Its really difficult to chose a racket these days as the choice is wide. I have been looking to purchase the pro staff V13 but I am still unsure if the older version (315g) is so much different to justify the high retail price of the V13. Some prefer the wilson blade or the clash, others like the head gravity/prestige pro. Really confusing this racket game especially if you cannot demo any of these models due to your location : / Hope to get some clarity from you :) Cheers
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
@@Amadeus8094 what do you currently use and what do you want out of a new frame?
@Amadeus80944 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen I want the best bang for buck :) New frames compared to the old rackets are totally different they gained in power and flexibility but lost in feel and durabiilty. Old rackets are more durable than the new ones and felt different. I am looking for a racket that combines both: Solid bread & butter plowthrough with smooth precision and addictive feel for the modern tennis game which is fast and spin friendly without compromising durability. Going deep here :))))) Basically a racket that will stay with you for a long time
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
@@Amadeus8094 an amazing bang for the buck right now is the Yonex vcoreSV and the Pure aero since most feel Betsy similar. You can find the aero no problem the SVs might be harder to find. Send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my referral link to RacquetGuys they have some great deals.
@Amadeus80944 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen What about the Phatom 93P from Prince? Wilson burn? Have you tried Wilson raquets with the PWS system ? What do you think about that?
@winstonl53124 жыл бұрын
bro i dont know why you dont have more subs your content is so good
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👊🏼 Share the video, help me blow up haha. My dream would be to have enough subs to do this full time!
@winstonl53123 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen sure will lol
@BullyGarfield.3 жыл бұрын
@@winstonl5312 lol
@b.lakeberg7456 Жыл бұрын
I just picked up the RF97 v13 to enjoy an iconic frame and remember Roger Federer. Nice review.
@MikeKomen Жыл бұрын
It’s a special racquet, happy you got one and are enjoying it!
@delaroque30124 жыл бұрын
This review was really helpful!!! Definitely taking all of your reviews in consideration when choosing my next racket :D
@ethanli2053 жыл бұрын
The way you serve is just beautiful dude!Keep it up man
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ethan! Always trying to improve. Thanks for watching!
@andrewcoates13 жыл бұрын
hi. I have the 2014 rf prostaff 97 Feels just as you desribed it too. Took me a few months to handle the weight but my defencive game was rewarded. I have recently developed Raffa open stance heavy top spin and very effective
@vaughnbooker34633 жыл бұрын
I have used the Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 for 10 years, just got the RF97 V13 L. I play one handed backhand. Needless to say, there is a learning curve. Let's go.
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
Hope you kept the hyper hammer it’s a classic! Enjoy the new frame and thanks for watching!
@vaughnbooker34633 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen Oh yes, I have two in my bag. When the RF frustrates I go back and forth.
@akiga32583 жыл бұрын
0:07 joaquin Phoenix! Great review though i agree with you.
@PeiqiLi-RealLove Жыл бұрын
RF feels amazing, provides so much stability, but it causes disproportionately strong calves and hormonal imbalances. PS97 gives too much vibration maybe because it’s hollow inside. Really tough choice
@MikeKomen Жыл бұрын
😂
@kutayyurtsever36194 жыл бұрын
Nice review as usual.. and your hitting looked very clean.. I hit mainly flattish and OHBH and like to move around, so Pro Staff would fit well but I was always concerned about the comfort.. After putting leathergrip and some weight to my VCore95, I come to similar weight and swingweight as RF , and it played really well for me.. not sure I should try to the RF as I am concerned with the stiffness and like lower 60s RA generally, prefer a slightly muted feel than a crisper feel too... thx
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
I hit a few OHBH for fun with it and it felt amazing! I’m not going to sugar coat it, this one is a beast to handle by the end of the second tiebreak I was not having fun with it (coming from vcore 95 stock). It’s up to your fitness though. I think you’d like the feel it is slightly muted.
@bloodpact693 жыл бұрын
Solid review. I look forward to more videos!
