Six months in, likes the Speed MP 2022 with 15g of lead added for stability.
“I like the racquet, but I’ve been wondering if switching to Yonex”
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TodaySun 25 Oct
Rates the Pure Aero 2023 far above the Speed MP 2022: control, spin and power together, and not harsh with Poly Tour Pro.
“Its superior from the baseline and its superior on aproach shots. I felt control, spin and power on the same shots.”
Owns the Speed MP 2022 and 2024; the 2024's higher swing weight took adjusting but gives firmer contact, stability and a slightly softer feel.
“I think the higher swing weight provides firmer contact and added stability.”
Moving from a VCore Pro 97 to the Percept 100D: still adjusting, but more spin, more power and more forgiving.
“I've been migrating from the vcore pro 97 to the percept 100d. Still adjusting to it but spin and power is higher. More forgiving as well.”
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most new reviewsOwns the 2021 VCore Pro 100 and Percept 100D; the VCP is a little less stable and more heavily dampened but well worth the savings.
“If you like Yonex's style of dampening, the VCP is well worth the savings over the Percept.”
Has played the Speed MP 2022 for about a year and wants a second one as a spare.
“I've been playing with mine for about a year and just joined a league.”
Their Percept 100D is more stable than the 2021 VCore Pro 100 and removes harsh vibrations without feeling muffled.
“The only clear differences that I could feel was that the Percept was more stable and dampening was less pronounced.”
Loves their 2021 VCore Pro 100.
“haven't used the Percept but love my VCP21/100. also love the black/purple/green colors”
Owns the Speed MP 2022 and 2024 and can barely tell them apart; still a bit too much power without high tension.
“I have both 2022 and 2024 speed mp, can barely tell the difference tbh.”
Has played the Speed MP 2022 a long time but finds it unstable against heavier balls.
“I've always felt that the speed mp is kinda unstable when dealing with heavier balls”
Bought the Speed MP 2022 after liking the demo; generates lots of power but forehands sail long.
“I've been having issues with the Speed MP where its not as forgiving on my forehands.”
The Speed MP 2022 was too mushy with an erratic string bed and felt very head heavy.
“Had Speed MP 2022, not my cup of tea. Too mushy for me, string bed is erratic.”
Bought the Speed MP 2022 after Blade 98 and 100: more power, more spin, higher launch; bought a second after a month.
“Because I always wanted to try head speed mp 2022, I bought it at tennis warehouse Europe. It was a great choice . More power , more spin.”
Had elbow issues with the Speed MP 2022 despite soft strings; switching to the Boom MP fixed it.
“I used to play with a Head Speed MP 2022 as well, and had elbow issues.”
4.0 player gets arm pain playing the Speed MP 2022 more than two days in a row, despite liking it as an all-rounder.
“Recently, I’ve been experiencing some arm pain when playing more than two days in a row with my Head Speed MP 2022.”
Their family's Speed MP 2022s are beat up from use, and everyone prefers them to the 2024.
“everyone likes this racket so much more than the 2024”
YesterdaySat 24 Oct
Demoed the Percept 97L: a control, low-power racquet for intermediate to advanced players, similar to the VCP 97L.
“It felt very similar to the Percept 97L that we demo'ed at the same time. It's a control, low power racquet for intermediate to advanced players.”
A daily club player found the Percept 97 a bit stiff and too crisp for them.
“I tried the Percept 97 again recently and found it a bit stiffer and too crisp for my l”
Plays the Percept 97D with a one-handed backhand: more control and spin, lower launch than the 97, but very unforgiving when out of position.
“I have OHBH and play with the Percept 97D.”
Struggles with the 2023 Vcore 100's high launch angle, sending flatter shots long.
“I have vcore 2023 100, sometimes I really struggle with higher launch angle for this racket”
After a month dialing in strings, the 8th-gen Vcore 100's launch angle clicked and forehand confidence grew.
“I bought a Vcore V8 100 when it launched in January. After about a month of fine-tuning a hybrid setup with it, I really got the launch angle dialed in.”
The 8th-gen Vcore 98 felt crisp and controlled from the baseline and at the net; switching to it full-time.
“I picked up a Vcore V8 98 when it went on sale. I immediately noticed how well it performed both from the baseline and at the net.”
Loves the 2023 Vcore 95 for their aggressive doubles game with big swings.
“I have a VC95 2023 and I mostly play doubles with it, some singles here and there. I love this stick because I'm a very aggressive player”
Played the 2025 Ezone 100L for a year: comfortable but always too launchy for them.
“It was 2025 - 100L strung with Hyper-G Soft at 49/47 and later at 50/48 - I tried to regain control. It's comfortable racket but for me it was always too launchy.”
The 2023 Vcore 98 works best with aggressive swings for spin; some balls still take off.
“I have a 2023 VCore 98. Based on my experience, you need to be all in on your swing.”
Likes the Vcore 100D: less muted, a bit less powerful and lower launch than their old Vcore 98.
“I like it. A little less muted than my old vcore 98 and a little less powerful and lower launch angle.”
Their replacement 2026 Vcore 95 is an amazing stick with the most stable one-handed backhands they've had.
“Late Update: I got a new stick and this one has no factory issues whatsoever , strung it with MSV Focus Hex 1.15 and it's an amazing stick”
Hit with the Vcore 100L at a Yonex pop-up and it felt really nice.
“The Ezone 100SL, Vcore 100L and Ezone 98 felt really nice.”
Demoing the 2026 Pure Aero 98: heavy ball with good control when flattening out, fixing the Vcore's launch, though the butt-cap bevel dug into their palm.
“The PA 98 2026 actually took a lot of the things I liked about the VCore 98 and fixed the high launch angle issue.”
Demoed the 2023 Pure Aero 98 and found it whippy and hard, like a shrunk 100.
“On the other hand, PA 98 was so whippy and hard.”
Plays three Gen 8 Vcore 98 Tours; all chew through strings fast, with Polytour Pro losing snapback after 2.5 hours.
“Across all three racquets I’ve noticed how quickly it chews through string.”
Really likes playing with the 7th-gen Ezone 98 but gets a sore elbow after sessions.
“Recently bought used Ezone 98 Aqua Night (2022-2024) and I really like to play with it. The problem is I have sore elbow after session with it”
Loves the feel and easy power of their 2022 Ezone 100 strung at 30lbs.
“Have been playing with an Ezone 100 strung at 30lbs. Love the feel and easy power at low tension.”
Demoed the 2025 Ezone 100 and loved it, finding it much better than their 7th-gen Ezone 100L.
“I demoed the new 2025 Ezone 100 gen 8 (also multi) and loved it.”
Former D1 player found the 2025 Ezone 98 muted and vague, with a very low launch angle and little plow through.
“The newest version feels so muted and vague. You don't really know where the ball is on the string bed. Also the launch angle was very low and not much plow through.”
Demoed the current Ezone 98 Tour and loved it on groundstrokes, but found it too heavy to serve with.
“I recently demoed the ezone 98 tour and absolutely loved it, it felt amazing on groundstrokes but too heavy to serve with”
A long-time DR 98+ user finds the 2025 Ezone 98+ stiffer in the hoop but equally comfortable, more forgiving, and with more free power, especially on serves; added 4g at 3 and 9 for plow.
“Forgiveness: this is where the 2025 version really outperforms the DR. The sweet spot feels bigger and off center hits don’t sail the ball a ton.”
A beginner fell in love with the Muse 100: head light, forgiving sweet spot, handles heavy balls, and their tennis elbow is healing.
“I got the Muse 100 a couple of weeks ago now and I truly fell in love with it.”
Switched to the Muse 98: low on power in stock form but very easy to use, with a unique, addictive feel.
“I've swapped to the Muse 98. In stock form it's low on power but very easy to use. I find the feel super unique and addictive.”
After demoing it against the Ezone 100, a 3.5-4.0 player chose the Percept 100 for its control and comfort and loves it.
“Yes I ended up going with the Percept 100 as well! Great racquet, I love it a lot”
Liked the Percept 100D on demo, though they chose the 100 for a bit more easy power.
“I liked the 100D. It inspired me to shift away from the Vcore line.”
Played the Percept 97H: very stable and plush, but little free power.
“97h is very stable, plush, but not much free power.”
After 8 hours of 4.0/4.5 play: a stiff but arm-friendly all-rounder that plays like a rawer Speed MP; can launch off-centre.
“It’s stiff, but not harsh on my arm. Pretty good spin, power, directional control, and stability. A solid all a-rounder, but nothing really stands out besides it feels like an early 2010’s racket.”
A 3.5-4.0 player in their early 50s gets more head speed and far more first serves in with the 7th-gen Ezone 100L than the 100.
“Found I was getting better wrist snap and head speed on my serve with the L and waaay more of my first serves were going in as a result.”
A week in, this player is loving their Ultra 100 V5.
“Picked up my 100 last week and have been loving it so far.”
After a two-hour demo, this player loved the Pro Staff X V14's serve pop and control but came home with shoulder and elbow pain.
“Played with it for 2 hours today. Man, oh man. I have never had so much pop on my serve or felt so much in control of the strokes. BUT... I come home to shoulder pain and some elbow pain.”
After five months on the RF 01 Pro, this player switched back to the Pro Staff V14, finding the RF closer to the Blade's muted feel.
“I played with the RF01 (Pro) for about 5 months. Recently switched back to the Pro Staff (v14).”
This 3.5 player tried the 300 g RF 01 and found it light, easy to swing, with great net touch, topspin and easy power.
“I tried the 300g model. It was light, easy to swing, great touch at the net, imparted quite a bit of topspin on groundies and easy power”
This player loves their Shift 99 16x20, leaded up and strung at 57 lbs: very good serve power, a controllable launch angle and great spin.
“I have a shift 99 16x20 and I love it.”
In a brief demo, this player was surprised how much higher a casual second serve kicked with the Shift 99 Pro.
“I only got to demo the Shift 99 Pro for a brief period of time and I experienced this too.”
This player loves the Shift 99L: easy kick, slice and high-percentage serves from its head speed and spin, and a good base for customizing.
“I love the 99L, it’s close to same specs as the others other than weight.”
Three months after switching from a Percept 97, this one-hander finds the Ultra 100 V4 slow, sluggish and hollow with no feedback, and their consistency collapsed after an initial honeymoon.
“The racket seems slow and sluggish and I'm always late on the 1HBH, forehand is spraying all over”
Demoing the Ultra Pro 16x19, this player found it way too demanding, needing a lot of added weight for plow-through, and the 60 RA didn't feel good.
“The Pro is admittedly way too demanding of a racquet for me but my main takeaway was that even at the stock 306g unstrung I felt like I'd need a LOT of weight”
After demos, this advanced beginner liked the Ultra 100UL V4: comfortable, with their forehand finding the sweet spot often and fun serving.
“Demo'd a few raquets and liked the Wilson ultra 100UL v4 and clash 100 v2.”
This beginner-level player loves their Ultra 100L V5 and is experimenting with strings.
“I play the 100L, and love it.”
Returning 4.0 player still likes the Ultra 108 but prefers the Shift 99 once their footwork improved.
“I *absolutely* was compensating for lazy footwork. I've fixed that, and I do still like the Ultra 108, but I like my Shift 99 more”
This player uses the Clash 100 V3 for golfer's elbow, with Head Velocity MLT at low tension for about a year, though it's hard on strings.
“I use a clash 100 v3 because of golfers elbow as well”
After two years, this four-year player finds the Clash 100L V2 fine but too light and lacking stability, and switched to the Percept 100.
“Two years ago I bought myself the Wilson Clash V2 100L, and it’s been fine. Something is off I just can’t tell what it is.”
Returning after 25+ years, this player really likes the Blade 100L V9: light enough at the net with enough weight for a decent swing, and no buyer's remorse.
“I got a Blade v9 100 L (Not UL) - coming from a 25+ year break.”
This 15-year one-hander with a big backhand found the Pro Staff 97 V14 a really bad racket compared with earlier Pro Staffs and the RF line.
“For me Pro Staff 97 V14 was a really bad racket compared to its predecessors and the RF line.”
After three months, this player finds the Blade 98 16x19 V9 enjoyable and comfortable, good on serves and forehands but not for their one-handed backhand.
“Blade V9 305g 98 16x19: I’ve been playing with it for 3 months; it’s an enjoyable and comfortable racket, but I didn’t quite like it for one-handed backhand.”
This 18x20 fan finds the Ultra Pro 18x20 V4 plays like their old Six.One 95 Team with even better feel and control and no arm pain.
“Ultra Pro plays close to that racket with no arm pain at all! Has even better feel and control”
This 3.5–4.0 player switched to a used Head Speed MP 2022 because it felt amazing.
“found a nice used 2022 Head Speed MP this year and then switched to that because it felt amazing for me.”
This player went back from the Pro Staff 97 V14 to the V13 for its more dampened feel and lower launch angle.
“I personally ended up going back to the V13 for the more dampened feel across the string bed.”
A 3.0–3.5 player enjoyed two years with the Pro Staff 97L V13 as their first racket until it cracked at the throat.
“I cracked my Wilson Pro Staff 97L v13 in the throat, which seems like a weird place after 2 years of use”
A year in, this 3.5 player still loves the feel of the Pro Staff 97L V14 but wonders whether it's making tennis harder than it needs to be.
“I finally ended up getting the Pro Staff v14 97L, because after I tried it first the first time, it felt amazing.”
Having used both, this player finds the RF97 Autograph V13's sharper-edged grip and butt cap harder to hold than the V12's, hurting their hand after a two-hour hit.
“But the v13 is just harder to hold, compared to the v12’s softer grip. Also the butt cap on the v13 has sharper edges, so after a 2 hour hit, the grip starts to hamper my hand.”
This owner really likes the Pro Staff Six.One 100 V14's balance; less stable and control-oriented than a 98, but a great fit for 3.0–3.5 players.
“I have the v14 and I really like it. Love the balance, obv not as stable and control oriented as the 98 but it's a great fit for 3.0-3.5.”
A 3.0–3.5 recreational player with past tennis elbow demoed the Clash 100 Pro V3 and really liked it.
“I demoed the Clash 100 Pro V3 and really liked it”
A Blade Pro 98 16x19 V9 player finds it very different from the regular Blade: higher swingweight, stiffer, more feedback, and it helps them hit a heavy ball, though it doesn't swing as easily.
“I play with them, it’s a wildly different racquet than the blade. Swingweight is significantly higher, it’s stiffer and there’s more feedback”
A lifelong 18x20 Blade player loves the feel of the Blade Pro 18x20 V9 but leaves many balls short compared with the regular Blade.
“I love how it feels but noticed that I’m having a hard time pushing my balls, deep”
This player hated the Blade 98 18x20 V9, finding it very difficult to get depth and penetration.
“I hated the 18x20 version of the v9, i found it very difficult to get depth and penetration”
Moving up from a cheap Head racket, this beginner is thrilled with the Wilson Burn 100 V5's larger head and 300g weight.
“I recently bought the Wilson Burn 100 V5 and I'm thrilled.”
An intermediate player loves the Wilson Burn 105S V6 their coach suggested and preferred it to other demos.
“Turns out I love it, and preferred it over other racquets i demoed before buying.”
A beginner-to-intermediate baseliner found the Clash 100 Pro V2 super comfortable at first, but after a year it felt too heavy and muted, lacking feedback and punch.
