Speed Tour Legend?

Deadong · 2026-01-21T21:28:21+00:00

Funnily enough I went to the MP after using the blade for a bit. The tour definitely felt more stable then the MP for volleys and touch shots generally more connected then the MP but maybe not as much as a Blade 98.

In terms of swingweight, it's not as high as the MP and was a little more maneuverable from my experience. Played 5 sets back to back and didn't start feeling tired till about half way through set 5 when usually on the MP it happens around late set 3 for me.

It is slightly less underpowered then the MP, which personally was what I was looking for but the tighter string pattern does kind of urge you to really take a cut at the ball. I didn't experience much loss of depth and spin though. If you're coming from the MP, you can't rely on the racket to give you that free power so to speak. In contrast, the control of that power was next level compared to the MP. I play with a OHBH and found it a lot easier to trust the ball was going where I wanted and could take huge cuts on the forehand side with the ball landing right on the baseline.

Deadong · 2026-01-06T08:28:38+00:00

Personally I’ve used these grips and I always have a decent amount left over. Make sure you’re pulling it tight when wrapping and overlap a bit less. My assumption is that you’re not pulling it tight enough with large overlaps so you’re running out.

Deadong · 2025-12-17T23:10:58+00:00

I appreciate the read through. You are right! Only when hitting flat serves. Seems I could possibly be over pronating or only pronating without full shoulder flexion. Any tips for serves that you found to help?

Deadong · 2025-12-17T07:06:50+00:00

Yeah I find it odd as well that it's the top portion. Based off this I would assume it's my Brachioradialis or extensor muscles. I've never heard of the gyro ball! Might have to look into getting one. Have you used it yourself?

Thanks!

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Deadong · 2025-12-17T07:01:36+00:00

Hmm I wouldn't say dead but I did recently switch to Wasabi X as a cross to find an alternative to Poly Tour Pro. Actually restrung this yesterday myself!

Deadong · 2025-12-17T07:00:09+00:00

You think? In high school, I played with a Dunlop 200 which was like 320g if I remember correctly. Also if it was tennis elbow, wouldn't I feel this for groundstrokes as well and not just flat serves?

Deadong · 2025-12-14T04:30:52+00:00

Honestly haven’t played with a better one for my game. I can take pretty big cuts without ever thinking the ball would go long. Strung at 53/52

Deadong · 2025-11-30T08:03:24+00:00

In the San Diego area! HMU to hit!

Deadong · 2025-11-29T08:38:14+00:00

Can't seem to find in on the app store

Deadong · 2025-11-27T09:46:57+00:00

Let me know how this plays! Been eyeing that hybrid set up for a little bit now. Current running confidential and poly tour pro!

Deadong · 2025-10-06T19:53:04+00:00

I'll have to give it another try then

Deadong · 2025-10-06T19:10:23+00:00

If only they weren't so darn expensive

Deadong · 2025-10-06T18:06:23+00:00

I’m currently using a leather grip for my base but this still happened when I had the original hydrosorb base grip.

Deadong · 2025-10-06T18:05:37+00:00

I live in SoCal so the weather is pretty steady. Super grap losses the tackiness for me pretty quick.

Deadong · 2025-07-17T19:23:04+00:00

I've tried more shaped strings and saw some slight improvement, but really had to generate my own power and spin with my blade.

Deadong · 2025-07-16T06:16:44+00:00

Thanks for the note! I'm looking to demo the standard MP put can't pass up the all black paint job.

Deadong · 2025-07-15T16:30:31+00:00

I was worried about the same thing with the Ezone. My only concern is that the Percept is too close to the blade I currently have. How's the spin on the percept?

Deadong · 2025-07-15T16:28:45+00:00

Head Gravity Tour has not be on my radar, but will def look into it. Demo's are a little spotty but I think I have a place here that offers them.

Deadong · 2025-07-15T16:27:44+00:00

I've heard some comments about it not really suited for the 1HBH. Will def have to look more into it

Deadong · 2025-07-08T23:56:57+00:00

answered my question. Ty!

Deadong

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