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Komentáře • 456

  • @IntuitiveTennis
    @IntuitiveTennis  Před měsícem +56

    I know what some of you will say so I’ll say it for you:
    “Nick, why don’t you play with Walmart Wilson since you like it so much?”
    czcams.com/video/felBKlPrAd8/video.htmlsi=s_UBex5o2Grdm9PB
    I did like that racquet, but the metal started to bend after 15 minutes 😂
    “Nick scrape the paint off your Bab💅💅💅💅 P👙👙👙👙 D👠👠👠👠+, and it will be lighter.
    Here is the thing: I’ve had those racquets since 2017 (I don’t like the new model), and they are starting to wear off. I can’t play with the regular shorter model or the 2014 + version (I used that one prior and have a ton of those).
    So, I’m ready to move on. I’m not mad at Ba. Best racquets I’ve ever played with. Love that my favorite player uses their racquets. Love the design and the optics of their racquets. But you know what:
    I’m a man of principle. I've provided free advertising for so long that I just wanted some acknowledgment. It’s not like they don’t work with other social media tennis people with a far less engaged audience. There are so many, especially on Instagram, who have official relationships with B.
    So, part of me is (a little) annoyed at being ignored for no reason, but another (bigger) part of me enjoyed playing with a white mystery racquet. Don’t take this whole thing too seriously.
    Like my dad said circa 2015 when I was switching from the Wilson HH and I asked him for advice on which racquets to consider:
    “Nick who cares what you racquet you play with. Are you going on tour or something?”
    He was 100% right, but you know what: While it doesn’t matter since I don’t compete anymore, I still hold a tennis racquet every day and want it to feel good in my hand and play well with it. I get very mental when the racquet is missing shots that it’s not supposed to 😂
    So, the racquet switch is serious (for me).
    Drop suggestions below!!
    ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

    • @AhmetCnarOzuneUyans
      @AhmetCnarOzuneUyans Před měsícem +3

      Did you try applying 'paint removal' on those rackets, because as I understand, you don't use them anymore only because of the weight of the paint on them and paint removal material can do phenomenal job. You just apply with a brush, let them wait under the sun for a minute or so and then wipe it with a wet cloth... If the paint is thick, you might need to apply few more layers...

    • @williamvergara
      @williamvergara Před měsícem +2

      “Nick who cares what you racquet you play with. Are you going on tour or something?”
      I know your father was a wise man. A great coach and a beloved father. However, times have changed. Maybe your humilty humbles you waaay too much. Indeed, you are not in the tour, but you have way more reach than the average top 100 , and that deserves recognition. My advice: start using the racket that VALUES you as an embassador. Learn to love it and in time you will fell better on and off the court.

    • @drord
      @drord Před měsícem +1

      Ba*** are supposed to release a new PD model by q4 or q1 2025, if you liked the PA2023 update maybe it’s worth waiting before fully committing to a new racquet.

    • @villiam7941
      @villiam7941 Před měsícem

      Dunlop fx500

    • @Nessaj87
      @Nessaj87 Před měsícem +3

      Respect for sticking up for your principle. If it makes you feel any better, Ba***** also completely screwed over Roddick. And he made this racket really popular!

  • @guywhocomments6884
    @guywhocomments6884 Před měsícem +60

    “Think of me more as an unatheltic woman” please 😭😭😭

  • @MysteriousApe1
    @MysteriousApe1 Před měsícem +75

    old men switch to the Yonex Ezone

    • @christiancarrion5494
      @christiancarrion5494 Před měsícem +2

      Second this! Also, I am an ezone user, and I occasionally hit with my friend’s pure drive 100. They feel very similar! Main difference I can tell is that the yonex feels more muted on impact.

    • @OxygenSWAT
      @OxygenSWAT Před měsícem +3

      Even Andy Murray switched to the "ezone".

    • @mikepotapa5773
      @mikepotapa5773 Před měsícem

      @@christiancarrion5494I’m 41 and use a pure drive 100 but have been thinking about switching to a more arm friendly racket. I was going to try out an ezone and a Wilson Clash.

    • @villiam7941
      @villiam7941 Před měsícem

      Like the most competitive person in the world, Ruud obviously :)

    • @PaulVoorberg
      @PaulVoorberg Před měsícem +1

      I have both, the pure drive feels like a stubby short sword to me, the ezone a long sword.

