This Racquet Made Me Love Tennis Again

[@ToonLink240]

CX 400 Tour! DO IT, BECKETT!!!

[@jacobTDA]

As someone who hit with the 2021 CX200 and now the 2024, I have loved this racket so much! It is so underrated. I am pleased to see this review

[@ginoinzo]

We've bantered a lot on talk tennis, but wanted to shout you out here. AMAZING intro, encapsulates a lot of the struggle that us racket-obsessed deal with as we try to zone in on a #1 option/QB1. Sometimes compromise makes sense, but a lot of times, there is a racket out there that will make us fall in love with the game all over again. The type of conduit to the contact point/hitting zone that makes the sound of hitting the ball sound somehow louder, heavier, and more satisfying tonally. I can relate to that pursuit and just wanted to shout it out here. Godspeed on your journey, Dr. Godmode Gino

[@Wes10s]

I have been trying the cx 200 out for a couple of weeks and I am going to be switching to it. Customized it with 8 inches of lead around at 3&9. Strung it at 51/49 with tour bite 16L. Didn’t think I’d like it as much as I do because my racquet of choice has been the aero 2019 with a little lead, but I can literally do anything I want with this racquet and it works. My serve and net game have been exceptionally good. Just wish they could get the QC under control.

[@Doty6String]

I’m also a recent cx200 player. It leads up great, awesome control. Great box beam feel.

[@markbrodeur1707]

Dunlop is doing something right. TennisNerd is loving the CX400 and now you with the CX200. ....and speaking of quality control....I own 3 HEAD Prestige Tour's (the old99's)(red too) and they are all over the place. Easily fixed with lead but c'mon HEAD!!!!!

[@mustafa_sakalli]

Cx 400 tour would be awesome

[@supreadytoparty]

Finally I've been looking for a decent review of this racket line for a couple years now

[@brandomaxwell]

Such a great exploration of the diff between speed-based vs. mass-base power! (And love the tweener at 10:22!)

[@ahjonjon]

Lovin' the cinematography on this one. And the vibes. CX 200 is so underrated (though I'd say my love is for the cx 200 tour) Either way, possibly THE platform racquet

[@TheTennisDaddy]

My recent purchase of a 2018 VCore 95 put a smile on my face first hit as it kinda took me back to a similar feel I loved of the Liquid Metal and FlexPoint Radicals, but I know in matches my Extreme Tours are easier to play with

[@pimmelfresse9033]

But are they really?!

[@TheTennisDaddy]

@@pimmelfresse9033 yeh just a lil less demanding, bit more power, more manoeuvrability but I mean not like it’s a huge difference, I could totally play the 95s and be happy

[@jasonhumphries6131]

I enjoyed my CX200 before I moved it along. The 66 RA didn't really stack up to my Prestige's or PK's... I hear the CX400 is the dark horse - the best io the line. Sort of their version of 100 sq 18x19--ish

[@XDR2201]

I modified CX200 2024 to 320 strung SW and put leather grip on it. Strung it with Gut/Kirscbaum poly and it feels great. This racquet definitely needed modification.

[@dardankumi484]

I would love to see you give your opinions on the cx 400 and 400 tour.

[@LoosSerine]

Blade 98 V8 18x20 was the racket that made me absolutely love tennis.

[@AlexT536]

A great review. I love the feel of the CX200 line. The sleeper in the range is the 105 OS. More forgiving, with access to more power whilst remaining soft and flexible.

[@TennCom]

yeah I love how they kept a thinner beam on the OS

[@outcometechnology]

Beckett - Flat out, you absolutely need to get ahold of an on-spec CX 400 Tour. No doubt about it.

