Love the super in-depth reviews. I was having arm and power trouble with my previous setup, 2013 APDGT even with gut strings. Your reviews helped me get to my current racquet, the ezone 100. The difference in hitting has really changed the game for me!

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm very happy to have been helpful and even more glad that you've found something that works well for you!

My fellow Canadian…. Great vid. I can agree 100% with the sound on that radical. So very strange. I didn’t know how to explain that.

Was waiting on this one, thanks for sharing Beckett!

Hi, I really love your KZread on rackets and strings. I'm a older player since 1963. I've been a club stringer for the last 7 years. After hurting my shoulder 2 😂years ago I went back to my first racket Wilson Four BLX 105 for it's lightness monuver ability. I'm one of the fastest full Court player in my age group. What I found just by accident was a string setup that allows me to hit the ball almost anywhere on the court with a full swing that helps me beat 4.0 player's. My setup is mains MSV focus hex 1.20mm 55 lb Crosses 1.25 Volkl cyclone. At first it was a loud crack sound. Which I put it down for 2 weeks. It's been 1.5 months no notches just killer shots. Volley, serve, forhand slice and top spin. I have just strung up my Pacific force racket to see if it performs same on a 98 racket. It's a low Ra 55 but the same results . I'm mostly a flat hitter since that's all there was with wooden rackets. Strung mains. 54 with Msv Hex and 50 in the crosses with Volkl Cyclone.. I've tried Restring zero , Weiss Cannon ultra cable. Both either too much bite between strings . just not the control for the way I play. Give it a try very inexpensive compared to the others.

Great! That explains a lot as to why I can’t get on with the Radical MP. Thanks

The main reason I got curious about Solinco was the XTD or 1/2" longer Extended version. But I'm hunching you went with the 98" 305 (static weight) because your mention of a stock racquet. I'm short so that extra half inch puts way more serves in plus more leverage on forehands backhands plus the obvious added reach when recieving those bombs that half inch equates to more control. Looking forward to your review am I hearing a sponsorship in your show's future because I've never heard that much elation in your voice before 🤥

I spent the last 11 months trying rackets. But I'm just sticking with the Pure Aero VS and Extreme Tour Auxetic for the rest of this year. I just love those two rackets. I've played with the regular Pure Aero, 16x19 Pure Strike, Ezone 98 and new Radical Pro and those ones are just okay for me. When I play with them I find myself wanting to go back and grab the VS or Extreme Tour.

I think that same tip awareness feeling your getting is what a lot of next gen pros are doing. That feeling that no matter what shot you have to hit the racquet feels like it’s ready to rip through the air on your forehand especially. I think I noticed this more when I lowered my static weight. I used to play with like a 350 string weight and once I lowered it to 338-340 that feeling that I could whip through the ball and still have all the pace I needed became apparent. I think it’s number of factors though. One is that your probably used to heavier weights so lighter light frames will just give you that feeling that you can use the racquet tip better. TW, Head shape, Balance point might affect it also. Maybe take the racquets that gave you that tip awareness and address the commonalities between them? That might have help you narrow it down.

@chtomlin

10 ай бұрын

I don't think so. Imo his tip awareness is merely a swing flaw.... he should be having leading edge awareness at below 3 & 9 near say 4&8 or so....

I admire your commitment to the pursuit!

Beckett, you are something else.. lots of physics in this game with rotational speed, arm length (levers), angles, height, etc😂Now, I’m am an old dude tennis player with short arms and medium racquet head speed. Never broke a string in my life , which pisses me off…feel so inadequate. I have been playing with the Shift 300, which is forcing me to try to generate greater racket head speed. The Wilson Blade V8 100 captured my interest a few months ago , but Tennis Warehouse didn’t offer it - until now. So I ordered one this morning. I also was interested in the VCore 98. Not sure why… I do not know if it fits me, or if the Ezone 98 is a better choice. I do know that I won’t break a string! How would you describe your game? I’m also dabbling with polys for the first time in my life. Tennisnerd recommended MSV Swift comfort, so I strung my Shift with it… I like it and no pain, so far.Please recommend some poly strings that will help with spin and not destroy my arm… Also, I think the sound produced when striking the ball is important.. Me likey… The sound produced by Shift 300 with MSV is nice…. Btw: A number of people real like that “ White Out”…. 🎾🎾🎾🎾Ciao, John

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

For soft poly's I like Polytour Pro, Grapplesnake Alpha and have recently enjoyed Head Hawk Power, though it wasn't that soft. I don't usually get along with super soft poly's as they can feel a bit mushy to me. Interesting question on how I would describe my game. It's changed a lot over the year. I used to have the worst serve ever so I felt like I was a total counter puncher. But I've made some adjustments to my serve and forehand which have turned me more into an aggressive baseliner. My backhand is more technically sound, but I struggle to do the damage with that side that I can do with my forehand. I think that I would like to be an all court player, but I need to work on my transition game to get to that point.

