I'm Switching To This Underrated Tennis Racket and Here's Why!

[@jeromecote245]

Great overview. Switch to the Boom Pro last spring. Noticed pretty much the same elements. I can really kill balls on the forehand. I would say my slice backhand is a bit less penetrating than with my previous racket but I get way more top spin on my one-hander, which gives me more margin. I was also worried about the weight but you get used to it. I thought I would serve bigger with this racket but not really. Still a very good frame that is a good compromise in terms of control and power. I’ve hesitated quite a bit between this one and the Speed MP but since I did not wanted to tinker too much with weights, I ended up with the Boom. Thanks!

[@TheTennisDaddy]

I used Speed Pros for years with my one hander without ever thinking about head size, started watching KZbin videos and that started me on a journey I wish I never started lol…Tried a heap of Racquets 95-98sq and bought quite a few, fell in love with the Extreme Tour and recently the Extreme Pro, had a flirt with the 2023 Prestige Tour and whilst all these and a heap of others did feel great and ‘probably’ a bit more suited to the one hander, this week I’ve been hitting with my 2021 Speed Pro and I’m going back to it…Almost feels just like a bigger more manageable Prestige with its clean feel and similar flex feel at contact..absolutely zero issues controlling a one hander with it…I do want to try the Boom Pro, probably the only Head I haven’t tried

[@Sinisterg60]

Mannnn I tried to give all the new head lines a shot... I just don't like Auxetic. Head rackets of today just don't do it for me. I just sold the boom pro. I still have a Prestige MP L. I'm using a 23 Yonex Vcore 98 now.

[@TheTennisDaddy]

@@Sinisterg60 yeh I’m on the fence with Auxetics feel…the 2021 Speed Pro I’m using isn’t Auxetic and I absolutely love it…I hit with the 2024 Speed Pro earlier this year and didn’t mind it though I prefer my 2021 and I think they increased the swing weight which I don’t think it needed…I have a 2023 Vcore 98 as well and didn’t mind it but it along with the Ezone 98 sometimes feel like they’re longer even though they’re not, felt odd to me sometimes

[@Sinisterg60]

@TheTennisDaddy interesting they felt longer. Same sensation with the boom pro. Maybe that's why the vcore was easy to jump right into. The vcore is great on my one hander. Plenty stable. I always get freaked out with the amount of spin and shaoe I put on shots. I always think it's going to sail and it drops right in and always confuses opponents. I think that's why I'm addicted to it. Maybe I need to track down some pre auxetic frames.

[@TheTennisDaddy]

@@Sinisterg60 I had that happen often with the Extreme Pro actually lol, shots dropping in aggressively with so much spin, has everyone confused lol…yeh some people love auxetic and some don’t…I do really like the 2023 auxetic 2.0 Prestige Tour a bit more than the Auxetic 1 but never tried non auxetic Prestige…but the Speeds I’m not sure, 2021 is great imo

[@Sinisterg60]

@TheTennisDaddy I've hit with both auxetic and g360+ speed pros and prefer the g360+. Maybe I need to revisit the old extreme tours... I hate that I'm not using Head sticks lol!

[@highflying19]

I have a one hander and use the Gravity tour. Never had a problem with the 100 sq inch head size. Great video, great content

[@AlexTennisChannel]

Nice racquet! Keep posting your channel is great🎾🎾

[@ryansolomon4178]

I’m about to demo the Boom Pro 2024 and also have a OHBH. What stick did you end up picking?

[@trashbintennis5550]

@@ryansolomon4178 still with this one atm. Trying to find some strings that pair nicely with the muted frame

[@ryansolomon4178]

@@trashbintennis5550 What strings are the best so far. I currently use Grapplesnake Tour M8 in my Whiteout and love them.

[@joseluisdelvillarabad145]

Using boom pro and liking the overall performance balance. As many says, i think boom requires crispy / stiff strings, i ve tested 3 head strings on it, hawk rough (i like the most, but very stiff), hawk touch grey (best balanced so far) hawk touch red (too springy, can't control depth). Racket is muted and very dependant on strings, hope you find a good string and grip for it.

[@Sinisterg60]

Ive been hitting with the 2022 boom pro and have struggled to gel with it... because of the muted artificially soft weird nature of the auxetic you need a crispy string(anytjing silver, tour bite, alu type stuff). Try a thinner sythetic grip. I messed up getting the number 2 grip. Need a 3. I have a ohbh and seem to be late more often than not... the racket face seems to play more like a 100. Ive lived head rackets aince i was a kid in the 90's but auxetic is just too weird to get used to. Its not a uniform flex of the racket. Its artificial to me. So ive gone to a 2021 cx200 le that i have customized.

[@trashbintennis5550]

@@Sinisterg60 agreed, so muted and disconnected. Way more so than I anticipated. I have never used a head racket before so I don’t have the same benchmark you do. I’m getting used to it though. It’s just that grip shap and weight need to resolve. Gonna put a Wilson featherlight grip on it and see how it plays

[@Sinisterg60]

@@trashbintennis5550 the Featherlite might help. I don't mind the grip on the head rackets at all. I'm used to the old much more rectangular ones. The new ones aren't that bad but make finding the right bevel kind of vague. I'm selling this 2022 on the cheap. Waiting for the new Gravity 98 Tour coming in January.

[@SilverBloodedOne]

​@@Sinisterg60 What other racket models would you recommend for USTA 3.0 player with an OHBH?