“I started with the Wilson Clash 100 Pro V2 (Wilson Multifilament Sensation 1,35 **@ 22.5 KG / \~50 lbs)**, which felt super comfortable”
After 3 years with the Clash 100 V1, this player finds the Clash 100 V2 slightly muted but more consistent and predictable, with a bigger sweet spot.
“Clash v2 has a bit muted feel but the response is much more consistent and predictable.”
After a couple of months at 50 lb, even playing four times a week, this player is pain-free with the Clash 100L V3 and finds it super comfortable and forgiving.
“Have played with the V3 Clash 100L at 50lb tension for a couple months and pain free.”
A new player who demoed the Blade 100UL V9 loves it but finds it too expensive.
“I demo'd the Wilson Blade v9 100UL and I love it”
A Blade 100L V10 owner says, unlike the heavier Blades, it plays as a power racket.
“Unlike the heavier ones, Blade 100L v10 is a power racket. I know because I have one”
A player finds the Blade 98 16x19 V10 much more stable at impact than the V9, a fantastic control stick with good pop and spin.
“The V10 Blade 16x19 is a lot more stable at impact than the. V9”
A T-Fight 305S owner finds it solid but considerably stiffer than the Blade.
“I have the 305s and it's pretty solid. It does feel considerably stiffer than the blade”
This player tried the Blade 98 18x20 V10 and really loved how it played, but not the colour.
“Tried the new blade v10 18x20 and really loved the way it played.”
A Blade 98S player found their V9 much harder to swing than their two V8s, almost hard on the shoulders, despite identical specs.
“i felt like the V9 was so much harder to swing. Playing with it was almost hard on my shoulders”
After hitting the V10 Blade Pro range, this player found the Pro 98 18x20 great when timed well but not fun otherwise.
“The 18x20 worked great if you time your shots well but if not it was not a fun racquet.”
Of the V10 Blade Pro 98s, this player liked the 16x19 most for its pocketing, serving and decent feel.
“The 98-16x19 I liked the most because it had great pocketing, serving and decent feel.”
After hitting the V10 Blade Pro range, this player liked the Blade Pro 100 V10 the most.
“I like the 100 pro the most. That thing was sweet.”
A Blade 100 V9 owner tried the Blade 100 V10 and found it barely different.
“I have tried the regular 100 but meh wasn’t that different from v9 100 which I have.”
A player who bought the Volkl Vostra V10 320g says it's great, despite Volkl's confusing lineup.
“Indeed… I bought the v10 320 and it’s great though”
After a 2-hour demo, a former Pure Aero user found the Blade 100 V9 comfortable and softer on impact than the Speed MP, with more power than the EZONE 98.
“Blade felt softer on impact - very similar control and power wise”
Owns a Percept 97 and calls it an amazing stick.
“I also have percept 97, and tfight 305s, both amazing sticks”
Tested and really liked the Percept 97D's control, but it lacks a little power and penetration.
“And I really liked the yonex percept 97D. I really like the control of this racket but it lacks a little power and penetrating power.”
Coming from the Pure Drive, finds the Vcore 100 (Sand Beige) very comfortable and manoeuvrable; great for their game.
“The racket feels stiff but in a soft way. It is very comfortable, and very manoeuvrable.”
A long-time Ezone user who hated earlier Vcores loved the new Vcore 100 on demo and bought it: better feel, whippier.
“I absolutely hated the prior VCores. I demoed the new 100 and loved it so much that I ended up buying it.”
The new Vcore 98 felt really good, with lots of power and an old-school feel.
“I thought the new vcore 98 felt really good. I like whatever it is that they changed with the beam/throat.”
The 2023 Vcore 95 had amazing feel at first but was too demanding long-term.
“VC95 had a great honeymoon period and amazing feel but was truthfully too demanding for long term use.”
A year with the 2023 Vcore 98: likes serves and groundstrokes with very nice control, but struggles on returns and volleys.
“Playing with 98 2023 already about a year. I like serve with it. I like hitting with it forehand/bh. Very nice control.”
The Vcore 100D swings a bit heavier than the 2023 Vcore 100 but is worth it for stability, plow-through and predictability.
“A tad heavier to swing vs. my 2023 VC100. But for me it’s worth the trade-off for more stability, plow-through, and predictability.”
Sees no improvement in the new 8th-gen Vcore 95 over version 7: same feel and launch.
“Just got the new Vcore 95 today and honestly I don’t see any improvement compared to Version 7. Same feel, same string spacings, same launch angle.”
Calls the 2026 Pure Aero 98 the best racket they've played: miles better than the last generation, accurate and soft on the arm.
“it's best racket I've played with. It is miles better than last generation & highly accurate.”
Bought the 2023 Pure Aero 98: easy serve power, heaps of spin and control from the baseline, and nice control on volleys.
“I ended up buying the 2023 pure aero 98 it felt like I got easy power off the serves, heaps of spin and control on ground strokes, and still with nice control for volleys.”
Play-tested a friend's 7th-gen Ezone 98 and really enjoyed it.
“I play tested the 7th gen ezone from a friend today. I really enjoyed it since I have been looking for a new racket.”
Demoed the Ezone 100: fun with easy power, perhaps too easy, but less manoeuvrable than the 98 for their one-handed backhand.
“The 100 was fun and started adapting well at 2nd session, completely understand what people mean by easy power now although a little too easy.”
Bought the current Ezone 100 and was disappointed by how muted it felt, with no feedback; switched to a Vcore.
“I just bought the Ezone 100 three weeks ago, and was disappointed at how muted it was.”
Tested the 2025 Ezone 98 and liked it, especially its maneuverability, but not its feel.
“I like the Ezone, BUT FOR, the feel. I like the Vcore, BUT FOR, it's not as magically maneuverable as the Ezone.”
Demoed the Muse 100 while coming back from an elbow issue; it felt comfortable with a bit more power and crisper shots than the Clash 100.
“Demoed the Yonex Muse 100 and so far so good! Coming back from a forearm/elbow issue so I was trying to find something more comfortable.”
A 4.5 Ezone 98 player tried the Muse 98 to spare their elbow; it lacks plow through, and adding lead hurt its maneuverability.
“My only issue with the racquet is that I can’t quite get enough plow through.”
Prefers the Percept 100 to their Ezone 100; it lets them take full swings and refine technique.
“I just got my Percy ! Its awsome ! Ihave the ezone 100 too . I prefere the Percept it help me to refine my technic”
The Percept 100D is comfortable with no arm issues, but it's demanding and they must generate their own power.
“I use a Percept 100D with full poly. It feels very comfortable and doesn't cause arm issues for me.”
Moving from the Pro Staff 97 v14, finds the Ultra Pro 99 perfect for their game.
“So far I've found the Ultra Pro 99 perfect for my game.”
Demoing both, this one-hander finds the Ultra 100 V5 good for two-handers with lots of free power and better damping than earlier versions, but not a huge sweet spot.
“imo the Wilson Ultra 100 V5 is a good option for a 2hander! lots of free power”
This newer full-western player thinks the Pro Staff X's weight is stressing their arm as they whip for topspin.
“I think the weight of the Pro Staff X is causing stress on my arm.”
Comparing it with their Ezone 98 after a day, this player finds the RF 01 Pro more versatile at net and a bit more comfortable.
“RF01 pro feels a little more comfortable (probably the frame technology absorbs more vibrations).”
This 4.0 player loves the RF 01, chosen over the Pro because it matched their Pure Aero's weight.
“I love it! I went from Pure Aero 2018 to RF 01. I tried both RF 01 and Pro.”
This player is amazed by the Shift 99's spin and power for a 99, finds it super comfortable on the arm, but needed lead at 3 and 9.
“I play with the wilson shift 99 and it amazes me the amount of spin and power that it has being a 99.”
A month in, this player loves the Shift 99 Pro: easy power and spin with great control from the 18x20 pattern.
“I just got a Shift Pro about a month ago and I love it. Such easy power and spin, and great control with the 18x20 pattern”
This Shift 99L user's only major problem is that off-centre volleys aren't great.
“I use the shift 99l and I have only one major problem with it, volleys are not great when off centre.”
This 3.5 player really liked the Ultra 100 V4 but its stiffness gave them elbow discomfort.
“I tried the Ultra 100 V4 and really liked it; however, its stiffness caused discomfort in my elbow.”
A couple of months into several Ultra Pro 16x19 frames, this player is struggling with consistency while still dialing in weight and balance.
“Couple months in and struggling with consistency.”
Borrowing a friend's Ultra 100L V5 for two sets, this Pure Aero 98 player found their serves and groundstrokes felt great.
“on a whim picked up my friends V5L and played two sets with it and my serves and groundstrokes felt great.”
This player finds the Clash 100 V3 forgiving, stable and arm-protecting, and just bought a second one.
“It is forgiving, stable and protects your arm. I just bought a second one.”
After a month, this beginner finds the Clash 100L V2 so light they must swing harder for power, with almost no control.
“I’ve been using this for about a month now based on YouTube reviews and I must say I’m not impressed.”
This player finds their new Blade 100L V9 sluggish and slow to move compared with the V8, despite identical specs.
“my new Blade 100L V9 doesn't suit me like the V8. It feels sluggish and slow to move despite identical specs.”
After trying the Blade V9 and Ezone 98, this one-hander returned to the Pro Staff 97 V14 (Noir) and says it's definitely their racket.
“Pro Staff V14 Noir 315g 97: I used to play with V11.5, and I regretted selling it, so I returned to Pro Staff. My racket is definitely Pro Staff.”
A 3.0–3.5 flat hitter playing the Blade 98 16x19 V9 with Hyper-G at 45 lbs loves its stiffness and 305g weight.
“I love the stiffness of the blade and the 305g.”
This all-court one-hander loves the control and feel of the Pro Staff 97 V13 and found the V14 less consistent.
“I currently use the ProStaff v13. Since it is discontinued and I could only find 2 spares on vinted”
This player loves their Pro Staff 97L V13s, which are popular in their community.
“I LOVE my Pro Staff 97L v13s... and several players in my community play with the same one”
After demoing it in an emergency, this player loves the Pro Staff 97L V14 and bought four in a sale.
“I love my rootbeer v14 97L.”
Having hit both, this lifelong Pro Staff player preferred the RF97 Autograph V13 over the V11 for its swing feel and matte finish.
“Ive hit with the v11 and v13 and I liked the v13 more”
Having playtested both at once, this player finds the Clash 100 Pro V3 far more complete than the standard 100 V3, which felt unstable on volleys.
“Buy the Clash 100 Pro V3. It's absolutely fantastic.”
A former RF97 player on the Blade Pro 98 16x19 V9 likes its undampened feel, heavier shots and stability, and finds it more maneuverable than the RF97.
“I play with the 16x19. If you like the modern soft feeling… it’s not for you.”
After extensive play, this player finds the V9 Blade Pro closer to a Pro Staff: a tough but rewarding stick, harder on serve.
“Having played pretty extensively with a V8 Blade and V9 Blade Pro, they aren’t really close.”
A big hitter with a western forehand who plays the Blade 98 18x20 V9 gets all the spin they need and a more penetrating ball than the 16x19, which they find less controlled on flat shots.
“I’m a big hitter with a western forehand and switched to 18x20 Blades around 7 years ago.”
Switching from a Pure Drive 107, this player finds the Burn 100 V5 feels great on all strokes, including a one-handed backhand, and likes its large sweet zone.
“The Burn 100 v5 feels really good for all my strokes, including my 1hbh.”
A flat-hitting recreational player finds the Clash V2 Pro lacks power for them, with a small sweet spot and a muted, dead feel on off-center hits.
“I think i need a racket that helps me more with power then the V2 pro do now.”
A lower-intermediate player liked the Clash 100 V2 strung with poly at 55 lbs, though it felt a bit erratic at times; a soft multi at lower tension felt mushy.
“I had a good experience with them, they made me feel in contact with the ball, albeit a bit unstable/erratic at times.”
A Blade 100L V10 owner measured 309 swing weight versus the spec 313 and added about 5 points, recommending the L for wrist issues.
“I bought the 100L v10, and raised the swing weight by about 5 points.”
A 3.5 who bought the Blade 98 16x19 V10 a few weeks ago finds the sweet spot small and regrets it.
“I just bought it a few weeks ago with Babolat natural gut at 49lbs but man the sweet spot is small.”
Switching from a Blade 18x20, a player likes the T-Fight 305S: less feel but more spin, especially on kick serves, and more stable.
“Compared to the blade I feel like I have less feel, a bit more spin especially kick serve, and the tfight feels more stable.”
A former college player and teaching pro dislikes the Blade 98 18x20 V10 after the V8, finding it stiff and clunky across string setups.
“I really dislike the v10 18x20 after using the v8 for the past few years.”
Using the Blade Pro 100 V10 since release, this player really enjoys it and calls it an approachable, modernized Steam 100.
“I have been using the Blade 100 pro since it was released and really enjoy it.”
A 4.0 flat hitter demoing the Blade 100 V10 found it felt good with slightly more power than the 98 but preferred the 98's control.
“They both really feel good”
A USTA 4.0 coming from the VCORE 98 can drive the ball and serve harder with the Blade 100 V9, though it felt too powerful in a nervous league match.
“the Blade I can power through the ball with pace on both forehand and backhand. Serve wise, I hit my serves stronger with Blade.”
An intermediate player found the Percept 97 easy to whip with excellent control.
“I have tried both Percept 97 and 100. 97 - easy to whip, extremely good cont”
Loves the Percept 97D after returning from a long break; it gives the control they wanted since they generate their own power.
“I got the 97D as my first racquet back after a long hiatus. I love it.”
Switched to the 2023 Vcore 100; rallies are precise and consistent with Wasabi strings, but their serve rhythm is gone.
“I switched from the Ezone 98 (2022) to the Vcore 100 (2023) a while back”
Finds the 2026 Vcore 100 less muted and much more powerful than the 2024 version.
“2026 is less muted ( still not crisp) and much more powerful”
Likes the 8th-gen Vcore 98 so much more than the 7th gen that they sold the old one.
“I like the gen 8 vcore 98 much better than the Gen 7 and plan for this to be my main match racquet for this season.”
Loves the 2023 Vcore 95, unlike the 2023 Pure Aero 98.
“Okay, I didn't like the Aero 98 2023, but I love the Vcore 95 2023.”
4.5-5.0 topspin player bought the 2023 Vcore 98 blind; a lot to like after 4 sessions, but shots fly long and volleys are harder than with the Speed MP.
“Ive played with the racket 4 sessions now. And there is alot to like but i'm really struggling with the depth.. My shots go waaaaaaay long when i put any power into them”
The 8th-gen Vcore 100D has a much lower launch angle, less spin, is forgiving and fun.
“I have hit with the 8th gen 100D and the 98. 100D has a much lower launch angle, less spin, pretty forgiving. Its fun to play with”
The 8th-gen Vcore 95 feels less muted and crisper than older versions, but the higher launch doesn't suit their flat hitting.
“compared to it the V8 feels less muted and crispier, the launch angle is higher which I don't like since I'm a flat hitter”
Plays with the 2022 Ezone 98 and loves it, preferring it to the newer, more dampened version.
“I play with the 2022 ez98. I love it.”
Played the last-gen Ezone 100: stiff but very powerful.