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Got some good ones planned for this year 👍🏻
@mytennisblog42934 жыл бұрын
I played with the 97 L and I loved it
@joebozz4 жыл бұрын
How does it compare to the regular pro staff?
@mytennisblog42934 жыл бұрын
@@joebozz It Is lighter but It has got lot of precision!
@andygold0078 ай бұрын
Best review of the racket I’ve seen.
@MikeKomen8 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it!
@andygold0078 ай бұрын
@@MikeKomen no problem. Good to hear you not saying you need the new one. I found this racket but just too heavy after an hour. I sold it but want another one to try again
@kristheone13 жыл бұрын
Great video! Took a leaf out of Doug Demuro's book with Mike score? It's an awesome way to see comparisons..
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yeah I’m a big Doug fan haha I like the laid back style, trying to capture some of that magic with my reviews. Thanks for watching!
@AnonomusKity3 жыл бұрын
interesting you say that... I have the RF97 V.11, but I play with topspin, especially the one hand backhand, and it works well for me.
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
I just felt the weight carries smoother when you throw it out in front on a flatter shot like Roger does, harder to do with the western grip heavy topspin shot, like the Rafa style. If it works for you and you like it that’s all that matters in the end! Thanks for the comment Colin!
@xoxo.wlrrrr4 жыл бұрын
AYYYYY U HIT 1K congrats🎉
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙌🏻 I remember when you guys helped me reach 100!
@klinnito Жыл бұрын
An observation on many other users' rf97 v13s - the signature and the prostaff text seems to get worn off, even erased so quickly. Been playing with my K-Factor SixOne90 since it came out, and the paint and signature is still intact except for the paint chips I accumulated over the years.. Why Wilson, Why?
@megamind91754 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. I'm an aggressive baseliner, but I've never considered picking up the standard or the rf97. Not looking for nothing new, but next time I am, I'll keep this in mind. What NTRP are you, btw?
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Not sure about NTRP (we don’t use that in Ontario) but my UTR is a 5.0 but I was slacking a bit in this video (in sweats lol) probably was playing somewhere between a 4.5 and 5.0
@jamesp15444 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your analysis. Which do you personally prefer from your recent demos: RF97 or Prestige Pro?
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Prestige Pro would be my pick. It’s easier to handle and suits my game better. Thanks for watching!
@bowsershark2 жыл бұрын
It comes with a 45 braid combination. What was the braid combination in prior forms of pro staff racquets.
@jorged47632 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, great content. Do you think the 97L version would be a good replacement for the Wilson Hammer 6.4?. I am not sure if the balance is more oriented to the head. Thanks !
@MikeKomen2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jorge, thanks for the kind words! Unfortunately, I won’t be much help answering your question since I haven’t played with the hammer so I can’t make the comparison :(
@BikeTaher3 жыл бұрын
didn't know Joaquin Phoenix was into tennis?? I own two of the RF97 (previous version), great workout, challenging, you need solid technique to deal with the weight otherwise you will get injured.
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
LOL just wanted to see if I could get away with the wrong picture, got to about 1000 views before anyone said anything 😂 I agree with what you said, needs great technique and footwork!
@fingersm4 жыл бұрын
Bought the regular 97 model. Rf is wAy to heavy imo. Really enjoying it but i prefer very muted frames
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
I’m with you. Too much for me too. Really fun to play with though. I think you’ll like my ps97 review coming next Sunday. Thanks for watching Frank!
@mytennisblog42934 жыл бұрын
Agree!!!! Ahahah 340 gr. Is insane!!!!! I have the 97 L, 290 gr.
@grizzila2 жыл бұрын
good video !!! where is this nice court ?
@fuckthathalilintars66544 жыл бұрын
So it scores better than vcore 95?
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Scored better because the capacity for better play is much higher. I’m still at king to my vcore 95 though much more in my comfort zone with that one. Thanks again for watching!