[@gomezaddams4347]

I bought the previous version of CX 200 Tour from a close out sale at TW for $100. I’d used the old Aerogel 4D 200 for years and loved it. Comparing the two, the Aerogel is heavier and hits a heavier ball while the CX Tour feels more plush and offers superior control. The specs of the CX Tour are listed at 311g. I added 5g of lead to the hoop and another 5g just above the grip. It feels excellent now. I can hit a heavy ball from the baseline, and it is great at net. The only downside is that I think it lacks pop on serve, for some reason. It’s my new main stick.

[@Dakan69]

Can you describe exactly where and how you added that weight?

[@SickAttorney]

I have a 2021 cx 200 tour 18x20 and I love it, definitely challenging to use but still fun.

[@skiphsf]

Just got 1 used. Mine came in 297 SW strung, insane. Added 6g at 12 and 6g at 3 and 9 to make to 325 SW and 9g at the buttcap.

[@TennCom]

such a crazy stock spec... I really hope they bump things up next time

[@jordanschwartz6871]

I can count the number of times I've hit the subscribe button on one hand. Your videos are fantastic. +1 to "That search for the perfectly struck ball," "self-exploration." Now, I'll catch up on the rest of your videos. Thank you.

[@TennCom]

thanks for the sub! Its an honour to make these videos and I'm glad you like them. More to come!

[@hzambran]

CX200 is my favorite racquet in years. I've never been able to find a pro staff RF97 and lately 97 replacement but this is it. i'm aging and keeping my racquet head speed on those has been an issue. the blade and many others (ezone) in 98 and 100 sq in form get close but there's just something diff about the arc of the shot and net play. not here. i will only caution that volleys may be producing some ulnar wrist pain i've never had or it's continental volley feeds so be careful if you play with fed like strokes or dubs and on those reaction volleys. the lighter weight may push slightly more vibration to the wrist and arm than the heavier brethren it tries to play like. The CX400 is also very good but the CX200 is faster through the air. The Tour is great too but why do the extra work when this has that. connected feel and is more forgiving. Spot on this will be remembered as a classic like some older yonex's, some wilson pro staffs and blades and some head prestige racquets. It is near the perfect racquet, with modern characteristics but solid stability.

[@Joseph-zh7fm]

This was a really well done video!

[@GoodMusicGaming]

I tried this one out at the same time I tried the Technifibre 295 100sqin, I ended up with the technifibre and I love it! You should give it a try if you haven't!

[@returntotennis706]

I found the previous CX200 Tour to be really impressive, haven't tried the new one. If you like the feel of some of those older racquets you should try the Prince Phantom 93p, great control racquet with a 330 swing weight. Also really been living the old 95 sq in. Technifibre Tfight Dynacore 305, and it's red.

[@glademaster]

I also found that my 2024 CX 200 (sub 295 SW strung) is underpowered but still feels stable and plush

[@RyanSheppard]

Review the 95" 200 Tour and the 400 Tour! My CX200 had a 12.7 TW

[@scras26]

Nice vid! I think you are just including 98 square inch racquets in your racquet comparison spreadsheet, but it seems like the pro staff 97 was a racquet you (and others) enjoyed so would be interested in seeing where it winds up on your spreadsheet.

[@TennCom]

I'm going to make a "player's racquet" spreadsheet that covers heavier options and includes more control oriented 98 options like the Blades, as part of my Blade review which will be the next video on the channel

[@scras26]

@@TennCom Awesome! Looking forward to it!

[@arueda46]

I would like to know your thoughts on the CX400

[@marcotorelli5022]

Hi,thanks for your video..con you give me some advices about strings ? Please

[@s41magazine37]

I had the same experience. I felt like I could place the ball on a dime with the CX200. But...when I was rushed in my OHBH I'd drop a short ball that was crushed....

[@lol_idontknow]

10:28.... that was actually a really good tweener!

[@curttheboywonder]

Amazing video. Thank you!!!

[@rsh8057]

lovely video. Tennis nerd seemed to like the 95 version? I guess that's the tour. But yes, there are some racquets that you win more and others which are more fun.

