pick the Tfight iso 305 over iso 300? Any differences/pros&cons between the two?
Early! Thank you for the hard work as usual!
Thank you!!!!
Prince Tour 98 from 2022 is the best all around racquet ever made!
Or the 100p
Regna 98 and Speed Pro are my favourites, H22 also has surprising power and control.
thanks fot the video. Do you know anything about the TFight 295 ? I havent seen much about it and Im thinking in buying it for my 1,65 cm tall intermediate girlfriend. I am not sure if the heavy swingweight would be a problem or not...
Where would you rank The Blade v9 100 in this?
*Pure Aero 98 is 16x20 not 16x19!
Facts 🥴 Misssaid that 😂
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YES!
Yessss tennis is so much better!
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@@yuant1533 Gladiator's Tennis
Yeah, putting super rigid rackets in 1st and 2nd position is clearly for everybody. Many ppl can't adapt to a rigid racket their whole life-time so clearly it does the trick. ;)
Why so snarky?
Its not rigid, in reality babolat( profilate) use to much the string and u have trampoline effect, wilson rahcetts are rigid (classic) beacause frame flex a little and u have to do a lot of fatigue
@@GorryX3 I currently own Babolat raquets and 69RA or more is rigid no matter what tech is involved. Compare that to a Yonex Percept 97D at 62RA and it is clearly waay more stiff. Don't get me wrong , I like the power of Babolat raquets but then again: it's not for everyone, even though it might look attractive with flashy colours etc.
Magnifique !
Such good choice !!!
Come on Bud, have you ever tried Wilson Pro Staff 97 V14?
Wilson Blade 98 also a great all-rounder, like Speed Pro but with more plow through
hey, quick question, why the pure strike (310gr)is more control oriented and pure aero (315gr)to power? Im a newbie and want to find the best racket for me!
Amazing video!! Could you please say something about the difference between Ezone 98 and Pure Strike 100 16*20. Which one feels better? Thank you so much!!
@gladiatorstribe did you try the shift 300? Thoughts?
2014 JAPAN only Srixon REVO cv 3.0 Tour 97 (non F model) is a PA98 Killer.
Wilson Blade 16x19 and Head Radical MP not making the list of most versatile racquets…………..
blade is under powered and no plow
Agree
When are you going to hit again with Daniil? Those videos are awesome! Did you ask him if it was like hitting with Rublev or Zverev because of the Gravity? 😂 Do you think you could beat Karue Sell? This would be a very intriguing matchup! 🤞
Hey Grisha. Have you tried the new pure strike 98 16x19. Since you didn’t like the previous one has anything changed
I'm hesitating between the head speed and the ezone, and im more of a power oriented player, which one would you recommend ?
Which strings and what tensions were you using for the ezone 98 and pure aero 98?
Thanks Grisha! recycling these old reviews into a new video is a great idea! ♻️💡🤭🤭🤭 just joking man! Much love brother 💪👊🙏
Hahahahah It is kinda true tho. Thanks a lot like always!
@@gladiatorstribe 💯🙏
What about Wilson blade? I play with it about a year and it’s okay but I’ve never friend other models
I thought that you said that your fav from the whole Babolat family is RAFA Origin. ;)
T-Fight mentioned lets go
😂😂😂
do you think the percept 100 or blade 100 should be considered for this top 5 ?
I literally had the blade 100 next to me when filming. It almost made the list!
Hello, I have a question about choosing a racket. My weakness is that I cant hit top sping and use mostly flat shots. In that case, should I use spin/power oriented racket to balance weakness or stick to the racket which is comfortable for flat hitting?
That's a good question, hope Gladiatorstribe will reply.
How about the Dunlop SX300 Tour?
Have you tried percept 100D yet Gri?
Extreme Pro 2024 vs Pure Aero 98. Does Extreme generate the same spin as the Aero 98?
Grisha can you help me?
I have a very vertical swing, and the aerodynamics of gravities and baldes are not for me cause I cant hit through the ball
That being Said, Im Very tall and heavy, and the rackets that suit my swing usually give me too much Power.
I have my eyes on the strike 100 16x20, I know It hás the Control I need, but do you think It swings well vertically, like aeros and extremes?
Why aren't you thinking about the aero 98? Judging by what you said it's the perfect fit
Is big difference between ezone 98 and aero 98? Or is similar power, spin, control?
How about speed MP 2024?..I think almost same as speed pro..
