Wilson Pro Labs: ULTRA PRO 16x19 (H19) Racquet Review - Best All Court Frame for Advanced Players

[@ACTennis]

0:48 - This kid has god like accuracy 😂 EDIT: Found a mistake! Poly / Hybrid setup should be 44lbs for PTP and 46lbs for Velocity

[@TennisLifeTV]

Okay your racket review is by far the best one I’ve seen. So clearly obvious how much effort and time had been put into this upload. Thanks for the detailed review and keep up the amazing work 🙌👍

[@ACTennis]

Thanks!! definitely takes a lot of time, i wish i could upload more volume though haha

[@hybrid11theory75]

As a Onehander playing with the GPro for a while, this racquet feels like a relieve. Maneuverability, Control and Feel is 10/10. With weight at 3/9 it becomes very stable and somewhat forgiving. I've tested a dozen racquets in the last few years (mainly control racquets) but this stands out the most. It doesn't feel like anything u can buy from the shelves. It's prob. the best feeling frame i've come across. The thin beam with the solid response and low stiffness makes it an absolute masterpiece. When u customise it to your spec, it does everything and is a clear 1to1 racquet to your own abilities. It's the first racquet I trust myself to say it feels like an extension of my arm... unmatched frame, especially for onehander!!

[@ACTennis]

Cant go wrong with Monfils old frame

[@Anthony-lt8ww]

Incredible review. I’ve been comparing the BP and UP finding it hard to decide on a stick. You articulated the differences perfectly.

[@ACTennis]

Thanks! two very unique older school type frames indeed, hope you find the one you want!

[@2ndAveScents]

Wow bro that intro! Sick drop dope editing keep it up 👍

[@ACTennis]

Thank you good sir 🙂

[@maartenvangenabeek1976]

Another incredibly in depth and accurate review. It's a real shame that it's literally impossible to demo these rackets

[@maartenvangenabeek1976]

Also I see you've made some improvements to your forehand form, good work

[@ACTennis]

Thanks mate - I think US was supposed to have a demo program but not sure if they're actually running it or it's just booked out all the time, obviously unlucky for EU or AU I lost my forehand over the lockdown then went straight into heavy racquets that were not typically my range haha, glad it seems to be looking better 😁

[@Matheusfk3]

Excellent job as always, man. Congrats on the review, it was a very complete one.

[@ACTennis]

Thank you for stopping by as usual! I was dreading this one, not gonna lie hahah

[@Mewborne89]

That little kid next to you is either crazy lucky or has insane control because he nailed that poll two times in a row haha Great review per usual!

[@ACTennis]

Lmao i know, first thing i noticed when i watched the clip back, stole the show

[@oliverdesouza5741]

Nice review, and very interesting racket. Since it's somewhat unique I wonder if I could ask you to check the string density please. I've played with the UT18x20 and it's one of the tightest beds. Since similar string patterns can have very different densities in the sweet-spot, I use a calculation of the dimensions of the central 9x9 cells area and divide it by 81 to get an average cell size. In the case of the UT18x20 that's 1.1mm square, which is about the tightest I've seen. In comparison the Six.One 95 18x20 has average cell size of 1.3mm square, which is actually similar to many 16x19 rackets. And at the other end of the range, the Six.One 95S 18x16 pattern has average cell size of 1.6mm square. It'd be very interesting to know the density of the UT16x19 in comparison. Thanks.

[@ACTennis]

Let me get back to you on, it when i have time ill check and let you know

[@oliverdesouza5741]

@@ACTennis Would be much appreciated, thanks. I just measure from the central cell, the horizontal and vertical distances for 4 cells either side, to get two measurements to multiply for 9x9 cells (like 11cm x 9cm), then divide by 81 for an average cell size.

[@ACTennis]

@@oliverdesouza5741 Sorry mate, been quite busy, will get to it soon!

