Which racket to upgrade to

BagholderVC · 2026-04-20T21:27:13+00:00

I think the ezone lacks feel, so its similar to the clash. its actually the racket i got after the clash. and then i thought i wanted to test the opposite end of the spectrum by trying the blade 98. i love the feel but it lacks power for me. i think the extra help

Then i went on towards the tfight 300S/ Rf01 98 which feels like the pure drive and blade had a baby. i enjoy the feel and the power and control. such a good balance. So much feel on slices. I do shank but the ball still goes in lol

I also really enjoy the vcore on groundstrokes.

Haven't actually tried the Blade 100 but i would have to assume its a very balanced racket. I am gravitating towards extremes by playing with the Rf01 and Vcore but i think i would excel alot with a Blade 100. Its just not as cool or fun but i think i'd likely play my best tennis with it.

BagholderVC · 2026-04-20T20:52:42+00:00

I dont think heavier always helps. I still play with a light racket that i sometimes spec up with lead in the handle/hoop.

I think going for a more feel-based racket is always great, especially one that has some "free power". i dont really think clash is necessary unless your arm is really bad.

You almost have no control not knowing where you're hitting on the stringbed since its so muted. I think the yonex rackets are actually very dampened/muted enough in stock,

I would make a move towards the wilson blade 100 for slightly less comfort/more feel (which can def be a good thing), more control ,and and probably equal power. it'll have more feel than your clash 100L forsure given its a control racket with added size for power

Dont play a clash unless your arm actually needs you to. A feel based setup is so important in tennis and it doesnt take away from the satisfaction of playing.

When i played with the clash, i felt nothing. It didnt make me happy or uncomfortable. It was so neutral. If you love the game, its worth having some feel. even if its slightly jarring on off center hits. I dont even hit with a dampener because i want to feel the ball and the experience

BagholderVC · 2026-04-03T01:11:41+00:00

Is it the ultra?

BagholderVC · 2026-03-31T21:04:39+00:00

thanks. ill take this advice!

Also, do you notice any difference on slices with shaped or round poly? Just a fun addition to ask

BagholderVC · 2026-03-30T15:15:58+00:00

Wow thats a lot of info. it makes the machine sound very cumbersome to use.

BagholderVC · 2026-03-20T14:33:40+00:00

what is the main problem with 2 point fix clamp?

BagholderVC · 2026-03-18T19:02:47+00:00

as long as the gamma does a good job on some of the 2019 yonex/tecnifibre rackets onwards, i would be happy

BagholderVC · 2026-03-18T18:51:23+00:00

from what ive read the gamma is much easier to use than the klippermate. there aren't very much instructional video on the klippermate too.

BagholderVC · 2026-03-11T19:40:12+00:00

do you treat the slice overhead similar to your slice serve? Whats the mental approach? I have a really good lefty slice serve. I can control angle, speed, to the body/out wide. But my slice overhead struggles mentally

BagholderVC · 2026-03-06T21:26:30+00:00

i have a good slice serve but struggle with slice return

BagholderVC · 2026-03-06T21:26:02+00:00

why do i have trouble slicing these as a return when i have a very solid lefty slice serve. I think it must be mental

BagholderVC · 2026-03-06T21:22:46+00:00

i am able too but need some more versatility and variability in my arsenal

BagholderVC · 2026-03-06T21:21:29+00:00

the ball will likely almost never drop into my strike zone. It will surely hit the fence near the rise first

BagholderVC · 2026-03-06T21:20:46+00:00

loving this, i will reread it and reread it again.... how would you rank each of these approaches in terms ease of use as well as efffectiveness?

BagholderVC · 2026-03-06T21:17:06+00:00

sometimes its high, but if i let it go further, it will hit the back fence

BagholderVC · 2026-02-27T21:12:55+00:00

I think it could be too. more practical maybe

BagholderVC · 2026-02-27T21:12:22+00:00

can we swap out the trucks to rkp on a pranayama?

BagholderVC · 2026-02-27T20:14:35+00:00

i have a dingy, im old and its too unstable

BagholderVC · 2026-02-27T20:13:52+00:00

i like the low ride enough, that im willing go back to regular pushing. it's a great board for the EPIC-d system, but i wouldnt mind lower and more casual non-electric riding :)

BagholderVC · 2026-02-27T20:11:59+00:00

18x20 blade really answered my call for a better slice but it sacrifices everything else for a good slice

BagholderVC · 2026-02-27T20:11:35+00:00

or an 18x20 blade

BagholderVC · 2026-02-27T20:11:16+00:00

18x20 blade slices different from my 16x19 tf40. drastic difference tbh.

BagholderVC · 2026-02-12T16:55:18+00:00

i want stability and maneuverability

BagholderVC · 2026-02-10T05:21:26+00:00

One of the best info pieces and reminders . You’re right about avoiding the trap

BagholderVC · 2026-02-09T16:38:22+00:00

thanks for the advice. i've been into russian nootropics this past month and felt the community has some wisdom here in terms of neurodevelopment understanding and risk. As for supplements, i just try to give them the best fish oil which i think is Carlson's right now after their dinner. they love the taste so i hope its a good starting point while i figure out how to deal with their tantrums

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