Man, seems like every tennis reviewer's becoming a solinco ambassador the past few weeks.

Love it when stock form works, I've found it in the new Prostaff X.

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

PSX is a very nice frame

Great update. And more Oedipal ambivalence and phallic fixation than I could get from someone on the therapy chaise 🍿

I am now interested in the topic about the Recoil weight of brando on tt. So I am trying to remove some added weight from the buttcap of one of my Extreme Tour to reduce RW and static, since I am 5 foot 7. Old specs: 330,5g, 32,6cm, 332 SW, 164 RW New: 325,75g, 32,9cm, 332 SW, 160 RW Lets see how it plays out. Greetings from Germany

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

tell me how it goes!

LOVE your content! Are you able to suggest which of today's rackets are most like my old Dunlop ISIS Revelation 95? I've yet to find a racket that feels as solid (on both sides) through the hit.

Love the video, I am a subscriber now! I'm curious, do you have a list of all of the 100 racquets that you have tried, including your notes/comments about each? And have you tried the Blade 100 ? Thanks

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I don't have notes about each complied, but here's the list. The Blade 100 is absent. Babolat Aero Pro Drive Original Babolat Aero Pro Drive GT Babolat Aero Pro Drive 2013 Babolat Pure Aero 2016 Babolat Pure Aero 2019 Babolat Pure Aero 2023 Babolat Pure Aero VS 2016 Babolat Pure Aero VS 2020 Babolat Pure Drive 2018 Babolat Pure Drive+ 2018 Babolat Pure Drive 2021 Babolat Pure Drive VS Babolat Pure Storm 2009 Babolat Pure Storm Team 2021 Babolat Pure Strike 100 2020 Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 2020 Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20 2020 Babolat Pure Strike Tour Head Extreme Tour 360+ Head Extreme MP 360+ Head Extreme Tour Auxetic Head Extreme MP Auxetic Head LM Radical MP Head Youtek Radical Pro Head Radical Pro Graphene Head Radical MP Graphene Head Radical Pro 360 Head Radical MP 360 Head Radical Pro 360+ Head Radical MP 360+ Head Radical Pro AUxetic Head Radical Pro Auxetic Head Boom Pro Head Gravity MP 360+ Head Gravity Pro 360+ Head Gravity MP Auxetic Head Gravity Pro Auxetic Head Prestige MP FXP Head Prestige MP Graphene Head Prestige Pro Graphene Head Prestige MP 360+ Head Prestige Pro 360+ Head Prestige Tour 360+ Head Speed MP G360 Head Speed Pro G360 Head Speed MP G360+ Head Speed Pro G360+ Head Speed Pro Auxetic Bolt B98 v2 Bolt B100 v2 Bolt 100L v2 Tecnifibre Iga 298 Tecnifibre TFIGHT ISO 305 Tecnifibre TFIGHT RS 315 Prince Textreme Tour 310 Prince Phantom 93P 14x18 Prince Phantom 97P Prince Phantom 100X 305 Dunlop CX 200 Dunlop CX 200 Tour Dunlop SX 300 Tour Dunlop FX 500 Dunlop FX 500 Tour Solinco Whiteout 16x19 XTD Solinco Whiteout 18x20 Solinco Whiteout 18x20 XTD Wilson Blade 98 CV 18x20 Wilson Blade 98 CV 16x19 Wilson Blade 98 v7 16x19 Wilson Blade 98 v7 18x20 Wilson Blade 98 v8 16x19 Wilson Prostaff 97 CV Wilson Prostaff 97 v13 WIlson Prostaff 97 v14 Wilson Prostaff X Wilson Prostaff RF97 CV Wilson Prostaff RF97 v13 Wilson Shift 300 Wilson Clash 100 v1 Wilson Clash 98 v1 Wilson Clash 100 Tour v1 WIlson Ultra Tour 97 CV Wilson Ultra 100v3 WIlson Burn 100 CV Wilson Burn 100S CV Wilson Burn 95 CV Yonex VCORE 95 2018 Yonex VCORE SV 95 Yonex VCORE 100 2023 Yonex VCORE 98 2023 Yonex VCORE 100 2023 Yonex VCORE 98 2021 Yonex EZONE 98 2018 Yonex EZONE 98 2020 Yonex EZONE 100 2020 Yonex EZONE Tour 2020 Yonex EZONE 98 2022 Yonex EZONE 100 2022 Yonex VCORE Pro 100 2017 Yonex VCORE Pro 97 2017 Yonex VCORE Pro 97 2019 Yonex VCORE Pro 97HD 2019 Yonex VCORE Pro 100 2019 Yonex VCORE Pro 97D 2021