@danieldangelo79373 жыл бұрын
Hello from Stoney Creek, Ontario
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
🇨🇦👊🏻
@peterkim45393 жыл бұрын
Didn’t want to tell you this but, the photo that was shown in the beginning of the video isn’t Roger Federer, it’s actually Joaquin Phoenix
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
Had a bit of a running joke in the videos before this one lol, I put crocodile Dundee as Kevin Anderson to see who would notice 😂 a lot more people called me out on this one though
@NorfLondonGardener2 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@MikeKomen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I really appreciate it! Now that tennis courts are open in Toronto again I’ll be making more soon :)
@NorfLondonGardener2 жыл бұрын
I remember the lockdown here in London, courts were closed for a few months. Pretty tough on all the tennis addicts. Dusted off my pro staff autograph yesterday for a hit after using my normal blade. Much harder to use top spin so your video was realy helpful to understand that the style of play is a bit different with it
@crsantin3 жыл бұрын
I’m an older guy and this racquet is a bit too much for me now. It’s difficult to get the racquet around and chasing balls around with this thing is tough. I really like the way it hits though. It feels great. I’m kinda sad to move on from it. Any recommendations for something lighter with a similar feel. The regular Pro Staff 97 doesn’t feel like the RF.
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
I just played with the new tecnifibre 305 (you can check out the review) but I think that one is definitely worth a try. It’s lighter but is more head heavy so it feels like you’re getting a ton of weight through the ball.
@muhammadsohaibimran14023 жыл бұрын
I'm coming from a 6.1 90 would you recommend as this my next racket? Unfortunately i cannot demo it. I was on the fence about this and pure aero tour. I know both rackets are the polar opposites but what do you recommend? My game style and level is quite similar to yours.
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
The aero would be my choice because it's more forgiving and with my grip it works well to generate a lot of topspin. Thanks for watching Muhammad!
@nicolasramossalcedo917610 ай бұрын
The best 😍🎾🎾🎾💯
@MikeKomen10 ай бұрын
Awesome racquet!
@anthonymacaluso26714 жыл бұрын
I would’ve given it a lower score on control and feel. It has a stiff feel with it thickish beam. You have the 93p with the same score for control but the prince outshines it in that area imo.
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Hey Anthony, this one was tough to score in a lot of categories because it is a unique feeling racquet. Overall I agree the prince is easier to get control and is more user friendly but with this one if you are connecting well it’s like a laser. Maybe I need to start using half points haha
@patrickweston32933 жыл бұрын
I love my rf97A v. 11 and want to get a second one. Do I need to worry about v.13 vs. v.11 or are they identical except for the stripes?
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much identical as far as I could tell
@evaneichbauer82124 жыл бұрын
What strings do you use?
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Hey Evan, all the red strings you see in my reviews are head hawk touch at 52lbs keeps it consistent for reviewing. Thanks for watching!
@rkchellappan63063 жыл бұрын
Hello! What strings do you use?
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
In this racquet head hawk touch but in my main racquet Dunlop black widow. Thanks for watching!
@sanjuchacko402 жыл бұрын
What's strings are u using on the racquet?
@MikeKomen2 жыл бұрын
Head hawk touch on the test racquets and Dunlop black widow on mine
@Simon-Simon-Simon2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen red hawks not so common
@MikeKomen2 жыл бұрын
They might have it on the site. I’ve got link in description of the video
@stijnmulder43944 жыл бұрын
What do you know about 290-300 gram rackets. I am an intermediate player and like your vids but you only review 330 gram rackets :)
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
I don’t play with them as much since they are a bit too light for me but I’m familiar with most of the sub 300g racquets. Happy to help with any questions!
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Oh and the reason that I review the heavier ones is because those are usually the “flagship models” for each of the brands. Thanks for watching!
@stijnmulder43944 жыл бұрын
@KomenTennis Thanks for the fast reaction! I used to be a 6.0 player 6 years ago but I stopped. (used 265 gram racket mostly) I wanted to play again, I used great amounts of top spin as a base line player. 22 year old male right now). Any recommendations?
