Besides this, I felt like the maneuverability was hindered by the added length, especially when having to react quickly in doubles. He said, "The benefit that I found when playing with the Plus version was that there was some added reach when being stretched out. Troy's experiences embodied those sentiments. There was plenty of pop with the Pure Drive Roddick Plus at net, while the added length helped on wide volleys. I just couldn't seem to find the same timing and consistency I can with a standard length stick, making me revert more to the slice." Volleys - Score: 78 Where I had my biggest issue was with the topspin backhand. It took awhile before I wasn't getting 'handcuffed.' I was eventually able to adapt my forehand and slice backhand. That half-inch extra made it tough to find the contact point on the stringbed and made the racquet feel sluggish. ![]() The big difference is that little half-inch in length. Spencer agreed, saying, "Much like the Pure Drive Roddick standard, there's plenty of power with a stable feel. Overall, the extended length was more of a hinderance than a benefit." I was having some issues with my timing because the added length was creating more space between me and the ball. I was finding additional power due to the length and finding my two-handed backhand to penetrate the court pretty well. He said, "Initially, I noticed how the extended length made the racquet feel a bit more sluggish on my groundstrokes, but I was eventually comfortable swinging it. Having some difficulty with the added length was Troy. Not unlike the standard Roddick frame option, the down the line forehand and backhand slice were effective." Once I adjusted, and loosened up a bit, I could generate some whip off both wings that I am not able to hit with a half-inch shorter racquet. I had to adjust to the sweetspot being farther away from my hand due to the extra length (at least I think that was the issue). He said, "This racquet was leverage personified off the ground. Mark was effective with his down the line forehand and slice backhand. I was hitting aggressively once I got used to the length and swingweight." Hitting topspin backhands took the biggest adjustment, as I was hitting late at first. For topspin, I had much better success on my forehand, where I was able to really crank this racquet around and hit aggressively. I loved it on my slice backhand as the swingweight helped the racquet plow through the ball, and I was hitting a knifing slice. ![]() Once I had made the adjustment, I was crushing the ball with this racquet. I also found spin to be kicked up a notch compared to the already impressive amount I found from the standard length version. The swingweight feels beefy but adds considerable power to every shot. It feels like a lot of racquet to get around on a one-handed topspin backhand, and it is. He said, "The Plus version of this racquet always requires a longer adjustment period for me due to the added length. Finding the extra length to enhance both power and spin was Chris. Some of our testers took full advantage of the increased power and spin of the Pure Drive Roddick Plus while a few struggled to get consistency due to the added length. Those looking to hit with maximum power and spin will find it tough to beat, while fans of previous versions will find a seamless transition. The heft of this racquet makes it best suited to stronger advanced players. Combine the power on serve with the solid feel at net and you have a great doubles racquet - as long as you can handle the hefty swingweight. There's ample power to put the ball away and ample stability for touch volleys. When your opponent pushes, it offers the power and stability needed to find depth and pace even when you're stretched wide or forced to hit off your back foot. Serving bombs and licking your lips for an easy put-away groundstroke is a great way to optimize this racquet's power and spin potential. Endorsed by Andy Roddick, this is perhaps the perfect racquet for his power serve and forehand. Amazingly forgiving for a stiff and precise racquet, the Pure Drive Roddick Plus feels comfortable and rock solid. Sure, the previous version offered all of that too, but this one does it with better feel and comfort. ![]() If you want crushing power, monster spin and crisp precision, you want to be swinging the new Pure Drive Roddick Plus.
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