[@marcobartoletta8449]

What do you use for the racquet stands/organization behind you? Love the display!

[@TennCom]

Ikea Ivar shelves with some light modifications

[@johnnacke4134]

Beckett: The Blade V9 100 is getting a lot of love from Europe and Australia… Please review it if you can… ciao, John

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

I am always tempted to get a classic racquet like a Phantom 93 or a Prestige Classic. Just to revive the old days when I used to swing such a stick for more than 20 years. But not only with Federer in mind but Sampras (yes, I am that old) as well. Just like you told at the beginning of your video (which is excellent btw). But your video reminds me that this will not be any fun at all. And that's why I dropped my Blades one year ago. As good as the control on the forefoot may be, I need a little more power when I am under pressure. So I walk the line between power (defense) and control (offense). I think everyone who is aware of this does. Or should do.

[@TennCom]

totally agree, tough to walk that line and make sure it also lines up with what your game/brain is mentally prepared for

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

@@TennCom Not only that, my physical abilities are in decline. Not much, but at some point it will add up and force me to exchange control for a little more power once again. Until I am stuck with a granny stick when I am 120 years old. Hopefully I will get that far - and watch your reviews of 120sq in superlight racquets with rubber bands as strings.

[@carniedph]

do you ever review volkl racquets? I'm a fan of the 10 series 😁

[@TennCom]

I've hit with a few here and there, but never had the chance to do a long-term review sadly.

[@Yo_keebs]

Beckett what strings would you recommend putting in the cx200? I was thinking maybe if it lacked a bit of power, going with GS Alpha might work but also that toro toro combo looks fire. I hate how easily this channel gets me to purchase rackets every end of the month😂

[@TennCom]

hahaha apologies... I've found this frame to work well with a lot of strings. It didn't play super differently with Toro Toro or Sync... the YTEX stuff I tried was pretty awful but that was definitely more about the string itself that the pairing not working well. Maybe save Alpha for a frame that lets the feel shine a little more

[@Yo_keebs]

@@TennComjust got the CX200 on hand Lol the impulse purchase is real and going for toro toro. My unit unstrung measured with a Yonex Precision scan seems to be super underspec with a 257 swingweight 🥲, 30.4mm balance and 301g. Gonna have to lead tape the whole head at this rate

[@TennCom]

@@Yo_keebs ripppppp.... on amazon you should be able to find 1g/inch lead which should do a very long way

[@Yo_keebs]

@@TennCom tried adding 8g of lead on 12 feels right at home but 4g on 12 is very addicting somehow. So effortless and by some holy miracle this racket is stable

[@tonygareth221]

I have been looking at the Head 95 (burgundy color) and the Dunlops 95 and I’m not sure which way to go! Dunlop is a little cheaper . I like smaller head racquets even though I’m getting older but I used to use heavy racquets and I had some power

[@actkiiezz]

How's your customization?

[@justinhenry3047]

Try out the Prince ATS Tour 98 if you get a chance. Best 98 I've personally hit!

[@eddysaur]

Any plans to try either version of the CX200 Tour? I'm similarly in love with this racquet recently but I can't figure out if I want to add weight (feels more sluggish than other racquets at similar static/SW/balance when weighted) or keep it minimally leaded.

[@TennCom]

I probably won't. I hit the 18x20 for a few minutes and wasn't interested enough to keep trying it. I'm finding myself more interested in trying frames that work right for my tennis and less interested in ones that are generally good racquets.

[@silverwolfgecko7064]

The Radical MP is missing in the Predictability Scale, but there are 2 TFight 305s

[@TennCom]

ty for the fix, ISO first, Rad 2nd

[@briandmello1981]

I still use the CX 200+. It is one top racquet!

[@ruben8114]

Hey man, I'm still rocking the old Dunlop 300G tour. Now looking into getting the CX200. Do you recommend going for it as a good successor or would you recommend something else? Cheers!

