Yonex VCORE Pro 97 HD Racquet Review
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- The Yonex VCORE Pro line gets a new, old-school racquet and it does not disappoint. Here is my Yonex VCORE Pro 97 HD racquet review.
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got mine yesterday!! took it to first session today and just loved it ! feels perfect and comfy (sensitive elbow)
Wow thank you for your possitive review. Have waited for mine and played with them first time today. I know I wanted a raquet with low flex. But wow my backhand is back and how I like this thin beam! Even tho its 3 grams heavier then my Babolats strung it feels so much easier to swing. With strings and overgrip my 97 HDs weighs 340 gram. Was expecting a much heavier feel.Its really maneuverable. I strung it with 1.20mm polyester at 22kg. Thx again you helped me choosing raquet and my tennis felt really good today!
Great review... curious to know how they match up versus a PT57a which is what I'm currently using? Specs wise they are close although not the same? Like to hear your thoughts?
Hello Jonas! Sounds like a great frame. Where does the flex ra index come from? You measured? TW? Gotta say also, FH take back is looking great!
Excellent review Jonas. Stay with the racquet a bit longer to give your backhand side a chance to make whatever small adjustments are necessary. I'm guessing it must have to do with the thinner beam. Perhaps it plays a bit faster than some of the other sticks you've been using recently?
I can't imagine there'd be any other reason.
Personally, I don't think the racquet plays as 'old school', as the specs would have one think. It's certainly not a flexy frame despite the low RA (plays a bit firmer for sure). And, it's actually a fair bit more powerful than you'd assume also.
Is it a so called 'modem players frame'? No. However, it's far from a walk down memory lane either. I think it's more a pro stock frame, with some room for customisation for those who feel it's a tad light as is. It definitely doesn't get pushed around in stock, some though may prefer a higher swing weight.
I have been moving the other way, reducing my swing weight and tension to help the tendon in my shoulder. Actually, I felt almost zero pain serving on the weekend, a first for some time.
Enjoy the tennis!!! 😃
How did you feel the leather grip affects the play compared to the stock grip
I hit with this racket and liked it quite a bit! With polyester string I got a lot of control and spin, but not a lot of power. I used the heavier one too and I kind of liked it, but it seemed like I got a little bit better feel with the middle weight Hd frame. I used to like the heavier rackets but this one seemed to be good for me, I may get a couple of them. I love Wilson pro staff and the clash too, but I really have good control with this yonex. I like the blue yonex better than the green but I haven’t hit with it yet.
Nice review, as usual Jonas. I quite like the specs of that frame, especially the static weight at 320g. I sometimes wish that my Prince Phantom 93P was at that weight rather than 330g, which is challenging in a long singles game. Also, you've done a nice work on your forehand. You definitely go through the ball a lot better than you used to, the weight transfer to your front leg is much improved.
Thanks! I am taking out the 93P and the Yonex side by side strung with a similar hybrid setup today. Interesting to see which one I like more...
@@Tennisnerd I'd be really interested to hear how you think they compare. I like the 93P a lot for doubles, and for singles I have settled on the 93P 14x18 after a stint with the PP100P
My first time using Yonex racquets coming from years of Babolat. I ended up switching to this racquet as I fell in love with it! You are right about the first play test. I didn't love it at first but that might also be because I haven't used an 18x20 racquet in a long time. My second day of play felt amazing. The feel of this racquet is just so good. I found myself moving more and more towards players frames and this is basically a perfect frame in terms of my preferred specs. It feels so good and welcoming for such an advanced racquet, as you mentioned with the feel, power and spin. Loving the switch to this, especially with a good string.
Thanks for reviewing this racquet Jonas, it will be my next demo racquet. As for stringing do you string on your own racquets or do you have a stringer? Also what type of machine do you or they use?