“At one point I played with both the last gen ezone 100 and and percept 97h. Ezone 100 is stiff but very powerful.”
Learned tennis with the 2025 Ezone 100 over about 1.5 years and found it good, with a big sweet spot.
“I got the 2025 Ezone 100 to learn tennis and it was good since I got it (roughly 1.5 years).”
Bought the 2025 Ezone 98; amazing on serve but groundstrokes go long and lack the Tour's feel.
“I don't have that same amazing feeling on my groundstrokes. I'm hitting balls long and not trusting the set up, it's amazing on serve though.”
Bought the Muse 100 and finds it really comfortable; no more arm soreness after games.
“I bought the muse 100 too! It’s really comfortable to use.”
Ordered two Muse 98s and both came in under spec at 301g and 299g, unlike their other Yonex frames.
“The weight for the Muse 98 is supposed to be 305 unstrung. I ordered two and got one at 301 grams and the other at 299.”
Very happy with the Percept 100; less powerful than the Ezone but they prefer its feel.
“I did end up getting the Percept 100, and I'm very happy with it. It's definitely less powerful than the EZone”
Loves the Percept 100D: can swing as fast as they want and the ball stays in, unlike with the Ezone and Vcore.
“I play with the 100D currently and I love it. I can swing as fast as I want and I’ll usually stay within the lines.”
A Blade v8 user tried the Ultra 99 Pro and found it a poppier version of the Blade.
“I use the Blade 16x19 V8 and tried the Ultra 99 – it's basically a poppier version of the Blade. I got a very similar feeling from both.”
This Ultra 100 V4 owner finds the Ultra 100 V5 awesome, with a different feel.
“but the V5 is awesome, a different feel though.”
A newer player using the Pro Staff X for six months at 3–4 hours a week has had no pain.
“have been using the PSX for about 6 months now, playing weekly about 3-4 hours. I haven't experienced any pain”
After a demo, this PS97 V13 player finds the RF 01 Pro powerful for topspin but lacking control on defence.
“You can hit great, topspin screamers with this racquet. The power is impressive. But the moment that you are playing defense, it lacks serious control.”
This player bought the 300 g RF 01 for faster swing speed and loves its mix of power and control.
“I got it for a slightly faster swing speed and not disappointed at all.”
Hitting with the Shift 99, this player found volleys didn't feel great and felt more impact in the wrist.
“I hit with the Shift 99 today, and I can concur that volleys don't feel super great with this racquet.”
Comparing it with the RF 01, this player found the Shift 99 Pro 18x20 more forgiving, with huge shots off the sweet spot.
“RF01 was a lot more unforgiving, and Shift gave some huge shots when hitting the sweet spot.”
Having tried both, this player preferred the Shift 99L over the 99.
“99L is a very nice racquet and I preferred it over the 99”
After demoing it among many rackets, this player wasn't impressed by the Ultra 100 V4, possibly due to the demo strings.
“I demoed a bunch of racquets over the last few months including the Ultra v4 100 square inch and I was not that impressed with it”
After demoing the Ezone, Pure Aero and Rafa, this newer player stuck with the Clash 100 V3 because its comfort is hard to beat.
“I started a few months ago with Clash v3 100 but also got curious about the Ezone.”
Owning both, this player finds the Clash 100L V2 spinnier and faster to swing than the Ezone 100, but the Ezone wins elsewhere.
“Have to say that Clash v2 (Mine is a 100L though) is more spinny”
After a few months, this player loves the Pro Staff 97 V14, which pushes them to attack and come to the net and has more power than the Ultra Pro.
“Been playing with Wilson ProStaff 97 v14 and Ultra Pro v4 18x20 for few months now! Love both of them!!!”
In a side-by-side test, a player chose the Blade 98 16x19 V9 over the new EZONE 98 for predictable placement and confidence to swing freely.
“I felt confident to swing freely and go after each shot because it was much more predictable where my balls would land.”
This player is still on the Pro Staff 97 V13, having bought eight.
“Still a V13 boy! I bought 8 of them and haven't even gone thru one yet”
This long-time Pro Staff player found their wife's Pro Staff 97L unforgiving and too light, and it gave them ulnar nerve issues with poly.
“I think its very unforgiving and too light. Its kind of like the worst of both worlds for what a pro staff is suppose to be.”
This all-court intermediate can handle their RF97 Autograph V13, but in competitive matches feels their shots slowing after a set or so, unlike with their lighter Pro Staff 97s.
“in a competitive match after a set or a set and a half I can feel all of my shots slowing down a bit.”
Switching from a 290g control racket for elbow reasons, this player finds the Clash 100 Pro V3 launches balls past the baseline like a trampoline.
“But im having an issue, all my balls go out after the baseline now…. Its just feels like a trampoline…”
An owner of both V9 16x19 Blades finds the Blade Pro feels much heavier in play, with much better plow through the ball.
“The Blade Pro is significantly heavier feeling, and the 7 vs 6 pts head light does not really do it justice.”
A former Pure Aero 98 player finds the Blade Pro 98 18x20 V9 very nice to hit with and still has plenty of spin.
“I am currently using this racket and finding it so nice to hit with.”
An owner of both V9 Blade 98 patterns prefers the 18x20's feel and higher swingweight, with no trouble producing spin, switching to the 16x19 only for kick serves on bad days.
“I have both and prefer 18x20. It just feels so much better.”
A long-time Clash V1 player demoed the Clash 100 Pro V2 and found the embossed lettering on the throat very distracting in ready position.
“I just demo'ed the Clash 100 Pro v2, and let me say -- yuck.”
A high-intermediate doubles player loves their Clash 100 V2.
“I have the Wilson clash 100 V2 & love it; I’m a high intermediate doubles player.”
An owner's Blade 100L V10 developed a crack in the bumper guard.
“Bumper guard crack on my Blade v10 100L”
A 4.5 who switched from the Pure Drive found the Blade 98 16x19 V10 had a much bigger sweet spot.
“I switched from the Pure Drive and felt that the Blade V10 had a much bigger sweet spot.”
After testing 10–12 sticks, a former VCORE Pro 97D player found the T-Fight 305S an amazing control stick with modern whippiness and spin.
“The tfight 305s is an amazing stick if you like control stick but want somenthing more modern in term of whippinness.”
A long-time Blade 18x20 collector found the V10 tinny and didn't buy it, preferring their customized V8 and V9.
“V10 has a tinny feel to it.”
A 56-year-old 4.0 demoing the Blade Pro 100 V10 finds it serves really well and hits a heavy, flatter ball with less easy spin and lower launch.
“The Blade 100 Pro doesn't seem less forgiving, just a lower launch angle so maybe less margin over the net.”
After a first hit, a new Blade 100 V10 owner finds it easier to swing than the Speed MP but the ball flies more than expected with multifilament.
“It felt easier to swing than my Head Speed MP. Really liking it so far, but the ball seems to fly more than I’m used to.”
A long-time Blade 98 user found a friend's Blade 100 V9 a more forgiving Blade but lacking charisma and directional control.
“Plays like a more forgiving Blade. Lacks a bit of charisma, I felt.”
Played both: the Percept 97 has some of the best feel of any modern racket and is much softer.
“The 97 has some of the best feel of any modern racket, it is significantly softer, beam thinner and sweet”
The Percept 97D needs a lot of work to generate power, but control is excellent.
“I got the 97d and here is my take..... Need to do a lot of work to generate power but the control is excellent.”
Finds the 2023 Vcore 100 too unreliable and launchy; it needs heavy topspin on every shot.
“Finding the vcore 100 too unreliable - i don't feel like i know where the ball is going to go. Great when it works, but it requires consistent heavy topspin on every shot.”
Owns both 8th-gen Vcores; the 100 is easier to play but string-sensitive and can feel muted; easy depth and defense.
“I own both and also came from a Shift 99!! The Vcore 100 is definitely easier to play with, but it’s string sensitive.”
Plays the 8th-gen Vcore 98 and finds it balanced, with more pop than older versions.
“I play with a Gen 8 vcore 98 and if find it to be relatively more balanced.”
Their 7th-gen Vcore 95 has amazing control.
“I still have a gen 7 vcore 95 that has amazing contro”
Likes the 2023 Vcore 98 a lot, though it is a bit launchy.
“It is a bit launchy, although I like it a lot.”
Demoed the Vcore 100D: more control when in position, but trickier when out of position.
“There's definitely more control with the 100d if you are in position and playing aggressively with right technique.”
Really liked the 2026 Vcore 95 in a set and bought one.
“So I played a set with a friend's VCore 95 strung with Yonex Poly Tour and I really liked it.”
Plays the 2022 Ezone 98 with a shaped/slick poly hybrid and gets plenty of spin and lift on the ball.
“I use the ezone 98 2022. You need a shaped poly like hyper g in the mains and a slick poly in the crosses.”
A 3.5-4.0 player sold the 7th-gen Ezone 100 because it was too powerful and hurt their arm.
“I had the ezone 100 (v7) and sold it because it was too powerful and hurt my arm.”
Demoed the 2025 Ezone 100 and loved it: as comfortable as the Clash 100, with great feel, stability and more power.
“I recently demoed the new Yonex Ezone 100, loved it and am planning to get one to replace my Clash 100. I find it about as comfortable as the Clash”
Demoed and bought the 2025 Ezone 98, liking it much more than the 100; it feels less clunky and lets them swing freely.
“I recently demo and bought the 2025 Ezone 98 which I liked quite a bit better than the 100. It felt less clunky”
After a month of demoing eight rackets, chose the Percept 100 over the Wilson Shift and Vcore line.
“Two finalists. One winner! Percept 100”
Loves the Percept 100D's point-and-shoot precision for doubles and finds it easier on the arm than the Pure Strike.
“Play the 100D with Hyper G light at 50 lbs nearly all the time. I love that it’s point and shoot. It’s easier on my arm than my Pure Strike”
Switched from the Percept 97 to the Ultra Pro 99 and is very happy; it helps them dictate points despite slightly less precision.
“I switched from percept to ultra pro and am so happy I did. It fits my game perfectly and helps me dictate the points a lot better and get out of defensive positions more easily.”
This player finds the Ultra 100 V5 powerful and arm-friendly with poly, though a bit disconnected.
“V5 felt a bit disconnected but still pretty nice.”
This owner's Pro Staff X gathers dust: it felt unwieldy for serve-and-volley.
“I have a pro-staff X and it gathers dust on a shelf”
After a month of mostly doubles, this reviewer finds the RF 01 Pro still head-light and not much slower at net than a Pro Staff.
“the RF01 pro isn’t much slower. like a prostaff, it’s still very headlight.”
Trying a friend's RF 01, this Blade 100 V9 player finds it similar to the Blade but with more power.
“A friend loaned me his RF 01 (not Pro) and i might need to buy one. It's similar to the Blade, but i feel like i get more power.”
This owner of the 300 g Shift 99 gets plenty of spin on hard hits but found it really unstable on groundstrokes and volleys until adding lead.
“I have the 300g version. It gives plenty of spin if you hit the ball well and hard.”
After a demo, this player found the Shift 99 Pro way too much racket for a rec player, more like a Blade Pro.
“when I demoed it a year ago my impressions were that it was way too much racquet for a rec player”
Returning after years on a Radical MP, this full-western player found the Ultra 100 V4 very powerful with poor control; restringing with multifilament helped but it's still not right.
“I've been very unsatisfied with it as it's very powerful”
After an injury, this hard hitter moved from the Clash 100L to the Clash 100 V3, which felt better but a bit light on serves and volleys and too flexible on big forehands.
“So I moved to the normal version of the Clash 100 v3. And now I'm thirsty for more power on my serve and forehand”
This coach uses a Clash 100L V2 as a light coaching racket and finds it easy, forgiving and comfortable on the arm.
“I have a v2 100l as my light racket for coaching. It’s easy to use, forgiving, and comfortable on my arm.”
This player has liked their used Pro Staff 97 V14 so far, though it weighs a heavy 353 g strung.
“I recently got myself a used Wilson Pro Staff 97 V14 and have liked it so far.”
A Blade 98 16x19 V9 player loves it and, after testing the V10, still prefers the V9 for its sweeter overall feel.
“playing with blade V9 16x19 and love it. tested v10 and for me, V9 is the winner. just better feel overall.”
Comparing with the Percept 97, this player finds the Pro Staff 97 V13 unforgiving but unbeatably rewarding when hit clean.
“PSV13 will give you nothing for free and punish lack of full swing and clean shots, but when you hit it clean it’s the more rewarding option and unbeatable feeling.”
Strung at 58 lbs with Kirschbaum Evolution, this player likes the RF97 Autograph V13's soft feel and spin, and its low power lets them take full swings.
“They are soft but not gimicky and have great tension maintenance. I like the feel and they have good spin. They are low-powered so I can take a full swing”
A 4.0 player bought the Clash 100 Pro V3 for elbow problems and, with 2g of lead at 12, finds it a perfectly playable racket.
“I got one for elbow problems as well and I think it's 305g stock unstrung which is a pretty normal weight.”
An aggressive baseliner who bought both V9 16x19 Blades kept the Blade Pro, finding it more forgiving and packing a huge punch for its static weight.
“I ended up buying both and then selling the Blade. For some players the Blade pro is more forgiving (myself included).”
Demoing the Blade 98 18x20 V9 after their 16x19, this player got better spin from it on full swings and is considering it for more control.
“I actually got better spin out of the 18x20.”
This player finds the Clash 100 V2 great and never has pain, even playing 4–5 times a week.
“I play with a 100 v2 and its great, never have any pain even when playing 4-5 times per week.”
A longtime Pro Staff user who switched to the off-the-shelf Blade 98 16x19 V10 finds it plush and very forgiving off-centre, with no arm pain, and says they are playing some of their best tennis with it.
“the blade feels so plush, and is mega forgiving on off centre shots. I've got confidence to take huge swings at it”
Demoing the T-Fight 305S after their Blade V9 broke, a player calls it a beast but needs time to recreate their flat drive.
“Not a head-to-head here, the 305 is a beast.”
A coach demoing the Blade 98 18x20 V10 finds it very stable and punchy, best for flat linear strokes with precise point-and-shoot serves, though it demands clean contact.
“18x20 far better for linear strokes”
This player demoed the Blade Pro 100 V10 and loved it.
“I demoed the BP100 along with the Prince Tour 290. Loved both of them to be honest.”
Switching from the Blade 98 V9, a player finds the Blade 100 V10 fantastic and far more forgiving, though their serve and depth dropped with 4G Soft.
“The Blade 100 itself is fantastic though. Way more forgiving than my 98”
A Blade 100 V9 user finds it fine but enjoyed hitting an older Pure Drive more.
“I normally use a Blade v9 100 and I feel it’s fine, but I recently tried an older PureDrive and I enjoyed the hitting experience more.”
Used the Percept 97 for a year: great feel, control and arm-friendly, but low-powered.
“I used the Percept 97 for about a year and really like it. Great feel and control and definitely arm friendly.”
Couldn't control the previous-generation Vcore 100 at all.
“I tried the Vcore 100 (previous version) and that racket was wild to me. I could not control it at all”
The new Vcore 100 didn't suit them; they switched back to the Pure Drive.
“Just switched back to my pure drive, and the difference in my game is night and day lol. Guess the VCORE just isn’t for me.”