@mcmillin08

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom I'm looking forward to the Whiteout review. Keep up the great work. 👍

Love your videos! but need your help finding a new racket. Demoed the ezone 100, great power and feel but not whippy enough on serves and changing between forehand to my handed backhand. Any recommendations? Speed MP? Pure drive? I’m open to anything :)

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

Radical MP methinks

youre learning what my hitting partner and i learned a while ago… 18x20 patterns in 95-98 sq. inch rackets is the best…

@TomSmith-il6pz

Жыл бұрын

Got a list of recommendations?

@justinhaught

Жыл бұрын

@@TomSmith-il6pz Blade 98 18x20, TF40 305 18x20, Prestige Pro, Vcore 97 HD, Pure Strike 18x20… there are others too like Blade Pro 18x20 etc…. I chose the Blade V8 because of its comfort and the fact that I was able to order a customized gloss paint job in my color of choice…

@chtomlin

10 ай бұрын

​@@justinhaughtyou know tom Smith?

So my local shop doesnt have the whiteout. I am thinking of ordering one. How do their grip sizes go. I find with yonex i am 3/8 and babolat i use 1/4 with an overgrip. Is grip size closer to babolat or yonex?

VERY interesting video. I assume you tested the Solinco Whiteout 18 X 20 in both the standard and extended format? Which did you prefer and which do you think would be better for doubles if that’s all you play? I know the Bryan brothers, for example, been playing with an extended racket for a few years now. Common sense would tell you that the standard length was more maneuverable. What do you think?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I would have taken more time in testing the XTD version but it was harder to transition to the new contact point than I thought. If I didn't have to review other racquets all the time, I might have taken the time to switch to it instead, but its too much of an adjustment for me to make.

@markmoorefineart7453

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom maybe something to do down the line. I know the guys at tennis warehouse really enjoyed the extended version of this racket in addition to the standard length. I think Chris was considering switching to it.

@Nahhmah

10 ай бұрын

Extended racquets can also cause more arm injury as you're waving around that extra leverage

You should try the Prince Beast 98, there is a new version on the horizon and it is a very juicy racket in your wheelhouse. The racket is very much a baby between the Aero 98 and the Vcore 98.

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I agree Prince should send me one when the Beast is updated

I was very curious from the start how your relationship with vc98 would go….. i bought this racquet and sold it after one week only. I was loosing easily depth due to the muted feel (less than previous version) and i couldn’t play flat at all….. if i didn’t apply the right amount of spin ball would easily fly away. As for radical mp auxetic to me made it muted and way tooooo soft. I prefer 360 plus that had a more raw connection. New version felt to offer even less spin and byte….. too mushy. At last i was a fan of whiteout 290…. I couldn’t gel with 305 16x19….. not so quick through the air and feel was kinda harsh….. so i am very curious to test 18x20 that most of the reviewers say that it has a more plush and soft feel which is weird cause it is a more closed pattern.

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I've heard that too so im wondering if Solinco has tweaked the layup for the 18x20 version

Tip awareness is an awesome term and exactly why I settled on the Speed MP 2022 after trying a measley 20 rackets in the past year. On both the forehand and backhand I know where the racket sits in space as I take it back and it comes through the ball. The high swingweight to static weight ratio of the solinco and speed lines are pretty similar, is 'tip awareness' maybe a feeling you get on a highly polarised racket?

I have a Wilson NCode Pro Open, which racquet would be a good replacement?

Did you try the Tecnifibre Tfight ISO 315? Its a great racket with a crispier1,30mm string like the MSV Swift. Has good power, big sweetspot, a friendly and lots of usable power. Also not very head heavy, so manuveurability is also great.