  • @imMantous
    @imMantous Před měsícem +27

    Played with a pure drive for over 10 years and recently switched to an ezone 98 and it feels great. Give it a try

  • @vincentvo8347
    @vincentvo8347 Před měsícem +16

    Diadem Novas play very close to pure drive in my opinion. Ezones are always solid choices for forgiveness and easy power

  • @Fired88
    @Fired88 Před měsícem +18

    Diadem I bet will sponsor you in a heartbeat. And their Nova 100 will probably be a very easy transition from your Pure Drive. It's a Pure drive killer.

    • @darbocity
      @darbocity Před měsícem +6

      i concur! go team diadem! i got a contact if you need! i love your vids! for the nova, they have a stock v3 and a v3 tour (heavier), too!

  • @timothywhiting1836
    @timothywhiting1836 Před měsícem +4

    I’m an unathletic player who was playing with the Babolat pure drive. I play tested a few alternative racquets and the ezone 98 (2022/2024 same model) has been a winner for me.

  • @zurbrure
    @zurbrure Před měsícem +3

    I know a car painter who paints the helmets for the swiss air force. He painted all three of my Prince Phantoms 2 grams under the specs and all three within 0.5 grams. This guy is amazing.

  • @user-yj7hu7re2e
    @user-yj7hu7re2e Před měsícem +3

    For all your videos, I’m here to learn about tennis. This one was entertaining! The professional paint job made your racquet so heavy to use, haha, good one.

  • @justinsmith-bc5ei
    @justinsmith-bc5ei Před měsícem +2

    Blade 104, extended length. Great feel, good pop/stability without being too heavy.

  • @rodrigocosta1852
    @rodrigocosta1852 Před měsícem +12

    Similar racquets of pure drive and around 300 grams:
    Dunlop FX500
    Yonex EZONE 100
    Solinco Blackout
    Wilson Ultra
    Wilson Shift
    Head Speed MP 2024
    Head Extreme MP 2024
    My racquet of choice is the Head Speed MP, 300 grams unstrung, very comfortable, good power, spin, the best all around racquet on the market.

    • @pabloescobar_8896
      @pabloescobar_8896 Před měsícem

      Prince tour 100p, try it and you never came back

    • @LarzB
      @LarzB Před měsícem

      @@pabloescobar_8896 I personally don't like the prince tour 100p. For a 100 inch the sweet spot is tiny, compared to other 100 rackets. It's sweet spot is more like the pro staff 97. It is jarring if you don't hit it good in the center and I have tried almost all rackets on the market. From Prince I prefer a lot of other rackets. Beast 98, Synergy 98, phantom 100. All great rackets. If you like the sweet spot drop off of a pro staff 97, then the prince tour 100p will suit you

    • @LarzB
      @LarzB Před měsícem

      @@rodrigocosta1852 I agree with most of your list (I haven't played with the blackout, ultra or shift). Of all the other rackets I have played with the 98 versions. And I have played with the speed mp en ezone 100. The Speed MP was my racket of choice until they increased the beam width to 23mm. owned played matches with the speed mp 360, 360+ and auxetic 1, but they are all too clubby compared to 22mm rackets. Within the head family I play now with the gravity pro and the radical pro. Much faster through the air than the speed mp.

    • @ivosuna
      @ivosuna Před měsícem

      I would agree with Head Speed PM!!! Give it a try

  • @mustafa_sakalli
    @mustafa_sakalli Před měsícem +2

    Hi Nick. You should try both Dunlop Cx400 tour and Fx 500. Both will give you enough pop and stability without being cumbersome to swing

  • @hleaf
    @hleaf Před měsícem +29

    In a shocking reveal, Nick's been using the Snauwert Ergonom this whole time.

    • @miguelbarahona6636
      @miguelbarahona6636 Před měsícem +1

      Nobody will think that for a second.

    • @andreip83
      @andreip83 Před měsícem +1

      I actually played with one once. Pretty fun :)

  • @ionikW
    @ionikW Před měsícem +5

    I personally love the gravity pro, you should give it a shot! Only problem is I like way more the 2021 (discontinued) but the 2023 is not bad either (I don’t like the feeling/less vibrations). Anyways good luck finding the racquet!!