Demoed the new Vcore 98, loved it and pre-ordered a couple; a nice upgrade over the 2021 version.
“I loved the 98 and bought a couple on pre-order. I'm using the 2021 version and this is a nice upgrade.”
Rented the 2023 Vcore 95 and liked its spin and feel, but found it too muted with power that cost control.
“I rented the Vcore95 2023 and really liked the amount of spin, feel and contr”
Bought the 2023 Vcore 98 and hated it: balls went long, low mishits felt miserable, and switched to an Aero 98 for more control.
“I bought this too and hated this racket. Same thing, hit a little to long.”
Plays a matched pair of Vcore 100Ds; the stringbed is unpredictable, so they string it even tension for more control.
“The biggest weakness of the racket is the predictability of the stringbed”
Their 2026 Vcore 95 strung loose plays great: good pocketing, power, control and spin.
“I’ve been using razor code 1.25 which is fairly stiff at 42/40 and it’s been great. Good pocketing, power, control and spin.”
Demoed the Ezone 98 for two weeks: manoeuvres well for their one-handed backhand, with good control and no arm issues, though less forgiving on off days.
“the thin beam 98 manoeuvres way better for me and have adapted well to it despite being told its a "demanding racquet".”
Finds the 2022 Ezone 100 an excellent, forgiving racket for beginners and usable to 4.0+.
“I have the ezone 100 2022 strung with triax at 52 pounds and I think it’s an excellent, forgiving racket for a beginner.”
With the same strings, the 2025 Ezone 100 launches the ball much more than their 7th-gen Ezone.
“I had Mach 10 and hyper G on it but it keeps sail to outer space compared to my 7th gen Ezone with the same set up.”
After elbow issues with the Pure Aero, finds their Ezone 98 (2026 Espresso Brown) more comfortable and easier to control, with a forgiving sweet spot.
“I find the Ezone 98 more comfortable and easier to control, especially on flatter shots.”
Moving up to the Percept 100 from the 97 and Vcore 98 was the best thing for their game; the bigger sweet spot has no downside at 4.0.
“Best thing to happen to my game is going up to Percept 100 from the 97 and Vcore 98.”
Loves the Percept 100D with a leather grip and a little weight; good spin, though a bit underpowered.
“I love this stick. I threw a leather grip and a little weight at 10 and 2 and it just feels so good.”
A long-time Pro Staff player liked the Ultra 99 Pro a lot but found the balance very head-heavy.
“I tried the Ultra 99 Pro and liked it A LOT. Only thing I didn't quite like was the balance is so extreme in the top of the hoop”
This Pro Staff player loves the Pro Staff X V14 too, calling it a Pro Staff feel with more power and stability.
“If you are open to a larger head size, I actually love the PS v14 X as well”
Months in, this player finds the RF 01 Pro's sweet spot larger than the RF97's and still very stable.
“I feel that the sweet spot is larger than the RF97”
This player finds the standard RF 01 precise but in need of more weight, excelling at nothing.
“Use it every now and then and always feel it needs much more weight.”
Testing it against their Vcore 98 with the same strings and tension, this player loves the Shift 99 V1 300 g and disagrees that it's unforgiving.
“I just tried the Shift 99 v1 300g version and compared it apples to apples (same string combo, same tension) against my Vcore 98 v7. I am pretty angry….about how much I love it.”
This flat hitter found the Shift 99 Pro great at first but lacking penetration in matches; better for spinny swings.
“I tried this exact Shift in Pro version and at first sight played great but in next matches I realized it does not work for my flat game.”
Demoing the Ultra 100, this Ezone 100 player found it less powerful than an Ezone or Pure Drive with very bad stability.
“My thoughts demoing the Ultra 100 was that it's less power than an Ezone or Pure Drive which is fine but the stability was just very bad”
With NXT comfort strings, this player's arm strain improved dramatically over three months with the Clash 100 V3.
“I use the regular Clash 100 V3 paired with Wilson NXT comfort strings and i have noticed a dramatic improvement in arm strain over the last 3 months using it.”
This player finds the Pro Staff 97 V14 slaps big time, using a Pro Staff X alongside it, both weighted to about 347 g.
“This racket slaps big time”
A baseliner who played the Blade 98 16x19 V9 says clean hits give a deep, penetrating ball and it is good at the net, but wonders if it lacks free power and notes the arm doesn't always agree with poly.
“When I hit properly, I get a great deep, penetrating ball, love the trajectory, and really like it at the net.”
This aggressive baseliner finds the Pro Staff 97 V13 crisp and responsive.
“I currently have the RF01 and pro staff 97 v13. I feel like the prostaff is crisp, responsive”
Owning both the V11 and V13 since release, this player prefers the RF97 Autograph V13 and wants a second one as a backup.
“I decided that it was time for me to get a second v13 as it’s my preferred version”
Strung with soft co-poly at 51/49, the Clash 100 Pro V3 gave this stringer good control and wasn't a high-power racket.
“I have hit with a clash 100 v3 pro strung with a soft co-poly at 51/49 and it has good control.”
After 2 weeks, a player loves the Blade Pro 98 16x19 V9's feel, control, stability and power, but its high swing weight hurts maneuverability.
“I really like this racket because of its feel, control, STABILITY and power it offers me”
This player uses the Blade 98 18x20 V9 and calls it a great racket.
“I use the regular V9 18x20 and it's a great racket.”
A 3.5 player switched from the Clash 100 V2 to the Ezone 100 and finds the Ezone dramatically better after a few weeks of adjustment.
“I am a 3.5 and I switched from the Clash 100v2 to the Ezone 100 several months ago.”
A former varsity player and coach demoing the Blade 98 16x19 V10 finds it far more solid and stable than the V9, punchy with free depth and good spin, rewarding clean contact.
“You can definitely generate spin with this (especially 16x19)”
Demoing the Blade Pro 100 V10, this player liked its stiff but comfortable feel but found it too light to time well without more lead.
“The BP100 had a really nice stiff but comfortable feel.”
After a two-hour test, a lifelong intermediate club player really liked the Blade 100 V10 and plans to buy one.
“Today I tested the Wilson Blade 100 V10 for two hours. I really liked it and I’m going to buy one.”
Felt great with the Percept 97 on good days but it punished mistimed shots.
“I tried the percept 97 and on a good day, I felt great with it. But if I mis-timed anything, th”
After 1.5 years with the 7th-gen Vcore 100, finds its launch angle high.
“Hi, I've been using the Vcore 100 7th gen for around 1.5 years. I always thought the vcore had a higher launch angle compared to other rackets.”
Switched to the new Vcore 100 and doesn't find the launch angle too high.
“I just switched from the Ezone 98 (from 2020-ish so a couple gens old) to the new vcore 100.”
Bought the 8th gen Vcore 98; it rewards fast upward topspin swings, which was harder with their Vcore Pro 97HD. Happy with the purchase.
“the racket goes in line with my progression of swinging up more and fast for my topspin and the racket nails it when I got it right.”
Tried the 2023 Vcore 95 and found it too muted, with extra power that cost control.
“I’ve tried both the 21 and 23 Vcore 95’s and I prefer the 21. It’s a bit stiffer so it has better feel. 23 was a little too muted for me”
40+ 4.0 player switched from a Pure Aero to the 2023 Vcore 98; it plays nicely but made their mild tennis elbow far worse.
“Instead it made my mild tennis elbow far far worse.”
Demoed the new Vcore 100D and it felt awful: balls either got no depth or flew long.
“I was extremely excited to try the new VCORE 100D and was pretty upset that it felt awful.”
Loves the gen 8 Vcore 95: better feel and solidity than the 98, especially at net, and more linear and predictable.
“95 has better feel ands solidity, especially at net.”
A 4.5 player loves the 2022 Ezone 98's easy power and comfort after a month; it has been almost pain-free on a chronic shoulder.
“I’ve spent the last month hitting with the **2022 Ezone 98 (Aqua Night Black)** and love the easy power-plus-comfort combo.”
A three-time Ezone 100 owner finds the 8th gen feels lighter, with less feel and lighter shots than the 7th gen.
“This is my third Yonex Ezone 100 and somehow this one feels lighter than the 7th and 6th generation racquets”
Testing side by side, a player found the new EZONE 98 too muted, lacking the confidence to go after balls.
“I felt the new Ezone 98 was way too muted and didn’t like the feel at all.”
Thinking of returning the Percept 100 because it's too low-powered; you have to work hard to send the ball.
“Im thinking to return Percept, i feel like its too lower power, so you really need to work hard to send the ball.”
Loves the Percept 100D once weighted above 325 swingweight at lower tension; didn't like it stock.
“I love the 100D but didn’t like the EZ98 so take that for what it’s worth.”
Ultra 99 Pro has plenty of power from an open pattern but is string sensitive, eats strings and swings heavier.
“Ultra 99 pro has a very open string pattern, it works for me but is string sensitive and eats through strings.”
After a year on the Pro Staff X at 4–5 sessions a week, this player developed wrist tendinitis.
“have been using a Pro Staff X for the last year, playing around 4-5x/week. About a month ago, I started developing significant wrist tendinitis”
This near-11 UTR player who uses it daily finds the RF 01 Pro a modern spin racket with a tiny sweet spot and inconsistent pocketing.
“Everything about the racquet feels like a modern spin racquet, except for how small the sweet spot is and the inconsistency in ball pocketing across the stringbed.”
Weighted up to 330 g, this player prefers the 300 g RF 01 over the Pro for its whippiness and playing longer.
“I just picked up the 300g version and agree it didn’t feel as stable as the pro, but with some added weight I prefer it over the pro.”
A month in, this player loves the Wilson Shift 99: good feel and great groundstrokes, though a little lacking on touch volleys.
“I bought this racket a month ago and I am loving it. Has good feel, great ground strokes, mabey lacking a little in touch volleys but not bad.”
Coming from 2015 Pure Drives, this player finds the Shift 99 Pro softer and more stable at the cost of some power.
“Coming from a set of 2015 Pure Drives, it's the opposite for me in that the Shift 99 Pro provides softer feel and better stability at the cost of some power.”
Recommended by their coach for flat hitters, this player's Wilson Ultra 100 V4 gives a balance of power, control and spin.
“I have a V4 which you can find for cheap right now”
Eight months in, this player demoed six rackets and found the Clash 100 V3 by far the best feeling.
“after trying 6 of them out, the Wilson Clash 100 v3 has been by far the best feeling for me personally.”
This player loves everything about the Pro Staff 97 V14 except the paint job.
“I love everything about the V14 Pro Staff except the paintjob.”
Playing both V9 Blade 98 patterns, this returning player finds the 16x19 makes hitting with spin and power easier than the 18x20.
“The 16x19 on the other hand makes hitting with spin and power feel ju”
This player found the Pro Staff 97 V13 (315 g) a bit too demanding.
“The V13 315g was a bit too demanding for me”
This player enjoys the RF97 Autograph V13's stiffness and head-light balance but wants something similar that isn't as heavy.
“i enjoy the stiffness and headlightness of the rf97 v13”
Using it for injury recovery, this ITN 4+ player finds the stock Clash 100 Pro V3 too unstable against hard serves and heavy forehands.
“I find the factory Pro version to be too unstable at higher level, especially when returning hard servers or tough forehand ralleys.”
Owning Pro Staffs and a Gravity Pro, a player finds the Blade Pro 16x19 V9 more powerful than both, with excellent feel and enough control.
“Blade Pro naturally feels more like a rocket launcher with enough control but excellent feel.”
Playing both V9 Blade 98 patterns this season, this returning player finds the 18x20 amazing and great on serve, but it makes them work harder on rally forehands.
“The 18x20 feels amazing in almost every respect and serves like a dream”
Looking for something easy on wrist pain, this player demoed the Ezone and Clash 100 V2 and preferred the Clash.
“I demo'd the Yonnex Ezone and Wilson Clash 100 v2 and def wanna go with the Wilson Clash model”
A 4.0 player upgrading from the Blade v7 100L demoed the Blade 98 16x19 V10 and loved it for extreme control and power.
“the 98 felt like I had such extreme control and power”
An owner of earlier Blade 100s likes the Blade Pro 100 V10: more power and a direct feel yet controllable, and fine for their sensitive wrist.
“Really liking the 100 pro so far, it’s 1mm thicker and much stiffer so there’s more power over the regular 100.”
Demoing the Blade 100 V10, a V8 owner found it only slightly crisper and more powerful, not worth upgrading.
“Really didn’t feel much different compared to my V8 100. Maybe a little crisper/more powerful”
Demoed the Percept 97 and loved its non-stiff feel, though it needs a harder swing.
“I just demoed a Percept 97 and really loved it”
Loved their 2024 Vcore 100 until the frame cracked.
“Loved it while it lasted but just been informed by my local shop that it won’t take a new restring due to a crack in the frame.”
With the red (8th-gen) Vcore 100 they can destroy the ball and it still drops in.
“The higher sweet spot of the red one means you can absolutely destroy balls with it and they'll still fall in play.”
4.5 player demoed the 2026 Vcore 98 and enjoyed it, except the high launch angle sent forehands and high flat balls long.
“I had recently been playing with the vcore 98 and enjoyed it outside of one thing: the launch angle was a lot higher than I was used to”
After demoing several rackets, liked the 2023 Vcore 95 best and is weighting it up.
“I posted about [my demo experience](https://www.reddit.com/r/10s/s/XkNExFKREr) a few days ago, the result of which concluding that I liked the Vcore 95 best”
Tried the 2023 Vcore 98 and it was not for them; prefers the Vcore 100.
“I tried the 2023 98 and it wasn’t for me”
Tried the new Vcore 100D and found it much less maneuverable than previous generations; not impressed.
“I have tried the 100D and am an avid 2021 100 user, my consensus is that the feel of the new line is vastly different”
The 2025 Ezone 100 feels mushy with full multi but connected with their usual poly.
“IN the 2025 Ezone 100 when I play with a full bed of multi it feels so mushy to me. With my normal poly setup though I feel pretty connected still.”
After an hour hitting the 2025 EZONE 98 against their Blade v8 16x19, a player found groundstrokes and serves great, much more forgiving with easier power, and is tempted to switch.
“groundstrokes and serves are great - much more forgiving, and easier to generate oomph.”
Has used the Percept 100 for a few months and really enjoys its great feel, control and precision.
“I use a Percept 100. Bought it a few months ago. Strung with Kirschbaum Super Smash. I'm really enjoying this racquet.”
Finds the Percept 100D great, but it demands fitness late in sets.
“This is a pretty accurate summary of how I feel about the percept. My conditioning is not in the place it needs to be and impacts my shots later in the set”
A former D1 player found the Ultra 99 Pro erratic in a short demo.
“The ultra felt erratic to me, but I didn’t log enough hours on it to call it a fair comparison.”
This player left the Pro Staff X for the Gravity Tour when they got forearm pain, which went away quickly after switching.
“I switched from Pro Staff X to Head Gravity Tour last year when I started getting forearm pain, and it went away quickly.”
A month into the RF 01 Pro stock, this former RF97 player finds it stiff even at lower tensions.
“I have been playing with the rf 01 pro stock for about a month now.”
This player loves the 300 g RF 01 after old Juice 100s: amazing groundstrokes and control, though the sweet spot is small and their serve got worse.
“I own the RF01 300 gram version and love it.”
Coming from a Blade V8, this player loves their matched, leaded-up Shift 99 16x20 for its more open feel.
