Awesome video! I enjoy collecting different tennis racquets and playing around with different set ups. I am a counter puncher naturally, but I enjoy aggressive net rushing from time to time. For the past 3 years, I have been using the Prince Phantom 100p with a leather grip and 2 grams at 12. I usually have 2-3 different frames in my bag for fun. I also need more help with power against better players. I bought some used 2019 Pure Aero Rafa PJ. I customized the frame with silicone in the handle. The extra pop is nice on defense. I strung it with synthetic gut and poly cross at 50lbs. This combo made the frame much more comfortable than polyester. It will stay in the bag!

I also luv watching you compete in actual competitive matches. It's so much more interesting than racquet reviews. I actually like watching how differently you hit in matches because it's a complete reversal from how you practice. The fact that it's ITF is even more interesting. Keep this up.

Totally understand your needs. As i'm back competiing too, i realized my 100p Is Good 80% of the matches... But since i m growing, and competiing at itr 5+ , i can see why many players use their Aero...i m now going deeper into customization to make the FS nova the right weapon for those matches...and looks like a Key change. Well come jonas

I totally understand this. I play with the current Radical MP. I love the feel of that frame. I’ve always preferred more control frames going back to my days of using Pro Staffs. Recently I played against a guy who was playing well below his USTA ranking. He was a level or two above me and used a Pure Drive. I felt very underpowered and made me question why I use more of a control frame.

Hi Jonas! Knowing that we like the same racquets, I can highly recommend that you try my setup if you are up for it. Customize the v8 16x19 with 20 g (12 handle and 8 sparsely from the 3-9 o clock-to 12). Change the shit stock grip for the head hydrosorb pro(old prestiges came with that one). Control, decent power, crisp but comfy, stability... I don't have a doubt you would love it.

I can relate but now I have played 6 months with my Head Speed pro and not feeling anything but excellent feel and control. Just the right amount of free power. Predictability. This is a first for me since forever not looking for the next frame. 😂

I've been using the Prince O3 whites for a few years with some added weight, coming to about 11.8 Oz and 6 pts HL. I hybrid string with soft poly in the mains at around 51 lbs and multifilament crosses around 58 lbs. I like it quite a bit but as I get older into my 60s sometimes I feel that I'm late more than I should be, and that I should transition to something a bit more powerful and lighter. I guess I should playtest some rackets.

Just thrifted a 16x18 n6.1 95 and it is quite different from the 18x20 its definitely much more lively. Im also a more attack-oriented player i use the pro tour 280 and i love it. I understand the power drawbacks and the depth issue but I've just decided to live with it and stick with it and improve my game with it. It is not easy and i lose to players below my level all the time but i'm learning to just live with it!

@Tennisnerd

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Not a bad idea to just work with one frame and improve.

Just ordered one after using a demo for a few days. I want a spin racquet also bought hyper G string and already have Head Lynx so may fit one of these if blast too hard or dead. Thanks for content.

Glad you try different racquets as after buying Aero I couldn’t resist ordering a Head Extreme MP waiting for that to arrive. Currently play with Head Speed MP which I bought to hit aggressively with spin since then realised that worth trying pure spin racquets as that is how I want to play. If I find that too demanding I can go back to the Speed. I also may enter some tournaments as I am 64 yrs and can hold my own against good 30/40 year old club players at singles I wonder if I could do well in an over 60’s singles tournament if I can find one in the UK ? Thanks for all your content Jonas.

Hello Tennisnerd (Jonas?) - I like your revievs a lot. My natural swing style is that I have too much spinpotential, long and powerful swings. I started with a Head Instinct (that was the raquet Miss Sharapova used), then bought and older Head Extreme, with which I could play my one hander better, because of the round head shape. Then I bought the Babolat Pure Aero 2019 version, with that I had a really good serve and tons of power but it lacked control an the ball lift off the raquet was too high when playing from the T-Zone. A year ago I bought the Yonex VCORE 95 (310g) and put a lot of lead on it (from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock) and it suits my game style more. Love the new raquet, is also good for one handers (backhand).