[@ACTennis]

@@oliverdesouza5741 I seemed to have got (10cm x 11.4cm) / 81 = 1.407 - does that sound right at all? keep in mind i am using 1.20mm strings though

[@oliverdesouza5741]

@@ACTennis Thanks for the reply. Yes that sounds correct and is at the upper end of the range of 16x19s I've measured so far, so is pretty open and therefore quite different to the 18x20. Shame, I was hoping it would be a bit more open than the 18x20, but not so much as this. I guess I'll give it a go and try a tight tension, or thick string first. Cheers.

[@anthonydabaco8407]

Another excellent review, attention detail super helpful. I only discovered your content in the last month. Just picked up a 2nd hand Ultra Tour 2.0 in the last week - added 6g across 9 / 12 / 3 plus two overgrips. Loving the control, the ability to swing big from the baseline and crisp/stable at net, but it does keep you on your toes with technique - I want to persist with it. Keep up the great work... brilliant seeing awesome tennis content coming out of Melbourne. :)

[@ACTennis]

Thanks Anthony 😀 the UT is just as good, more so if you like the extra control and flatter game, still stand by it being one of the best feeling frames on retail market

[@williamyu9476]

Fantastic review

[@ACTennis]

Thanks William, appreciate it!

[@TennisOreste]

Great review and awesome intro! Happy to see that tennis is back in Melbourne and also that you're recovering well from your injury

[@ACTennis]

Thanks! yes the AO seems to be set for February next year, so there is a delay, but we are almost back in full force, and no COVID cases for the last 30 days My injury is on and off again thing, bit of the ankle of the achilles, i was feeling good at the time of this review, but needed to take the last 1.5 weeks off, but i'm starting to rehab again which i haven't been, so i think my progress should be fast, appreciate it!

[@roywallace9546]

One of he best reviews 2020

[@ACTennis]

Thanks Roy kind of you to say! appreciate it

[@tanchongkiat]

So tempted to get one and try after your review.

[@ACTennis]

Haha, both work out great, very fun racquets to use, i didnt have much expectation buying these, i thought id buy all 3 and maybe keep 1, but this is turning out like a very difficult decision, maybe have to keep all 3

[@tanchongkiat]

@@ACTennis , I’m loving my modded blade pro and I would love to have a hit on the ultra pro after your in-depth review.

[@louisfung1698]

Great stuff as always! Been waiting for weeks haha... Right now I am using a similar mod like your preferred mod! Really enjoy this racquet.

[@ACTennis]

Haha nice of you to say, you alredy have the racquet though! it's a very fun to use, it'll be a shame to have to switch to another racquet for new review now lol 😕😏

[@louisfung1698]

@@ACTennis I am still new to customizing racquets, but it's good to see how it's properly done from your perspective. Thanks for the great review again! Can't wait for your new one!

[@ACTennis]

@@louisfung1698 Nothing to customizing other than experimenting and probably if you add too much weight in the hoop to always counter balance, other than that not alot to it 😀 there are some people who know how to do it to the next level in a specific manner, but no need to learn for us casuals unless you want to customize people's frames for extra money 😊 Gosh... the next review lol, i might have to tone it down a little just to get the review out faster, i have set my own bar too high and i cant beat it any longer 😂

[@louisfung1698]

@@ACTennis That's why you reviews are so awesome. Keep doing what you are doing!

[@ernestomejia8837]

You have to add weight to these ultras. I have the 2.0 tour. It’s awful in stock, but after putting weight in the hoop and on the handle plus a leather grip, it transformed into a thing of beauty. Perfect for people who want to customize. I get plenty of power with a 16g, but it’s made for advanced players IMO. It lets me swing out all the way. The sweet spot is smaller then most. Racket is quite soft, which I really enjoy. If you know what your doing this can be the perfect racket, and remember that this racket is not meant to be used in stock form. It needs weight in both the handle and the hoop for it to come to life.

[@clsullivan1992]

Thanks for the review, looking at getting one of these as they are going pretty cheap now. Looks like a great racket for doubles, precision, control, great feel good for touch shots. Where did your preference lie overall compared to the 18x20?