“I had been using a Blade v8 but demo’d a shift and enjoyed how it felt a bit more open.”
This player has had the Shift 99 Pro for two years and now uses it as their only racket, an all-court stick.
“I've had the Pro99 2 years and just started using it as my sole racquet. I like it.”
A Clash 100 V3 player finds it great for control with synthetic gut.
“I play with a Clash 100 V3 and find it great for control.”
Owning two Pro Staff 97 V14s and several Blades, this player finds the V14 has more feel, stability, power and whip than the Blade.
“V14 pro staff. all reviews will tell you it is the most “modern” spin friendly and powerful pro staff out there.”
A former college player gets better spin and a higher launch angle from the Blade 98 16x19 V9 than from a denser 18x20.
“I play with the Blade v9 16x19 now and I have a Blade v6 18x20.”
This player loves the Pro Staff 97 V13 and prefers its feel to the V14, keeping the V14 only as a spare.
“I love my PS v13. I tried the v14 when it came out, but for some reason I prefer the feel of the v13 more and use it more.”
After trying almost every racket, this NTRP 3.5 player settled on the Clash 100 Pro V3, strung with poly at 24/23 kg, because it does everything right for them.
“After trying almost every racket out there, I finally decided to stick with this one.”
A 4.0 who switched from the Pro Staff 97 V14 calls the Blade Pro 16x19 V9 a unit with the best feel they've used recently.
“Hands down the best feeling racket that I have used in recent memory.”
A former Pro Staff 97 player who chose the Blade 98 18x20 V9 had to work harder for topspin with a looser wrist, and widened their stance at first.
“I took 18x20. You will not find a huge difference but there are some.”
An adult beginner who owned both prefers the Ezone 100 to the Clash 100 V2, though both are arm-friendly with large sweet spots.
“Had both as an adult beginner. Ezone 100 feels a lot better.”
A buyer of a matching pair of Blade 98 16x19 V10s is disappointed that they play like two completely different racquets.
“I bought a matching pair of Blade 98 16x19 v10s, but they play like two completely different racquets.”
After 4 hours, a long-time Blade 98 user bought the Blade Pro 100 V10: stunning control, easy depth, whippy, great spin and awesome on serve.
“Stunning directional control, easy depth (not much overhitting though), fab for creating pace, whippy, great for tons of spin variations and flat shots.”
After demoing both, a player chose the Blade 100 V10 over the VCORE 100 for better placement with enough spin.
“I felt I could hit my spots a lot better with the Blade while still getting enough spin.”
Switched to the Percept 97: the ball now lands in, but they lost a lot of power.
“I switched from the ezone 100 to the percept 97 because I randomly grabbed one cheap on an auction site.”
Switched from the Ezone to the 2023 Vcore 100 and likes the Vcore a lot more.
“switched to Vcore 100 2023 from Ezone. i like the vcore alot more”
Tried the new 8th gen Vcore 100 and was not impressed; feels much less maneuverable than older VCores.
“I tried the 98 and the 100 and I can tell you, I was not impressed”
New 2026 Vcore 98 gave more power but they struggled with control and second serves; everything worked again with their 2023 version.
“Got back home and tried playing with it and had a tough time with my serve, controlling the ball to where I would like it to go, approach shots landing out etc.”
Two years with the 2023 Vcore 95 (lead at 3/9); now wants a bit more power, sweet spot and feel.
“Been using the vcore 95, 2023 for about two years”
Loves the 7th gen Vcore 98's new head shape and higher sweet spot but finds the stringbed feel hollow compared with the 2021 version.
“While I love the new head shape, I'm not thrilled about the feel coming off of the stringbed - it felt a bit hollow”
A former Blade 98 player switched to the new EZONE 98 and finds it fantastic with a leather grip and stiffer strings.
“I finally switched away from my Blade 98 to the new Ezone 98. I think it's fantastic”
Loves their Percept 100 but wants more power from it.
“Love my Percept 100, but want more power”
Demoed the Percept 100D twice and loves how controlled it is.
“I’ve demod twice now and I really love how controlled it is.”
The Ultra Pro 99 played fantastic: stable with great spin and control, but launches off-centre and eats strings.
“Stable, great plow through, fantastic spin, yet still great control and feel. Do have to be fairly clean otherwise it can launch. Fair warning it does eat string like a beast.”
Owning two Pro Staff X V14s and planning a third, this player finds it comfortable stock at 330 g strung with poly at 60 lbs.
“I own two Pro Staff X V14's. I'm probably going to buy a third since the price has dropped recently.”
This RF 01 Pro user finds it amazing on their A game but punishing whenever they're off.
“It feels amazing to hit with and performs incredibly well when you are 100% on your A game.”
After going back and forth with other rackets, this player keeps returning to their modified RF 01, though it's demanding on defence.
“I currently play with the a modified RF01 non-pro.”
This Shift 99 user finds it adds extra spin and pace, and enjoys flattening shots out with it too.
“I use the Shift 99 myself and I’m not sure how it feels to my opponent exactly. But definitely a racquet that helps me get extra juice on my balls”
This player has used the Shift 99 Pro for about three years and generally likes it, though they wish it were 5 g lighter, a little less stiff and thinner in the beam.
“I always think that if they made the Pro 5g lighter, a little less stiff, and a slightly narrower beam it would be my ideal racket.”
This 3.5–4.0 player loved the Pro Staff 97 V14, switched to a Speed MP 2022, then went back and found the Pro Staff perfect.
“Last week i decided to take the PS out to see how it felt and it was perfect”
Coming from an 18x20 Prestige MP, this player generally likes the Blade 98 16x19 V9's maneuverability and free power, but babies about 20% of swings for control.
“I’ve been trying out the v9 16x19. I generally like it”
After a year with the Pro Staff 97 V13, this player has found no racket since as satisfying.
“I played with v13 for about a year after picking up tennis again.”
After three years with Clash V2 and V3, this player found the Clash 100 Pro V3 very good on first try: more stable, heavier ball and more spin than the regular V3, though less maneuverable.
“Je viens d'acheter une v3 pro, un seul essai avec, et je l'ai trouvé très bonne. Bien plus stable que la v3 classique”
A former D1 player finds the Blade Pro 16x19 V9 rewarding but very demanding: hefty swing weight, smaller sweet spot, raw feel and lacking spin.
“I would have to say that the Blade pro is more rewarding, but much more difficult to use.”
Using a coach's Clash 100 V2 during lessons, this beginner found it super comfortable with no elbow pain.
“As it happens, it was SUPER comfortable and I didn't get any elbow pain.”
After demoing several frames, a long-time Blade 98 user and their coach chose the Blade Pro 100 V10 over the Blade 100 V10 for easier power with control.
“Loved the Blade Pro 100.”
A 3.5 player loves the Percept 97 but mishits too often; their coach suggested a bigger frame.
“3.5 player who loves the Percept 97, but my footwork/spatial awareness/positioning isn’t at the level to avoid the mishits yet.”
The 2026 Vcore 98 is less whippy and more head heavy; good plow-through and power but less spin, so balls sail more.
“Offers good plow through and power, but at the cost of spin.”
Their 7th gen Vcore 95 feels made for them on offense and in low-pressure play, though they play better competitively with the 98.
“the 95 feels like it was made for me. it is unreal when youre playing offense, getting floaters and short balls, etc.”
After 6 months the 2023 Vcore 98 felt stiffer and more powerful than the 2021, aggravating their elbow slightly, but the 2021 now feels underpowered.
“I switched from the 2021 to 2023 98 version last year and it definitely felt a bit stiffer and more powerful to me.”
Switched from the Pure Drive to the Percept 100 six months ago: misses a little power, but most shots now land in.
“From pure drive to percept. I little miss power from the pure drive but now moqt of my shot go in”
Chose the Percept 100D after a demo for its strong feedback and feel, coming from a Blade.
“ended up picking the Percept because I'm used to racquets with strong feedback and feel”
This one-hander finds the Ultra 99 Pro V5 a great slice racket with lots of spin and power from the open pattern, though it breaks strings.
“the Ultra 99 Pro V5 is a great slice racquet.. IMO its decent for a 1hander.. LOTS of spin from the OPEN string pattern”
After an hour's practice, this Shift Pro user found the Pro Staff X amazingly precise with phenomenal backhands.
“with the pro staff x I felt amazing precision from the racket. My backhands felt phenomenal.”
This player enjoys the RF 01 Pro but finds it truly demanding, needing full swings and a small sweet spot.
“I enjoy the RF 01 pro but it’s truly demanding but less than a pro staff.”
Returning after a year off, this experienced player finds the 300 g RF 01 really nice and not too hard to use.
“the RF 01 300gr version is really nice and is not to hard to use.”
Demoing the 300 g Shift 99, this baseliner finds it great, with noticeably more spin than their Blade 93 and a smooth feel, and plans to buy one.
“I've been demoing it lately and so far it's great. I'm going to buy one.”
This 3.0 player bought a barely used Shift 99 18x20 and loves it so far, coming from a T-Fight 305.
“Well I did a thing and bought this frame barely used for $150 and strung it at 48lbs with some spin friendly strings. I have to say that I love it so far!!!”
This player loves the Pro Staff 97 V14 for its head-light balance and high swing weight, which make power and spin easy.
“Honestly the main reason I love the pro staff 97 v14 is because of how head light it is combined with the relatively high swing weight.”
This player did well with the Blade 98 16x19 V9 but found it too mushy at times, with a disconnected feel.
“I played well with the Blade (v9) but it just felt too mushy at times”
This advanced player with 14 years of tennis, normally on an RF97, finds their shots amazing and their arm less strained when they play the 315g Pro Staff 97 V13.
“But once in a while, I play with the regular pro staff v13, which is 315g (25g lighter than the RF97), and my shots are amazing, less strain on my arm.”
A Blade Pro 16x19 V9 player likes its control but finds it lacking power on serves, harsh on off-center hits, with some arm and shoulder pain.
“I really like the control and response it gives me it really helps me put the ball where I want it”
A VCORE user finds the Blade Pro 100 V10 surprisingly stable and whippy with crisp volleys, but less free power than the VCOREs.
“Light in stock form but still very stable which was a nice surprise.”
The Percept 97 is excellent when they're dialed in but punishes them when tired, compared with the 100D.
“Percept 97 is soooo good if you are dialed in and in shape. The moment you start to slack, the racquet is going to let you know.”
From one demo the 2026 Vcore 98 feels amazing and way more stable, better for flatter hitting than the previous two generations.
“The 2026 feels amazing from my one demo. It's way more stable which lends itself to flatter hitting.”
Hated the 2023 Vcore 98's muted feel, like hitting with a glove on.
“Hated the 2023 because it felt like I was hitting with a glove on my hand.”
After switching from the Pure Drive, loves the Percept 100's control and precision.
“I finally was able to thoroughly test the percept! Long story short: I love it!”
Coming back after years away, found the Percept 100D a great replacement for the Microgel Radical OS: places shots anywhere without sailing them.
“Finally Found A Head Microgel Radical OS Replacement! (Yonex Percept 100D)”
After demoing the Ultra 99 Pro V5, this long-time BLX Juice Pro player loved its control, topspin and weight and decided to switch.
“I demo'd the Pro (99) on Monday! It plays so nice compared to the racquet i've been using for years (BLX Juice Pro, don't judge me!). Great control, lots of topspin, perfect weight for me.”
This player left the Pro Staff X V14 for a more forgiving racket with a bigger sweet spot and has enjoyed the change.
“I moved from the Pro Staff X v14 to the Ultra 99 Pro about 6 months ago and have greatly enjoyed the change.”
Having owned all the top rackets recently, this player loves the RF 01 Pro.
“I love mine, and I have had all the top rackets over the past couple years.”
Trying the 300 g RF 01 before buying a Pro Staff V14, this player found it muted and heavier-feeling with less reward on groundstrokes.
“The RF feels much more muted. Even the 300g version felt "heavier" with a lesser reward on normal groundstrokes as compared to the PS.”
This player mains the Shift 99 and enjoys it, but says the flex profile isn't for everyone and many frames are under spec.
“This is my main stick and I definitely enjoy it. I would demo it though since the flex profile is not for everyone.”
After hitting with the Shift 99 Pro, this player found it whippy with 18x20 control and lots of power, though it launches without topspin.
“I hit with one of these yesterday - whippy but with the control of 18x20! Lots of power and will launch if you aren’t hitting with topspin”
After demoing every Blade V9, this player chose the Pro Staff 97 V14 for its less muted, more connected feel.
“my main racquet is the ps97v14 and i demoed all the v9 blades when choosing my racquet a year ago.”
A long-time Blade collector finds the Blade 98 16x19 V9 fabulous with a leather grip and a little lead, and uses it as a match racket.
“The V9 16x19 is fabulous with a leather grip and 1,5g lead tape at 9, 12 and 3.”
A player is over the moon with the Blade Pro 100 V10, calling it everything they've been waiting for.
“I feel like it’s everything I’ve been waiting for and I can finally play the tennis I want to.”
Loves the Percept 97's feel but hits short, weak shots off-centre.
“I love the Percept 97, just such a good feeling when I hit the ball, but I just hit way too many short and weak shots if I hit it off center.”
Demoed the new Vcore 98: stiffer, less maneuverable and lacking the old baseline dip, though lots of easy power. Ditched it after half an hour.
“I recently demoed the new VCore and did not like it.”
Demoed the 2023 Vcore 98 and found it low-powered, soft and heavy, like an enlarged 95.
“Vcore 98 had so little power, so soft, and felt so heavy.”
A former Pro Staff user loves the Percept 100 with Poly Tour Rev; a superb all-rounder.
“I use the 100 now, tried a few yonex's and used to be a pro staff user. I love the percept”
After years of trying rackets, a 50+ one-handed all-courter settled on the Percept 100D.
“It is for me (50+ with traditional eastern+ohbh strokes aggressive all court) as it's the racked I landed after a couple of years”
A month in, this player finds the Ultra 99 Pro V5 an advanced player's racket, not beginner friendly.
“i’ve been playing with one for over a month, can confirm it’s really an advanced player’s racket”
This player demoed the Pro Staff X V14 and really enjoyed how its 100 sq in head helped against hard hitters.
“I demoed the Pro Staff X v14 and really enjoyed it. The 100sq head helped me against some hard hitting opponents.”
This player is enchanted by the RF 01 Pro: demanding, but whippier than a Pro Staff, with spin, power and precision when hit cleanly.
“If you can generate your own pace and can consistently hit the sweet spot then you are duly rewarded with ample spin, power and buttery precision.”
This Shift 99 user calls it a great racket with a higher launch angle that takes some adjusting, then delivers heavy topspin or flat shots easily.
“Shift user here. Great racket and I don't plan changing anytime soon. Be aware, it's an advanced players racket and you need a few minutes adjusting to it.”
This player found the Shift 99 Pro too demanding and sold it for a Blade 98.
“This is exactly my experience with Shift 99 Pro. In the end, i sold it and bought Blade 98 v10 16x19”
A returning former N-Code player demoed the Pure Aero 98 and Pro Staff 97 V14 and bought the V14.
“I demo-ed a Pure Aero 98 and the v14 Pro Staff 97 (315g) and ended up buying the v14”
A Blade 98 16x19 V9 owner finds it rewards fast swings and punishes weak ones; great for drop shots, slices and down-the-line approaches, and maneuverable.
