Input on a new racquet?
Hey everyone, hoping for some crowd input here. Just started playing again after years away and am considering changing sticks for a few reasons.
Current: Wilson K Blade Tour 93 18x20, strung at 57lbs w/16g syn gut power
Reasons to change: I'm older (44y/o now), fatter, a little more broken (knees/shoulder), and don't generate the racquet head speed I once did. Looking for something a little more approachable with a bit more pop that doesn't sacrifice too much for control (love my blades, they do exactly what you say if you talk nice).
Hoping not to spend an arm and a leg, tennis isn't my daily jam these days so not gonna break the bank (I'll let golf do that for me). Trying to stay under $200 per stick, and I don't care if it's the newest model. I'm not tied to any specific brand, so whatever's clever.
Leaning toward either the 2024 Head Speed MP (or more likely the Head Speed Pro), but am open to hearing about what else is out there. Was a solid 4.5, some of that is still in there somewhere...
Any thoughts? Thanks in advance if anyone wants to chime in.