[@ACTennis]

Pure control 18x20 will be better, i prefer the free margin of the 16x19 that will help it get a little more arc and spin

[@ssportslivetvstreaming]

The sweetspot of the Ultra pro is bigger than the Blade pro in my opinion due to headshape is more rounded ?

[@JW-bw8nj]

Very good review! 👍🏽 One note, however. String patterns and string densities don't always go hand-in-hand. For instance, the center of the string bed on my son's 18x20 Blade 98 is more open than the center of my 16x18 Pro Staff 6.1 95. I couldn't believe my eyes at first glance, but I confirmed it with my digital calipers.

[@ACTennis]

Yeah i know don't worry lol , i've made comments about the Vcore 98 being the same as the Ezone 98 even though one has 6 mains and the other has 8

[@mads4954]

Great review as always. Your level of details and nuances makes it much easier to narrow down the search. Can you review TF40 315 next please?

[@ACTennis]

Thanks! I got a TF40 305 but not the 315, haven't reviewed it since it's now a generation old, but it is definitely a top pick, will see if i have time to get around to it

[@xshdowshotsx]

@AC Tennis have you tried the Wilson UL 100 mod? Where you lead up the whole handle with four 1/2 inch strips to counter weight the racket. Ends up at roughly 300g unstrung. A bit more pop than a standard blade.

[@ACTennis]

I havent, are you specifically referring to the customization itself, or the full experience with weighing up the UL100? If the latter, what have you found different with the standard 100? because in the past i've commonly used the L version not the UL of a racquet and weighed it up, and most often than not it's been a better experience than the normal standard version Interested to hear your thoughts, thanks for the suggestion!

[@michaelp9061]

Opening intro rocks.

[@marriedwithwatches]

I agree with your assessment on control regarding this racquet. It is great for consistency but I’m not painting the lines or getting pinpoint accuracy with this like I do with the Ultra Tour (essentially the 18/20 version of this frame). Playing with this one with the same specs as my UT felt sluggish to me. Instead I removed any counterweighting and went with a balance of about 2-3 points HL. I found this worked much better for me than the 5-6 point HL balance of the UT.

[@ACTennis]

Interesting observation with the UT, might have to give it a shot some time, thanks!

[@christoforosgiatzakis9948]

I have not watched all your uploads (yet) but this is a great one. Very thorough review and very helpful to anyone considering this racquet. I was wondering (since our style is very similar) which is your preferred/favorite racquet now.

[@ACTennis]

Thanks mate! you'll probably find that my videos get slowly worse as you go through the older ones hahah, i'm getting better every new video so hopefully it's not too bad 😂 My main racquet is the Head Gravity Pro, although i don't get to use it often because i'm always reviewing racquets, but when i do go back to it, i always remember why it's so good 😀

[@christoforosgiatzakis9948]

@@ACTennis Thanks for your response! It's probably the only recent racquet I have not played with... but I definitely would like to try. My current favorite is the blade v7 18x20 at approx. 340gr, 32cm, 335-338SW.

[@ACTennis]

@@christoforosgiatzakis9948 Also a very nice racquet for sure I use the GPro for it's forgiveness, being so huge, with my slow footwork on many occasions, even if i'm late or off centre the shot, it still feels like i hit the middle, and the ball is just as effective Not everyone is into the head shape and headsize though, so people won't really like it in that aspect, but my one is only 332g, 328 SW, 32cm - lower SW comes from an on spec Gpro, but with 1.15mm strings, to reduce about 4pts SW

[@marriedwithwatches]

​@@ACTennis It's funny because I prefer the UP over the BP as ma. Really I prefer the UT over both of them but the racquet I keep in my bag when wanting more forgiveness or power is the GPro. Great review as always by the way.

[@tophersuwita]

How about new Solinco XTD18 Whiteout? I heard that it has similar feel to Blade Pro but with easier playability. Or Ultra Pro 18 is better for "easier" time?

