Racket weights

TrunkZ69 · 10-20-2002, 06:46 PM

I got a question for anyone who uses 2U rackets and 3U rackets. When you switch between a 2U and 3U, what do you feel more, the acutally weight of the racket or the head heaviness of the racket? The other day i was using my 3U mp77 and i decided to use my friends iso750(2U). Once i picked it up and started playing with it for a while, i noticed that is was so much lighter than my mp77... so i was wondering if anyone else has notice it or something. Ok, i hope this thread makes sense, im way too lazy to check if it does

LazyBuddy · 10-20-2002, 07:36 PM

Actually, I mostly use these 3 rackets: ProKennex ULX (4U, I think), YangYang Tactic 8500 (3U), Cab-20MS (2U).

I don't have too much problem with switching rackets around. I put overgrip on each one of them, and get the feeling of "thickness" that I prefered. I am a defensive player, who prefer "control" over "power". I do more net drop/shot than smash. Each time I switch a racket, it took me no more than 5-10 min to fully adjust it.

No sure whether this will apply to everyone else or not.

Vdz · 10-20-2002, 07:51 PM

I think it depends on you are playing single or double, when I play single I prefer a bit heavy head and double I like the light one there for it is easy to move aroud. That's what I thought, I could be wrong since I am just beginer as well.

modious · 10-20-2002, 11:24 PM

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Originally posted by TrunkZ69
I got a question for anyone who uses 2U rackets and 3U rackets. When you switch between a 2U and 3U, what do you feel more, the acutally weight of the racket or the head heaviness of the racket? The other day i was using my 3U mp77 and i decided to use my friends iso750(2U). Once i picked it up and started playing with it for a while, i noticed that is was so much lighter than my mp77... so i was wondering if anyone else has notice it or something. Ok, i hope this thread makes sense, im way too lazy to check if it does

Hi, definately the head heaviness of the racket will be felt.

My Iso TiSP SX is 87grams, but it's more head heavy than my 2U MP90 JP (90-94 grams). (Well unless you're comparing something very far apart.... like 4U vs 2U.... I think in that case, the overall lightness of the racket can be felt.)

Chia · 10-20-2002, 11:48 PM

Ya it does make a big difference
i had my ti-tech 1400 3u in for restringing and i used a 2u swing power ss
all my clears were out, my serve was off, i had really bad control.

neverland · 10-20-2002, 11:51 PM

No matter how much the weight...if u r good, there will be no problem.
If ur smash not strong enough, better use the heavier racquets.
If u play double, use the lightest one.
If u play stroke in single use the medium, 3U i prefer.

If u r good in smash but weak in stroke, use the 2U on the right hand and
3U on the left hand...if u can!

Byro-Nenium · 10-21-2002, 08:47 AM

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Originally posted by modious

Hi, definately the head heaviness of the racket will be felt.

My Iso TiSP SX is 87grams, but it's more head heavy than my 2U MP90 JP (90-94 grams). (Well unless you're comparing something very far apart.... like 4U vs 2U.... I think in that case, the overall lightness of the racket can be felt.)

heh? since when u have an MP90 JP?

Oh well, nvm that, but 1 thing i notice about switching between 3U and 2U rackets is that my shots are slightly off time. For example i noticed that i can't smash as hard with a 3U racket than i can with my prefered 2U. But i believe that the lack of power is not due to the weight difference, but more of the mis-timing caused by the weight difference.

jwu · 10-21-2002, 10:07 AM

Have to agree that the balance of the racquet can be felt really easily where the overall weight is quite insignificant unless it is a 94g and a 80g, then you can definitely feel it.

Also different brands have different representations for U's as I have noticed recently when comparing my Victor racquets vs. Yonex racquets. Yonex has 4U set at 80-84g, 3U at 85-89g, and 2U at 90-94g. With Victor racquets, 3U is 80-83g, 2U is 84-87g. Wondering if other brands like YangYang, Carlton, Forza, etc. also have different U-values.

Chia · 10-21-2002, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by neverland
No matter how much the weight...if u r good, there will be no problem.
If ur smash not strong enough, better use the heavier racquets.
If u play double, use the lightest one.
If u play stroke in single use the medium, 3U i prefer.

If u r good in smash but weak in stroke, use the 2U on the right hand and
3U on the left hand...if u can!

its just that your not used to it, ive used a 3u for a long time and going back to a 2u is hard

10-20-2002, 06:46 PM	#1
TrunkZ69 Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bay Area Posts: 607	Racket weights I got a question for anyone who uses 2U rackets and 3U rackets. When you switch between a 2U and 3U, what do you feel more, the acutally weight of the racket or the head heaviness of the racket? The other day i was using my 3U mp77 and i decided to use my friends iso750(2U). Once i picked it up and started playing with it for a while, i noticed that is was so much lighter than my mp77... so i was wondering if anyone else has notice it or something. Ok, i hope this thread makes sense, im way too lazy to check if it does

10-20-2002, 07:36 PM	#2
LazyBuddy Regular Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York, US Posts: 9,919	Actually, I mostly use these 3 rackets: ProKennex ULX (4U, I think), YangYang Tactic 8500 (3U), Cab-20MS (2U). I don't have too much problem with switching rackets around. I put overgrip on each one of them, and get the feeling of "thickness" that I prefered. I am a defensive player, who prefer "control" over "power". I do more net drop/shot than smash. Each time I switch a racket, it took me no more than 5-10 min to fully adjust it. No sure whether this will apply to everyone else or not.

10-20-2002, 07:51 PM	#3
Vdz Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34	I think it depends on you are playing single or double, when I play single I prefer a bit heavy head and double I like the light one there for it is easy to move aroud. That's what I thought, I could be wrong since I am just beginer as well.

10-20-2002, 11:48 PM	#5
Chia Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 439	Ya it does make a big difference i had my ti-tech 1400 3u in for restringing and i used a 2u swing power ss all my clears were out, my serve was off, i had really bad control.

10-20-2002, 11:51 PM	#6
neverland Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Malaysia Posts: 38	No matter how much the weight...if u r good, there will be no problem. If ur smash not strong enough, better use the heavier racquets. If u play double, use the lightest one. If u play stroke in single use the medium, 3U i prefer. If u r good in smash but weak in stroke, use the 2U on the right hand and 3U on the left hand...if u can!

10-21-2002, 10:07 AM	#8
jwu Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: boston, ma, US Posts: 808	Have to agree that the balance of the racquet can be felt really easily where the overall weight is quite insignificant unless it is a 94g and a 80g, then you can definitely feel it. Also different brands have different representations for U's as I have noticed recently when comparing my Victor racquets vs. Yonex racquets. Yonex has 4U set at 80-84g, 3U at 85-89g, and 2U at 90-94g. With Victor racquets, 3U is 80-83g, 2U is 84-87g. Wondering if other brands like YangYang, Carlton, Forza, etc. also have different U-values.