Hello all,
I am contemplating switching from my 3U 88D Professional Gen 2 as a result of I discover that I lack management and have an abundance of energy. My predominant occasions are 80% single , 20% blended and I’d describe myself as a participant with good health and missing on contact. That stated, I’d not say I am somebody who smashes on a regular basis (having a robust smash is necessary to me although) however I’m extra of an attacking participant.
Issues I search for in a racket are the next:
* heady heavy
* stiff shaft
* the texture of racket is tremendous necessary to me so numb/boring really feel rackets are a no go
A straightforward method to describe what I am in search of is a 3U 88D Professional Gen2 that’s both a bit much less heady heavy/a bit stiffer or some mixture that can inevitable have much less energy however extra management.
3U/4U 88D Professional Gen3
+ most evaluations appear to say it is a extra rounded racket than Gen2 however smashes are simply not fairly nearly as good as Gen2
+ in all probability shall be a straightforward transition
+ 4U affords extra management on paper because it’s simpler to deal with
– Gen3 COULD really feel nearly precisely the identical as Gen2
– 4U rackets have nearly all the time felt extra boring to me and I’ve usually disliked all 4U rackets I’ve used
– Gen3 is tremendous ugly IMO (a bit infantile I do know)
3U 100ZZ
+ stiffer
+ I attempted a 4U one for two weeks and felt that the management was VERY good
– 4U smash was missing particularly in singles from again court docket (why I am solely contemplating 3U)
– 3U could possibly be too stiff as 4U was more durable to generate energy than the 3U 88D Professional Gen 2(may change as I get extra used it)
– could possibly be solely a ‘on’ day racket and the ‘off’ days are horrible
As I am typing this, I really feel that I am leaning in direction of the 3U Astrox 100ZZ however I really feel that I could possibly be setting myself up for an damage going to the stiffest/most demanding racket within the lineup. That stated, I’ve by no means felt that the 3U 88D Professional was too stiff (I even discover it not stiff sufficient at occasions).
I would like to listen to from others if I am overstating the problem of the 3U 100ZZ (or if I am on level right here), different metrics I am not contemplating right here, their opinions or if one other racket I can take into account.
Thanks.