  • @Fatonzzz
    @Fatonzzz Před měsícem +4

    - Prince O3 Legacy 120
    - Dunlop FX500
    - Wilson Blade 104 V9

  • @humanentity2214
    @humanentity2214 Před měsícem +4

    Your daughter did a fantastic job with the paint job 👍

  • @JulienGaudfroy
    @JulienGaudfroy Před měsícem +4

    I have fallen in love with Yonex recently, the only brand for which I can play any of their models. I'd say try the Ezone 98 and 100, the Ezones are power rackets that are very versatile and have great feel. The 98 has a big sweet spot which makes it great for sudden touch shots. The Vcore has smaller sweet spot and although a great spin and power racket it is way tougher if you change the contact suddenly, you need more accurate and long preparation for every shot. I agree with someone in the comments who said the Wilson Ultra 100 may be the closest to your Pure Drive, this is the one Roddick picked but also because Wilson was the brand that reached out to him. Agassi I think picked the Percept 100, Murray the Ezone 100, also try the Ezone 98 it feels truly great and versatile.

    • @dfzinn6065
      @dfzinn6065 Před měsícem

      e zone 100….yes..
      But I found the 105 to be perfect

    • @astarothgr
      @astarothgr Před měsícem

      Agassi ---> Percept
      ..what? the timelines are twisted!
      Old man Agassi ---> Percept. Yeah, I can see that!

  • @SharkAcademy
    @SharkAcademy Před měsícem +4

    Based on you liking the Babolat Pure Drive, I think the Yonex Ezone 100 will be very similar, and maybe better due to their quality control

  • @sergioalonso3118
    @sergioalonso3118 Před měsícem +1

    The comment about its stiffness and the blue color, and the fact that I follow you for a long time, gave it away
    Some of my friends that use to play with that particular model have switched to Yonex Ezone 98 and absolutely love it. The 100 should be even more powerful.

  • @alainbrouillaud484
    @alainbrouillaud484 Před měsícem +6

    Tecnifibre T-Fight 305… the 18 x 19 string pattern makes the difference 😊🎾

    • @VincentDuxD
      @VincentDuxD Před měsícem

      Nah, too different from PD, I’m using it with 10g in the handle, the only way to make this setup work for me is with tourna big hitter silver @24kg

  • @Temz33
    @Temz33 Před měsícem +5

    Probably every brand has something you could play with. Whatever you choose i hope it will come with good deal, you deserve it 🤙

  • @CASTLEBRAV0
    @CASTLEBRAV0 Před měsícem +3

    VCore 100 has fit the bill for my older body. Easy power and forgiving.

  • @SOGSouljah
    @SOGSouljah Před měsícem +3

    I have no idea what I just heard in this video.... But I fucking love it

  • @Kenzie_Hill
    @Kenzie_Hill Před měsícem +2

    Love how you solve the problem. No more free publicity for 😊❤
    I love all of your advice, both playing the sport and the equipment you use!

  • @Oceanborn07_05
    @Oceanborn07_05 Před měsícem +8

    Try WIlson Clash V2 98. Its a bit heavier at 310 grams, but its really soft on the arm. It has nice amount of power, strings are 16x20 so its a cool blend of precision and spin (but doesnt excel in either one). Headsize is obviously a bit smaller, but you dont feel it, it does have a nice sweet spot.
    Pozdrav iz Hrvatske

    • @mikepotapa5773
      @mikepotapa5773 Před měsícem

      I use a pure drive but want to switch to a more arm friendly racket. Maybe I’ll give the Clash a try, I might go with the 100 though

    • @Oceanborn07_05
      @Oceanborn07_05 Před měsícem

      @@mikepotapa5773 its a good allround racket, try it. I havent tried the 100, my friend had the 98 and gave me a round with it and I liked it immediately

    • @epoxyexpert
      @epoxyexpert Před měsícem

      @@mikepotapa5773skip the 100. I used it for 3years and since last year i’m really hapy with the 98: more fast in the head, more accurate, almost the same power, more and better feel.

  • @Chris-yv4xg
    @Chris-yv4xg Před měsícem +1

    Yonex Ezone 98, Head Radical MP, Head Extreme MP, Wilson Blade V9 100. I think those would suite your style of play. Get your favourite specs (weight, sw, balance) and an customised handle and you are ready to go. It took me some time to find mine but now I found my perfect setup

  • @thomaswilkinson4027
    @thomaswilkinson4027 Před měsícem +2

    Prince Tour 100 - I'm crazy about Prince rackets, especially the Tour, and here in Japan they have their own unique (white) paint jobs. The Tour is available in sizes 95,98 0r 100, different weights, 290-310, and either 16x18 or 16x19.