[@ACTennis]

Doubtful it will have similar feel to a Blade Pro, also knowing that it is spin friendly, Blade Pro is more of a attackers racquet to go through the court Ultra Pro requires alot of work, but it's incredibly consistent and super nice feel, totally an advanced racquet if you are going to play a match with it Blade Pro is not easy either because it's just generally a heavier racquet Whiteout is probably going to be the most user friendly, because more free spin, the beam is thin and fast, swingweight is not high, does not necessarilly mean i can say its the best racquet, but it will definitely suit more people

[@benperks123]

Will you be doing a full review of the new Six One any time soon? Great vid btw!

[@ACTennis]

Thanks Ben, i will be doing a PS97 comparison review next, and we'll see how i go with the rest because the new Yonex Vcore and the Radical will be out real soon, which will be more popular request Would just say that the 6.1 doesn't play innately any different to any of the previous ones, except that this 70 RA unstrung plays more like a 66 RA, not stiff at all, and maybe a little less powered compared to some of the others

[@benperks123]

@@ACTennis Thanks so much! Will be looking forward to it

[@tenorioubersteve8890]

👋 can you do a final review for the 6.1 95 pls. Thnxs

[@ACTennis]

its in battle of the 95s video

[@kenharris7194]

The Ultra Pro looks like a nice 👌 player's frame with good feel and control. Since the swingweight is fairly low in stock form, there's plenty of room to customize to your preferred balance and swingweight. I used the Blade v7 98 16 x 19 for about and found it bit too low powered for me these days. Wilson is still making some nice racquets with Pro line additions to the Blade and Ultra. I have been playing with the Prince Phantom 100p for the last 4 months and found my sweetspot for weight, balance along with nice balance of power and control. Definitely 👍 a good thorough review!

[@ACTennis]

Know you love that 100P haha, haven't got around to since the new ones came out, literally used most of the original phantom line 2020 other than that, 97, 100X, 290 100X, 93P Ultra Pro is for sure on the lower powered side, but it's a good addition to helping me develop my game and technique, have to be a bit more sharp, and it seems like i have improved over just the few weeks that i've been using it

[@kenharris7194]

@@ACTennis I agree that a real player's frame forces you to have a good technique and footwork. Wilson has done a good thing to make these Pro series frames available to the public. Rock 🎸 🤘 on!

[@sebastiancastellanos6165]

Hi, Im interested in getting this racquet and hopefully make it play like the Pro staff 315 but softer is doable? And you have some ideas to lead placement? Thanks a lot

[@ACTennis]

It has similar characteristics in terms of control, spin and power, definitely softer, but sweetspot is probably a little smaller, feel is alot nicer, and it might have to be a little heavier overall Mine is 2g each side at 10 & 2, another 2g each side at 3 & 9, and counterbalance a little with maybe 4-5g in handle

[@sebastiancastellanos6165]

@@ACTennis Thanks a lot! I really like the PS but I might feel the stiffness over time. By adding this weight I should get an underspected Ultra Pro? Thabks a lot for the kind reply

[@ACTennis]

@@sebastiancastellanos6165 I would personally prefer over spec soyou dont have to add as much weight, and probably keep it at a lower static weight My one i would say came roughly around spec, not underspec

[@sebastiancastellanos6165]

@@ACTennis Did you add a leather grip to counterbalance or just lead or putty? Thanks

[@ACTennis]

@@sebastiancastellanos6165 I don't use leather, nah, just putty or blue tac

[@youngsuit]

i finally got it. ive been using the 18x20 for a few months now and am interested to see how this goes

[@ACTennis]

Hope it doesn't disappoint :D

[@youngsuit]

@@ACTennis played with it from about may to October along with the 18 20 and ultimately I just do almost everything except slice and kick serving better with the 18 20

[@youngsuit]

following up, have indeed gone back to my 18 20.

