My Racquet Ratings

My name is Bruce , and I'm a racquetaholic

I can't even remember how I got this habit of accumulating racquets, but I have 20+ now, and it's getting out of control. I know some people have hundreds, so it's nice to know I'm not alone.

I thought I might as well start a blog about them, because I myself am always pleased to read other's opinions about a racquet's characteristics.


For a quick synopsis, see my Racquet Rankings List

see also my Wish List - racquets I'd Like To Own

A source for racquet data:


http://www.racquetfinder.com/





My Racquet Ratings

The GOOD, The BAD, and the Indifferent  (in no particular order)

- please be aware that these opinions are just what I thought of these racquets,and your experience may differ wildly!


The GOOD

Pro Kennex Graphite Destiny 98
Wilson Ntour 95
Wilson Hammer 6.2 95    * rebalanced with lotsa lead!
Yonex RDX500 95
Wilson Blade 98
Donnay WST Universe Supermid
Prince Spectrum Comp 90
Prince Precision 730
Wilson Hyper Prostaff 5.0
Wilson Prostaff ROK * (with a teensy bit of head leading)
Wilson Avenger
Pro Kennex Silver Ace
Emrik Pinnacle Ceramic


the BAD

Yonex Glaflex (sorry, Wendy)  - like playing with a mallet.
Yonex RQ-380 - fun, but a handful.
Babolat Pure Drive 360 Zylon - light and stiff - a bad combo.
Head Ti Fire - so damped you can't feel a thing.
Rossignol F200 (sorry, Mr Ignol) - like a wet noodle



the Indifferent

Wilson PSC 6.1 (sorry, Stefan)
Prince Precision Response Titanium (sorry, Pat)
Slazenger Silhouette 95
Yonex SRQ500
Wilson Ultra (Tapered beam) Firebird
Wilson (anything) High Beam


3 comments:

  1. simonizer30 August 2014 at 16:33

    A few Wilson's for you to dig up in the 85sq in territory: Graphite Force / Reflex 85 / Sing SC 85 (white without throat stabilizer as seen in other Sting sticks) ... how about the 4 stripe POG 93? Always a solid performer - the Chang Stretch at 100 sq in has tremendous pop too...

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    1. Bruce Woolmore30 August 2014 at 17:05

      Thanks for the ideas. I'm a sucker for old Wilsons,so if I find any of those at a reasonable price I'll probably try them. I've already got the Sting II (the one with the Prince-style bridge) on my wish list.

      I actually bought a Chang 100, too, but when it arrived it was cracked. One of my few bad experiences buying off the internet. I would like to find out how an umdamaged one compares to my 730.

      Thanks for your feedback, it's always good to hear from other racquet connoisseurs!

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  2. simonizer2 October 2016 at 21:15

    Hey there, I now have about 20 racquets now, would love to send you some to try out!

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I'm more than happy to hear your own opinions, even if for some stupid pathetic reason they disagree with mine. :-)

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wannabe mad scientist a la Muppet Lab