  • @bradbixel9816
    @bradbixel9816 Před měsícem +1

    Hey Nick, love your videos! Based on advice in your videos, I am currently playing with the previous model Head Boom Team L 2022. I add tungsten inside the grip and at 12 o'clock to bring the strung weight up to 300 g. It's a light extended length 107 sq inch frame and I got them new for $99 when the 2024 model came out. Love them and they even print my initial on the side for me :) I did try both the new Bab PD+ and PA+ and I much preferred the Aero but I rely on spin in my game. If you want to move on from Babolat try the Kennex Ki Q+15 Pro--it's a 105 sq. inch, 27.5 length, 72 stiffness stick in a nice blue you might like. If you don't mind the adjustment to the Yonex head shape then their extended length VCore and Ezone 100s play very similarly to your previous stick. Eager to see what you end up with! :)

    • @IntuitiveTennis
      @IntuitiveTennis  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you. I will record my testing period and let you guys know how it goes

  • @AndreasTorok
    @AndreasTorok Před měsícem +1

    Hey Nick, based on your advise, I used to also play the PD with the Kirschbaum sso string in the 300g version. This setup worked really well. This year I was in the mood to test something new and ordered the new Tecnibre TF-X1 (v2) which has very similar specs to the PD. I played it with a Tecnifibre string until now, and will test it with the kirschbaum sso later this week. Not sure if it was on the list already, but maybe it helps finding a new one. Good luck either way and thanks for your great videos. Cheers from Germany, Andreas.

  • @anthonydabaco8407
    @anthonydabaco8407 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for the content Nik.If I were to guess sounds like you were playing with a Pre Drive. So in terms of an alternative 300g, 100sq inch, thick beam, easy power, etc frame perhaps the Blackout 100 could be worth giving a crack. Btw I’m a Babolat fan, playing with a Gen3 PS 98 16x19. For me an awesome stick. Good luck with hunt.👍🏻

  • @pleaseenteraname1103
    @pleaseenteraname1103 Před měsícem +2

    100% agree with the video. And that’s pretty much what I suspected it all along. The same thing happened to me I was using an old Wilson K Factor, and it worked extremely well for me, and a bunch of my friends were playing at Wilson blade 98 so I felt pressured to play with it, and so I got one and I wasn’t playing very well at all and I actually felt some harm pain.

  • @guilhermefdec
    @guilhermefdec Před měsícem +1

    Just in case you still want to paint it, the Light and Team versions of those frames could work: Yonex 100 (100L if painting), Speed MP (works for everybody - MP-L and Team are decent alternatives which Jonas also likes) and the Pure Drive Light (270g → 300g if you paint it, but I'm unsure of how the layup compares to your old one).
    The stock Speed MP has a huge advantage in that the ND edition is blacked out, so it's kinda "pre-generic painted"

  • @niklasloncaric
    @niklasloncaric Před měsícem +1

    I'm sure that Jonas with all his knowledge will manage to help you find a racquet that you like! But a racquet that works very well with Kirschbaum super smash orange is Tecnifibre Tempo 298 Iga not only that, it has an amazing glossy white paintwork!

  • @Tennis040
    @Tennis040 Před měsícem +1

    Hey Nick i tested a LOT of frames when i start playing tennis again in my 40s your fav raquet is the babolat pure drive with the Cortex dampening, it plays very clear with a lot of conection to the stringbed...Solinco Blackout would be my choice...maybe it works i also got an old prince textreme 100 near

  • @vsilva123
    @vsilva123 Před měsícem +1

    Solinco Blackout (maybe XTD) seems to be a good match for your game style. Of course, many of these frames are available in the market, but I like how Blackout looks like pure drive but with a bit more spin. XTD is less maneuverable, with a higher swing weight but at your level that won't impact.

  • @edwardstilwell9252
    @edwardstilwell9252 Před měsícem

    For ME the racket I have discovered and play very well with is the Dunlop CX200 OS 2024 version. I wasn't expecting to like it but fell in love with it. So I'm very happy I tried it and have been using it since it's release in January 2024.

  • @antoniolecis8989
    @antoniolecis8989 Před měsícem +1

    I think your old racquet is a pure drive, if that’s the case i would suggest to try Yonex ezone 100, dunlop fx 500, Wilson ultra 100, solinco blackout 100, diadem nova v3, maybe an extreme mp/vcore 100 for more spin, boom mp if you want something a little bit easier, ypf 100 custom if you want something you can fully customize (weight, balance, lenght, grip size, ra)

  • @danielmartin671
    @danielmartin671 Před měsícem +1

    A Head Extreme MP would be a good option. It plays like your pure drive but a little softer, somewhere in between a stock PD and Aero. I would give that a go

  • @alexandrecosta9182
    @alexandrecosta9182 Před měsícem +2

    I recommend the Prince Textreme ATS Tour 100 (290g version)

  • @peterochester2320
    @peterochester2320 Před měsícem +1

    I have a percept 97 and 100. The 100 is really comfortable and has a bit more pop and sweet spot. Should be good for your lessons.