[@Sinisterg60]

@SilverBloodedOne I've been fighting it, but after another hit and match today... the vcore 98. The spin is absurd... feels crisp enough for me. Super forgiving and feels super whippy for the ohbh. I'm selling everything and buying a pair of those.

[@SilverBloodedOne]

@@Sinisterg60 Nice! I’ve heard it can be a bit difficult to control.

[@johnnylee8337]

One the most underrated and uknown racquet brands is Angell. Their TC line is customizable; you can choose from head size, to balance, to weight (grams), and grip size. I have an Angell TC 97 16x19 and it's easily one of the best racquets I've ever had. It flexes like older racquets and stiff enough for control. Of course, the only thing is that you can't demo their racquets but their QC is top notch.

[@trashbintennis5550]

@@johnnylee8337 unbelievable! How does an American on the east coast access such luxury?!?

[@Sinisterg60]

@trashbintennis5550 Paul Angell was Dunlop for many years. He broke off and started doing his own thing.

[@syahrulgufran6541]

Try Diadem Nova v3... Just bought mine last week, and love it

[@derekpappas1556]

While you stated that you tried others before choosing the boom , the best 97's for a 1 hander is the Babalot pure strike 97 and the Wilson Ultra pro v4 . Constant beams are harder to get today , if you want heightened power with control . . Perhaps looking at the Dunlop CX 200 . Those are the ones I would like to see you review .

[@trashbintennis5550]

@@derekpappas1556 thanks for the comment. The new babolat 97 with the translucent bumper guard is gorgeous! Just hard to find on eBay and so expensive full MSRP! Haven’t considered the Ultra tbh, lemme check out the specs

[@derekpappas1556]

@@trashbintennis5550 All you have to do is demo them . Get them from tennis express and you will get better strings . TW and TE are putting 16 gauge in these rackets when they should be from the manufactures suggestion , on thee Babolat and wilson 97's .

[@Dasato123]

1) 😳 it’s like a Kdrama time jump. Your kid went from a baby to a toddler in the blink of a eye!? 2) Longshanks: “ Condor you punk! I gotta buy another racket now!?” 3) It is possible to alter a grips shape by using precisely cut strips of masking tape placed on the two bevels you want widened. Im guessing the flatness of the head grip is what’s bothering you. If that’s the case tape would be placed on bevels 3 & 7. Measure and cut the strips precisely to the width of these bevels. A metal ruler and a razor work well. Place a couple of strips on each bevel and regrip test the feel. Repeat as needed until the desired shape is attained. Up to roughly 8 strips can be layered on each bevel depending on the quality of the tape you use. It’s a good idea to press the tape with a smooth pen or dowel used like a roller to prevent future settling/ compressing of the tape. If your the type that sweats profusely and expects the grip to transmit moisture to the tape. It would be a good idea to wrap the grip in a single concentric layer of tape butted up to each other to seal and hold the strips in place. Remember not spiral like a grip is attached. This will add some size to your grip but should allow you to use a thinner synthetic grip. Calipers could be used to more precisely match the pallet width to that of your old racket. 4) Listening to your commentary it’s like tennis wise you have a dual personality. One part is rational, intelligent and seems to understand the reality of what’s going on. The other part just wants to have fun and wants what it wants. I appreciate the fun side as it frankly makes the channel worth watching. But at some point if your to reach near your true potential your gonna have to listen to that rational side a bit more. 🧐 ❤

[@CH-yp5by]

If you want to play with a constant box been racquet than trya TF40 but it may be not head light enough otherwise look at a Percept 97

[@jorgetirado3201]

Have you tried the blade? Might be up your alley - I’m thinking of switching to this boom pro or the blade v9

[@trashbintennis5550]

@@jorgetirado3201 the blade is appealing. Is it a crime, however, if I confess I lose interest in the blade considering how main stream it is?!?

[@jorgetirado3201]

@@trashbintennis5550 haha yeah I get that - I'm slightly mitigating that by going with the Roland Garros cosmetic, which is fire

[@trashbintennis5550]

@@jorgetirado3201 great point! Wilson also releases special edition bags that are zexy

[@racketman2u]

@@jorgetirado3201 interesting discussion! upshot is; don't dismiss a good frame for its pj, ya just gotta go with what you play best with; hell, even do a custom pj!

[@jerome_morrow]

Swap out the usual 7g buttcap for an unweighted 3g buttcap (or replace with a piece of cardboard) if you’re looking to save some weight.

[@fretstain]

what kinda stringer is that? also damn do you get a lot of rackethead speed on your forehand

[@trashbintennis5550]

@@fretstain gamma progression II. Scooped it off of Walmart.com back in 2020 for a quick $200!

[@fretstain]

@@trashbintennis5550 whoa good deal! are you still happy with it? (i.e. enough to recommend it haha)

[@Cramble21]

Volkl C10 Evo could be another contender in the vast racquet jungle

[@trashbintennis5550]

@@Cramble21 Volkl is an underdog brand. Sounds right up me alley. Lemme check out the specs!

[@SickAttorney]

Try the tfight 315. My favorite ever

[@trashbintennis5550]

@@SickAttorney tried this one back in Jan 24 and sold it after a week. Definitely did not give it enough of a chance and I’m kicking myself for selling it too fast. Want to try it out again if I can find a cheap one