I am using the VCore Duel G 97. I use PolyTour Fire 130 at 65lbs tension on both crosses and Mains. I used 15grams of tungsten weight tape on the head for a total of 351grams total strung weight. The new has two additional rows of strings on the mains, and the same amount on the crosses so I would be VERY interested on giving it a try IF I can String it to 65 pounds of Tension and maintain warranty. I will stay with PolyTour Fire as it is an extremely slippery string.
Hi, loved the review! How would you compare this to the blade v7 18.20 and pure strike 18.20 3rd gen,
2 years ago, I switched from a steam 99 and pro kennex FC's destiny racket to a pure aero as I love brushing the ball, but the pure aero in during the past 2 years had been extremely inconsistent for me, the ball goes long most of the time, if I brush it goes really short, from the past 3 weeks I've been playing with 2012 pro staff six one 90 blx and the classic prostaff 6.1, these rackets are 360 and 380 grams strung respectively, I love the heavy stable feel and plow through of these old prostaffs but I need something lighter to swing during matches so the vcore pro 97 HD at 342gstrung weight seems to be the best for me. Advice would be really appreciated since I do not have a demo option here.
Thank you very much.
Big fan of your channel. I currently use the TC 95 18x20 330g . Can I ask how would the HD compare to my TC 95 and the Head Gravity Pro? Thank you
@Tennisnerd are you planning to review the new VCORE Pro 330?
Good review, thanks! Been using this frame for a few weeks now. Works really well for me, in fact I love it. The only shot I am struggling with is the backhand slice. For some reason, the racquet suddenly feels heavy and cumbersome. Perhaps some bad chemistry between my technique and the balance of the racquet. Otherwise it feels fast and powerful enough. Love it a bunch on returns, especially!
Hey Pal....I'm using mine now. Started with poly tour strike @50lbs, which I enjoyed, but thought perhaps it was a bit firm (either the string or being 50lbs....always hard to tell with a new stick).
Anyway, I've since strung it with Ice Code & 48lbs. Much happier now! I've never used IceCode before, so can't overly comment if it's the string/racquet combo or the slight tension drop.
I've not hit with it a lot (yet), with the new restring. However, I did play on Sunday and as much as I loved it, I found my second serve struggling some. I just wasn't getting my usual amount of kick and the ball was landing a bit long.
Again, hard to know if it's the string, not generating the same spin as my other typical string choices (alu power rough/poly tour strike) or the drop in tension just added that extra power I wasn't used to.
However, I do love this stick. There's always a small transition moving from one racquet to, another, along with changing strings and tension.
Cheers!
@@nostro1001 Great to hear you are liking the stick, as well! I have a similar experience with second serves. On off days I have less racquet head speed on that serve, so the result is somewhat erratic.
Also, I have less spin since the strings have started to cut into another. But that's not the sticks fault.
Happy hitting!
@@spoonfed1548 Haha.....cut them out. It's time for a new set. 🎾
How would you guys compare this to the old RDX500 HD, i used to love that racket.
Hi, would like to check on the stiffness of the racquet. some said it's around 62. On top of that, does this racquet create too low power due to it's stiffness? thank you.
So which racket did you pick as the racket of the year 2019?
Hi Jonas! How did you ultimately find this racquet in comparison to the Phantom 93p 18x20 when you took them out side by side? Your style of play seems similar to mine and I'd say it's safe to assume based on your reviews that we look for similar characteristics in racquets, so I'm curious as to your thoughts in hindsight.
Hello, where do you film your videos? I cant guess
hi tennis nerd
which string do advise with this v core pro97.
What do you think about poly tour strike or alu power ?
i play currently with razor code, but maybe lack of power...
and one more thing: volley with more venom, and when you are making a run, make sure you land on the balls of your feet, so you are faster and more in control.
your feet land flat-footed, so you not only eat up speed, but also end up with your legs openkng up and feet pointing outwards, like a duck
love ur channel, keep the content coming!
great review!
Gorgeous court!
Love the review
Thanks Laurenz!