“It's an interesting racket in that it rewards you for hitting harder and with faster racket head speed”
A 4.0 all-courter bought a second Blade Pro 100 V10: stronger serves, crisp volleys, low slices and penetrating flat forehands.
“serves are stronger with the .25" extension, volleys are crisp, slices are kept low, and my flat forehands penetrate the court!”
Uses the Percept 97 and is very happy with it.
“I use the Percept 97 and am very happy with it.”
The v8 Vcore 98 has way more power but is slower, less comfortable and less spinny than the v7; now trying to sell it.
“Way more power, slower racket, and less comfortable, also less spin.”
Has two 7th gen Vcore 98s; doesn't always feel as good as the 95, but defense and depth are better in competitive play.
“However i honestly just play better tennis with the 98, at least when its competitive.”
Finds the Percept 100 a great all-rounder, more powerful than its control reputation, with a connected feel.
“I played with the percept 100 and think it’s a great all around racquet. A lot of people think it’s a control racquet but I believe it’s insanely powerful”
The Percept 100D plays well but its balance feels awkward and clubby to them.
“It plays well, but(and this is a personal issue so may not be relevant) the balance on it just feels awkward and clubby to me vs other percepts.”
This player loved the Ultra 99 Pro V5 as point-and-shoot with good head speed and footwork, though it eats strings.
“I actually loved the 99 Pro. As long as you can keep up your racquet head speed and have a good foot work, it’s pretty much point and shoot.”
This player loves the Pro Staff X V14, hitting very hard with loads of topspin.
“Love Pro staff X. I can hit super hard with it and loads of top spin.”
Coming from a leaded Blade 98 V9, this player was surprised how much more powerful the RF 01 Pro was and bought one.
“I demoed it a month or so ago and I was just so surprised at how much more powerful it was than my normal racket.”
Strung with Hyper-G Soft, this player's Shift 99 is becoming their main racket: it takes some getting used to but feels great.
“It started as a for fun racket for me but slowly becoming my main. Feels great with hyper g soft”
Using it since release alongside an Aeropro Drive, this player finds the Shift 99 Pro fun, forgiving and natural.
“Personally I’ve found it a quite fun and forgiving racquet I’ve been using since its release.”
Returning after years away, this former N-Code player finds the Pro Staff 97 V14 feels like their old rackets.
“I picked up a prostaff 97 v 14 and played for the first time yesterday. Feels like my old rackets.”
An advanced beginner switched fully to the Blade 98 16x19 V9 for its connected feel, though it needs full swings to be consistent.
“I love my Blade V9 98 16x19. I feel connected to the ball when I hit”
A former Pro Staff and Speed Tour player loves the Blade Pro 100 V10 for more power and forgiveness with control, after adding weight.
“I’ve played some of the most confident play i ever have and it’s improved my game so far.”
This player finds the Yonex Percept 97 a bit less powerful than the Pro Staff 97 V13 but more forgiving on mishits.
“IMHO Percept has a bit less power but is also more forgiving on mishits.”
Loves the gen 8 Vcore 98: easier power and better defense, but more chaotic with its higher launch and spin.
“I have both gen8 versions and love both. VC98 is my current Martyn stuck”
Coming from Ezone 100 and 98, loves the Vcore 98 v7: much more maneuverable and keeps big topspin swings in.
“Feel like the Vcore 98 v7 is much more maneuverable and I can take much bigger swings at the ball and keep it in.”
Used the Percept 100 as their main before switching; solid but lacks a standout strength.
“I was playing the percept 100 as my gamer before switching to the vcore 98. Percept is solid but sort of does everything fine.”
This player recently got the Yonex Percept 100D and calls it the best racket they've had.
“Well, i got the Percept 100D recently and i love it, best racket i have had in my life.”
Having used it a while, this player found the Ultra 99 Pro V5 great for big shots but too hard to manoeuvre on balls inside the court.
“99 pro is just for hitting big shots, it's rubbish for everything else”
Switching from the Blade 100, this player hits deeper, heavier balls with less effort and similar control with the Pro Staff X V14.
“I started playing with the PSX recently after using a Blade 100 for a while and I hit deeper, heavier balls with the PS with less effort”
After about two months, this player got rid of the RF 01 Pro: too heavy with too small a sweet spot.
“I used rf01 pro for ~2 months before I got rid of it as it’s much too heavy with too small of a sweet spot for me”
This big fan of the Shift 99 likes its stiff feel, great sound and Pure Aero-level spin with a unique pop.
“It’s got pure aero spin, but with a characteristic pop to it thats super unique.”
Coming from a Speed MP, this player made the Shift 99 Pro their main racket for its control and topspin.
“I was playing with speed mp and tried this, now my main racquet. Felt benefits on control and topspin”
Returning around 4.0, this player found the Pro Staff 97 V14 improving: good forehands and a booming serve.
“I had another match with the v14 this week and it felt better. My forehands were feeling good and my serve was really booming.”
Owning both, a player finds the Blade 98 16x19 V9 really forgiving against heavy balls compared to the VCORE 98.
“The Blade is really forgiving making it way easier to return balls I would not on the Vcore.”
Coming from the Pro Staff 97 V14, this player found the Yonex Percept 97 a revelation: same power with free spin.
“But the first time I swung a Percept 97 it was a revelation. Same power, free spin.”
6 months with the Vcore 98 8th gen: great serve and big power, but inconsistent control, stiff feel and a struggling backhand.
“My service is fantastic, the power you get from 70% strokes is crazy, but lots of balls long”
Likes the 2023 Vcore 98 stock for its whippy feel; very string-sensitive, with thin shaped strings giving wild topspin but some balls sailing long.
“the racquet is head light enough that you can customize it with some lead tape for more stability and power if you like, although i like it stock bc I like the whippy feel”
Tested the Percept 100 and found it unforgiving, tinny and low-powered.
“Neither were particularly forgiving (say compared to something like a Speed MP 2022), and both were tinny/pingy.”
A couple of months in, this big hitter finds the Ultra 99 Pro V5 one of the best baseline rackets, comfortable without a dampener and poppier than the Team.
“I’ve been using the ultra v5 pro for a couple months now and honestly one of the best baseline rackets for a big hitter”
This 4.0 one-hander, coming from a Shift 300, far prefers their groundstrokes and serves with the RF 01 Pro, though the launch angle is much lower.
“I far prefer the ground strokes and serves I hit now, though the launch angle is much lower.”
This older rec player loves the Shift 99 V1 as an all-around racket, though the Pro serves better.
“I've tried Pro model and it serves better, but i like the 99 V1 as an all around raquet.”
This player calls the Shift 99 Pro a great racket that plays better than most 18x20s with the right strings, demanding but not extreme, though QC varies.
“It is a great racket. With the right strings, it plays much better than most 18x20s. It is a demanding racket but this is no Head Prestige.”
A Blade 98 16x19 V9 player loves it but wants more power and a bigger sweet spot.
“I play with Blade v9 98 16x19, love the racket but want a bit more power and bigger sweetspot.”
This player absolutely loves their Yonex Percept 97 for its unreal control.
“No one ever paid me to review and I absolutely love my Percept. It has so much control it's unreal.”
Got tennis elbow for the first time with the 8th gen Vcore 98 and is thinking of selling both after switching.
“For the first time in... ever, I got some tennis elbow with this stick.”
Plays the 2023 Vcore 98 with Lynx Tour strung loose and gets plenty of spin and control.
“I also use lynx tour on the ‘23 version. It’s nice, I find the string consistent. Plenty of spin too for plenty of control”
A 3.5 doubles player loves the Percept 100: plenty of power after the Pure Drive, with more control.
“I'm a high 3.5 and play a significant amount of doubles. I love my Precept 100.”
Enjoys the Ultra 99 Pro strung with ALU Power 115 for its spin and power.
“I really enjoy the way Luxilon ALU Power 115 plays on my Ultra 99 Pro. Takes advantage of the spin potential while maximizing the power the raquet can generate.”
This aggressive all-courter loves the RF 01 Pro's volley feel and control over the Pure Aero 98, accepting less forgiveness off-centre.
“Love the RF 01 pro. Great feel on volleys.”
Moving up from a 280 g Prince, this player shares their positive experience switching to the 300 g Wilson Shift 99.
“Coming from: Prince Spark Hydrogen 280 grams new: Wilson Shift 99 300 grams”
In two UTR matches, this player found the Shift 99 Pro's serve great, with good power and placement, and a controlled, agile forehand.
“The serve felt great in my UTR matches Tuesday and today. I was getting good power and was able to pick my spot better than with my old Wilson Burn.”
This player found the Pro Staff 97 V14 felt very different from the V13, with a higher launch angle, and went back to the V13.
“One thing I experienced no matter the string setup was that the V14 felt like it had a higher launch angle than the V13 for me.”
After demoing about 20 rackets, this player found the Yonex Percept 97 far and away their favorite.
“I also absolutely love my Percept. I demoed like 20 rackets before I bought it and it was far and away my favorite”
Coming from a 2023 PA98, didn't find the Vcore 98 stiff at all; very powerful with a high launch, so some forehands sailed long.
“I didn't find it stiff/uncomfortable at all even with leather,and I think it felt great with the stock grip”
Tried the gen 7 Vcore 98 and really didn't like it.
“i tried the gen 7 one and really didn't like it to be frank”
Has used the Percept 100 for about 1.5 years and prefers it to the Speed MP.
“I’ve been using the Percept 100 for about 1.5 years now”
Aggressive baseliner coming from a Speed Pro finds the Ultra V5 Pro lacks mass and plow-through stock.
“Switched from the Head Speed Legend Pro to the Ultra V5 pro (I know drastic change) I feel as the Ultra is missing weight it feels somewhat bad like it needs more plow through”
Demoing both, this Percept 97D player really enjoyed the RF 01 Pro.
“I demoed the Pro and Non Pro version and found myself really enjoying the Pro.”
Coming from a heavy control racket, this player gets faster swing speed and easier power from the Shift 99 V1, which isn't overly muted.
“Coming from a heavy control racquet, I feel like I’m able to generate faster racquet head speed and get easier power from the Shift.”
Having played it a few times, this player finds the Shift 99 Pro a great-feeling, pleasingly quiet racket.
“It’s is really nice looking in person. I’ve played one a few times. Great feeling racquet, great hitting racquet.”
A 12-year Pro Staff user loves the Pro Staff 97 V14.
“V14 feels great. I love it. Been playing with PS for about 12 years now”
Coming from the Pro Staff 97L, this player demoed the Yonex Percept 97 and called it the worst racket they've played with.
“Just demo the Percept 97 from using a pro staff 97L. This was seriously the worst racket I have ever played with.”
After 4 months with two Vcore 98 8th gens: great serves, but balls launched long, no control through 3-4 string setups. Sold them.
“I absolutely loved how great my serves were but at the end the day, I knew this wasn’t for me.”
Bought another used 2023 Vcore 98 last month, adding to the ones they already play with.
“Used Vcore 98 2023 are selling for $125-$150 in my area, on Facebook. I just bought another one last month.”
Owns both the Ezone 100 and Percept 100 and always goes back to the Percept for its controlled, direct feel.
“I have both so I think I can comment a bit about it. They definitely feel different and respond to stringing differently. I always default back to the Percept.”
Loves the Ultra 99 Pro V5 but its short grip makes their two-handed backhand hand hit the frame.
“I transferred from a Pure Drive Babolat 2016 to the Wilson Ultra and while I do love the racket, the length of the Ultra’s grip is shorter than the pure drive.”
Coming from a Pure Storm, this player is in love with the RF 01 Pro.
“Coming from Babolat Pure Storm, gravitated to RF 01 Pro this year since I struggled finding something similar within Babolat, I’m in love with it”
This player loves the Shift 99 V1 and says their tennis elbow has improved 90% since switching.
“My tennis elbow has improved 90% since I switched to it, which is nice.”
This counterpuncher loves the 315 g Shift Pro's spin and power, but without high tension the ball goes everywhere and similar shots can land differently.
“I play with the Shift Pro - so 315 grams. I personally love it has it gives me the spin and power I need for good baseline counterpunching.”
This long-time Pro Staff player loves the Pro Staff 97 V14 and can't feel as secure with other rackets.
“And now with the V14 97. Loved all of them.”
This 4.5–5.0 serve-and-volley player tested the Yonex Percept 97 and loved it on serve but hated it for everything else.
“Also tested the Yonex Percept 97, loved it for the serve, hated it for pretty much everything else.”
Bought two v8 Vcore 98s at release and calls it their worst tennis purchase: tiny sweet spot from the low twist weight for rec players.
“The sweetspot is really tiny because of the ridiculously low twist weight.”
After years of trying rackets, kept coming back to the 2023 Vcore 98; still ranks it in their top 3.
“I kept coming back to the Vcore 98 ('23) and the EZone 98 ('22 and then '25).”
A 3.0 player gets enough power from the Percept 100 and likes its feel and spin with poly.
“I have percept 100. I feel I get enough power out of it.”
This racket tester finds the RF 01 Pro insanely demanding and can't even serve with it.
“But my latest racket the RF01 PRO is really testing me. Insanely demanding. Cant even serve with it.”
Six months in, strung with Confidential at 48 lbs, this player finds the Wilson Shift 99 great.
“I have been using this racquet for about 6 months and it has been great.”
This player is in love with the Shift 99 Pro, bought a second, and enjoys the plow-through of the stock 315 g.
“I just got the Shift 99 Pro because it was on sale on TW. Currently in love with this racket so I bought another one before the sale ended!”
This player enjoyed the Pro Staff 97 V14 for a couple of years before the Percept 97 won them over.
“I played on a Pro Staff v14 for a couple years and enjoyed it.”
Owns a pair of v8 Vcore 98s and likes the extra launch and spin, tamed with stiff mains, lead at 3 and 9 and a leather grip.
“I am currently into the vcores for the extra launch and spin but realized quickly I needed to tame it with strings.”
After demoing many rackets, an intermediate player preferred the Percept 100.
“I'm an intermediate player and was able to demo the Ezone, Precept, Vcore, and a bunch of other racquets.”
Coming from a Tour 90 Pro, this player found the RF 01 Pro too light.
“RF01 Pro was too light for my liking.”
This player bought four of the base Shift 99 on sale because it plays great.
“Never tried the pro but got 4x of the base now that was on sale because play great”
A former Prestige player loved the Shift 99 Pro V1 demo, found it awful and harsh with his usual poly, but after Mach10 at lower tension and 4g at 3/9 it was transformed with huge power and spin.
“Immediately I felt the racquet was transformed - it gained a ton of power, spin was incredible”
Returning after years away, this player found the Pro Staff 97 V14 really unforgiving and switched to the Pro Staff X.
“I went with the 97 v 14 based on reviews. I hit with it once and found it to be really unforgiving especially with my rust.”
Switched from a Blade 98 v8 to the Vcore 98 v8 and misses long; control isn't as good as the Blade.
“Now I Have the vcore 98 v8 with polytour pro. When I go for my shot I miss long the controll is not as good as the blade.”
Sticks with the Percept 100 for its balance of control, comfort and power after the Ezone 100 and 98.