[@TennCom]

I've never tried the 300G sadly, not sure I can be of much help.

[@ruben8114]

@@TennCom okido! Thanks for the response. Appreciate it.

[@RonnieJamesOsbourne]

12:13 Chungus Cuttalingus, strikes again 😂

[@ericahlers3097]

My PS85 strung twistweight is 12.6, my Angell TC90 strung TW is 12.2; The Volkl PB10 Mid also has a strung TW of 132. The Head PC2.0 is also a low strung TW with 13.1 Sounds like you should give those a go

[@ahjonjon]

These I think are generally too heavy for Beckett's preference.

[@TennCom]

I imagine I would like them, but mostly just for fun... I often find anything in the 95 and lower at that weight a little too... revealing.

[@ahjonjon]

"revealing" hahah. I like that. Nothing to hide hear. I'm always playing for fun. Or at least that's what I tell myself. And boy is the PC 2.0 fun - though I don't know if I could consistently win with it

[@Shaaktl]

What happened to your Babolat Pure Strike VS?

[@adamcheung1232]

Hey Beckett, good review. Do you mind me asking what’s the devices and app you used to measure swing weight and balance?

[@TennCom]

It's an app that requires hardware from Briffidi. The SW1 for swingweight and BP1 for balance, with the twistweight adapter for twistweight.

[@adamcheung1232]

@@TennCom thank you!!

[@setordo]

What is your opinion on the Dunlop CX Pro 255?

[@TennCom]

Looks like decent value for a $60 racquet.

[@cactuschef5229]

Damnit I’ve just temp switched to the 2021 CX200 from the 2018 VC95. I’ll agree it’s simply all round more versatile than the Blade 98. We have similar racket choices so I think I need a WO 98

[@TennCom]

WO98 for matches, CX for funs... killer combo

[@christiansantfournier2794]

That's a brilliant review. Do you think Dunlop should make an 18x20 version?

[@TennCom]

Thanks! Yeah, I'd like to see like a CX200 Pro at 310g, 325SW, 18x20, 31.5cm BP

[@christiansantfournier2794]

@@TennCom Sounds like perfect specs on paper. Dunlop, I hope you read this

[@LuisLunaTarazon]

A couple of things (I guess a lot of things): 1. Can we know the music you're using here? 2. Have you looked into the CX 200 LS? Is it the same mold/string spacing as the regular CX 200? I feel like that one is even more deserving of being a platform racquet assuming all specs aside from static weight are identical. 3. Speaking of lighter versions of racquets, would you ever try the 16x19 version of the Whiteout? If so, do you think you'd like the 290-gram version to give you all the wiggle room you want to reach your target specs? 4. You said you looked up to the Pure Storm growing up. Because you used the AeroPro Drives previously, I need to strongly suggest you look into getting your hands on an old Pure Aero VS (295-gram 2016/2017 version). If you spec that up to the weight of a Pure Strike 97, for example, you have the most solid-feeling Babolat frame you can play with (meaning, it's not at all hollow and not as muted as other frames). It has the same beam as the Pure Storm in the hoop, but doesn't suffer from FHS. Mine has a 354 swingweight with 16-gauge RPM Blast, and that's nowhere near as ridiculous as it sounds with a twistweight of just around 12. You obviously don't need to go that crazy; mine has an unstrung weight of 324 grams, a 318 swingweight, and 314 mm balance. 5. Really hoping you could get a chance to try out the racquet from point No. 4. It is the best platform racket I've ever played with, but I would also like to hear some thoughts on what a suitable replacement would be for that racket. The new Pure Aero 98 ain't it, man. I'm wondering if a better alternative these days would be that Pure Strike 97, or one of the CX 200s. Sorry to bother with such a lengthy comment. I just need more converts to get that frame back in production (although Carlitos probably ruined that for everyone). But I need to move on, eventually. When that time comes, I'd like to know what other frames are out there to help me cope a little better.