  • @TheJstaples
    @TheJstaples Před měsícem +1

    Nick try the Yomex Ezone 100, i think you might like it, its 300 grams stock, fairly stiff, large sweet spot. Also try the Yonex Percept 300D, more controllable due to the tighter string pattern

  • @benhalim5614
    @benhalim5614 Před měsícem +2

    Can never go wrong with the Ezone 100

  • @nexuseclipse
    @nexuseclipse Před měsícem +2

    Big fan of the new Blade 98 V9 18x20 (got alu power 125 @ 52lb tension when strung) . Excellent control without a big sacrifice to spin/power (good for coaching I would imagine). Also the stabilization tech completely solved some elbow pain I got after not playing for ~20 years (was using my old nCode Ntour beore this). Night and day improvement from my old racket.

    • @msnnavy
      @msnnavy Před měsícem +1

      Agree with this recommendation Nick. With your strokes, serve and game you will enjoy it even more than I do. Curious to what TennisNerd will rcmd for you. Will wait and watch.

  • @dougnaquin7611
    @dougnaquin7611 Před měsícem +2

    A couple of others you might consider: You mentioned once you liked the original POG, so the new Prince Phantom 107 or 100s might be worth a try. Second, you indicate you might need to go down in weight, so the Head Gravity Team at 10.6 oz strung might be worth a tryout.

  • @chrissalup1889
    @chrissalup1889 Před měsícem +1

    Head Gravity Tour Auxetic. Goes well with your control oriented philosophy and style. Weight and size are ideal for many type of game styles. 305g and 100in. Feel on impact is very classic and rewarding.

  • @jonzales333
    @jonzales333 Před měsícem +1

    Try out a Prince racquet with O-ports. Probably the Ripstick, with the weight version you prefer. Its done wonders for arm comfort and would be especially good if your hitting balls all day. Secondly the free spin, power and ectra sweet spot you get are really noticeable.
    Definitely woeth checking out

  • @itcomewitheggwuh
    @itcomewitheggwuh Před měsícem +2

    i love you nick, switch to a yonex so i can use the same brand as my favourite player😃

  • @user-qj9zq5zn1v
    @user-qj9zq5zn1v Před měsícem +1

    Have you tried stripping the original racket paint and use powder coating to retain the weight of your racket?

  • @nikolasb5111
    @nikolasb5111 Před měsícem +1

    This racket change dilemma deserves a whole video series that lasts until November

    • @IntuitiveTennis
      @IntuitiveTennis  Před měsícem +1

      Haha hope this doesn’t roll over into 2025
      Want to make a decision fast

  • @haroldcollier7799
    @haroldcollier7799 Před měsícem +2

    ezone, Wilson Ultra, Dunlop Fx, Solinco Blackout 300, Technifibre TF-X1

  • @keymonkey7352
    @keymonkey7352 Před měsícem +1

    Nick , if you don’t mind teaching with a 98 , do You a favor and try Tecnifibre T-Fight 300 . Great stick . Foam injected , very good power , easy on the arm , great feel 👌

  • @philipcovington3943
    @philipcovington3943 Před měsícem +1

    You may like the Wilson shift or ultra in the 99 or 100, if you’re not opposed to changing head size try the blade 104 I know a pro at my club that loves that racquet loves that racquet. A lot of players at my club love the yonex lines as well. Specifically the ezone 98 or the vcore 100. Good luck!

  • @born_hard9705
    @born_hard9705 Před měsícem

    Keep the white colour and check out trhe TFight Iso 305. This TFight is more along the lines of a Pure Strike 18x20; it’s got good control from the 98 headsize and 18 mains but it’s got a thicker beam & higher stiffness so this one has a lot of power.

  • @robA2345
    @robA2345 Před měsícem +1

    Yonex Percept 100, even though you've already said no. I'm a 43 year old rec player who recently switched to it and it's been great. 300g slight head light balance with a comfortable feel. If you want a racket that more matches your current 2015 Babolat Pure Drive 😉 maybe the new Babolat Pure Aero Team?