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I don't like the feel of the TIFIGHTs very much as I've found them to be a bit muted and stiff feeling. But the main problem is the grip shape for me.

I play with a thick gauge natural gut in the mains with a smooth poly in the cross and the notching is much less

Solinco might be a good racquet but the amount of advertisement they push all the KZreadrs makes it sound like an advertising scam. With tennisspin, winston du, now tenncom all pushing it hard to us.

How are you getting along with the White Out 18x20? Have you modified it at all? Besides the string pattern of the 18x20, the White Out seems like a clone of the Pro Staff 97 V14.

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I have not gotten around to customization yet. Waiting to get a few more so I can do A/B testing on weight setups. The beam design and everything is quite different from the PS97.

I have more or less the same strokes and as you, I tested both radical mp and vcore 98 (and a lot of others as extrem tour, Gravity mp, speed, shift, ezone, vcore pro, etc... Stock and weighted) and... Now play with blade 100 v8 which feels pretty right in the middle which is weird cause it s a 100 but here is my thoughts. I added juste a few grams and it s perfect. 😉

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

great to here you finally found something you like! (for now)

@Le-Chuck

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom ahahha yes ! I had more or less same problems you had with vcore 98 and still have my customized vcore pro (green) etc... I didn t imagine I could change but a friend had this one so I tried it and could stop ! It reminded me of my pure strike 100 (projet 7) but with a blade feel... My game, points and results changed instantly... I know you Can t find one in usa or canada but if you can import one, sure you ll be surprised (by the racquet and the fact Wilson makes a weird marketing with this frame...)

Interesting video! I am 17 years old who is relatively new to the game (2 months) and I’m looking for a new racket. I currently have the ultra v3 and although I like the power, I am looking for a little more consistency in a new racket. I tried my buddy’s prostaff 97 v13 and I like the feel of it. Do you have any recommendations for what racket and string I should get? Thanks

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

My recommendation is not the recommendation you want to here. 2 months is not enough time to warrant you buying a new racquet. I wouldn't buy a new racquet for at least another year. Just focus on your game and make sure you have fresh strings. I recommend stringing with a single core nylon like Head PPS or Prince Syngut with Duraflex. There's no need to worry about this stuff until you've developed your strokes and playstyle to a point where you begin to plateau. As a 17 year old, this could take a very long time, especially if you are serious about getting better and surround yourself with like minded players or coaches. The v3 Ultra got mixed reviews at best, but I actually liked it. I think its a racquet that you could continue to use well into the professional level because the stringbed gives great control to balance out the powerful frame.

I guess you're one of the very fortunate to have the means to try 100 tennis racquets. When I was starting I had to adjust to whatever tennis racquet was within my reach. My tennis arsenal consists merely of three at the most. I can't just imagine myself having to adapt to so many as 100.

@vinhdoan9028

11 ай бұрын

I can’t tell if you’re trying to say it’s bad that he has 100 rackets or you’re saying you come from humble beginnings to not being able to afford rackets, either way I don’t see the point of this comment

@sir_cartier112

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing mate!

@butchgo6130

11 ай бұрын

@@vinhdoan9028 I'd be lost thinking about what racquet to use when I go out to play.

as someone who’s gone down the racquet rabbit hole myself, i do have one question for u: why the vcore 98 over the ezone 98? almost every reviewer i’ve seen has preferred the ezone 98 over the vcore 98. what qualities of the vcore make it suited for ur game and made u chose it over the ezone?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I don't really like the feel on the EZONEs. They are quite disconnected feeling for me and I liked the lift I was getting from the VCORE.

@chtomlin

10 ай бұрын

​@@TennComvcore is more spin friendly as well, right?

Whoa, what a surprise twist. I’ve been looking to demo that racquet. I tried the 16x19 but didn’t jive with it. Oh well, I’ll just try and find one used from the TTW forums for cheap.

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

yeah i think the 16x19 is too open. I with they made a tight 16x19 instead of the open 18x20 but that's only because I'm lazy and stringing 18x20s is a chore.