Surprised blade and gravity didnt make it to the list.
Love your videos Grisha!❤❤
Thank you! A little too much control on those guys imo!
blade has no power or plow. Tts all control
I came from a blade 98 v8 and it absolutely does not deserve to make it to the list it does nothing well but control and feel. Swapped to the ezone 98 start of this year and it is much more balanced.
If I have to judge from what I saw in your video, I think you play much cooler with racket #5.
dues the pure aero not have a 100sq head?
I have the Technifiber T fight 305 with a Hyper G soft strings. But I have less power on the shots. I want a racquet for power. My options are yonex ezone 100 / head Radical / head extreme. Can you suggest if these are power racquet???
Head extreme. Better spin than ezone
Would you say that it’s worth upgrading from a couple of year old Wilson Blade to one of your top 5 picks?
Depends on how often you play. 5 years for a racket is definitely quite some time!
What about Pure Drive Wimbledon version? Could you help me ? 😅
when i saw the rackets in the plastic bag i knew from the start that the first reacket was the babolat aero and the second one is the babolat srtike
What is the difference between the Pro and the MP versions of the Head rackets? Only the weight mainly, or what else?
It depends on the line. The Speed MP is 300g and 16x19 but the Speed Pro is 310g and 18x20.
The Radical MP is 300g and 16x19 but the Radical Pro is 315g and 16x19.
Gravity MP is 295g and 16x20 but Gravity Pro is 315g and 18x20.
It just varies line to line honestly.
0:57 I can see racket 1 and 2 😎
And where is the pro staff racket? How it is not on list???
what do you think are the best strings for the pure aero 100
RPM Blast? 😂😂
Funnily enough a brand new PA98 arrived last week😅. Still not decided what I will string it up with. Yonex PolyTourPro Yellow, Head Lynx Tour Orange or Babolat RPM Rough Yellow is the hot contenders. Razor Soft is not an option, that string does not work for me at all, but I can see why it works for you with the heavy flat shots swinging full speed.
I'd either go for the poly or the rpm. Though again that's my opinion and it might not suit you considering you didn't really like the razor soft. As it was up to me... I'd string it with that
What about Wilson Blade 98?
I think Wilson Blade 98 should make it to this list.
I feel like the Speed MP is probably more all round than the Pro !?
My speedpro with lead tape at the 3 in the 9 and the same amount in the handle I can hit every shot I want amazing racquet
Dude, we can see the rackets through the plastic hahah
Btw do you plan to review dunlop cx line? I heard they're pretty good compared to the old version
Pure strike VS is the one
what is the most powerful racket on the market does anyone know?
It's kinda weird that the Pure Strike has a 100 head size and is control oriented, while the Pure Aero has a 98 head size and is power oriented...
Who else was also able to see all the rackets through the bag before he revealed them
👇
😂😂😂
glads on tour????????
I think it’s really nice very like video shooting in this mundo mundial . ❤️
😂😂😂😂
Where do you categorize Yonex Vcore 100?
Power and spin oriented!
@@gladiatorstribe thanks! mine is arriving in 2 days!! Also, you are amazing!! keep going!
Phantom 100p review pleaseeee
no wilson?
Guys with perfect strokes, footwork, and timing always love rackets I hate lol.
😂😂😂 very far from perfect
technifibre goat
the same with STRINGS bro
Facts!
Where 's the solinco whiteout ?
What do you think of Wilson blade v9? Thinking of getting it as a one-hand backhand player that wants more plush feeling
no!
Gravity pro does it all
Faaacts!
I really want to try the Aero 98. Now I also want to try that Pure Strike 100.
Definitely give them a shot!
@@gladiatorstribepure strike is one the uggliest paintjob imo.
Blade 98, blade 100, radical mp? What else was on your list in 6-10 places?
to see that the blade is not in the list is just sad... :(
Your n1 is supposed to be the blade you liked it more than VS… also croatian youngster dino switched from VS to blade
No Wilsons? 😂 Blade 100 should be a good "Middle" option
It was literally laying behind me as I was gonna put it on the list at first.
hate blade 100
Percept 100d
What about vcore 100 😭😭
а как понять термин ,, Versatile Rackets ,, ?)
Mine also has a big head. And my racket too..😎
😂😂😂😂
17 seconds? Hmm I am here early
Damn 😂💪🏼💪🏼
No more Sinner as face of Head Speed panda?
in the world of tennis, does the the racket chooses you ?