@Tennisnerd

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Thanks, Elvis! The VCORE 95 is an excellent choice.

Speed Pro Auxetic Jonas.

@Tennisnerd

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Everyone loves that stick! :) But it's back in Malta, sadly.

@K4R3N

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@@Tennisnerd it does many things right, very few things wrong. Blade v8 18/20 could be another consideration. Good flex and control and little faster than the Speed Pro.

@felipeaguilarrojas561

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what strings, gauge and tension do you recommend in speed pro? 🤔🎾

@nandiwardhana6891

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​@@felipeaguilarrojas561 I personally use babolat RPM blast 18 gauge , 49 lbs string tension. I Get decent power and spin with this setup

Great video! I have tried a few babolats recently and they just feel too light and waaaaaayyyy to much power! After watching your videos I purchased a couple of volkl c10 Pro's and they do everything I could ever wish for! So thank you

@Tennisnerd

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Great choice, Scott!

I love my Yonex Vcore Pro 97 310g with lea, orange, to hit with. But yeah, against younger players, it's a bit slow. I found the PS 97 v13 to be a nice compromise of power and stability. Really great with volleys and serve.

@vinay4886

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I use the poly tour pro on the 310VcorePro, find it gives a muted feel. I’ve gotten used to it. May not be for everyone, though

@Tennisnerd

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Good setup!

The middle point that you are looking for is a Head Speed MP. 100 head size, bigger sweet spot, more spin and power than a 98, 60 RA from a control racquet, 23mm constant beam, 330 swing weight, 300 grams. Everybody is saying that: Want a Aero with less power and more control? Go Speed MP. Want a Blade or Radical more spin friendly, bigger sweet spot, more forgiving, higher launch angle and power? Go Speed MP. Want a Ezone with more feel and control? Go Speed MP.

How would you compare the new Aero vs the Dunlop SX 300? I’ve been testing both Aero Rafa and the SX 300 and love them both. To me the SX allows me to flatten out my forehand when I need it vs the Aero Rafa. Just wanted to hear your thoughts thanks

Regarding style , i feel it depends point to point. Nowadays i am trying to change grips even in the middle of a point choosing which balls to attack and which to counter and which to just get over the net . You crazy abt rackets 😂 . One of my friend who hits with me has over 40 rackets , all bought within last 3-4 years

I've been playing with the 2019 red/maroon prestige tour, but lately, I've been feeling like I either need to strengthen my arm or switch to something a little lighter.

Hey Jonas, I can definitely relate to that testing different racquets and strings are part of the fun of tennis! For a middle of the road frame, why not the Pure Aero VS? It has the benefits of the regular PA but in a more control oriented package. Or even the regular 2022 EZ98, customized to your specs since the Tour version is a bit demanding on your one handed BH.

@Tennisnerd

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Yeah those two frames are interesting, I think the main issue is that there are too many choices and too much fun to try new stuff :)

you should try pure strike 18x20 3d gen with isospeed black fire s. its power, control and spin in a very nice combo.

@Tennisnerd

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Sounds good!

Great video! I’ve been in the same boat this year for some reason. In my head I always like to have one racquet and have 4 or so of them all matched perfectly and stick with them but as I get older I sometimes don’t always feel the same from day to day with my body, opponent, mind, or style. I’ve been switching a lot lately with liking a racquet then selling them and buying something new because I need something else, but I’m thinking maybe I should stick with 2/3 different but similar sticks in the bag and use what suits me for the day. Not like I’m going pro anytime soon lol So YES, I can definitely relate to wanting different sticks for different situations. Might have to try doing that rather than the one racquet thing from now on.

@Tennisnerd

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Thanks! Yeah 2-3 is already better than 4-5 haha

@islandmerchandise3017

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This is very interesting but understandable. One would think for a tournament you would go with an old trusted racquet, and more of the players stick. But when it matters, we want an easier to play with racquet

Thanks for the content Jonas. Best of luck in the next tournament. If 16x18’s are on your radar it might be time for a Phantom 100x 305 revisit? Perhaps compare against the 100P?