Can we get a review on the new pure strike 18x20?? Tennis warehouse failed to hit the target audience with their review. Great vids btw
Your forehand is looking good 💪🏻
Thank you for your Great Review! I have been using the new Prestige MP. I am wondering how does this 97HD compare with Prestige MP.
I love your videos. Do you ever review any of the extended length options on the market? As I have gotten older, I have gravitated towards these frames just to have the extra reach and help on serves. I would love to hear your thoughts on the 2017 Ezone DR 98+/ 2018 Ezone Dr 98+ as well as the extended VCORE frames.
Thank you for your Great Review!!! I wonder how is it compre to prince phantom pro 93p. Both of them have thin beam and low RA. Which has better feel (like pocketing), and more arm-friendly?
Thanks Jeong! They are both really close in pocketing and comforting. I am actually taking them out both on court in 15 minutes strung with the same hybrid :) Will revert back...
Did you try the original grip on the racquet or changed it immediately to the Yonex (I assume) leather grip + over grip (Super Grap?) combo? I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts about that :) Cheers
is it very much different going to a 18x20 from a 16x19? I've been using the dr98 for the past few years, but am looking for a little more plow through. i think the extra 10g is just perfect but how much spin and power will i lose going to this denser string pattern? would it negate the power effects of going up in weight?
The extra 10g is really easy to manage no problem. What you may find (as I did) is that the first few sessions you play with 18x20 you might hit groundstrokes in to the net occasionally where you wouldn't at all with 16x19. Quite quickly this stops happening. Benefit of 18x20 for me was it helps to keep slices really low.
This racquet I found to need a little bit of weight added at 11oclock and 1oclock to increase the swing-weight a bit. I added literally just 1g lead at 11 and 1g and 1 and that made it perfect.
Beautiful paint job and specs are up my alley. Just wish the paint was glossy as it would make the green and gold pop so much more!
@norrisg.....noooo then it would look way too 'flashy'. Looks understated in a very classy way as is. ;)
I think matte is great but the color and detail is all too dim on this stick anyway. Should be several shades brighter and vibrant.
@@jaysean9589 That's true...I own it and don't know what that detail is on the paint job. Good point!
@@jaysean9589 Good point. I think it's a combo of the colours being a bit too dark combined with the matte paint. Emerald and gold is a beautiful colour combo but it just doesn't look as impressive as it could in the flesh. Also, I know matte is the in-thing at the moment, but it would be nice to see some more glossy racquets from the big brands to break it up a bit.
Jonas, I watch a lot of your videos, and this racket seems to produce a much higher, loopier ball path on your forehand than I'm used to seeing. I saw a lot of balls landing within 1-2 feet of the baseline (both in and out), a deeper ball than usual. Did you feel like the launch angle was high? Your forehand is more topspinny than your backhand naturally, but this was quite a difference by my eye!
the extra topspin may have had to do with the fact he was playing indoors with zero elements. People forget that playing indoors is "pure" power tennis the ball flies a lot faster with a lot more spin because there are zero elements affecting the shots. Sometimes as well the thinner beam rackets fly through the air faster allowing for more racket head speed and thus more spin. just my .02
Great review as always.
How would you say this racquet compares to the HEAD Gravity pr... oh, commented before the part of the review where you mentioned it, haha, my bad.
Thanks! Haha, yeah, I am going to add more comparisons to my review since I know it is a common question.
It is not as good of a racquet I think. If you're going to pound right through the ball, maybe the Yonex. But the head feels like a much more versatile and feel based racquet. I feel it has more spin, control, feel, stability. A lot of very important traits that add up to a much more agreeable racquet. I really felt the only strength the Yonex had was for very high powered plow-through shots.
As with all Yonex frames I try, they always feel somewhat unstable. Like any slightly off center shot wanted to twist the racquet out of your grip a bit. Or that the racquet would torque/flop a bit on contact. I have friends with ATP points who actually say the same exact thing about stability with yonex and we brought that up not knowing of each other's opinion. And tennis nerd has said in reviews about some yonex frame feeling less stable than it should. I think it's a yonex thing.
