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Totally agree that some racquets are objectively better than others 👍🏼

I know I come late to the party but I cannot but agree with all said. Some rackets do more good things than others, although playstyle is a big factor here. Also strings is extremely important. You can try the same racket and have completely different experiences with different strings / tension. Having said this. I have tried and do own many (if not most) of the most popular modern rackets and Pure Aero 98 always comes on top. Most rackets favor control over power or spin, but this Aero hits all the spots for me. I'm a wall with this racket, can hit hard and never miss, I can slice and I can flat out shots. Some rackets have some areas where they are better than the Aero but none hits all the spots like this.

Hi, how would you compare the React MPP 99 to Yonex frames? Which one would be closest to it? And how is it in terms of arm-friendliness? Thanks!

After a20 year gap from tennis I started back with lessons a year ago which was 4 years post stroke. I had misplaced my old head graphite edge and demoed many before settling on a Wilson ultra 100. Now I’m searching for something new again as you pointed out there is such a difference in performance and feel with modern racquets. I also don’t have the modern forehand to appreciate some of the benefits from the modern ones.

I feel like the real compromise with power is more often the comfort and feel and not the control: Usually the more powerful rackets are stiffer and therefore less comfortable and may cause arm or wrist pain…and to compensate for that those rackets are often dampened that you lose the touch and feel for the ball. The other extreme is when the rackets have a huge static and swingweight to generate more power by the pure newtonian physics but those obviously are freaking heavy and difficult to swing nicely. 😅 After a very long period of testing, I settled on a Pure Strike 16x19 although I always thought I was a 18x20 guy. But this seems to be my perfect Racket because of it‘s astonishing power for its weight, stiffness and size but still having great control. The spin potential is enough for me, because I have more often flatter strokes and with Wasabi it has enough spin for my okish topspin shots. I just gave up on the feel touch and a little comfort. ;)

Excited to see what racquet you’ve picked!

Growing up with wood rackets, the big advantage I found with wood is feel and its ability to absorb shock, but there's really little to compare to most of today's frames in terms of overall playability. Did you customize the React 99 in any way?

Your question about some racquets being better than others. I am old. What is interesting is that a long time ago in the era of the T2000, wood and the early graphites like Dunlop... There wasn't the variety of today. Racquets have evolved to have numerous difference in playability, feel etc. The old racquet selections did not offer you the choice of today... except I guess the Jack Kramer pro staff was made from better material and quality control. The choices of today, and add in the vast array of strings... It is very hard to find a racquet that fits your game..

Traded for an Angell K7 Red - excited to try it, heard it’s a better version of an extreme tour 😊

How could your tc 97 be too heavy, you choose the specs when you order it. I have heard people say it’s flexes in the hoop too much. You are also one of the few people I have heard say they like the pure aero for its control.

I have been looking for a Angell React review and so far no one I am subscribed to has completed a review yet. Glad to hear something about it. I am thinking of adding one to a collection. The 18x19 looks like an awesome choice.

restring zero doesn't come in 200 m rolls, does it?

Wood rackets are far better....in some ways. The flex, and heavy weight make them far more comfortable. High flexibility, as long as its accompanied by heavy weight to avoid the "wet noodle" syndrome, also is better for consistency/control. Aside from Nadal and maybe now Alcaraz, look at the best players of the past few decades, guys that won slams etc.. Novak uses a very old school racket, IE thin beam, small head, very heavy etc. Federer, Wawrinka, Murray, Cilic, Del Potro same. Previous generations, similar. Sampras dominated with a very thin beam, small head, heavy frame. Lendl used an absolute war club and dominted his era too. In 2003, 3 guys used a 100 square inch frame or bigger to win Grand Slams. Roddick, Ferrero, and Agassi. Had Coria converted match point at Roland Garros, it would have been 4. In the 20 years since, exactly one player who uses a 100 sq inch head has won a slam: Nadal. For all the discussion about how better tech means better rackets, you find most of the great players using old school frames and winning by doing so. Strings have gotten way better. Rackets...eh.

What specs of your react 99? What tension? If possible, make a detailed review of it with pros and cons. Thanks.

Definitely modern rackets are better than older wooden rackets amd wooden composite rackets. I grew up with wood rackets and cannot compare to current rackets. Even older graphite rackets 10 years old are not as good as current tech, swingweights and materials and strings...new tech better old tech.

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How does this Angell react compare to a speed mp? That’s my go to because of the feel and power/control ratio. PA98 pretty good racket but I don’t like the feel, too hollow and stiffer than what I would like (despite mine measuring 63 RA). Wondering if you know what a more “solid” feeling speed mp would be. I like the feel but still some hollowness/vibration

Whats the PA98 equivalent in 100inch racket....cause you didnt like the PA100 HOLES???

Is react head shape like aero 98...are mains long ahd crosses too short

What balls you use with the machine? Try hybrid square string with zero or Wassabi

How does the Angell react compare to the Pure Aero 98?

That can be TOPSPIN CYBERBLUE (blue) and not CYBERFLASH (light grey)

A Pro Staff is objectively better than a Prestige.

UC Davis?

It's pronounced Aan-ghell