@jamespe925

Жыл бұрын

​@@TennCom have you tried the XTD in 16/19? That would keep the ball a little lower l, so I wonder how that would stack up against the standard length 18/20. Love my whiteout XTD

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

@@jamespe925 yeah I have one too but I haven’t hit it much

I play with more eastern fh grip, once i tested radical mp or different laver cup edition and i noticed if i dont play with semiwestern the ball just can get inside the court i think you are talking about that. That racket is specifically made for modern topspin fh with semiwestern grip. i didn't like it and i don't have radicals in my collection, but i haves Head Ex Tour and SV95 and i love them also Gravity pro and RF97 and 95D. You need to work on your technic, fitness and exercise..... you got some of the best rackets and strings....

Hi there! Nice video! Which tension would you recommend for the radical MP with a 1.25 poly string like linx tour ?

@TennCom

3 ай бұрын

With Lynx Tour I'd personally be stringing at like 45lbs because I think both the Radical MP and Lynx Tour have pretty low launch angles and LT holds tension well so I wouldn't be concerned about it dropping was down after the first few hits.

just switched to the radical MP from the gravity MP, so far feels really great! it keeps me attacking. Would you recommend it to string with the head hawk power?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for joining the membership! I think Hawk Power would play great in this racquet. I only tried it in my Whiteout and I preferred a slightly higher tension than my usual. I prefer more of a shaped string in the Radical, but I think Hawk Power is fun playtest. Unique string.

@raiderraider11

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom ive noticed a more powerful spin on my forehand, using velocity on main and razor code on cross with 50 on tension. should i try different setups? i am kind of in the midst of experimenting haha

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

@@raiderraider11 it might be fun to experiement with one of the ultra soft pseudo poly's like Lynx Touch or RPM Soft in the mains. I haven't tried these yet (except Smart in the CLash) but I plan on doing it as part of my hybrids test.

I was trying to figure out the most appropriate racquet and string combo tor my game for last year or so....only to realize my game wss changing...in the end dropped down to lighter Vcore Pro and hybrid string bed. Maybe there is another combo that might be better, but really don't have the time or resources to try many. Demos seemed checked out all the time and fiding court time a pain. And I' m not sensitive enough to hit with a stick for 10min and know the difference between that and a similar one.

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

what hybrid did you settle on?

Babolat Pure Drive Tour. Add Luxilon big banger. Nothing can beat this

Living in NY , I have been to Roman Prokes store and spoke with him a few times . He also has a small shop were he strings at in a tennis club in long Island city , queens. The solinco white out wants to be on the pro circuit . There is an issue with it when going for low ground ball sweeps . The shape of the head does not allow for low ground sweeps and will peal back the head guard when you scrape the ground . The maintenance costs for more dynamic or intensive tennis was a deal breaker for me because of the overall costs of maintenance , to replace everything . It would cost at least $50.00 U.S to replace everything with labour each time , if you are an intensive no limits player . Since you replace your own strings and grommets , that should not be much of an issue . Get head guard tape and take its weight into consideration . Solinco does have the nicest white 6 pack tennis bag .

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I haven't had too much of an issue with low balls on it yet, but I'm guessing this is something that become more apparent with time, something I haven't had enough of yet.

@jamespe925

Жыл бұрын

I've been playing with a whiteout XTD for 6 months and have never struggled with low balls or the headguard, neither have I heard about other players struggling, so this is interesting. I wouldn't worry about it. I'm pretty tough on my racquets too.

@derekpappas1556

Жыл бұрын

@@jamespe925 I did not refer to the xtd , but was referring to the 16x19 regular length . An extended which I have tried as well did not have the issue because of me focusing on not going that far in the act or from a natural non necessity to not need to go that low to commit to the sweep because of it being an xtd . My height 6 ft tall . I did not mention it to Roman and the other stringers at there shop in manhattan , because I did not want them to feel bad about it , even though it would be useful information . What I did see is that under the peeled back head guard , there was what looked like silver lead tape . This may be for demo purposes to get to the stock weight or by design . I would suggest checking . The Yonex vcores isometric head would seem to do better in sweeps because of the possibility of the frames ability to occupy more air space to catch the ball .

Do you think the radical mp would be good for an alcaraz type swing. I feel it’s the best racquet for me from reviews.

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

yes i think it would work great for that

I am no expert. But I would have thought that adjusting the racket angle during swing was not a great idea. If you keep a neutral relaxed wrist, which will help with the lag, your swing path and grip choice should determine the angle at contract. Obviously this angle changes depending on how forward or how far back you contract the ball. But I tend to aim for using a neutral, relaxed, wrist and let the other variables take care of racket angle. I am probably wrong!