@TeddyMania123

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I used the Phantom 100x 305 for a year at the club level. Lovely whippy racket, but too underpowered against strong players and heavy balls.

@anthonydabaco8407

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I’m playing with it currently and really enjoying it, saved my arm too. I added 3g at 12 and 6g in the handle and finding the power to be adequate at the moment. Also strung at 47lbs.

LOL I have 5 different rackets in my bag! Thought i was crazy! I have 300g Angell TC 97 18x20, New TF 40 18x20, Prince tour 100p 2015, Prince tour 100 16x18 2017, & finally my latest the new KI5 295 16x20 (actually 292g) now 322g with leather grip over grip 2g of lead at 2 & 10, this bumped up power & plough. Got to say this & the 100p have become my Fav but i do alternate especially if i am playing bad! I find some times the change boosts me! LOL its probably all in my head! The Prokennex is very comfy as is the 100p. I play old school tennis flat etc. However I do find the lighter 100 tour generates more spin, its beefy SW still allows me to hit a decent flat shot! The KI5 doesn't help with spin, very controlled great comfort maybe a little 2 dampened compared to the 100p. One more thing the KI 5 is suppose to be 100sq" However after pairing it up with the 97 angell & the 100p, surprisingly i found it more a 98" ! The 100p hitting area was definitely bigger than the KI5! Still its a solid racket & didn't have the tinny feel that the previous Q5 had. (not sure what the yellow Banana Q5 feels like. How did you find them Tennis nerd?

Hi there..., interesting insights, thanks for that. Which 18x20 racket would you recommend that comes closest to generating power and 16x19 racket characteristics? Cheers

best intro music on KZread, tell me i'm wrong!

@Edkey

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Finally it's back!

@Tennisnerd

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Happy you enjoy it!

Having 5 different rackets is probably overkill, but in these poly days, having more than 2 of the exact same does not really serve a purpose. I've been thinking of having the same model but only two of same spec, then one maybe lower tension and one higher tension. Or possibly similar but more powerful one, then another similar but lower power racket model. Still thinking about this. I do have two rackets that are same model (Phantom Pro 100, 3g+3g at 3+9, 10g blutack) and strings. I try to alternate them a bit, as I hate it that I always seem to have a favourite, even with two rackets that are the same (as close as possible). Now ordered a 100x 305, hoping for a little more power at the net and in defense, let's see...

make a video about tennis court rent price in different places bro, thanks alot

Im currently demo a 2023 aero but i find it hard to hit volleys as the frame tends to twist in my hands. Would you recommend adding weight at 3 and 9 to increase stability?

I would like to know, what string do you use for the Extreme tour? how many kilos?

Go with either the Babolat or Technifibre.

Did you try the Pure Aero 98? The perfect middle term between a tradicional control racquet and the spin/power of pure aero 100.

Yeah the new pure aero is definitely a better all around frame which is what most want in a stick they play competitively with… buuuut the banana aero was one of the few rackets I’ve tried that provided ludicrous silly amounts of spin. A true outlier from all the rackets I’ve tried.

why the buttcap on the current Babolats is smaller than older babolats? I doesnt fit my grip

Jonas you demoed the blade v7, how do you think you will go with this? For me I find it incredibly stable and very rewarding when hitting through, and the slice is ridiculously good.

@Tennisnerd

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The Blade 98 V7 is an awesome frame.

Hi Jonas, great video as usual! I was wondering how would you customize an Aero to make it somewhat controllable and not that absolute powerhouse and spin monster. Also what would be a great string choice? Thanks in advance

@TheJakenesbit

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Luxilon 4g 16L. For more control and to tone down the launch angle works well for the pure aero.

