Time to transform this into a tier list!! Amazing work, as per usual

2:00 I think I finally figured out what I found odd about your forehand. It's that left arm staying close to the chest area. I think correcting that should help you get more body rotation and easier power.

I really appreciate this video. Very informative and to the point. Your insights IMHO are spot on point. And I appreciate the ‘honorable mention’ at the end as I have considered Dunlop in the past.

Love the content man, keep it up you provide lots of help

love you man keep it up !!! just saw you on winners only tennis, it was a nice surprise.

Great video Beckett. I'm still missing the Pure Aero 98 in your videos 🙂. I find it great on volleys and touch shots as well as blasting topspin shots from the baseline.

Hi Beckett, Great video as always. I recently switched from the Ezone 98 (2022) to the Ezone Tour 98 (2022) and it felt like the EZT was THE spec that brought out the best of this current mold. I felt so in-tuned with that racket that I didn't have to think about the racket when playing. I noticed that there isn't much content on this on your channel. I was hoping that you could cover this sleeper of a racket in your future videos.

Good guy Beckett back at it I genuinely love this guy like he just sounds like a great guy no?

Great idea to make a series like this, each ep. about frames for each playstyle. That u recommend per skill level is the cherry. Folks may quibble about this choice or that, but the intel about what to look for is gold, like this: 2:46!

Hi! Thanks for the video! I played with old pure strike, then countervail blade, the 16x19 pure strike and now Head Aux Speed Pro, love the control of the Head Speed and also very stable on volleys, I would put the head speed pro up there as a really solid option 😃

Nice test video, but you really need to try the Technifibre TF 40 315-16x19, and the TF40 305 16x19. I think you will really enjoy these frames as an all court player. Regards, Hayward

Great topic, thanks!

Really feeling validated once again with my Yonex V Core 95 purchase. On the verge of. 4.5 player who likes to hit big. Mostly playing at high altitude (7k feet) so it's been a struggle with hitting the ball long. It really can affect my confidence some days. But the 95 is so easy to whip around that I am able to soften it up and hit more spin and keep it in the court. I will say, I went back to Ohio for a wedding and was able to sneak off and play with my best bud who is a very solid 4.5. I ended up having one of the best tennis days of my life. At sea level with the 95 I was able to really swing through the ball. We have some really awesome 10+ shot rallies and it felt great. Trying a bit higher tension to see if adding a little more control helps now that I am once again back at elevation.

Hi Beckett, I play singles and doubles competitively at 7 Utr. I was looking at the aero 98, whiteout 18x20, and radical mp. I have an explosive game and big swing like a mix of djokovic and alcaraz. I’m shorter at around 5’5, so some help from my racquet would be nice to help absorb pace. I need help deciding since all methods of demo are unavailable for me. I do plan on customizing

Excellent. A counterpunchers video like this one would be awesome. Thanks

This is my absolute favorite series from you guys

🙌 My favourite rackets: Head Radical MP, Extreme Tour and MP. Wilson Pro Staff 97 👊

Yonex smashing the competition! And I'm all for it. Great content! Still waiting for the Tecnifibre Tempo 298 IGA Review ❤

Great video! I was secretly hoping you'd recommend the vcore 95 for 3.5 players but I guess my radical mp will do for now haha

Awesome vid, this was the kinda thing I needed as I've been wondering what kinda racquet is suited for an all-court game. I use the Gravity Pro which I love but isn't the most suited for all-court. I'm surprised you brought up the Aero 98 but didn't recommend. Was there something about it that paled in comparison to the other racquets?

I use and love the technifibre 100sqin racquet, you should give that one another look!

Nice video!

I was really unhappy with how few fails beckett included in the B roll court footage this time, gotta pump those numbers up, man.

awesome vid as usual. whiteout review in the works?

I thought for sure the ezone 98 was going to be my next frame. But after demoing it for a while I realized I don't like the extra long handle and the head shape. I am sure I could adjust but it just never felt natural to me. Despite playing with a 2006 Roddick Pure Drive forever, I found my favourite demos were the Head Prestige Pro, the Head Gravity Pro, and the Pro Staff 97. The Pro Staff wasn't even on my list - my friend got it for demo. But once I started playing with it, I felt like it encouraged everything I needed to focus on in my game. I started closing earlier and more often. Volleys were a treat. I love to swing fast and hard so I found myself sometimes having to check my swing with the Pure Drive especially with the unpredictable launch. With the Pro Staff I could really go for my shots and still feel like they would land where I wanted them. This made it easier to follow them in and I was better at putting the points away. Overall, I felt like the Pro Staff 97 encouraged me to leave the safety of the baseline to become the more all court player I wanted to be. It helped that my friend Trevor kept beating me at the baseline so really just doing anything different was helpful. 🙃 Anyway, I am a soft 4.0 player in all honesty. But I have decent mechanics and take pretty big cuts. Don't let the Pro Staff intimidate you - you might find the control is more helpful than you imagine. I would highly encourage anyone in the intermediate+ camp to demo this racquet because it encouraged modern players to do more of the stuff they probably avoid: coming to the net and ending the point earlier.