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

No I think you are right. A lot of the good coaching advice I've seen lately from guys like Rick Macci suggest that changes in the swing should happen at the beginning, not during. But that's assuming that you can read every ball correctly and get setup properly every time, something that I am not able to do yet. I can hit every racquet well when I'm setup perfectly. Its more about finding a racquet that helps you save yourself when you've done a bad job.

@stephenericwalsh

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom Exactly. One of the best things I ever read about technique was that all that matters is how the racquet physically interacts with the ball given their relatives positions, velocity and spin. Good technique and certain swing paths are a way to under ideal circumstances achieve that interaction between the ball and the racquet. But ideal circumstances rarely happen in play and so you have to modify the textbook swing to suit the actual circumstances to achieve the desired interaction between ball and racquet. For me the Pure Drive was a saviour because I'm in my mid fifties and slow and it means that I am out of position a lot and the extra power saves me when I can't make the racquet and ball interact in the way I need them to. Anyway, love your videos. Keep 'em coming.

Did you was testing Tecnifibre Tempo 298 Iga? I didn'n saw any video of this frame on your channel ;) but I'm woudernig about your opinion

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I haven't tested it on the channel but i tried a friends. It was a good racquet but kind of muted a stiff feeling which I didnt love. Its not a racquet that got me excited enough to source a unit for a review.

@bodzislawfakjutu

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom thanks for response ;)

Hit the Technifibre TFight 315. It has it all: power, spin, stability, plough, touch, feel. Or just hit a Blade. Customized to your spec.

Hey been enjoying your reviews, I’ve been trying to see my next racquet. I currently have a Pro Staff v13 but the grommets broke on me. So I was wondering your recommendations or specs of a racquet best for doubles. I prefer being aggressive but am capable of playing great defense.

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

If you want something a bit faster through the air for doubles with great stability on volleys, the Radical MP could be a very good choice. For a softer flex, the Extreme Tour could fit this package as well. I do really like the v14 ProStaff though

@xhen659

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom are we thinking the new auxetic extreme tour or 360+. And the v14 97 or X? Thank you in advance this will bring down my choices by a lot

@xhen659

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom also I was looking at that Solinco 18x20 and it is very tempting but I’m not sure how it hold up for doubles and such

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

@@xhen659 I was referencing the Auxetic version for this, the if you can try the 360+ you should. I don’t think the Extreme will be much better for dubs than the Whiteout though.

@xhen659

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom thanks a lot man, I hope you do a vid on doubles racquets. Love your channel lots

what are the specs in stock form for the head gravity auxetic pro that you are talking about here?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

it was only 326 strung swing weight so pretty light actually

Genuine question here, do you have some injuries in your left shoulder and lower back?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

zero percent

The TennCum curse 😢- Beckett 2023

Do you feel like the launch angle on the Solinco whiteout is any higher compared to the radical mp?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the launch angle with the Whiteout is very close to the Extreme Tour (I can switch between them easily) whereas the Rad feels lower to me.

@chtomlin

10 ай бұрын

​@@TennComwho are you on talk tennis at tw?

Beckett? what usta ranking are you? so i can understand your thinking better. ty in advance. In my country i can only get the 19x16 version. you think it's THAT big a of a diff from 18x20?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I dont have a USTA ranking (not american) in Canada, I play the men's open (5.0+) events.

@sjowieso7599

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom is that like USTA 5.0 level? And what string & tension on 19x16 whiteout u think?

I hope you made this video after 3 matches and a variety of on court practice sessions. Otherwise this sounded like a honeymoon stage.

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

Even took it into a tournament and have no problems. Will be adding some weight tho.

Do you use the XTD version or the regular 18x20?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

standard length

Nice shirt.

Idk why you thought the radical would give you much clearance over the net . It’s definitely best at flatter hits. I’m just getting back into tennis after a few years off but most of what you said sounds so strange. Must be personal preference

its not clear where did you put the weight in the vcore...and how much

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

that is why I linked an article to all the customizations I performed to the racquet

Again this is an awesome video my bro 🎉 like. But in summary, which will be your racket of choice? xd

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

Whiteout 18x20

@Alberto_YT_

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom Nice, even though I am more into black sticks

Breaking strings (poly I presume) in under 5 hours = beast

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

i want to be clear this is not normal behavior more me

Wonder how forgiving a 98 inch racquet with 18x20 string pattern actually is.