“Reason to stick to the Percept 100: 1. Too much power from ezone 100 that I can't tame”
After 6–8 months on both, this player preferred the RF 01 Pro but it gave them shoulder pain and the small sweet spot was an issue, so they switched.
“I used them both for 6to8 months I love the pro much better but it was giving me some shoulder pain”
This player likes the Shift 99's 99-inch head and 16x20 pattern, but finds it inconsistent and hard to trust.
“Nice racquet, 99 and 16x20 is awesome. Unfortunately that weird twist weight due to their gimmicky bending or whatever makes it an inconsistent racquet.”
After five years on the Pro Staff 97 V13, this player hated the V14: the higher swingweight was nice, but its polarization felt less stable and never connected.
“I hated the new v14. The polarization made it feel less stable than the v13.”
Tried the new 8th gen Vcore 98 and was not impressed; feels much less maneuverable than older VCores.
“I tried the 98 and the 100 and I can tell you, I was not impressed”
Played both: the Percept 100 is very controlled and more well-rounded.
“The 100 is very controlled and a little bit more well-rounded. The 97 has some of the best feel of any modern racket”
Using it as an early racket, this player had timing problems and inconsistent launches with the RF 01 Pro and switched to a Pro Staff.
“There were mainly 2 issues: manoeuvring rf01 pro causing timing issues, secondly inconsistent ball launches.”
This player found the Pro Staff 97 V14 erratic, while the V13 had been fine.
“I found the v14 to be erratic, which was odd since the v13 was fine.”
Owns both gens; the Gen 8 Vcore 98 has easier spin, more power and serve pop but felt sluggish, and took a while to get used to.
“With the Gen 8 (compared to Gen 7), the launch angle is slightly lower but have easier access to spin and more power. But it felt sluggish to swing and less whippy.”
Switching from a Clash 100L V2, this player finds the Yonex Percept 100 amazing: much more control and stability with easy power.
“I switched to a Yonex Percept 100 and it feels amazing!”
This 3.5 player credits the RF 01 Pro with better backhand control and depth, but hates it on volleys.
“RF01 really helped my back hand and control with direction and depth. Been playing with it for awhile now. But for the love of god I hate it on volleys.”
This 4.5–5.0 serve-and-volley player play-tested the Pro Staff 97 V14 and missed the RF97 Autograph's stability; slices felt less crisp and it was weaker on defence.
“So far, I play tested the new PS 97 v14, missed some of the stability the Autograph offered, the slice didn’t feel as crisp, didn’t feel as great on defence.”
Tested the 2026 Vcore 98 and liked it, but found it less maneuverable than the Ezone 98.
“I like the Vcore, BUT FOR, it's not as magically maneuverable as the Ezone.”
This rec player plays much better with the RF 01 Pro than the PS97 V13 or Regna 98: better groundstrokes, serves and slices.
“As a rec player myself, I've found between it, the PS 97 v13 and the Yonex Regna 98, that I play much better with the RF01 Pro.”
After a decade on the K Factor 90 and years on the RF97 V10 and V11, this player now uses the Pro Staff 97 V14, finding it a little lighter but otherwise very similar to the RF.
“I now use a PS97 V14, a little bit lighter, but everything else feels really similar to the RF.”
Plays the 2026 Vcore 98 and calls it a great stick; plans to buy a second.
“i have a vcore 98 2026 and have been stubborn in getting a second one as a backup”
Hit with the Ezone 100, Percept 100 and new Vcore 98, and the Vcore 98 was their clear favourite.
“Of all of them, the new Vcore 98 was my hands down favorite.”
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After a long time with the TF40 315 16x19, a player found it an advanced all-court racket with great control, good power and spin, and better serves than the Blade or Radical Pro.
“I played with it for a long time. It's an aggressive, advanced, all-courter's racket. Great control but also good (not great) power and spin.”
A 3.0 player with the 300g TF-X1 credits its handle dampening with letting them play a lot without injury.
“I have the 300g 100 TF-X1. I am only 3.0 so it’s helping me play a lot without injury.”
Hitting the TF-X1 V2 305 and T-Fight ISO 305, a player felt in control with serious spin and enough weight for punch without arm strain.
“I felt very in control with my shots and could generate some serious spin.”
A T-Fight ISO 305 player loves them but notices less string movement than a Pure Aero or Extreme Tour, more like a Prestige.
“I play with tfight 305 isos, I love them a lot, but I have to say I notice how much less string movement I get than from my pure aero or extreme tour.”
After demoing the C10 Pro 2022 with V Square, a former PB 10 user found it soft and arm-friendly, hefty but easy to swing, with a small but forgiving sweet spot; chose the Pro Staff 97 v14 for serves and control.
“If you have arm issue, it is very soft and nice.”
Coming back to tennis, a player demoed then bought the Fire 300 (100", 16x19) and found it powerful, smooth and spinny, with serves landing more precisely.
“Overall, this racket has been everything I was looking for. It’s powerful, smooth (with that new anti vibration technology), and produces extremely good spin and placement/control.”
A long-time T-Fight user found the Fire 305S more powerful and forgiving with a higher launch, but preferred the T-Fight's feel for attacking.
“Fire is more powerful, more forgiving, higher launch angle.”
Coming from a Pure Aero 100 and VCore Pro 100, a player calls the T-Fight 305S the best racquet they've used for their game.
“It is by far the best racquet I have ever used (for my game)”
Compared with the 305S, a player found the 300S sprayed more balls long, though it helped kick serves jump more; stiffness and stability felt similar.
“The opposite occured with the 300S where I was spraying more balls long and couldn't be as precise with my targeting.”
An owner of two T-Fight ISO 300s finds it rare to match its balance of power, spin and comfort.
“I love my TFight 300 and bought two new for $298.”
An owner of three T-Fight ISO 315s loves them and will use them until they wear out.
“I love my tfight iso 315’s and will use all three of them until they aren’t playable anymore”
A 3.5 flat hitter using the T-Fight 300 finds it a great all-around control racket at a great price.
“Great racket and price. I use the exact same one.”
Demoing the TF40 305 16x19 after an Evo Drive Tour, a player found its power inconsistent and forehands suffered, though serves, slices and volleys felt nice.
“with the tf40, I felt at times like the racket was a rocket launcher, and at other times would get no power at all.”
A player weighted up a TF40 290 16x19 V3 to replace their heavy 315 and loves its raw yet plush feedback, though it gets buzzy on mishits with stiff strings.
“To me the tf40 provides a unique combination of raw yet plush feedback about how/where the ball hit my strings.”
Testing the T-Fight 315 16x19, a player found it precise with nice volleys and a solid frame, but handle-heavy, small sweet spot and not much drive.
“Precise but not very drivey, gotta commit to the shots. Prefers flatter shots. Nice volleys.”
Coming from a heavy, low-flex 95, a player really liked the new Speed MP 2026.
“I really liked the new Speed MP coming from a heavy low flex 95.”
Loves the Gravity Tour 2025: low powered compared with a Pure Drive, but great spin and control and outstanding feel.
“I have it and love it. Dont expect power from it though. Spin and control are great though. And the feeling is outstanding”
A player finds the Pure Strike 98 16x19 Gen4 gives back exactly what they put in, with good feedback and value, though it may be stiff for sore elbows.
“I tried the PD but found it gave too much. PS lets me get out exactly what I put in.”
A player likes the 2022 Ezone 98's control, power, spin, slice and serve, but may return it because of arm issues despite softer strings.
“I especially like the good control while still having some power, as well as easy access to spin.”
A 3.0-3.5 player found the Blackout 285 felt amazing, adding a lot more spin and power than their old Wilson.
“I tried solinco 285 blackout and it felt amazing from the upgrade like i could add alot more spin and power to my balls”
A player used the Blackout 300 XTD V1 from launch and found it did everything they needed, with a crisper feel than the V2.
“I used the V1BOXTD as soon as it came out and it did everything I needed it to do with a more crisp sensation compared to the V2.”
Owning both versions, a player calls the Blackout 300 V2 a fantastic, controllable power racket that feels softer thanks to its foam fill.
“Fantastic power racket, somewhere between a pure drive and a pure aero. More power than the Wilson offerings and somehow more controllable.”
A two-hander finds the Blackout 300 XTD V2 extremely stable and easy to play, making their backhand as reliable as their forehand.
“I too found this racquet to be extremely stable and easy to play with. As a 2hbh the XTD version just made my backhand as reliable and capable as my forehand to some degree.”
Switching from a Wilson Blade, a player loves how effortless and spinny the Blackout 300 feels.
“I just switched from Wilson blade to blackout and I love it!! It was a bit of an adjustment at first to commit but I love how effortless it feels and spinny it is.”
An owner of both Whiteout 305 versions finds the V2 much more muted than the V1 and has struggled to find a string setup they like.
“The Whiteout V2 is a lot more muted than the V1, in case the latter is what you tried”
After hitting a friend's Whiteout 305 XTD, a player loved its power, control and exceptional feel.
“My mate let me hit with his **Solinco Whiteout 305** **XTD** (extended), and oh boy, did I love it! Lots of power, great control and an exceptional feel on almost every shot.”
A counterpuncher who owns three Whiteout 305 16x19s with a 5g buttcap finds them very stable and comfortable, with good control and plenty of serve power.
“I find that the whiteout offers tons of stability and comfort when hitting. Good control, and plenty of power on the serve.”
After a first hit, a tournament-level player finds the new Black Ace 300 powerful and able to handle pace, and is making it their main racket.
“First time use of new Black Ace 300 was today. Amazing racket and powerful, although I haven't quite worked out the serve yet (my favorite shot).”
After almost two years with the Ki Q+ 5 Pro as their only frame, a recreational player finds it free of the arm discomfort they get from a VCore 98.
“even with soft strings, I seem to get some discomfort in the tendon around the bicep whenever I hit with the vcore, and that isn't present hitting with the PK.”
A player with arm issues calls the Vostra V10 320g the best Pro Staff descendant, with great comfort and dampening.
“Volkl vostra v10 320 grams. I consider it the best PS descendant available.”
Switching to the softer Percept 100 from a stiff Aero Pro Drive, along with softer strings, was the biggest help with a player's golfer's elbow.
“by far the biggest difference was changing my racquet and string setup. I went from a stiff racquet to a softer one (went from Babolat APD to Yonex Percept)”
A feel-first player coming from a Prince Phantom 93P chose the Percept 97 after demoing many frames, finding it less muted than other Yonex rackets.
“After testing a bunch of new frames, my new racquet of choice is the Percept 97. I've never liked the feel of a Yonex before - they've always been too muted. But the Percept is different.”
After two days demoing the Blade Pro 98 16x19, a 5.0 player found it the heaviest-feeling racket they've used.
“Dude I just got done with 2 days of demoing the Blade pro 98 16x19. It is, by far, the heaviest-feeling racquet I have ever used.”
A longtime Pro Staff player finds the Pro Staff 97 V13 good and similar to the V11, but less connected through contact.
“The 13 is good and plays almost the same, but the 11 feels better through contact. It feels more like part of my arm, while the 13 feels more like a tool.”
Switching from a Pro Staff 97 V13 to a weighted Blade 98 18x20 V9, a player's serve, forehand and defense improved.
“I switched to Blade 98 V9 18x20 weighted to 348gr strung. My serve and forehand are better, lower launch angle means easier flat winners”
Owning both, a heavy-control player keeps the Percept 100D for its precision and low launch, though it gives little free power and punishes mishits.
“It was very precise and had the same low launch angle. At the same time, everything was a little bit easier than the 97; serving, volleying, and playing out of the corners, etc.”
A player gets shoulder and elbow flare-ups after long serving sessions with the 2022 Speed MP, unlike with their ProKennex.
“I play with a 2022 Speed MP with soft strings. I’m mostly healthy now but I’ll get flare ups of shoulder and elbow after long serving sessions.”
A player had wrist and shoulder discomfort serving with the Pure Strike 98 16x19 Gen3's higher swing weight.
“I had some wrist and shoulder discomfort during serves with a higher swing weight racket like my Pure Strike 98 16x19 3rd gen vs no discomfort with my Blade 98 V8 16x19.”
A one-handed all-court player who used the previous VCORE 95 for years finds the new 8th-gen VCORE 95 very special: everything the old one was but more stable and powerful.
“I would honestly recommend the Vcore 95 released this year.”
A one-handed serve-and-volleyer who used Wilson 95s for years finds the 2022 Prince Tour 95 slightly lighter and softer while keeping the control and feel they wanted.
“Try the Prince Tour 95 (2022).”
A buyer finds the Prince Ripstick 98 more controlled than the 100 and with more feel than the Ezone 98, but a bit stiff, and initially prefers the Ezone's softer feel.
“This ripstick is definitely toned down from the 100, I was not wild. At 67 ra it felt a bit stiff.”
An owner of the Prince Ripstick 300g finds it a trampoline at low tensions with crazy spin, so it needs higher tension, and thin polys break at a sharp top corner.
“I have a Ripstick 300 gm and it's a trampoline monster when I do hybrid setup at 40-45 lbs”
A competitive U18 all-court player loves the feel and control of the Speed Pro 2024 on flat shots and when redirecting pace, but wants more spin support.
“I’ve used the Head Speed Pro (2024) for some time and I love the feel and control, especially on flatter shots and when redirecting pace.”
A Speed MP 2024 user calls it a great racket, with the only small concern being the extra weight felt on forehand swings.
“I’m using speed mp 2024 and it’s a good one. My only small concern is that I feel extra weight when swinging forehand. It’s great racket.”
A league player and racquet collector is very happy after three weeks with the Speed Tour, strung with Cyclone at 24.5/23 kg: comfortable, extremely stable and forgiving, with a great power-control ratio.
“Just got myself the Speed Tour 3 weeks ago and boy, am I happy. Very comfortable, fabulous power-control ratio, great and controllable launch angle”
A big-serve, big-spin player who uses the Volkl V8 Pro bought the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P on clearance and found it surprisingly spinny with good control and great forgiveness.
“TL;dr - nice racket, surprisingly spinny, good control, GREAT forgiveness.”
After about 2.5 years with the ATS Textreme Tour 98, a player says it has some of the best feel around and is a fantastic all-rounder, if a touch clubby.
“the ATS 98 has some of the best feel around and it’s a fantastic all rounder”
A longtime 2019 Tour 100 310 player tried the ATS Textreme Tour 100 310 and didn't like its slightly dampened feel.
“I tried the 2023 ATS version, but didn't like the slightly dampened feel.”
A Defyer 98 Pro player hit for six hours with the Prince Tour 98 Toroline edition: comfortable, easy on the arm, with good spin and control on full poly.
“This racquet is not only BEAUTIFUL but it plays extremely well.”
Briefly using a Prince Phantom 97P, a player found loopier shots with easy spin and standout kick serves, but less penetration and a smaller-feeling sweet spot.
“Shots had a loopier trajectory with easier access to spin but lacked the penetrating drive of the Prestige or V-Core.”
An owner of the 2023 Radical MP strung with Mach 10 loves its feel, control and precision on angles, but sometimes notices mild wrist and elbow soreness.
“Specifically I Love the feel and control I get from the thing, angles I can take with precision, I can create my own spin if I need to although it can be quite a flat hitter.”
An owner loves the 2025 Radical MP and found that switching from Lynx Tour to Hawk Touch fixed the arm fatigue and lack of power and comfort they had.