  • @j.jordanschlick6590
    @j.jordanschlick6590 Před 2 dny

    Wilson Shift, Solinco Blackout 285, or Tecnifibre TF-X1 285

  • @RaphaClassic
    @RaphaClassic Před měsícem +2

    Solinco Blackout 300 xtd (you used the PD+, right?) which is in essence a really nice variant of Pure Drive, just not made by Babolat.

  • @anw9485
    @anw9485 Před měsícem +1

    What about the lesser-known Solinco Blackout. I've heard it's like a softer, more comfortable Pure Drive. Lots of power.

  • @BrunoVigidio-h2x
    @BrunoVigidio-h2x Před měsícem

    Pure Drive Team + paint job to white + lead tape for swing weight adjust

  • @scottfine3
    @scottfine3 Před měsícem +2

    I have been enjoying my Head Boom Pro, more power and spin then my old Pro Tour 280!

  • @zzturtle9128
    @zzturtle9128 Před měsícem +1

    For mostly white, Tecnifibre X-1 or TFight 295. If you play Prince before, Warrior would be good choice and the price is decent. Maybe you could try ProKennex Kinetic Pro 7G

  • @Virtua_Photo
    @Virtua_Photo Před měsícem +1

    A lot of people are recommending the Ezone 100 extended, and it certainly lines up specs wise, but based off your stated preferences, I doubt you're going to like the muted dampened feel of it. Perhaps once they replace VDM with servofilter it might feel better to you

    • @bmanbusee3812
      @bmanbusee3812 Před měsícem +1

      Yeah he’ll hate the muted feeling. Didn’t like it at first when coming from the Percept but got used to it. Strings and tension will help with feel imo. I like Polytour rev. Still muted but has some feel at least

  • @ppma88
    @ppma88 Před měsícem +1

    I think you'd enjoy the Dunlop CX400 LS or the Dunlop CX200 LS if you're more into the player's frame type of racquet with thinner beam.

  • @jetonmatik
    @jetonmatik Před měsícem +1

    Based on your final comment in the video, you should consider the Wilson Steam 100 (pro stock). Still very popular on the WTA tour and not too far off from your old BPD!

  • @adambkeene
    @adambkeene Před měsícem +1

    Blade v8. Or maybe v9 since you prefer more stiff. Wilson will paint it any colors you want for a few bucks more without changing the specs.

  • @lilies9251
    @lilies9251 Před měsícem +1

    As others said, Ezone is the BaPB version of yonex, so you should probably test some of its versions. I personally prefer the whippier VCore. You cold also try the Head Boom and Extreme

  • @gregwall2023
    @gregwall2023 Před měsícem

    I switched from the Pure Drive to the Blade to the Clash Pro. Clash Pro plays similar to the Pure Drive, but softer. I like it. Curious to try the Shift as well.

  • @Shaunsweeney-Kubach71
    @Shaunsweeney-Kubach71 Před měsícem +1

    The Wilson blade v6 is what I switched to after playing with the Wilson profile 95 for decades!

  • @golllaur
    @golllaur Před měsícem +3

    Please get Prince! The new tour series looks so good and is mostly white as well ) my fav was tour pro 98 (yellow-black without o3, 18by20), so damn fast and swingy, with a lot of pop but unfortunately slipped out of my hand while serving and got broken ((( now I'm with prince textreme tour 100 (310 gr, 16by19 with 03), but it's little too stiff for me so I'm still getting used to it, strung it with hyper g at 25 kilos - looks sick! don't like o3 for some reason too, but it was good for the money so we'll see, but anyways, so far so good with this prince situation, highly underrated racquets, and Big John has quit so they might need some support! cheers!

    • @pabloescobar_8896
      @pabloescobar_8896 Před měsícem

      I bough it in January a pair of tour 100p. Rpm blast at 23-22 kg, but maybe is better at 24 kg in summer. I’ll try with the yonex poly tour in the next weeks, and then with the Diablo prince

    • @golllaur
      @golllaur Před měsícem

      @@pabloescobar_8896 do you like it? I'm eager to try some grapplesnake strings but our club has only solinco and some msv

  • @charlesgrant1295
    @charlesgrant1295 Před měsícem

    Latest Vcore 95 strung wayyy down with Hyper G or similar.
    Wilson Clash 98.
    Latest Bbabolat Strike 18 20 strung up
    Dunlop FX series

  • @DougHardy541
    @DougHardy541 Před měsícem +1

    Yonex Ezone 100 would be a great replacement for your “it that must not be named” racquet. You could even go Casper Ruud and the plus version.