@@jaysean9589 good thing I went with the gravity, then! Thanks for your insight!
A great racket ! Nice video mate.
Thanks Tim!
I also demoed it with a FB of YPTP - found it very lacklustre despite all the praise it's been getting. I had to really step into my forehand to get any depth from my shots, and the 59RA didn't quite feel like 59... wasn't as plush as I hoped. Fun to test either way.
Feels like mid or high 60's doesn't it? Pretty stiff and makes me think I can't rely on RA ratings.
@@jaysean9589 definitely - felt at least low-mid 60s to me. Yeah I have a pair of EZONEs thinking they'd play as soft as the DRs, but man that upper hoop is so stiff. I think it's because RA is measured at the throat.
PTP is a very muted poly, imo. Not in a good way. I think this frame would play better with something responsive like ALU Power or maybe even a gut poly hybrid.
Hey man I had the same feeling on my backhand just didn’t feel natural comparing to tf40 or similarly weighted balde v7. Strange right
Yeah, it is really weird when only one shot feels off...
@@Tennisnerd I thnik 31.8 balance on a 340 gram racket is too low, compared to other rackets. Maybe that's why the backhand feels off - low hitting weight?
would it be a mistake to upgrade to this from the DR98? I'm looking for more plow-through, not necessarily find the DR98 lacking in feel. The main selling point for me is the 320g. 330 would be too much. I've been spoilt for spin with 16x19 and am afraid that the 18x20 would totally kill that department.
I think it could be interesting! It offers decent spin despite the tight pattern. It will feel a bit more plush and muted. You could also try adding 3 grams of lead tape at 12 o clock on the racquet head of your current stick.
Seems like just about every current racket these days is “..quite string sensitive. Best use a softer string with lower tension.” In fact, it is now said so commonly, I’d like to know a few examples of what rackets are not!
Looks like there is a very high launch in the forehand in the first part of the video. For a tight string bed you should get a low launch angle which is strange or you were able to adjust for that quickly?
It is definitely higher than with most 18x20 string pattern racquets, but I also think my swing path was the problem as I have a wrist injury and I am trying to find a position that hurts the least...this is why my forehand might look extra weird at times.
I'd appreciate very much if you can explain the difference between the regular models (280, 310, 320 and 330g) and the Alpha models (270 and 290g). Besides the specs, is there any construction difference? Thanks!
I have an alpha model 97 duel G. It's a 22mm beam instead of 20mm. I think it is also stiffer but I don't have an accurate number for that. I like it.
I went with Poly Tour Drive right off the bat at 54/52 but recently changed to 57/55 and love this combo. I feel very connected with the ball and it pockets nicely.
@ Anthony...can you actually tell the difference when using the same string and having a 2lbs difference between crosses and mains? I get that for a hybrid set up, not so when it's the same string. Glad you're enjoying the set up. 🎾😎
@@nostro1001 I can. I get a slightly better ball pocketing from it and Yonex also recommend to get the crosses strung lower due to the Isometric head shape.
@@anthonyychapa Interesting info....thanks. 😎
I can’t decide between this racquet or the TF40 305. I know this one is way heavier but spec wise they both list a SW at 326, and the Yonex being more headlight. Which do you prefer?
The TF40 will give you more free power and a bigger sweet spot - the HD more control
serving very well!
i ordered 2 of these sticks on a whim.... lol
how does it compare to the youtek prestige mp? i found the specs to be similar, and with that sexy thin beam, i couldn't help myself but buy the yonexes....
i played with that prestige racket for almost my entire tennis journey... lol
Im wondering much the same, Im using the old I.Prestige MP, very similar specs and have thought of getting one of these.
Please review vcore pro 97 310gm.
