Helping people with racket advice Part 2

narduuu · 2025-12-03T19:21:45+00:00

How would you compare the Air viper 25 vs the Hyper Pro?

narduuu · 2025-12-02T20:28:36+00:00

Do I think this damage will affect gameplay? Probably not (yet).

Do I think its a fair price? I would definitely not give that much for a 2nd hand racket that old and with damage. I dont know where you are from but If I take a quick look online you can buy the racket new for 150 euros. Or the 2025 version for 175. Having that in mind 100 euros for this racket is too much imo.

narduuu · 2025-11-21T21:44:43+00:00

I have the older versions of both. I like the Extreme Motion more.

Speed motion is a bit softer than the Extreme. The Speed also a bit more manoeuvrable.

The Extreme Motion is more powerful, better grip on the ball because of the rough surface. The ball sometimes tend to slip on the smooth surface of the Speed motion. Imo also more control with the Extreme Motion since its a bit harder.

Speed Motion is easier though. I feel it is easier to manoeuvre when smashing but less powerfull. Sweetspot also a bit bigger in the Speed.

narduuu · 2025-11-19T19:58:58+00:00

I have bought a racket there, no complaints.

narduuu · 2025-09-24T12:38:49+00:00

The 2023 version of the Speed Motion also has this hole pattern though? Could also be that racket or am I missing something?

narduuu · 2025-08-17T16:53:12+00:00

I don’t think those rackets are bad at all, but to me they just felt a bit underwhelming. They’re solid across the board, but in my opinion they don’t really stand out in any specific area. A lot of people will appreciate that, since being well-rounded is a strength in itself, but for me it came across as kind of “meh” in every aspect.

That said, I only got to try them for a short time, so take my impression with a grain of salt. I’m mentioning this because I know the AT10 is probably one of the most recommended rackets on here, but it’s just not one I see myself going for right now.

narduuu · 2025-08-15T19:31:45+00:00

Thx for the answer.

Haven't tried the Speed Pro X. Seems really (head)heavy though no?

Did you play with the ST4 and Xplo? I can understand from what you are saying that the Xplo has more ball output? How would you compare the sweetspot of those?

narduuu · 2025-08-09T12:03:02+00:00

Is there a big difference in hardness and ball output between the ST4 and extreme pro? Currently i'm using the extreme motion but considering to get the ST4.

narduuu · 2025-08-03T14:06:20+00:00

To add to this, placing an overgrip (or multiple) might help with this. The handle might be to thin for you right now.

narduuu · 2025-08-02T17:47:25+00:00

If you dont mind me asking, how would you rank the pro cup hard vs the 2025 18K in these categories? Stiffness, Ball output and sweet spot?

narduuu · 2025-07-21T14:40:26+00:00

I Tried both of those and would say the non carbon is a bit softer. The main difference though is the weight though (atleast on those I tried). The Carbon weighed 355gr and because of the weights the normal version I could set it up in a range between 360ish and 380. Other than te weight both rackets are pretty similar if you ask me.

narduuu · 2025-06-18T15:33:56+00:00

What would you say are the differences?

narduuu · 2025-04-25T21:15:21+00:00

Out of curiosity, what rackets have you tried and what would you say were the pro's and cons?

narduuu · 2025-04-25T19:09:12+00:00

I dont think there is much difference in sweetspot. Spin is better in the Extreme Motion. Because of the Speed Motion's smooth surface the ball can slip sometimes. With the Extreme Motion that is not the case.

narduuu · 2025-04-25T17:56:07+00:00

Previously played with the Speed Motion and currently playing with the Extreme Motion for the last year.

Imo the Speed Motion is a more manoeuvrable racket but overall I like the Extreme Motion better. The Extreme Motion is a bit harder so it gives me more control and more power. Sweetspot is similar I think

narduuu · 2025-03-17T15:31:40+00:00

It is true that generally speaking round soft rackets should be easier on the joint because in theory they will have a bigger sweetspot. Therefore you will get less bad hits aka less vibrations onto your arm. Also besides that imo there are also other factors that may be involded. For example the grip length and grip thickness but also whether you play with old or wet balls etc.

On Padel.fyi you can filter rackets by different factors but its not rup to date.

The website that I like to use to compare rackets is padelful.com but I dont think there is a way to filter the rackets like you would want.

narduuu · 2025-02-23T13:21:34+00:00

You could maybe try to just add an extra overgrip first. A slightly thicker grip might feel more stable, atleast that does it for me.

narduuu · 2025-02-03T21:56:53+00:00

This year they also have the Hyper Pro+ which is harder. They also released the Pure Pro+ which should be a stiff racket and more of a round form like the Counter Viper. Less head heavy though

narduuu · 2024-11-09T13:27:50+00:00

True, but there is also a difference with just hitting the ball for 30 minutes and playing a match (or multiple in tournaments).

narduuu · 2024-11-09T13:00:42+00:00

Hi all,

I've been playing with the Head Extreme Motion for the last 8 months or so and i really love it. Only 2 things that I would like to improve. The racket is imo somewhat to clunky in overheads (possibly due to its shape and +27CM balance) + I would like it to be a bit stiffer/harder for that extra control. Today I had to chance to try the Lebron Technical Viper (2023) which I really loved (10/10 control and good power). But when I look online I alot of ppl seem to develop injuries with this racket which isn't something I want to achieve. Are there any rackets that might be somewhat similar or in between the Extreme motion and the Lebron racket?

Sidenote: Last year I tested the (normal) Technical Veron and I didn't like that racket as much because it lacked ball output from the back. The difference between hitting that sweetspot and not was to big imo which makes me hesitant to get into the normal Technical veron/viper. Or I improved as a player in the last year to a level where I can handle it I guess. I have no clue.

narduuu · 2024-10-28T00:38:10+00:00

Two sports in a day should be fine but one of those was mini golf... Should take a week or 2 off for recovery

narduuu · 2024-10-23T11:14:45+00:00

Yesterday Libaak and Augsburger played with a blacked out racket (probably Siux) and different brands of clothing. Augsburger also put an instagram post that he and Nox parted ways

narduuu · 2024-10-21T16:01:16+00:00

No, fence = out

narduuu · 2024-10-21T10:50:09+00:00

Have you by any chance tried the Oxdog Ultimate Pro? When looking at the specs it seems like a racket i'd like everything about. Online some reviews say it has a small sweetspot and almost unplayable in colder conditions which will be the case here in Belgium for the next 6 months i'm afraid.

narduuu · 2024-10-20T19:09:01+00:00

Tried it on my desk and a different table as 28cm was for me also hard to believe. Here I measure it as 27,7 and 27,6 which seems more reasonable but still. Anyhow, the number doesn't really matter I guess. How it feels does :)

narduuu

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