  • @randrothify
    @randrothify Před měsícem

    What about a Wilson Clash v2 98 or 100. Easy on the arm, pretty good pop. Also, very relatable for your audience considering it’s a strong seller and probably one that would work better for most people because than what they actually choose because most people either overestimate their skill level or want to play with a player’s frame that their favorite tour players use. Would make a good point that you should play with a frame that you can handle and helps your game rather than just something that works for someone else or just looks cool.

  • @85turtlestb
    @85turtlestb Před měsícem +1

    The head gravity is pretty nice

  • @DrPravZ
    @DrPravZ Před 19 dny

    Ezone 98 and little bit customisation as per your needs should work wonders.
    I have to admit, I bought Pure Drive (my first racquet) after seeing your videos, but it gave me bad tennis elbow, because I didn't listen to your advice of stringing at low tension 😂

  • @MosPat89
    @MosPat89 Před měsícem +1

    my suggestions are blade 100/104, boom mp, gravity mp, fx500, TF-X1

  • @HazeCat
    @HazeCat Před měsícem

    I think it would be worth trying the Wilson Shift 99 (300g). It has good power, control, feel, and great spin. The racquet has a high stiffness on paper but don't let this fool you, they have added torsional flexibility that makes the racquet feels quite comfortable while adding lots of spin potential. I would say a great all-rounder.

  • @hiroglyphix
    @hiroglyphix Před měsícem

    I used to use the same exact Pure Drive 2018. My game uses a lot of spin so tried the pure aero 98 but it gave me some weird shoulder problems. I also tried the Yonex ezone 98 and 100. I liked them but felt they were a bit flimsy without customization.
    I eventually switched to the Wilson Shift 300 16x20. The spin and pop I was looking for on my serve was there and just changed to a leather grip and added 2g of lead to the 3/9 and it feels amazing. Haven’t had any wrist, shoulder or elbow issues with this racket going on 8 months now.
    Strung it with Toroline Wasabi Pro at 48lbs

  • @TennisSkunkworks
    @TennisSkunkworks Před měsícem +1

    Ghosted? Do they know who you are? The GOAT CZcams coach!!
    My wife plays with a TF X1. You can't get any more girly than that racket. Plays great.

    • @IntuitiveTennis
      @IntuitiveTennis  Před měsícem +1

      Girly racquet 😂💅 that sounds like it would suit me. Will try technifibre for sure

  • @JapanFusion
    @JapanFusion Před měsícem +5

    hey Nick! I would suggest the Head Speed MP. My dad was able to learn tennis at the age 66 with my Speed MP. It's easy to swing, has power, a bit of control. But if you want to use something that's better for flat hitters, I would say the Head Radical MP. That's my current racket 😉

  • @johnnacke4134
    @johnnacke4134 Před 18 dny

    My friend just got an Ezone 100 L…. He loves it… very light but good for seniors.

  • @zacattack5243
    @zacattack5243 Před měsícem +1

    Solinco Blackout XTD, Ezone or Vcore 100+, Pro Kennex Black Ace 105 or Ki Q5 5x
    All extended and powerful

  • @geramos109
    @geramos109 Před měsícem +2

    wilson Ultra or blade 100?

  • @schoenlinggwunderbar
    @schoenlinggwunderbar Před měsícem +1

    Any Pure Drive „copy“ would work. You can try Yonex Ezone (more muted, less stable), Wilson Ultra, Head Instinct, Tecnifibre TFX1, Dunlop FX500, Solinco Blackout, Stiga Supreme… they all are very similar. But the goat power racket will always be the pure drive

  • @MrDoccus
    @MrDoccus Před měsícem +1

    Does this not decrease the value of knowing which racquet he uses.? From now on, if he uses an identifiable racquet, people will assume it’s from a company that provided him compensation. Just wondering.🤔

    • @ss-manoa4534
      @ss-manoa4534 Před měsícem

      A good question, but even if he gets compensated I don’t think Nick will spend hours every day with a racquet he doesn’t like. There will be plenty of manufacturers smart enough to want their racquet in Nick’s hands.
      It seems to me that the racquet advice of a teaching pro is more valuable than choosing a racquet based on the racquet cosmetics of what a top ten player appears to use. But maybe racquet marketing guys don’t think that way?

  • @Olates42
    @Olates42 Před měsícem

    Ezone 98 with circa 1.6 grams lead on 2 and 10 o'clock (feels like bigger sweetspot) and no dampener (the racquet is already dampened).
    This setup creates magic for me and the aqua night black version is beautiful.