[@dounanshao4099]

Really great review! Which of the Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 or Yonex Vcore 95 2018 would you recommend as the more user friendly player racquet after mods?

[@ACTennis]

vcore 95 will be probs one of the most easiest advanced racquets to use

[@justoo8811]

Hey man ,love all ur contents. Im just curious about this frame. Let's say if UP 16x19 , BP 16x19 are customized up to the six one 95 v13 spec(i.e static weight, swing weight), where would UP 16x19 fit in terms of power level out of all the 3 pro labs racquets? Thank you so much for your time!

[@ACTennis]

Adding weight doesn't make any racquet more powerful than it should be - if you weight up all 3 racquets to the same, the comparison of power levels is still the same UP is lowest, then 6.1 then BP

[@justoo8811]

@@ACTennis wow thank you for your insights man. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer questions (even on the older videos). Im sure all your insights are held up to a very high regard by many people in the tennis racquets community.Thank you so much!

[@zurbrure]

Amazing review… thanks for the great work 👍😀. I was playing with the 18/20 and so much interested in this one. But no idea where to purchase…! Can you help me?

[@ACTennis]

Thanks alot, you can only purchase from Wilson.com for thisi one

[@kayanoreeves1949]

0:48 You're really good when you use a light pole for a backboard.

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

Just watched your review again and want still want to try the Ultra Pro 2.0 18x20... What's your favorite copoly for your Ultra Pro? I love buttery soft frames. And medium spin polys. RPM Blast is super fun, but its too much spin imho. I want a string that makes me do the work, just like you said about the frame. Been playing with Gosen Poly Pro 1.29, and Topspin Cyber Blue 1.30...can't wait for another video of yours ma dude

[@ACTennis]

We're in a different camp mate lol, i prefer all the spin friendly super biting strings, maybe Poly Tour Strike you'll enjoy, low-medium firmness, nice control and solid spin but not overly done, Head Hawk Touch also worked quite well too

[@akbarberlian]

Artengo produce a copy of it. What level of utr/ntrp do you think is good enough to try /wield this ultra pro 16 19?

[@ACTennis]

Not really a copy, Artengo is more like a Blade v8, ideally should be 4.5 and above, realistically 5.0 and above for maximising it

[@TennisTrollChannel]

Do you place the same amount of lead tape on all the rackets or modify as needed?

[@ACTennis]

I dont mind light racquets either, so if something absolutely needs weight ill add it, but i prefer not to touch it much at all, the only thing i will always do is add handle weight if the racquet is too head heavy for my liking, i will stay away from weight in the head if i can

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

Nice intro man! On your hybrid...44 for the PTP or the Velocity?

[@ACTennis]

Thanks brother ...well damn, out of all the places to make a mistake lol, yeah it's the poly that was 44 and Velocity 46, thanks for pointing that out actually lmao

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

AC Tennis haha minor stuff...great review my dude! You got me thinking of the Ultra Tour 2.0. Love your channel

[@EvokeTennis]

Amazing video on all fronts, story, production, information, and good hitting. I have a v3 just sitting unstrung because the 18x20 just didn’t sound like me - but maybe just need to get the strings right with it?

[@ACTennis]

I think you probably sit totally perfect with the Ai98, it's probably an easier version of this racquet, very well balanced and high performing in all categories - Open pattern but not too open, to maintain control - Little thicker beam but not too thick, to give you enough power and spin - Low-to-mid level flexibility for amazing comfort but firm enough to stay connected - All Ezones are very great serving racquets, and very aerodynamic Ultra Tour / Pro for both 18x20 and 16x19 is basically like everything with the Ai, but just asks you to put more effort into it and having to sustain that play is a difficult ask for anyone at our level who plays casually But if you were keen to test it, you should try it with one of your 1.15mm (18g) strings at 40-42lbs, and weighing it up is a must - 2g each side at 10 & 2 o'clock (4g total) - 2g each side at 3 & 9 o'clock (4g total) - counter balance in the buttcap with 8g at the top of the handle (where the grip ends) Promise you that the feel is probably the most amazing feeling racquet you'll ever play with :D PS. Coming from the master editor and production himself, thanks for the feedback! 😄