@sjjapp

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String choices. Also your technique. Control is always going to be a compromise with this racket if you take wild flat high risk swings. It will also punish the common amateur mistake to go too wide too often. With this class, you must bring your own control. For flatter hitters, it's perhaps best to ensure you swing for big targets but try to apply a lot of pressure with big swings. Modern topspin players though should have no trouble controlling an Aero because the spin access should be a massive safety net allowing you to swing away and get margin for error through spin. If you're hitting out, add more spin. Or adjust your timing in general. Perhaps increase string tension or use a string with a lower launch angle (when you increase tension you decrease the launch angle, which decreases the distance the ball is thrown (not pace)). Remember as well that its power is relative. Many elite professional players, even ones using control rackets, have setups more powerful than a stock retail Aero. In fact, heavier retail control offerings like the Yonex Vcore Pro 97 330 are more powerful. The reason for this is hitting weight, the biggest factor in power. Hitting weight is effective weight at different points of stringbed, which is not the same as static mass of whole racket. So the Aero feels powerful because it achieves higher and a larger area of high hitting weight values than most retail rackets, especially ones around its weight. The better the hitting weight the more the racket wins the battle of ball Vs racket. The end result of this is the ball gets pushed through court further and faster. And because the aero has a wide area of high values, you gain more consistent depth and pace, which is especially handy under pressure. That's obviously a good thing. As you increase hitting weight you also increase control, stability, and comfort as well, which can be another way to gain comfort/control here (the aero has a lower base control and comfort score because of other factors, hence why even with high for weight class hitting weight values it's not beating other rackets like how it does with power). Note that where you add weight alters the size of the area you choose to enhance the hitting weight of and also where that area is on stringbed. I'd say many control rackets are actually partially underpowered more than a power racket like the Aero is overpowered, in the bigger picture. Stock Vs stock (retail). It's getting less so with modern control offerings though, especially spin focused control rackets like the Pure Aero VS and the Yonex Vcore 98. In my control racket days I had them at advanced beefy specs to compensate for their lack of ideal hitting weight values.

@Tennisnerd

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I do like the string I used, Dunlop Explosive Bite, but if you have a sensitive elbow it might not be the right string. I added weight for stability and plow-through, it's hard to customize an already powerful racquet for more control because when you add weight to the head you add swing weight and that means more power.

what string you use for your pure aero 2023?

Kind of the opposite for me. I want more control because the incoming balls are harder. High weight/swingweight also feel good against weaker players but don't do so well when it gets faster.

What about babolat pure aero vs or yonex v core pro 97

Do you know if they are going to do the tour?

Hi Jonas, I saw you at Bel Air on Saturday and was going to come and say hello, but you were hitting with two players on court 3, so I decided not to bother you. Instead, I was regripping my rackets in the grandstand watching before starting my doubles match on court 2. It was pretty funny though seeing someone else come up to you and ask if you were the Tennisnerd, and then your hitting partners laughing with you. To answer your questions, no, I just stick with one model of racket. I also think your ezone tour issues are maybe due to the weight of that stick. You might be better off with the regular ez22. I myself love the Yonex brand, and use a few of the dr98's weighted up. They feel very plush and soft. No huge power, but that means you can really swing and get your stroke exactly how you want it. Hope all is well.

@Tennisnerd

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Hey man, just come up and say hello! Yeah, I prefer the regular Ezone 98

Omg that blade pro

hi, i tested a lot of rackets. a lot, my wife complained because new rackets kept coming. I've been playing the aero 2023 with the Black Widow for 4 weeks and hopefully I'm done with the search now. the widow also goes very well on the racquet. I will also buy the hawk power, but so far I haven't been able to see it in any shop, when will it be out? best regards for you, markus from germany

@mirthandir

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What tension & which gauges with Black Widow?

Try the prince tour 100p. Should suit you better than the gravity pro imo

@Tennisnerd

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That is a good stick, true.

@jeffislearning

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@@Tennisnerd yeah i agree, close enough in specs to the aero but more control with the tighter string pattern

how does PA compare to Ezone 100?

Idea for a tennis tournament, you change racquet every change of end. Think you could be world champion, pretty sure i would be in the net or over the fence.

@Tennisnerd

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Haha, I would not be a world champion because tennis skills matter in the end, but I think I could adapt pretty well relative to playing skills.