  • @JTACTR
    @JTACTR Před měsícem

    Head Boom Pro with denser string pattern compared to Boom Mp

  • @NickNeras
    @NickNeras Před měsícem

    Hi Nick
    I was playing twelve years with Babolat Aero and Pure Strike after getting second time terrible tennis elbow made decision to walk away from Babolat
    After two years and bunch of test with lots of racquets understand I’m doing wrong ( I need look for new racquet not by name but by the numbers: weight , balance, swing weight, stiffness , strings pattern…
    Now my racquet of choice become Head Gravity 👌

  • @sunilmathew9610
    @sunilmathew9610 Před měsícem

    You need
    Head light
    305 gms weight
    60 stiffness
    poly string with 52 lbs
    thick beam
    So you can pick any from that configuration ,

  • @italophile2011
    @italophile2011 Před měsícem

    Try the Dunlop CX 200 OS, Nick. 105 but don't let the size fool you. Thin beam, stable with good power, control and feel. And it looks good. I have the previous model. I have played with every racquet you can imagine starting from the 1970s, including a Yamaha fiberglass from the late 70s. My favorite racquet was the Wilson kfactor 90 for the feel. But it became too heavy and low powered as I got into my 60s.

  • @PaulPRobinson13
    @PaulPRobinson13 Před měsícem +1

    Don't sleep on Diadem - the Nova V3 and some others as well in the lineup. Plus amazing string lineup.

  • @boneyardcaptain1103
    @boneyardcaptain1103 Před měsícem +1

    I would suggest Vcore line of racquets, I came from using the pure drive line and to me they feel very similar

  • @eVCheezy
    @eVCheezy Před měsícem +1

    It's not that close to yours, but I've been playing with the Technifibre T fight and it's been working out really well, even on my 1 handed BH. Maybe you'll like it too.

  • @mbaja3717
    @mbaja3717 Před měsícem +2

    if you really love these rackets then you can simply sand off the paint.
    but if you want a new racket i would suggest ezone 100

  • @sniperful97
    @sniperful97 Před měsícem +1

    You should try the Head Boom (mp or pro)

  • @geoffreyhuysman3632
    @geoffreyhuysman3632 Před měsícem

    A Yonex Ezone should do the job, as it is a direct competitor to the racquet you are used to. I can relay. I've switch from Bab pro Drive to Yonex Ezone and never looked back. Even tho i 've give every major brand a fair shot. Witch model you prefer in the Ezone line is up to you. The only thing that could stand in your way of making this switch is that the ezone has a more muted feel. But aside that, they are in the same ball park

  • @StianNordbekk
    @StianNordbekk Před měsícem

    Tecnifibre TFight 315 ISO. Hands down the best stick I’ve played with. Made the switch from a Pure Drive after 4 years. Not looking back. The TFight 315 is just a brilliant, brilliant stick.

  • @dropshot118
    @dropshot118 Před měsícem +1

    this video is informative and mirrors my own raquet journey. Its also hilarious " unathletic woman"!

  • @keithtrawick3178
    @keithtrawick3178 Před 21 dnem

    I went from PD to Whiteout Xtd 18x20. Very happy and yes, I know it doesn’t make sense.

  • @stjepanzitnik1008
    @stjepanzitnik1008 Před 29 dny

    Wilson Shift 315 gram, Wilson Clash 310 gram (but need 8-10 grams in head) or Prince ATS 100 310 gram.

  • @jandroid33
    @jandroid33 Před měsícem +2

    Head prestige is good. I switched from Pure Drive, and sure, sometimes when playing on clay I can get exhausted and have a hard time getting length or hit the center of the racket. I sometimes switch back to Pure Drive when hitting against the wind :-). But I use low string tension, and some weight on the top of the racket to get more pop.
    Anyway, some youtube tennis guy said rackets doesn't matter, you can play with anything.

    • @IntuitiveTennis
      @IntuitiveTennis  Před měsícem +1

      Would love to play with Prestige, I own one but can’t play w it 😭

    • @mikhailkleymenov9849
      @mikhailkleymenov9849 Před měsícem

      @@IntuitiveTennistry prestige MP L 300g - great blend of power and control in a light package but still retains classic feel. And it is 99 sqin. I switched to it from Extreme tour

  • @kirbonite
    @kirbonite Před měsícem +1

    Pro kennex 5g and 7g. Most underrated rackets of all time. Still made with original mold and specs because those of us that use them know what's up.