[@TennCom]

1. The song at the beginning is called "Post Traumatic Love Disorder" by Rain Jewels. 2. No, I'm more interested in the base 400 or 200 OS than trying to add weight to a light version of a racquet that I already had to add 30 grams to for decent results. I can see how it would be appealing, but not for me 3. No. 290g only comes in 16x19 and doesnt have foam filling. I like my specs as they are now. 4. I almost bought one several times lol 5. Extreme Tour, expecially 360+, the PS97 won't do it for you.

[@LuisLunaTarazon]

@@TennCom Thank you so much for your time. I'll look into the 360+; the auxetic kinda had some FHS I wasn't into. Haha It's just so ugly, though. Hoping ebay RNG helps me find a "Nite version".

[@sinand881]

Suddenly all tubers switching to cx200 :)) must be some decent revenue on offer... I heard earlier version caused some elbow problems to many...

[@TennCom]

who's switched to the CX200?

[@xRickstaCx]

@@TennComthe tennis doctor and pro player Jenson Brooksby

[@sinand881]

Tennis nerd had a review claiming he might have found his racket...

[@pistolpete023]

Good stuff! Have you tried Furi Arma Pro 98?

[@TennCom]

not as of yet

[@adrianotoshiomiura8642]

In your opinion, which would be the better racket cx200 or vcore 95 2023?

[@TennCom]

stock for stock, the VC95 but I think the cx200 has good potential in the right hands if customized

[@faridddddd]

Bro what is the gadget you're using to measure SW and twist please?

[@TennCom]

www.briffidi.com/

[@mikehsieh2336]

How does the 2024 CX 200 Tour compare to the 2021 verson?

[@TennCom]

havent tried either 200 tours

[@AFenderson]

Where's the Percept on your rankings sheet??

[@TennCom]

Going to make a "Player's Racquets" with a bunch of heavier 98s, 97s, 95s

[@youngsuit]

Non tour version?

[@applesforakbar]

Much like the Wilson Ultra Pros, they only really open up when you beef them up with weight. IMO if you're buying those racquets it's because you're knowingly going to tinker with it

[@james2578]

how do these compare to pro staffs?

[@TennCom]

way easier to use and faster to swing through the air but it doesnt feel as precise

[@mertsagcan]

Where do you put the head radical microgel mp in the control racquet line

[@TennCom]

never tried the Microgels sadly

[@mertsagcan]

@@TennCom can you check and tell me a similar racquet

[@peterpenhk]

do you practice and record with the Racquet and Runner guy??

[@TennCom]

ye when our schedules align

[@scottphommachanh9200]

Are you hitting with the guy from Rackets & Runners?

[@TennCom]

ye

[@glademaster]

Do these Cx racquets work better with Sync or Zero?

[@TennCom]

Sync, i think Zero would be too launchy, as I think it is in general though

[@phillip391984]

What devices you use to messure swingweight expect the iPhone

[@TennCom]

Briffidi SW1!

[@phillip391984]

@@TennCom cheers mate

[@sumyatsan5558]

eyeing a cx200ls

[@mteca5093]

Can you compare to cx200 tour

[@anonymous7851]

You and Jonas?! All jokes aside I might have to give this a shot even though I'm a 18x20 player and waiting for dunlop to produce something similar with that string pattern.

[@TennCom]

Yeah I would have liked to see the 18x20 available in the 400T or the normal 200. Kinda weird that they only offer the option on the low-volume model

[@rogervermaire6340]

Great video!! ❤

[@Nadu16]

Do the CX 400 Tour please

[@cradlecap123]

Is it as good as the T2000?

[@TennCom]

of course not

[@redneck47441]

I never comment on videos on KZbin but you crack me up in this Mark Wahlberg from “The Other Guys” kind of way 😂 I appreciate the content man I enjoy all the details.