@lhiiman

Жыл бұрын

Very. I just got the racquet and the sweet spot compared to my blade is significantly better

Can't find one in Canada (whiteout 18x20)... Suggestions?!

@TennCom

11 ай бұрын

they should be here later in Fall

Where can you buy the Whiteout 18x20 in Canada?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I dont think anywhere stocks the Whiteout atm, but anyone who carries Solinco strings should be able to order the Whiteouts in

It's funny because a lot of the top Pros use Babolat and I always thought it was the worst feeling racket I've ever used and I've been playing for 40 years. it feels like a cheap racket from Big 5

@tonyrappa4611

Жыл бұрын

@@Batwam0 I realize that but the general public doesn't realize that they're thinking they're using a great racket because the pros use it and it's the worst feeling racket I've ever tried

@tonyrappa4611

Жыл бұрын

@@Batwam0 all the pros use heavily modified rackets but you can buy all the other top brands off-the-shelf that feel 100 times better than Babolat

@tonyrappa4611

Жыл бұрын

@@Batwam0 why can't they make a comfortable racket. you know how many people end up getting arm problems and shoulder problems because of Babolat rackets all the older guys at the Country Club have all injured themselves with those rackets

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

This just isnt true anymore. I encourage you to do a little bit of research on the setup these younger players are using.

@tonyrappa4611

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom I'll tell you what is absolutely true because I've seen it firsthand is the older guys at the club have gotten injured with these rackets and then when they get rid of them no more injuries

From 5263... Find a racket you love to serve with and learn to play well with it!

Wilson blade 98 , 16x19

that bank account needs to breath

Hi. Which string/tension did you use ?

@TennCom

6 ай бұрын

several different polys in both at various tensions, fav in the VC98 was probably Lynx Edge (discontinued at 52lbs) and fav in the Rad was Alpha at 49lbs

@Le-Chuck

6 ай бұрын

@@TennCom ok, thx for the answer. I play a vcore 98 (Sparring my weighted blade 100) with cyclone (orange) that suits it very well and will try wasabi Soon.

Is it XTD 27.5 inch whiteout. ..supposedly the solinco Xtd are their pro stocks ....try it if you can n review difference on KZread....I can't decide from new gravity pro, 2019 prince tt100p, or xtd whiteout

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I have an XTD but im referring specifically to the standard length version. Struggled to adjust to the new contact point of the XTD but other wise didnt notice a huge difference in playability. Will do a video comparing both.

@mteca5093

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom are the RA same?twistweight same?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

@@mteca5093 not sure, i'll cover it in the side-by-side review though

Hey I have a pure aero Rafa 287g I have 12y what are some good polys for me?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I need more info about your preferences to give you a recommendation

@m3m3raider15

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom I wanted a poly that lets me attack well but also with some control

@m3m3raider15

Жыл бұрын

Not to stiff

Hey Beckett, do you/have you ever thought about switching _back_ to the *Babolat AeroPro Drive* or *Head Liquidmetal Radical MP* or is the new era/style of racquets the way for you to go now?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I would actually like to switch to an AeroPro Drive of that gen, but they are too rare to justify it. Plus the one I had is L4 which is way to big for me to use in a match.

After a month of using Head Radical MP 2021, I feel it is not the best if you want a racquet with great topspin or big serve. It has a little bit of everything and I felt stiff on my elbow. I tried it with different strings, but still it is not for me.

@TennCom

4 күн бұрын

yeah its tough, I think the key is to drop the tension pretty low (45lbs or less)

Review?

my old head Ti is a 250g power house

What are the strings and tension in MP?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I tried many different setups, but the one I liked most was Grapplesnake Alpha at 52lbs.

@Senasjaunius

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom thank you.

During my tennis life from 1985 to 2024, (about 39 year)I have changed 130 tennis racquet models as a result I came to the conclusion that the optimal racket (for me) is well knowen Wilson Pro Staff but the design is obviouse old-fashione))

@TennCom

5 ай бұрын

85?