Hi Jonas, I use the Pro Staff RF 97 V 13 with Champion‘s Choice 26 kg/24,5 kg. I am almost 50 and thought about switchibg to a lighter racket. I tried the EZone 98 305 g and Blade 98 V8 but they were too light for my taste and feel like I can‘t put the ball away with these two. I bought a Pro Staff 98 V13 315 g after going through your online racket guide. It plays OK but still not the same as the RF 97. Where can I get the Blade H22?

@ginofellino89

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Try the Head Gravity pro

I think I am guilty of enjoying testing new strings and rackets a little too much also... and now I have a new Pure Aero 2023 on the way 😱 The most recent frames used were the TF TF40 and T-Fight ISO 305, the Head Speed MP '22 and Prestige MP L, the '22 Yonex Zone 100 and 98 and now the Pure Aero on the way 🙄😂

@christiandaum350

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What Strings and Tension will you use?

@simonfitzgerald174

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@@christiandaum350 I strung it with RPM Blast Rough in the mains and Kirschbaum Touch Dura in the crosses... 👌

@christiandaum350

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Wow, that is very special.

@simonfitzgerald174

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@@christiandaum350 It plays great... very impressed !!!

@christiandaum350

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What tension are you using?

Do you intend on making a review video for the Dunlop explosive bite?

@Tennisnerd

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I can if you want me to.

@deathlotus1

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@@Tennisnerd Yes please! I love it when you review strings that aren't very popular on the market, and the fact that you used it whilst playing on the ITF Masters shows that this string has good properties that many players might not know about. Watching 100+ reviews on the Solinco Hyper-G can get pretty mundane 😅

I'm having trouble to choose between pure aero 2023 and ezone 100 2022 I like powerful frames, but go to the net constantly. Which one do you recommend?

@Tennisnerd

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I like the Aero the most at the net. Good stability and feel

I find it crazy having 5 different rackets in your bag haha :D That would never work for me. I currently stick to my customized Ezone 98s. What I sometimes do is having different tensions set up that I can switch to depending on different factors 😅

@Tennisnerd

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It's a little bit crazy, but it's how it is at the moment.

@Gamertaaag

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@@Tennisnerd I mean if it works for you that's cool. And you also said, that it might not work for highly competitive players (I am one of them :D). Here I suggest finding a good racjet for your playstyle and then work with tensions

@CAMADIE

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perhaps you're a new Jonas follower? he does this for living. we trust him reviewing many rackets all the time in diff situations and then we make our own decisions. He is the nerdest of us all.

@Gamertaaag

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@@CAMADIE Oh no I follow him for a while he is a great guy, but I still find it wild :D

@brandonciv8563

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​@@CAMADIE 100% The way I see it!!

Jonas, i am shocked that you chose the Pure Aero, especially with your style of play. How was the PA with flat balls, the one-hander??🎾🎾🎾

@DanTuber

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He's trying and playing so many racquets i don't think he knows what he wants.

@Tennisnerd

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I thought it was a fun experiment, to be honest. Don't do as I do, do as I say, hehe. The new PA is better on flat balls, and I did not mind it too much on the one-hander either.

Jonas, do you prefer the Aero or the Ultra?

@Tennisnerd

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Aero

Wilson's Saint Vincent Pro Staff 85 isn't the best racket they made?

@Tennisnerd

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Yeah, I only counted the racquets used today on a high level.

Orange Wilson a blade pro or Burn??

@Tennisnerd

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H22 - so more like a Blade Pro

if i'm playing indoor with new balls vs better players I like more control (Ezone) and if i'm outside in the wind and cooler conditions i like more easy power (Pure Drive)

@Tennisnerd

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Makes a lot of sense

Puento romano is a tennis player’s dream club

@Tennisnerd

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That is true!

Love your content!! Hey there I have a 16x18 ncode just like yours that I'm trying to trade or sell for a Wilson blade or yonex ezone if you are interested? I stopped playing shortly after I purchased it back in 2004 so it's still in very good condition.

@Tennisnerd

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Thanks! Where are you based?

@KF-hb5vx

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@@Tennisnerd in southern California

I’m the opposite. Against a weaker player, I have more margin for error, so I swing bigger. I double-bagelled a guy with my Pure Aero, before I sold it due to arm pain. Against better players, I become a counter-puncher, so I hope to win with better control. And, yeah, unfortunately I get that with a different frame, Pure Strike.