I am still using the Yonex vcore 95sv. A played with a prince 110 head for about five years, tried a Yonex 97 head, before moving to this rac. With the age factor (69) 64 at the time of purchase, a weird disease that causes rhabdo, and tons of injuries; I thought it would make sense to get a rac that wasn't too heavy and could move through the air easier. The negative side of that would be not enough volume to make up for mis hits. Although I keep trying to add more spin, people in my era were flatball hitters and so am I. I am comfortable all over the court with this rac. I made it up to 4.0 from 3.5 in my early 50s, but could train and still can at a much higher rate. I actually used to hit with players at a NAIA college team that had a pipeline of mostly international high-level players. One of the few American players is now a popular KZfaqr. My main problem is figuring out string and string tension. I've also done a ton of weight and balance alterations. People my age normally hit with a large head. I ain't going to do it. I got excited when you got to the Yonex 95. Although it's not this particular rac I still could identify. The rac is good for an old, fat, brokedown rascal like me and I'm going to take it to my grave..☠️😳😁

Another great vid guys! Did you spare a thought for tecnifibre iso 305? Is a heck of a weapon 😮. High swing weight is great for baseline grinding and defence

I know the RF97 is not coming in a V14 paint job and it is maybe not being contnued. For the 5.0+ all court player, I think it offers more than the standard PS97. The extra weight helps the RF97 to create that truly heavy ball when struck cleanly. I agree with this video completely about the other frames mentioned would work also at higher levels. I am excited to see the video of suggested frames for counter punchers.

Nice video! Im an aspiring all courter - more of a counterpuncher currently. Recently switched to vcore 98 which I love. Been trying poly tour rev but feels a bit mushy... which string would you recommend. Used to play with softer poly's and hybrids in a blade 98

@tenncom great video man! I appreciate the love for all-courtiers! I have been on the most exhausting racquet journey coming from using the six-one 95 and tour 90 racquets with some dabbling in k blade tour and aero storm tour racquets over the years. I stuck with the rf97 for years but don’t play enough to avoid arm issues anymore when I hit with futures/college players (Yes I’m 31 and not getting younger 😭). But I demoed the quite a few sticks and absolutely love the vcore 95. I haven’t ever been able to get my hands on the pa98 which makes me hesitant. I play with a very balanced all court game but love access to good spin and feel. At this point I just want to get something too lol. Which do you think is better for me?

beckett, I noticed ps 97 wilson basically increased sw without increasing much weight. It's almost close to RFA level I am tempted to try it out. Do you have any recommendation for a manouverable stick? Also do you know if Wilson is going to launch an update for the RF version? Currently I have my game specked to RFA, I wonder if I should try out other frames. The reason I like RF over others is because its more stable on backhands unlike the lighter frames. anyway great content.

Expert level players will surely like the Head Gravity Pro. Wilson Blade 18/20 surely has potential way above the PS. It needs some lead however, but expert level players should have no problem figuring that out. And I can remember a Tecnifibre with 18/19 Pattern that is quite awesome as well, but needs a firm hand to bring it to its ful potential. And not to forget the Yonex Regna, which offers a quite unique balance of everything, even feel is sensational due to no VDM built in.

Thanks for the video mate. The Ezone 98 was too muted for me, and also the Yonex grip shape is not to my liking, thus I ended up with the Radical MP. The connected feel of the Radical MP is jsut amazing.

Thanks for the video! I have a questions, do you think adding weight to the tip of the racquet slows down swing speed or increases the speed once it’s swinging? Thanks!

Yo becket been watching ur vids to see what to switch to. I’ve decided between the radical mp and whiteout 18x20. I play a lot of doubles and have a mixture of attacking and defensive counter punch game. I can’t demo so which one can help me absorb pace, I don’t mind customizing

Hello Beckett. Great video as always 💪. What are your thoughts of the new prestige tour(old pro), on specs seems like a real competitor to the vcore 95 with maybe even more pop and stability. Would love to hear your thoughts on it. Mainly it is because I've tried a couple Yonex and I just hate the feel. Also how the gravity pro would compare in whipiness and power would be intersting.