[@EvokeTennis]

@@ACTennis Thank you for the detailed breakdown. Speaking of breakdown one of my ai98's didn't survive a temper tantrum the other day. So I hit with a brand new pure drive VS and ouch it hurt on a few off centers, I just can't do it bro. So I am starting to look at a replacement. The Ai was a 63 RA and I've always loved the muted comfort of it on off center hits , like it's never jarring. So I see some of the new vcore pros and like they are in the low 60's RA. Also looking at that blade 98 16x19 also 62. Will have to watch all your review to get more info.

[@ACTennis]

@@EvokeTennis Hahah damn that's a shame! quality racquet Look into any Gravity (MP / Tour / Pro) all recommended, biggest sweet spot you will ever play with, headshape might be a weird at first but it's super unique, nothing like it Vcore Pro is more on the control, lower powered side, HD sweetspot is small and has the nice flex of 58 RA, but plays firmer and needs tension around 40lbs to open it up, and the other Vcore Pros are 66ish RA, so they are kind of different racquets you could say Newest Speed MP is also a good option Or closest thing currently is new eZone but it just doesn't perform as well, unless you go for the Ezone Tour (315g), but even i found that too heavy for my liking due to head heavier balance Feel free to hit me up , can answer anything you need!

[@chocbox]

@@EvokeTennis I play with the Blade 98 V6 and UT 2.0. The SW is more demanding in the Blade and it feels cumbersome compared to the UT. Getting more speed out of the UT I end up with more spin, and also more fun! Blade I find is better when playing a flatter style.

[@jonathanchen1026]

Can you do a review on the new prostaff 97 v13? And comparison vs Wilson blade 18x20

[@ACTennis]

I'm only comnparing the 16x19's since it makes it more balanced review, but once you get the overall idea of the comparisons, using my normal Blade 18x20 review you should get a good idea of how it compares

[@devinyang3248]

Hi! I have watched this video multiple times and I’ve finally decided to buy two while their on sale. My rackets came at about the same balance, one is 325grams and the other is 326grams. I was wondering what your specs were strung and also, I’d you had any suggestions on how to customize it. My previous racket was a blade pro… which felt great, except it was too too powerful, so I’m hoping to get the consistency and less power from this racket. Thanks!

[@ACTennis]

I did about 3g each side at 10&2 and counter balanced some weight in the handle, should put your specs to maybe around 330ish swingweight, maybe 336-340g depending on how much weight you put in the handle, balance is still quite fast

[@devinyang3248]

@@ACTennis could you tell me what your specs came in at before customization?

[@ACTennis]

@@devinyang3248 Don't know off the top of my head, but they were very close to spec from what i remember, almost properly spec'd, so whatever the default stock specs are

[@andrehalim469]

What if weight added to handle to counter weight on head or to keep head light?

[@ACTennis]

Nothing wrong with it, wouldn't play any better or worse, depends what you like

[@curttheboywonder]

Whoa whoa why is this beat exactly like Dillon Francis - Not Butter. Which came first. Is it a shared song?

[@ACTennis]

Not sure lol, i dont even know the song or hear the resemblence

[@claudiomaturana6057]

in terms of control how this racquet compares to the Wilson Six One 95 Parallel drilling version (2014)

[@ACTennis]

Any Six One will be better than this for control, due to the tight pattern, UP18x20 is also great, but i think Six One with a higher stiffness and point and shoot style crispness gives you mass accuracy

[@claudiomaturana6057]

@@ACTennis I understand, but that racquet is no longer available here in Chile, so overall do you think this ultra pro 18x20 or maybe 16x19 could be a good option with customization?