@Tennisnerd

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Interesting!

whats your extreme tour setup?

@Tennisnerd

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Similar to the Aero, like 5-6g in the handle and 2g at the top of the hoop

@randomriot5008

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lynx & hawk

why not the new extreme mp ? 🤗

@Tennisnerd

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Good question! Answer: it's back in Malta.

Try prince ats 100 310

Hey tennis nerd what should i string my yonex ezone 98

@Tennisnerd

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Hey I like Yonex Poly Tour Pro yellow 1.25

@tenniswithandy

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I was going to give that exact recommendation except the 17 gauge

@xavieralfonsoortizvinagera9335

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Recently I tried this racquet with an hybrid of Solinco Hyper G Soft in the crosses and Head Lynx Tour in the mains. This allowed me to add a little bit of control and spin with a softer set up. What do you think of this poly x poly hybrids? Any recommendations?

@jamesonvu4825

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@@tenniswithandy what tension will be good

@tenniswithandy

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@@jamesonvu4825 it depends on your style. I have been really liking my polys in the 45 to 48 lb range as I’m still getting control but ball pocketing is enhanced because of the lower tension. Poly tour pro gives a surprising amount of crisp, spin and I feel like that string goes well in just about any racquet. If you string it too tight though (as with most polys), it becomes board like.

It would drive me mental switching between different racquets like you do. Too much choice.

@Tennisnerd

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Yes, that is the problem. Better to be forced to play with one racquet.

Prestige tour 305 gr touch graphene anno 2019 top ragazzonerd

I tried this racquet today and it felt good to me. I am 43 yrs old NTRP 4.0/4.5 player with bit of elbow issue. I use Yonex ezone 98 with Gosen Sidewinder (a very soft poly). I really like Babolat PA. I would also like to try Wilson Clash 98, but there are no demo racquets for that. Hence asking you, i will only choose Wilson Clash for it's comfort. i want to know your opinion between Babolat Pure Aero (RA 65) Vs Wilson Clash 98 V2 (R 60) for my particular case. Can I make Pure Aero is soft by using softer strings and lower tension, coz i know that I liked it, not too sure about Wilson clash. I do like to put some spin on the ball and Babolat Pure Aero allowed me to to take bigger cut at the ball, the older version was not that great, tried that too. Spec with Wilson Clash 98 or 100 pro looks good because of the extra string 16x20, assuming that will give me more control. So a bit confused here, tough to make decision just based on specs :( Would appreciate a response @tennisnerd.

I am one of the biggest racquet changers in Hungary (Denis Timár can tell) :D I think, all non-professionels should use at least 2 kinds of racquet. One for the good day, when you have strenght, good knees, ect., and one for the bad day, when you feel week and can't hit the ball over your own T with a Prestige :D ... or just accept loosig on your bad day This is the cheaper solution...thay say 🤣

@Tennisnerd

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Thanks for sharing!

I myself have 5 different racquets that I like to choose from. 3 of one and 2 of several others just one of a couple of others along with a host of others that I've tried and just can't let go. Depending on the conditions I try not show up on court with no more than 4 frames and leave the rest it car. Preferably in shaded parking. "I don't want to appear that much of a Nerd" 🎾 🤓

@tenniswithandy

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Do all the racquets have fresh grips? 😀 that would take you into the nerd category.

@Tennisnerd

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Haha, I approve of this comment!

RTA (Racquet Testing Addiction) as you so nicely put it, Jonas, might well be your downfall in your development on court. You are quite literally being spoilt for choice. I guess Fernando Verdasco was the highest profile player who suffered from that. I’m clearly hooked on your informative channel nevertheless.

I love how specific he is with his equipment, lead tape, special strings, etc etc etc, but when it comes to play it’s just a very average recreational player.

Who does Tennis Nerd think he is Alcaraz or Rafa?😮

@Tennisnerd

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I am a mix of both :D

stick with the H22. Just do it.

I luv that bass line nerd boy.