Errm how did you end up with the Whiteout when the Blackout is supposed to offer more "free" power. It sounds like you subconsciously went for the control stick in the Solinco line. I'm not judging just curious as I was about to pull the trigger on the Blackout. Are you being seduced into buying because you will have the only racket on the market that you can changecounter weights on the fly or is Solinco that good. Hmm or did you watch Coach Gu on Tennis Spin go for the Whiteout also and that became the decider? 🤔

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I'm not super interested in the Blackout since its a 100. I wasn't even interested in the Whiteout. I was originally just going to a do a video on extra length racquets. Something like "What an extra half inch can do for us," since XL options are so limited. I just happened to play super well with it and I like how it feels when I hit it. Since I have basically zero complains, I decided its time to stop trying racquets for a short while and just try to dial this in.

@Richibald1

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom kzread.infoUIqlgOR6qT0?feature=share

@Richibald1

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom looks like the Whiteout will have an XTD version as well. I've demo'ed rackets for only 3 weeks now and I'm already experiencing that blur of too many racquets for too long. So happy you have found something that compliments your game instead of compromises it. Good coice 👍

I asked Chris Edwards from Tennis Warehouse which of the top 18x20 racquets he would recommend most and he said, "I’d likely go with the SOLINCO WHITEOUT 18x20 XTD since it offers more power on serves and still felt easy enough to maneuver at net. Both offer more power and a livelier feel (as well as firmer feel) than the Speed and Gravity Pros. If you prefer more of a standard length I still think you’d find ample power from the standard 18x20 version." Would you agree with this?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

Yes 100%. The Whiteout is in the same feel range as the stiffer Blades, the 360+ Extreme Tour or pre-Graphene Radicals and power is close to V6 and earlier Blades, Ezone 98 and TFIGHTs.

Beckett please have an outro, the endings are so abrupt

Double dip that tip

why did you pick the 18x20 or the 16x19 ?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

18x20

9.45 mark.. With respect to your forehand, I see at times that you are too close to the ball. Your take back is abbreviated. What will help your take back will be reviewing Nick Bolleteri videos on "pointing the flashlight" the butt cap of the racket being the flashlight. One hand is sufficient for a forehead take back imo. Hitting a forehead otherwise with a bent elbow is not optimal but it can be done. If you are looking for a neo forehead (Federer, Alcaraz.. aka extended arm with wrist lag) you have to increase your distance from the ball..

Stop hitting closer to the tip and hit closer to the dampner.

Pick up ezone 100 already, it is the best racket

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

not for me

@nicohorer2849

Жыл бұрын

agree ezone 100 is a beast ❤ what is your string setup?

@danielm.m.7654

Жыл бұрын

@@nicohorer2849 it is far above every other racket for me.I switch between 2 strings: Head Lynx Tour and Solinco Tour Bite soft, both work great in terms of pocketing the ball and providing power and spin. Head is more comfortable and solinco is more agressive. Tension is personal, but I like it low, 45 lbs

in the futre try the furi arma pro 98 and the Yonex Regna 98 = cheat code racket= has no faults

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

you really want me to try this Furi racquet eh?

@braddick4130

Жыл бұрын

@@TennCom it’s Marat bud, better listen.

I hated the Vcore 98 😁

@chtomlin

10 ай бұрын

I did at first, then started to love it

First, nice racket

Mi find mgri interesting, but isnt travelerajm the guy who wraps ao mich metal around his racquet that he has the ahortest little bunt swings at this point? That just kills the credibility of his opinion for me. He might say that thata the setup that suits his swing style, but theres no way that aetup hasnt affexted his swing and shaped his tennis into this totally restricted weirdness...

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

I would think that as well except for he runs a customization business for pro's and takes a % of all future prize money won with his racquet setup. Seems to be going well for him. He was tracking it on a tread, but I can't find it now.

@davelee6002

Жыл бұрын

Ok. Glad that his model is empirically proven to work with people who have long(er) swings. I know the paper theory is there as well.

Why does he always talks like he's about to cry?

@TennCom

Жыл бұрын

im a very emotional person, especially when i talk about tennis

@arweiss21

Жыл бұрын

He’s very passionate about tennis. Quite frankly if you’re not on the verge of tears while watching him, you’re in the wrong place. I typically go through about 2 boxes of tissues sobbing uncontrollably when his videos exceed 7 minutes.

@Richibald1

Жыл бұрын

​@@arweiss21 😂

@K4R3N

Жыл бұрын

You don't understand like he does

@kdoublec973

Жыл бұрын

Cause you don’t love tennis like he loves tennis

BBBBOOOOOOORRRRRRRRING - FALLING ASLEEP - DON'T BOTHER TO WATCH THIS, ITS A WASTE OF TIME