[@ACTennis]

@@claudiomaturana6057 It's a good racquet, but a different style of play, neither is better than the other, it's just whether the way you like to play, what feel you like

[@claudiomaturana6057]

@@ACTennis Ok, Thanks for the advice! All the best!

[@LaSalviaBodysurf]

I use the UltraTour97 and Im looking for a racquet with more forgiveness and power ( because I play on clay). I tought this one would be a good choice but seems like its not THAT much powerful, the launch angle is better for clay but seems like its not enough. Im thinking about getting the speed pro, new radical or pro staff 97. Blade 2015 seems like a good alternative aswell since its 18x20 with more power. I can’t demo racquets so looking forward to that pro staff review! Thanks a lot bro! Appreciate ur videos

[@ACTennis]

Thanks man - you're right, it's not a massive difference, but just enough to make someone like me happier with the change New radical sounds like a nice racquet, haven't got to try it yet because of current reviews, but yep you've listed a number of good alternatives - a weighted up UP16x19 is better than PS97 stock though, PS97 would be lower powered, maybe a little more forgiving, but I've preferred the UP by alot for the time I've gotten to use the PS97 Blade 2015 is always an excellent option

[@marriedwithwatches]

My main racquet is a UT as well. I picked up the UP 16x19 but don't find it all that much more powerful or forgiving than the UT. The racquet that I think is somewhat similar in a bigger head size is the Head Gravity Pro. It has a 'similar' feel to the UT but does have much more power and a bigger sweet spot. Try to demo one if you can.

[@ACTennis]

@@marriedwithwatches Haha just read this comment along with your other, yeah my main is Pro, nothing like it, though i want a better colour haha, dont think new one next year is much better, jokes aside i havent found anything close except maybe TF40

[@marriedwithwatches]

@@ACTennis I may have to try out a TF40. Are you referring to the 305 or 315 specifically? The paintjob on those is 100 times better than the GPro.

[@ACTennis]

@@marriedwithwatches 305 with some weight to handle to make it handle nicer, it's not really the same as a GPro, launch angle is very low, doesnt have the same huge sweet spot, but given its a 98 you'd expect so, but not bad by any means So i counter with a 1.15 sharp poly, the feel is super smooth and has the power of like a Pure Strike minus the arm breaker

[@bimwopbarn47]

thank you for this - q: when you note the swingweight of 310 - 320, is that unstrung?

[@ACTennis]

Strung, UP swingweight is very low like around 280-290 unstrung, needs alot of weight to fix it up

[@bimwopbarn47]

@@ACTennis wow. so you add lead tape up in the hoop?

[@ttacka]

Can you lmk what you would take: Ultra Pro or Prestige Pro (auxetic tour)

[@ACTennis]

Prestige Pro is probably difficult to move around overall due to the weight, but i think in some ways easier to play with, gives you a little bit more free stability and power compared to the Ultra Pro - Ultra Pro needs to have the perfect spec customzied for your own style to find it's best use, alot more fiddly but is beautiiful when you do

[@TennisFamily]

Nicely done as always. Just a kind reminder, there is typo in your timestamp.

[@ACTennis]

Thanks! and Thanks! I'm glad it was only a time stamp and not in the video, because i ran over it like 50 times while i was probably lacking sleep 😂 But in all seriousness, I'm sure there is probably a typo or mistake in the video somewhere lol, I try to be perfect but never works 😀

[@TennisFamily]

@@ACTennis video is of super high quality!!!! Love it.

[@michaeltreis9751]

Which do prefer the Ultra pro 16x19 or standard blade 18x20?

[@ACTennis]

I 'prefer' the Ultra Pro, but i would probably play better with the Blade 18x20

[@PURETENNISsense]

Congrats on the 1k subs!!! Brace outside the pants? I've never seen that. Any particular reason? Love the in depth and extensive look at ALL components. For sure I'll be hitting up your review video when I switch rackets again! Awesome work sir!