@stijnmulder43944 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen btw love your vids! Binged 20 today
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate the support! For a top spin heavy baseliner the babolat pure aero is amazing or yonex vcore 100. Both are right at 300g unstrung.
@vexlyz52803 жыл бұрын
Can you do a review on the Pure Strike 98 16x19?
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a long list of reviews already set for this summer but I’ll add it on! Thanks for watching!
@vexlyz52803 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen I greatly appreciate it! Wow, you responded impressively quickly!
@Mrgceeeeeeee3 жыл бұрын
Did you put Joaqin Phoenix's photo as Roger Federer on purpose? haha
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
On purpose 😂 bit of a running joke from my last two videos
@Mrgceeeeeeee3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen Hahaha. nice one. My brother and I have been talking about how they both look alike for a long time. Happy to find this in your video.
@bloodpact693 жыл бұрын
I hear you bro. I've always thought the same thing.
@bordman50683 жыл бұрын
Pony tail (young fed) and Joaqin are basically twins
@bvo154 жыл бұрын
...is there any reason why you mention Roger Federer and show a picture of Joaquin Phoenix?
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been showing the picture of the wrong person for the last three videos you were the first to notice 😂 wanted to see how long I could go until someone said something haha don’t tell the others 🤫
@bvo154 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen oh, ok ....well, this was the first of your videos that I watched, so I didn't notice that it's a sort of running gag for you. 😂 Nice one, man!
@srinitaaigaura2 жыл бұрын
Imagine how strong Fed's arm is to swing it so fast.
@MikeKomen2 жыл бұрын
He always makes it look so easy
@beijato0073 жыл бұрын
What is Joaquin Phoenix doing here? Is he using RF97?
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
Just a running joke I had for a while of putting in the wrong person until someone said something about it lol
@mteca50934 жыл бұрын
That a lot of weight in the handle Is it filled with silicone or foam??
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Not sure, I only had this one for demo so I didn’t want to mess with the cap.
@mteca50934 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen cmon cap is easy
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight! Best community!
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
@ppm120667 sounds like typical Wilson manufacturing mysteries lol
@alvindexplorer25674 жыл бұрын
21.5 mm width is the same as earlier version. No change there.
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Alvin 👊🏻
@smallalsostrong3 жыл бұрын
what is the string?
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
Head hawk touch
@smallalsostrong3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen Will try. Thx!
@bowsershark2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen Wow, it the Hawk tough like a Luxilon ALU Power VIBE string? Soon I will need a string job. How does Hawk Touch compare with Luxilon Element for comfort, feel, durability and control? I currently have Luxilon 4G on the mains and Wilson Sensation on the crosses. It works well in my RF97 v13. I
@luisfer142403 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@SaiKiran-cg3nn3 жыл бұрын
That wasn’t roger Federer dude
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
Dude that's Foger Rederer...
@SaiKiran-cg3nn3 жыл бұрын
I am talking about the picture at 0.8 seconds. He is the joker - Joaquin Phoenix
@MikeKomen3 жыл бұрын
I know I was just kidding to see who would notice lol
@Contractedharry3 жыл бұрын
There are no difference
@lucafrem31844 жыл бұрын
Your so bad in tennis 🎾 I’m profesional
@MikeKomen4 жыл бұрын
You’re* so bad at* tennis. You almost had it, good effort 👍🏻
@hssh803 Жыл бұрын
Great review
@MikeKomen Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@hssh803 Жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen my pick is 100% RF97.
@MikeKomen Жыл бұрын
Still one of my all time favourites
@hssh803 Жыл бұрын
@@MikeKomen can I ask you what string you use and what tension? Thanks for the reply!!
@MikeKomen Жыл бұрын
In the video I was using head hawk touch at 52lbs but normally I use Dunlop black widow at 50lbs