Have you done a review of the TenX Pro XCalibre? If not I’d like to know if it’s a good racquet👍( Don’t they have a new one coming out aswell?)
Yes, I have done a review of that one! Nice racquet. Check my channel videos 👍🏻
@ Adam....I think the racquet is way overpriced (esp if it's gone up as the owner told me about 6 months ago).
They sell their racquets at approx half price if you're a coach. I wanted to support a new and local company; unusually I didn't feel comfortable with the 'sales pitch' & bought some other frames.
Hopefully, my experience is only mine, especially because it's so difficult being new and trying to get traction in a market dominated by the big 3 or 4.
I've been in the game long enough to see many companies come and go, rise and fall, including those that had larger overarching businesses, such as being able to sell skis, but have gone.
I wish them all the best. It can only be a good thing with another 'player' in the market. ✅
Tennisnerd 🙏
Anyone knows when we can expect new Pro Staff without Countervail?!?!
I think I read on TTW that there’s more info coming in mid November about the new Pro Staff. My guess is it will use the same FreeFlex tech from the Clash and Blade lines but will be typical PS specs. Hopefully they design a new cosmetic for it.
how would u compare it to vcore pro 97 310 16x19
just added a comment above that has my experience so far with the 310 16x19...
Another great review. Racquet manafacturers, even Babolat, seem to be gravitating to more control orientated frames of late. Modern frames have become too powerful. One issue is that the young generation coming through are so used to racquets that are power orientated they cant gel with racquets like the Prince Phantom range that are fantastic control racquets.
Thanks Peter!
Tecnifibre tf40 315 (if u play with that version) or Yonex 97 HD? Which one do you think is better?
That is a highly personal choice, I would probably go for the Yonex myself due to better comfort and that I prefer the grip shape, but the TF40 is very good
@@Tennisnerd thank you very much, i recently add to my collection a pair of 2nd gen 6.1 classic SI 16x18, i also have a 3rd gen 6.1 classic 16x18 ... This last one is graphite 80% and 20% kevlar but the SI's are "Braided" graphite and kevlar the same 80/20" that simple think chances a lot the feeling between those two, i only remember a few ones that are braided with kevlar or twaron ... Volkl c10 pro, 6.1 classic, the rf autograph, maybe the 280.... You have played with a few of the pros'raquets for example del potros or djocko, but do you remember they have that feeling of the "braided"? That could be a good theme for the future (the" braided ones")... I have also a hyper prostaff and have the teory that yeahh the mold of some pros but iam very sure that every mold we have analize its a mold of certainly raquet but "braided".
Can you compare the Vcore ProHD 97 with the PT630 in terms of power level and feel?
Great review! This looks and sounds like a great racquet i love the low flex rating thin beam and weight specs and i'd like to add an 18 x 20 racquet to my collection! My only issue is that i just wonder about the isometric head shape on Yonex racquets i just don't like the look of them, do they play radically different to standard racquet heads? and is it true their grip sizes are slightly larger than other racquets?
@ Jo....I find their head shape no issue at all. In fact, not even noticeable and feels very natural. Then again, by contrast, I never feel comfortable with a really rounded head...something like the older head extremes or current prince beasts (never tried).
In so far as their grips go, that's the first I've heard that they run somewhat large. I'm not doubting you as I've never actually measured, however they've never felt that way, nor has anybody else (that I know), mentioned it.
Give Yonex a demo and see what you think. I have zero transition issues due to the head shape (like just now moving to this frame), it's just not noticeable at all to me.
Happy hitting!!
@@nostro1001 Thanks Nostro that's good to know as this particular racquet actually sounds right in my wheelhouse in terms of specs i will definitely demo this racquet. I cant remember now where i heard about the grip sizes so it's good to know that you had no issues or anyone else you know has. Thank you.
@@jodunkley3452 i think the yonex grips run a little big myself. you can always build up a grip but it is very difficult to shrink one.