I play with the Wilson RF97 and the original Wilson K factor Six One 95 rackets. I like the Six One 95 on a faster court. The RF97 gives me more power. Both are excellent rackets. I practice with the jack kramer pro staff wood racket. After practicing with the jack kramer pro staff, playing with the RF97 and the Six One 95 rackets feel like badminton rackets. They’re so easy to play with.

Hey Beckett, I am planning on increasing my game. I’m around 6 utr. I was needing more forgiveness since I am a small and lighter player. I’ve been playing with a pro staff but want something easier to play with. I can’t demo where I live. I was looking at the aero 98, whiteout 18x20 , and blade 18x20. I play both doubles and singles at a high level. I plan on adding a leather grip since I’m used to the feel and don’t mind customizing. Which do you think I’d yield the best results

Hey been loving ur videos. I was wondering would the aero 98 work well for 8 Utr+ doubles. I was thinking to switching. I plan on adding a leather grip to make it more HL

I have been a mostly happy Extreme Tour user for the last couple of years but recently switched back to my Gravity Pro after stringing it with Velocity in the crosses (and Lynx Tour mains). My ET just got unweildy with all the lead I had to add for stability. And balls would still die at the out of the sweet spot. The Gravity with Velocity has cured the stability and sweet spot issue (and easier serving) while keeping very nice control, but at the cost of high weight, lack of maneuverability, and less spin. What would you recommend as an alternative?

I think the Blade is the perfect mold for all court tennis, does everything well

Hey im thinking of buying pure strike 16x19. What are your thoughts on the racket. And also im currently using head graphene 360 extreme tour. I love it from the base line and is amazing at counter punching as long as i can keep my strokes in front of me, but i have a very hard time finding lift when im being pushed to the edges of the court and im reaching a very low ball. Same issue comes up hitting midcourt. When they hit rockets at me is the most responsive racket ever but when i push for an easy ball back i have to slow down my swing speed massively to stay inside and it kills my flow. I demo the pure strike and the head felt super flexible for maneuverability.

Hi, thanks for the video! I would like to ask for your advice. I would like to buy a new racket as I unfortunately broke my old one (Gravity Pro 1st generation). I am looking for a racket that is similar to the Gravity Pro, but if possible minimally lighter (when a game goes on for more than 2 hours I sometimes notice slight fatigue.) and gives a little more "feedback". For me, the GP always felt a bit too "muffled". My previous racquets: About 15 years ago I started with an old Fischer racket of my father from the early 90s. My first own racket was a TopSpin x95 I loved the direct feel with it. I could control the balls well with it. Babolat Pure Strike 16/19 3rd Gen. I didn't get on with it and sold it after 3 months. Couldn't control my shots with it. Head Gravity Pro: I immediately played better with it. However, I never liked this "dead" feeling. Nevertheless, I've been playing it for almost 4 years. To sum again up: So I'm looking for a racket that is as similar as possible to the Gravity in terms of the "result", but if possible slightly lighter and a little more feedback. Sorry that I can't describe it in more detail, but I don't know anything about rackets. Sorry also for my bad English Thank you very very much!! Greats from Italy

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I like the tiny 95 inch head comment. I must be so disconnected from current tennis, even though I am not. How people can control these massive 100” powerful frames is beyond me though. Great review none the less.

Hi Beckett, do you think that adding a leather grip and an overgrip to Tecnifibre Isoflex 305 is a good idea? I just got the racket and havent played with it yet but was just wondering. Thanks!

Yonex Ezone 98 Tour (2020 especially) = THE best for advanced players. You can hit bombs on serve with amazing accuracy. Topspin is more than decent but works extremely well on flat shot. Control and precision is up there thanks to the dense 16x19 string pattern + the 98sq inch head size. Not the most manoeuverable though, but can be fixed by adding weight in the handle.

I like the Blade 98 with added weight for 4.5 and above players

Beckett are there any less popular racket brands you like or would like to try? (prince, volkl, etc)?

Where do you rank the VCORE 98? Specifically for 4.0 NTRP. Second question, what did you think of leather grip vs no leather grip on that racket?

Beckett, what is your preferred spec/customization for the ezone 98? Mine are 302 swingweight with 1.2 poly 🥹

Hey Beckett, I just sold my Yonex Vcore pro 310 g since I feel I'm not that good when it comes to tennis. I strugle to make enough power with it due to not having a full swing and also being stiff ( gym 6x a week heavy weights not stretching enough) What would be your recommendation for someone at 4.0 lvl? I'm around 100 kg of muscle so it frustrates me a bit that I don't manage to generate more power :( ( I mainly play from the baseline and don't come often to the net)

In which level would you place the Tecnifibre ISO 305 racket? Advanced, intermediate, or beginners

I recommend the often overlooked Mantis 310 PS III or Mantis 260 Performa tennis racquets for all court players looking for control, power, and confidence.