[@TennCom]

I learned to play tennis so that I could make fun of the kids who play tennis

[@agradina]

Here we go again

[@DavidSiegelVision]

Is this Mouratouglu's main racket? I think it might be.

[@TennCom]

I think I've mostly seen him use the SX300?

[@zesousa]

I have 3x babolat pure drive 2021 and swingweight is 300/309/309 strung... Should be close to 320....

[@ommpaloomplak53]

Do you think the pure drive is too powerful and erratic for an advanced college player?

[@TennCom]

No, I'm of the belief that any racquet can be the right racquet for any player. I like the PD for advanced play because of the higher stiffness, so you get less racquet deformation which is more consistent and predictable than something super soft. The only tricky thing is that the string pattern is so open so you might be snapping strings super fast.

[@Brudda97]

Thats interesting. I think only because you have a platform they gave you the right spec. For us mere consumers it’s going to be mediocre off the shelf racquets. This wouldn’t make me or any consumer want to buy anything from dunlop.

[@TennCom]

Yeah, yet another reason which makes it tough to recommend. Though I don't actually think the QC can be called "bad," they are just designed to come in much lighter than another other racquet on the market. It will be interesting to see if TW updates their numbers from just 1 sample;

[@andreageremia-mv6kl]

cx 400 tour please

[@brunis_m]

When you said “so all that I hear” and faded to black I was expecting a massive “BWEH”

[@user38479]

Sounds like a pro staff without any swingweight.

[@TennCom]

pretty fair assessment

[@brpugonlatour1636]

LOL here we go again!!

[@mashaalik]

i am super pissed at TW, all their weights are shown strung with "standard" string, as they say, meaning you have to subtract about 15 grams give or take from every spec they post. if you look at tw-europe, they have both strung and unstrung, and honestly, i would not even post strung weight, or at least tell us what string they use so that we know...

[@TennCom]

why are you pissed though? They are open with what they use, its cheap, throwaway 16g poly (which is why their numbers often seem overspec) and they provide more data on this stuff than anyone else.

[@mteca5093]

400 tour

[@K4R3N]

When you get old enough you'll switch to white racquets

[@TennCom]

Current age: old enough... to party

[@sreemarar1]

No CX 200

[@muchacho87]

pls work on your fh technique. you are still standig too near to the ball

[@TennCom]

im too uncoordinated to do any better lol... you should see me try to do other sports

[@SaqibSheikh]

Everything u said makes me not want to go near it

[@MiracleAgeGKS]

Where is the point to keep this rubber gum if you use sticker over an overgrip?... Just useless static weight that can be used on some other spot to improve racquet specs.

[@TennCom]

to hide the sticker lol. You are right though it could be consider dead weight.

[@LilGoo]

blue rackets > red rackets

[@TennCom]

insane take... fire type all day baby

[@LilGoo]

@@TennComAs a previous vcore user the ultra pro is so much sexier

[@TennCom]

@@LilGoo i mean now you are just talking about one the best looking racquets ever

[@SY-it7xs]

​@@LilGooone of the sexiest looking and feeling racquets out there. U got the 18x20 or 16x19 or both?

[@LilGoo]

@@SY-it7xsI got the 16x19 the 18x20 is way to low powered, the launch angle would be way too low and underpowered in 18x20 imo

[@NonstopFFriday]

FFS. It’s not spelled Yanex. It’s spelled Yonex. So pronounce it like it has an O instead of an A. Japanese vowels are simple-vowels (like Spanish).

[@TennCom]

In America, you pronounce things in American

[@NonstopFFriday]

@@TennCom A name is a name, regardless of where it travels. Yonex is not only a Japanese brand, it’s literally a shortening of the founder’s Japanese surname Yoneyama. Correctly prounouncing it Yoneyama means Rice Mountain, which honors that family’s origin. Saying it “Yaneyama,” like you did, means Roof Mountain. That’s a completely different word and family.

[@1iquid5nake]

The Regna 98 made me love tennis again!