For anyone considering the 320gm HD vs the 310gm standard racquet: I bought the 310gm month ago and immediately identified often mentioned stability issues , so ended up adding 4 gm weight tape, (2gm either side at 10 and 2)and it has definitely helped. However, how having a 314gm racquet, I may as well have bought the 320 to begin with...l regret not buying the 320 HD, even though the 310 was a major upgrade on my old racquet and is the envy of my tennis coach! My reason for buying the 310 was I have a one-handed backhand and have been working hard on my consistency, so I really wanted that maneuverability, however adding 4gm specifically on the loop has affected that maneuverability on my backhand, so it's better to have more weight, 320gm, being distributed naturally by Yonex themselves rather than having the tape. Yonex should have made the 310gm as either a 315gm with the same balance, or ditch the 310gm and offer a 320gm with either 16 x 19 or 18 x 20 variant string pattern....simplicity, consistency and comparability in these racquet ranges is highly advised (in anyone from Yonex reads this!). So, 310gm is very good, but I suspect the 320gm is great even though I haven't demoed it.
I have the HD, and I found it lacked weight near the tip and lacked swing-weight, so I ended up adding 1g lead at 11 and 1g at 1. I'm very tempted to get a 310 and try your customisation. Either 2 or 2.5g at 11 and 1. I think this might be just as good or even better than the HD.
@@transamination I also eventually added some at 12, so I added 8gm all up I think. However, it started getting almost even balanced, so the whole thing started getting out of control. I've developed a golden rule now: if you have to add more than 5g to a racquet, you've got the wrong racquet. Simple as that. I do wish you all the best with the 320HD... that's a little strange to hear, but I never demoed it, so I have to accept your thoughts. Reviews of the 310gm said that it is a good racquet to customise....but that's not my preference now. Ultimately, I've ended up replacing the Vcore Pro 310 with a Babolat Pure Strike Tour...meaty 320gm and 315 balance!! It's a bit of a handful so needs some getting used to, but I like the ability to return heavy serves and get shots back on the run. I liked Jona's review of it, and as a flat hitting baseliner wasn't concerned about lack of touch or feel. A very close second was the Head Radical Pro 315gm and 315mm balance and #3 on the list was the Ezone Tour....HOWEVER, if I had my time again, I'd probably get the Head Radical Pro... ;) there you go! :p craziness
@@Crispy99999 This is why I'm considering a Head Pro Tour 2.0. No customisation required.
@@transamination what a wonderful weapon! Wow. I'm nowhere near that level yet, so quite envious you're in a position to weild such an exquisite stick. Enjoy! Give us some updates and feedback if you can
@@transamination g'day mate. I've decided to get a second racquet, and am tossing up between the 97 HD or the Pro Tour 2.0. Keen to see if you eventually got the 2.0 and how it plays, if you've had a hit with it, and how it compares to the HD
I've got three h19's 330g unstrung. I'm thinking between this vxore pro HD and the blade V7 18X20 for teachkng (a bit lighter than my proper hitting sticks). Any thoughts on which is better?
The h19 is so good. I think that's a really tough racquet to come close to feel wise. I actually think the head gravity pro is the closest comparison to that h19.
Blade V7 (18x20) or this one?
This one. I own both, v7 is going up for sale. More feel on Yonex, and easier to play with in general. At least for me.
@@markomarko3336 Thanks, friend!
Hey man i think your forehands are way way long you seem to rush your strokes on fh and bh. You need to loosen up a bit because you look pretty tight when hitting. Anyway thanks for the review as always love the content.
Hey Anthony, since I decided to change my forehand it has been a constant and frustrating work in progress. I agree that I need to loosen up too, it is one of the things I am working on!
Hi did you put lead on your hd?
Hi Peter, no I thought it played fine in stock form.
What string will you recomend i hve a shoulder issue
@@peterjohnperpetua8898 HEAD Velocity MLT
K7 Lime or yonex vcore?