Hey becket, quick question does the radical mp and aero 98 have similar spin potential. Or if the radical has more spin than a pro staff or prestige

Another racquet in which you have not tried as yet for the serve volley category would be the Pro Kennex Black Ace Pro 305 97 . It also seemed like you excluded in poss the baseline category , the Head prestige pro . Is there any personal reason for that other than a head heavy feel ?

Great video!! IMO Blade is a good option for advanced players if you are willing to customize, it’s a good and comfortable option to fit in your game :) but definitely, should not be in this video

Blade 98 and Blade 100 V7 of both and add weight to both. 4.0 players and above. You can make the ball “do what it do”!

What strings do you recommend for Radical 2023 MP?

Can you recommend a racket for a 5.0 player in the Wilson or Head lineup that is suited for serve and volleys? I play mostly doubles now and my current gamer is the Head Extreme Tour. Love it for singles but not a fan for doubles. Thanks!

What about pure strike, and tf fight iso 305, and prince phantom?

no mentions for the tecnifibre TF40? All variants from that line are solid all court rackets. Decent weight, maneuverable, thin but not too thin beam. I think they are the best tecnifibre frames.

Love this guy

Revisiting this masterpiece to ask if you consider a weighted up Gravity MP to be a good baseline centric all court weapon for those 3.5-4.0 intermediates!! Thanks!

wilson blade v8 and pure aero would be the top 2 all court racquets in my opinion

Hey dude, im stuck between on the whiteout 18x20 or radical mp. I’ve watched so many vids and both sound good. I have clean and explosive technique. I play a lot of doubles and singles very competitively.

The new gravity pro didn't make the cut? I saw you had it as an S tier racquet. Any reason it couldn't keep with the other choices?

Could you make a video on best control raquets.

10:12 - 10:16. I had to come back to this video just to comment on what you said during those 3-4 seconds. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Hi,what is your opinion about wilson ultra 100 v4?is a good racket choice?

What string do you recommend for a yonex ezone 98?

How would you say power/control on the ezone 98 compare to the PSX?

Yonex needs to send you a Regna for all the recommendations

Which is the best racket for beginner 3.0 guy?

what are the most powerful 98 rackets?

Nice!

No Blades?

what are your favorite top 5 rackets with static weight above 12.5 oz strung weight.

Hey Beckett I am Utr 2.5 I use a blade 100l v8 can you tell me a poly that is closer to the soft side with a little bit of more power than regular polys

Came for the marketing bullshit, stayed for the Clash burn 🔥 🍿 And, yes, I Clash because I suck, but still love your vids! Keep up the good work 👊

Took your advice on the Ezone 100 and honestly I’m starting to really like it. Using grapple snake tour sniper and honestly its been a good fit for me. Had to add some putty to the buttcap to make it more headlight but it’s great 👍

Any string recommendations for the PSX?

Head instinct one of best all round rackets because of swing weight is low light enough at net and 100 head good for power at baseline boom

Head speed pro also makes a good run here

Is that a tissot prx?

I first gave a thumbs down, because I felt racquet choices was strange. But changed it to up because of the effort put into the video.

DO a video on best control raquet plz

Pure Drive throughout all its generations. Never changed it, tried gazillions others.

Pro Staff supremecy once again

Yonex Regna the best all Court tennis racket

No Babolat racket made it!

Damn dr. Evil found a new part time. Man the bald jokes go hard

Blade 100?

The answer is Yonex Regna 98

no love for babolat?! Pure aero and Pure drive are revolutionary.

His utr is 5

if the pro staff 100 is so good, why not 200

Still can’t hear ‘tip awareness’ with a straight face…working on it…

My eyes popout when he said the best all court is federer 😂 so i had to stop watching because you are being a fanboy. Meanwhile there's the only one guy who won all masters 1000 not only once but twice and won each grand slam at least thrice. No need to name him anyway

Here’s a novel idea. Why not develop spin control and power on your own as opposed to getting it from a racket. As a sport you are supposed to produce the skill yourself and not use an artificial means. This is the problem with modern tennis and the minds that have been brainwashed. It’s the video game generation where your not really throwing a football it’s a computer simulation. Therefore your not a professional QB. Tennis doesn’t get it. The racket should not be there to play the game for you. If you have to use artificial means to hit the ball and you require so much from a racket, well your really just playing nothing more than a video game.