u/MathematicianFunny97

Background: I started out with the Blade BLX in high school. I played on a great high school team (towards the bottom of the roster lol) that won States, etc considered playing D3 but didn’t and would play maybe a couple times a year until more recently have been playing 2-3 times a week and doing clinics/lessons for more competitive play. I would love to start playing competitively as well (local tournaments). Clinic coach says I’m a solid 4.0-4.5.

Racquet conundrum: Playing more constantly again and against some good players, I’ve realized I just feel like I lack power. It doesn’t help I’ve had the same RPM blasts for the last 12 years. And I think it’s time to get a new racquet so I have been demoing a few. Babolat Aero 98 on ALU Power Soft 125 felt like cheating, absolute rocket. But I felt too disconnected. The Tfight 305S feels great with good feel and control, but it has RPMs on it and I just don’t like it. The Blade v9 also feels great, softer, more connected. But still feel like I lack some power. I’m going to pick up the v10 next and hope the remodel might help with some of my power issue (weight balance?) but right now leaning to TFight 305S with ALU Power Soft 125 strings for that better feel.

Any guidance??