Very tough! For now, really like the K7 Lime, but right now I am really enjoying the VCORE so I would go with that one, but that is perhaps recency bias.
The best racket ever!!
What are the differences between the 97 hd and clash tour? Thx
The difference is quite vast. The Clash Tour is more geared towards power and spin but with better comfort than most such racquets, while the 97 HD is more of a classical player frame. More difficult to use, but with better control and touch.
wat do u think about stringing with a multifilament from yonex rexxis.
I played with a demo strung with Rexxis and it seems like a pretty decent multi. Reasonably good power and the strings don't move around too much. I typically use a gut/poly hybrid in my sticks, but if you like multis, it might be worth checking out.
user1138 wat poly in cross u use?
@@agradina Kirschbaum Max Power 1.20. It's slippery and has really good tension maintenance.
1:54 Nice backhand. How do you compare this racquet against regular 330gr VCORE Pro?
@ jorge...I'm using this now and have the duel G (330). It feels way faster to swing and definitely not as stiff. Although, it plays crisper than the RA59would suggest. Cheers!
nostro1001 I’m actually in love with my regular VCORE Pro 97 330, but the HD sounds like a very interesting stick to play with, thanks a lot for the feedback.
@@brucezidane excellent to hear and it is a mighty fine stick. I guess trying the hd can never hurt and it's always fun, but if you're really happy where you are now I'd suggest stick with the 330. Cheers!!
her swingweight is 326 how came u had 331?
Quality control, swing weights can vary quite a bit!
That is one classy racquet. I’m not too impressed with how it plays, but it is a looker!
I'm going to have to disagree with the comparison to the gravity pro. The gravity pro feels less stiff despite the ratings. The yonex here is pretty agreeably stiff for such a low RA. Feels several points higher than one might expect.
I also feel that the gravity pro generates spin better and is a more stable racquet for sure.
Something about this yonex felt less stable than it should for it's specs but that honestly seems classic to most yonex frames I've tried.
I do particularly enjoy this yonex for really hard flat shots where you want to tear through the ball but it just didn't feel as good in the ways you might expect it to from the numbers.
I switched. Love this racquet.
Are you still using it?
@@transamination not any more actually. Old pro staff now.
@@27blanx Why did you go back to the Pro Staff?
@@ajzamiri I didn’t go back to it, but rather found that I like it more than any other Racquet I’ve tried. I feel like it’s way more solid at contact, heavier, slightly smaller Racquet face for more control, and just a better product all around. Like a golf cart to a Mercedes!
Forehand looking a lot like shapovalov !
Wow., Those are MY specs for a good racquet.
Mine too! :)
I own this racket and I love it.
This racket is a bit sensitive to strings. in my opinion you should string with an elastic string not with a too stiff string.
Which string do you like for this?
@@K4R3N I don't know how is your playing Level.But you get not alot of free Power from this Frame.Try a Hybrid String thin Poly on Main and Multi or Naturarell Gut on Cross for example Yonex Fire 1.20 with Yonex Rexis.If you want play full Poly i like Alu Power Rough or Signum Pro Firestorm or all alot of Yonex Strings are great Poly Tour Pro,Fire,Strike...I switch to Ezone 98.Long matches on clay courts 2-3 hours are difficult for me.
@@stefanfiegl6024 thank you. I'm about 3.5-4.0 level. I cannot hit full poly, bothers my elbow. I like hybrid or multifilament. Thank you
says he is UTR 10 so i guess he is a pretty good player tho his game doesnt look pretty or smooth
ur mom doesnt look pretty or smooth
@@puppybeagle1024 how would you know when you and your dad are bum buggering each other 24/7
Yonex paint job never chips it wears only where you grind it.
reminds me of a dodge truck i once owned
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Don't like Yonex headshape. I wish they change that one day... :D
That's their signature thing though. They've actually gotten more oval over the years. Check out the old Yonex R-7 if you want to see how square they used to be.