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Suggestions on control rackets

I am currently trying to figure out what racket i want to get. I’ve tried a few control frames. Like a blade 100 v10. I liked it , it could’ve used a smidge more power and i figure i could get that with the right strings. However , this week i used a 2023 prestige pro and a speed pro. The prestige although heavier felt so good to swing compared to all the rackets I’ve tried so far. Backstory on rackets ive tried. Very first week before i decided i wanted a control racket , i tried a ezone 100 and aero 100. they tried a speed mp and blade 100. Then the 2023 prestige and speed pro , that im on now. I have about 6 more demos left. What are some other rackets yall suggest i try?

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u/Hewentkrazy — 4 days ago

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Which one will you recommend for me as a beginner?

I have this tow options at the same price range and i want a racket to stay long with me I don't like to change afte 6 months or 1 year i am starting my training the next month

And does the brand or type actually affect on the improvement in the level?

What do you recommend ?

At the end is there any tips before I start?

u/Quirky_Theme_3010 — 10 days ago

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Returning to tennis after 12 years, racquet advice for an experienced player? 285–300g, 100 sq in

Hey all,

Looking for some racquet advice as I’m getting back into tennis after a 12-year break.

I’ve been playing since I was about 6 years old and played at a fairly decent/competitive level when I was younger, so my technique is pretty established. I’m now getting back into playing regularly, but I’m finding the current racquet market slightly overwhelming.

I would rate myself around 4ish as I have been playing for the past 2 weeks in a local league and am yet to drop a set, i have played ITF junior tournaments in the past.

At the moment I’m playing with an old 2012 Babolat Pure Drive, 300g / 100 sq in, and I also have an older Wilson Hyper 4.1 around 285–290g / 100 sq in.
I generally prefer a lighter, manoeuvrable racquet, but I don’t want to sacrifice too much power or stability. I think somewhere around 285–295g unstrung could be the sweet spot, although I’m open to 300g if the racquet swings easily.

My game is fairly all-court. I hit a moderate-topspin forehand, use my backhand slice a lot, like changing pace, hitting drop shots and using touch rather than just sitting on the baseline and ripping heavy topspin. I also want enough free power that I’m not having to work excessively hard for depth, particularly as I’m getting back into match play.

Im just genuinely out of touch with all the updates with tennis tech in the past decade but after picking up a racquet after so long, i am completely invested again and cant wait to buy a new racquet, my pure drive has a crack in it so I cannot change the strings.

The racquets I’m currently considering are Tecnifibre T-Fight 295 Isoflex, Solinco Whiteout V2 290, Solinco Blackout V2 285/300, Yonex EZONE 100L, HEAD Speed MP L, Babolat Pure Drive, and potentially the HEAD Instinct MP 300.

I don’t have a shop near me that is letting me demo any of the racquets so the decision I make, I will need to stick with it.

For anyone who’s played with several of these, what would you recommend for someone with an experienced game returning after a long break?
I’m particularly interested in power vs control, manoeuvrability, slice/touch, stability against heavier balls, and how they feel after 2–3 sets.
Also very open to other suggestions in the 285–300g / ~100 sq in range that I haven’t considered.

Thanks!

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u/Zimpixx — 10 days ago

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Wasn't expecting to get an ezone today

Walked into local play it again and saw a pristine current gen ezone 100 hanging on the wall. I didn't get it for a crazy steal, but still over 35% of a discount from new. Guy at the desk said someone came in with 2 identical ezones and sold them to the store without any second thought. Who knows what happened to him but now i got me a mint ezone!

u/Vivid-Scholar-5999 — 10 days ago

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PA98 2026 vs Wilson Defyer 98

Cracked my PA98 2023 frame (really struggling with this 😭) and don’t particularly want to shell out the resale market prices for it. Demoing the defyer 98 now, too early to get a full feel but how does it compare to the Babolat PA98 2026 version?

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u/njl0515 — 10 days ago

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Ezone 100L feels a little muted—restring Velocity MLT or try something new?

Hi! I started playing tennis about a year ago and I’m currently using a Yonex Ezone 100L strung with Head Velocity MLT 16 at 53 lbs. Overall, I really love the racket and have been very happy with this setup.

As I’ve improved and started playing at a slightly higher level, though, I’ve noticed a couple of things. I still love the control, but sometimes the racket/string setup feels a little muted. I’d like just a little more effortless or “seamless” power—basically for the ball to come off the strings a little more easily—but I definitely don’t want so much added power that I lose control.

I also feel like I’d like a little more out of the setup on serves. I honestly have a hard time describing exactly what feels missing there, but it just doesn’t feel quite as responsive or satisfying when serving as I’d like.

For reference, before the Ezone I used a Head Ti.S6, and I like the Ezone WAY more, so I’m not really looking to move away from this racket.

Recently, though, I tried my son’s Babolat Pure Aero, which was strung with Babolat Addixion 16. I’m not interested in switching to the Pure Aero itself—the smaller/more demanding sweet spot isn’t really what I’m looking for—but I did really like the feel of the Addixion strings. That got me wondering whether what I’m noticing with my Ezone is more about the strings than the racket.

So I have two main questions:

Could my current strings simply be due for a restring?

I believe I last had the racket restrung in May 2026. I play about 3–4 times per week in a 2.0 class, mostly drills with around 15–30 minutes of actual point/play time, and I usually rally with my family about once a week as well.

I’ve attached photos of the strings in case there are any visual signs of wear or tension loss that I’m missing.

Or might I be ready for a slightly different string setup?

One important factor is comfort. I have bilateral carpal tunnel, so I want to stay with something very arm/wrist friendly. My current Velocity MLT setup has caused me absolutely no wrist, elbow, or shoulder pain, which is a huge plus and something I really don’t want to sacrifice.

Ideally, I’m looking for a string/setup that:

-Keeps very good control
-Remains comfortable and arm/wrist friendly
-Gives me just a little more easy/seamless power
-Feels a little less muted and a little more responsive
-Possibly feels better or gives me a little more help on serve
-Does NOT become overly powerful or hard to control

Would you first restring the Velocity MLT and see how it feels fresh again, or would you try something different? And if you would change strings, what would you recommend for the Ezone 100L?

Thanks in advance!

u/pmruiz87 — 10 days ago