“Your problem probably comes from string... i have the Radical MP 2025 and i love this raquet.”
An advanced player calls their 2023 Radical Pro a very good racket but sometimes struggles with it on the two-handed backhand against heavy topspin.
“I mean, I'm used to my radical pro and it's a very good racket as well, but sometimes I struggle with it on my double handed BH. Especially on heavy deep topspin balls.”
Moving from the 2021 to the 2025 Radical Pro, a player finds little difference but says the 2025 is a bit softer on the arm with more pop, and both sound amazing on clean hits.
“I want to say the 2025 for me is a little softer on my arm and has a bit more pop on the ball.”
After a year on the Blade V9, the Gravity Pro 2025 didn't feel heavy and suits control-first players of the 2000s.
“The 2025 pro didn’t feel out of this world heavy to me at all”
Found the Blade V9 too wild, with a trampoline effect and none of the promised control.
“The v9 is just too wild for me and never really felt the control that everyone was talking about. I always felt the trampoline effect on the v9.”
Loves the Gravity Pro and likes the 2023s even better than their 2021s.
“I love gravity pro, I have 2023s now, I also loved my 2021s”
Switched to the Gravity Tour 2023 for their elbow and likes its more head-light feel compared with the Pure Strike.
“I use Gravity Tour, which is lighter (305g unstung) than Pro. I like the feeling as its more balanced toward the handle, compared to Pure Strike”
With a sensitive wrist, has tried the Instinct Team 2022 and liked it.
“2022 head instinct team ($80) I have only tried the head instinct team out of these and I did like it”
A 3.5 player demoing the Auxetic Prestige MP 2021 against the Pure Aero and Pure Strike says it felt nice on the ball machine and worked well on the backhand slice; it just felt right.
“I tried the Prestige this morning with the ball machine and it felt nice....I feel it seems to work well with a backhand slice as well”
A new Prestige MP 2023 owner fell in love with its control, feel, plow-through and clear feedback, saying it made getting in the zone easier.
“I recently bought a Prestige MP (99') and fell completely in love with it. Control, feel, plow-through, feedback... I could just smack the ball and know it would go in!”
A player who prefers heavier frames for precision recently switched to the Prestige Pro 2023 18x20, strung with Hyper G at 57 lbs, and loves playing with it.
“I used to have the 2018 Prestige MP, but recently bought a 2023 Head Prestige Pro 18x20 and love playing with it. I string it with Solinco Hyper G at 57lbs.”
A player who tried the Prestige Pro 2021 calls it one of the best rackets they have played with in years.
“I tried the Prestige Pro 2021, its successor(thank HEAD for the confusing change in naming schemes in the Prestige line) and it's one of the best rackets I've played with, in years.”
A Prestige Tour 2023 player bought two more before they are discontinued and finds it easier to play than the Extreme One or Gravity Pro.
“I Still using the prestige tour 95 (2023). Just bought 2 more before they are discontinued. Easier to play than the exone or gravity pro.”
After six months, a player says the Prestige Tour 2021 was their favourite of three control frames: better spin than expected, penetrating shots, solid in defence, and it improved their footwork and technique.
“My favourite of the three. The small sweet spot wasn’t an issue. The racquet overall actually helped me commit to better footwork and bigger swings.”
A player demoed the TF40 315 16x19 and really liked it from the baseline, but found it hard to maneuver at the net.
“I demo’d it and really, really liked it but it felt hard to maneuver at the net.”
A T-Fight ISO 305 owner says every other racquet they try reaffirms how much better it is.
“I have the ISO 305 and feel the same way. Every time I try another racquet just reaffirms how much better tfights are”
Hitting it back to back with the 300S, a semi-western player chose the 305S for its lower launch and directional control, with enough spin.
“305s spin was good enough, and all things considered I preferred it over the 300S, particularly due to the directional control”
An aggressive spin player testing the T-Fight 300S thinks it's great so far.
“I'm currently testing the Tfight 300s. I think it's great so far”
Having played both, a doubles player didn't like the T-Fight ISO 300: easier to swing than the Radical MP but lacking feedback.
“Really didn’t like the iso 300, though it was easier to swing. Felt like there was a lack of feedback off the strings”
A T-Fight ISO 315 player says it doesn't feel as stiff as its rating suggests.
“It doesn’t feel as stiff as it’s rating”
A player found the T-Fight 300 great value but unpredictable, with a lot of easy depth and height.
“Great value 100% but personally didn’t like how they played.”
A 4.0 player loves the TF40 305 16x19's plush yet connected feel and spin, but wants easier depth and power on serves when out of position.
“I love the plush yet connected/direct feeling of hitting with this racket. It’s sensational.”
A player who mains the T-Fight 315S finds it whippy yet solid, great for shaping the ball, on defense and on the one-hander.
“Now main the 315s. Can rip some absolute winners with the 315s. The feel is whippy especially for a 315 - but quite solid and stable .”
On a first hit, a player loved the Speed MP 2026's lower launch and easier control versus their Ezone 100, finding plenty of power once dialed in.
“Played with it for the first time last night, and absolutely loved it!! Lower launch angle & easier control compared to my Ezone 100.”
Of all the racquets they demoed, the Gravity Tour 98 was the best fit for control, spin and arm-friendliness.
“Big fan of the new Gravity Tour 98 with the 16x19 pattern. The combination of control, spin, and arm friendliness was the best fit for me out of all the racquets I demo’ed.”
A flat-hitting former Pro Staff 6.1 player who demoed the Pure Strike Gen 4 16x19 found it felt similar, letting them take big cuts without balls going long.
“The Pure Strike felt much more similar to the PS 6.1 Classic. I could take big cuts without fear of it going long.”
After demoing several rackets, a player bought the Blackout 300 XTD V1 for its spin, control and power, and started beating opponents, though it's a bit muted.
“I bought one after trying a blade 98, gravity mp, instinct mp, pure drive, and vcore 100 plus (2021). It has the most spin that any of the racquets mentioned excluding the vcore.”
A 4.0-4.5 one-hander found the Blackout 300 V2 muted but satisfying, with standout power and plenty of spin, heavier than spec on arrival.
“After an hour, my coach commented that I was producing one of the heaviest balls he’s seen from me.”
Both Blackout 300 XTD V2 frames a player bought arrived well under the spec swingweight, so they returned them.
“The swingweight spec on the xtd is supposed 328. One was 312 and the other 317!”
A Pure Drive user really liked the Blackout 300 V1: slightly less power but more maneuverable and rawer feeling.
“I just played with a v1 blackout (not xtd) 300. Im normally a pure drive 2025 xtd guy. I really liked it. Has slightly less power but feels more maneuverable.”
A player who values comfort and feel absolutely loves their Whiteout 305 V2, getting more shot variety than the Blade V9.
“My current stick is the Whiteout v2 305. They are both similar but I get a bit more shot-making variety from the WO.”
Demoing the 16x19 Whiteout 305 against a Speed MP and Prince TT 100 310, a player found it served the best and sat in between on volleys and depth.
“The Solinco serves the best and is somewhere in between on the other factors.”
A returning former Pro Staff 95 player with wrist issues really likes the Percept 97: good feel, lighter, easy on the wrist and great for volleys.
“Ended up with a Percept 97, which I really like. Good feel, significantly lighter than my old pro staff, easy on the wrist. Great for volleys.”
A newer player found the Speed MP 2022 heavy at first but stopped noticing it within a couple of weeks, with no arm heaviness after three hours of clinics.
“I've been playing with the 2022 version for a couple weeks now. At first it felt pretty heavy but I don't really notice it anymore.”
A big hitter who switched from a Pure Strike to the Prince Ripstick 300g finds the modern spin racket way better for their game, making a weak backhand manageable.
“I went from a pure strike to a ripstick 300 recently!”
A 4.5 player with a heavy topspin forehand upgraded from a 2013 Speed Pro to the 2024 version and loves it, finding the MP too launchy.
“when i finally cracked my frame i upgraded to the 2024 speed pro and i love it.”
A heavy topspin baseliner loves their Speed MP 2024 strung with RPM Blast at 52 lbs.
“I play a speed MP 2024 with rpm blast 52 lb, heavy topspin baseliner, and I love this set up.”
A player finds the new Speed Tour super comfortable with an easier-to-find sweet spot than the Blade, though less crisp and a little less controlled.
“It is super comfy and doesn’t feel as nearly as crisp as the blade (even the newer, more dampened blades). So to me, that’s a little less control.”
A Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P user finds it awesome and worth trying for anyone fine with very low stiffness.
“I use the Tour 100P and it’s awesome. If you are ok with very low stiffness, it’s worth a try.”
A Pro Staff 97 player found the ATS Textreme Tour 98 very powerful with great control, but disliked its thick beam and clubby feel.
“Great racket but I also didn't like the thick beam so much and clubby feel, but found it be very powerful with great control.”
An owner of the ATS Textreme Tour 100 310 wouldn't change anything about it.
“I wouldn't change anything about my ATS tour100 310g.”
On a first session, a Blade V6 player couldn't get any spin from the new Prince Tour 98 strung with Lynx at 23 kg, but spun the ball instantly with the Blade.
“I picked up the new Prince Tour 98 a few days ago and played it the first time yesterday.”
A player upgrading from a 2018 Radical bought the 2023 Radical MP, loves it, and says their spin is improving.
“Thank you so much! I ended up purchasing the 2023 and I love it! I’m having some difficulty getting used to the difference in tension but my spin is looking better”
An owner of both the 2023 and 2025 Radical MP finds them different but similar in role, and prefers the extra control of the 2025, though some find it more muted.
“Others (and im one) prefer the extra control the 25 gives you by taking the edge off the 23 without dropping power.”
A control-style counterpuncher still loves the Prestige MP 2023 and its special feel and touch, but struggled to serve well and play consistently with it.
“I decided to give the Head Prestige MP (2023) a shot as I’ve always thought Prestiges were cool. I still love that racquet, but struggled to serve well and play consistently.”
A former Prestige owner demoed the 2023 Prestige Pro: the first session felt like a dream, the second was humbling, and they warn it punishes off days, so it is not for players wanting consistency and forgiveness.
“So I demoed the 2023 Prestige Pro this past weekend. First session played out of my mind was hitting the sweet spot every time and it felt like a dream.”
An owner of the 2021 Prestige Pro still can't figure it out: if they aren't hitting perfectly the racket punishes them, and they doubt they'll ever gel with it.
“I quickly get reminded that if I’m not hitting perfectly, this racquet will punish me. Honestly don’t know if I’ll ever gel with it.”
A USTA 4.5 longtime Prestige mid player calls the 2023 Prestige Tour perfect: it keeps the classic feel but has more pop, hits deeper on the backhand, and stays manoeuvrable with great touch.
“Finally tried the Prestige Tour, and it's perfect! Still feels like a proper prestige, but has notably more pop and easier to hit deeper balls especially on the backhand.”
A player loves the Prestige Tour 2021 for forehands and first serves but uses Aero 98s in competition because the Prestige tires them out as singles matches go on.
“I absolutely love my Prestige Tour 2021 rackets. So much fun to smash forehands and first serves with.”
A TF40 315 16x19 player finds it needs solid swing speed for power and isn't very forgiving off-center, but feels great in the center and is easy to control.
“You’ll definitely need to have a solid swing speed to get any power out of it”
A month in, a player loves the T-Fight ISO 305 at 343g, but it gets tiring after the first set.
“I've been loving the TFight ISO 305 over the past month or so that I've been using it”
Demoing the T-Fight 305S, a player found it very predictable with great control: a solid all-rounder.
“I did find the 305S to be very predictable with my shot making and that’s definitely due to the great control it has.”
A user finds the T-Fight 300S generates as much spin as any racket, but less stable than the 305S, so they added 3g at 3 and 9.
“It's a 16x19 pattern and generates spin as much as any racket.”
Demoing the T-Fight ISO 300 and 315 side by side, a player found the 300 flimsy, twisting on off-center hits.
“The 300 just seemed flimsy in comparison and if I hit anywhere outside the sweet spot, it would twist and fly way out.”
An intermediate player moving up from a Gravity MP L found the T-Fight 300 an amazing stick with Confidential Soft at 22 kg.
“I went for gauge 16 (1.25) 22kg (which is approx. 48,5 lbs) and OMG what an amazing stick!”
Demoing it against the RF01 Pro, a player found the T-Fight 315S much easier to use and versatile for any style.
“Demo’d them both and really liked them both, between the 2 the tfight felt a fair bit easier to use.”
A player's new Speed MP 2026 cracked in their second game; Head honoured the warranty and sent a replacement.
“Was just having an evening game with my girlfriend getting used to my new racket and noticed white mark on my racket from the corner of my eye.”
A 5.0 player likes the Gravity Tour 98 (2025) in every way except wanting more power.
“currently play with the Gravity Tour 98 (2025) and like it in all aspects except for wanting more power”
A player calls the Blackout 300 V2 an outstanding racket with spin, power and stability.
“Holy cow. What a racquet. Solinco blackout 300 V2 with Toroline Otoro at 52lbs. Spin, power and stable. I might have found the one….”
After a harsh first few sessions, a player loves the Blackout 300 XTD V2 for accuracy, easy depth and free power, sometimes more precise than their Ezone 100.
“At first, the Solinco XTD felt a bit harsh and unfamiliar. But after a few sessions, I started loving it. On committed swings it feels extremely accurate, gives me easy depth and free power”
A player calls the Speed MP 2022 the best MP version ever, balancing manoeuvrability, comfort, control and power, while later versions feel sluggish.
“I highly recommend Speed MP 2022. It is the best MP version ever.”
A player who has hit a lot with recent Blades and Speed Pros finds them similar in control, power and spin, and chose the Speed Pro 2024 for its grip shape and arm comfort.
“I went with the Pro because I like the Head grip shape and it felt more comfortable on my arm than the Blade did.”
Back from shoulder surgery, a doubles player finds their volleys much better with the Speed MP 2024 but their groundstrokes inconsistent.
“I decided to get the 2024 speed mp when I got back and it’s been an up and down journey. My volleys are a lot better with the mp”
On a first hit with Lynx Tour at 48 lbs, a Gravity Tour player found the Speed Tour plush with a very low ball flight; low powered but rewarding clean strikes, and best for advanced players with fast swings.
“It's low powered, but clean strikes are rewarded with excellent feel and touch.”
A VCore 98 player demoing the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 98 is really liking it.
“My current daily driver is a Vcore 98, but I’ve been demoing the Prince Tour 98 and really liking it.”
On a first hit, a player became a huge fan of the Prince Textreme Tour 100 310: a perfect balance of power, spin, control and feel, whippy despite the weight.
“I tried the prince textreme tour 100 310 today, time will ultimately but I'm a HUGE fan. Perfect balance of power, spin, control and feel in my opinion.”
A one-handed player finds the new Prince Tour 98 better than the ATS version: more stable, with underrated spin, more confidence on the backhand and a high fun factor.
“First with the Prince, this version is simply better than the ATS/Carbon iteration from a few years back.”
A player calls the 2023 Radical MP a great racket with good control and decent, if not elite, spin.
“Radical MP 2023 is a great racquet. I've never tried the previous version.”
A player with past golfer's elbow hit a friend's 2025 Radical MP Palm Tree edition and found it felt much softer than the 2023 version.
“However, after the match I hit his racket and it felt way softer than the 2023 version.”