[@ACTennis]

Thanks man! Lmao its only on the outside because it's the last thing i put on and i just shove it over everything else, also probably feels less bulky underneath the lining and more solid overall i guess 😅😁

[@PURETENNISsense]

@@ACTennis Haha I gotcha. Can call it a new style! 😂😂

[@paulyeung962]

Nice review man. Looks like your ankle is looking better in this video compared to the BP and good to see our modded spec in your range of modifications. What modded spec did you end up liking?

[@ACTennis]

Thanks! It was feeling better until the very end of the playtest 😫 i havent played for the last 1.5 weeks because of ankle / achiles, trying more rehab at the moment I basically had your spec, everytime i had any slightest bit higher i would ruin the experience, so i was quite sensitive to the changes even when the balance was super headlight

[@Official.tadiwa]

Would you say the blade or ultra were easier to use than the ezone 98 tour?

[@ACTennis]

Sorry mate, never notified me of your comment - blade and ultra were far easier to use than the ezone tour, but ultra requires alot of effort to give anything out of it, and much less forgiving, but the weight and balance are much nicer to use

[@ochocinco2030]

What’s the stringing directions?

[@ACTennis]

Can't really remember off the top of my head, think i just went with counting the grommets and how the stringing clamps matched up to the racquet, it's probably one of the usual skip 7,9 or skip 8 only , nothing fancy

[@kenharris7194]

Another great 👍 review. The UT is a true player's frame but is more demanding than the Blade v7 98 16 x 19 based upon your review. Are you playing on carpet courts? If so, definitely alot slower than your typical hard court. On a slower court, I can definitely see where a higher swingweight would be useful to get more power.

[@ACTennis]

Thanks Ken - these are synthetic grass courts, they are a little faster than hard courts and bounce a bit lower, well hard courts in Australia anyway, after we have replaced the Rebound Ace courts which were Green, all our blue hard courts are terribly slow, almost like playing on clay courts, which is why Novak loves AO lol

[@chocbox]

fab review, thank you. So what swing weight did you end up with? I use the Ultra Tour version at 337g SW, wondering if I should drop based on your review..

[@ACTennis]

Thanks mate - i mean you don't need to follow me, Ultra Pro/Tour is very personal to your feel, more than other racquets, so if the 337 SW is feeling good, you don't need to change it, i'm at 332, which was the best amount for me, i do prefer swingweights on the lower side

[@helmeteye]

How bout that kid at 0 :49 minutes hitting the light pole?

[@ACTennis]

lmao i know right, god like accuracy

[@andromeda8425]

Thank you for putting the hard work and doing this, one can not buy this type of quality content anywhere else, yet alone get it for free! One last question, since I rely on my passing shot quite a lot in the matches, would you say it's easier to make a decent shot when on the run and pushed wide with UP in comparison to Blade Pro?

[@ACTennis]

Appreciate your feedback as usual! Depends on the speed and footwork, i'm kind of late on the run, so i would require the BP's plow and larger sweet spot to do more work for me since i'll be a bit more stretched / off balance alot UP will be much easier to move around on the run, but the ball won't go as far so easily, but if you get there in a good amount of time more often than not, I think it's better from ease of handling, works really well on my one hander, less on my forehand, due to my backhand being more efficient of a swing on the run than my forehand

[@michaelp9061]

coric still uses H19

[@ACTennis]

I believe he uses a P25

[@goldencalf5144]

The string pattern is too tight on this 16x19. They should have spaced the crosses further apart like with the Pro Staff.

[@evanwong4260]

check in！

[@ACTennis]

Hahah thanks mate

[@christianteves809]

Anyone see the kid hit the post 2 times in a row😳

[@ACTennis]

PInned post xD i saw it after i uploaded lol, had no idea before

[@youngsuit]

"sub par footwork" 😭

[@alexabney7913]

Terribly long and annoying intro. Im trying to watch a tennis video and instead i get like 15 seconds of annoying EDM first thing in the morning.

[@ACTennis]

Lol there are time stamps 🙂