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Yonex RQS-33

By Your Host • Category: Racquets - Yonex • 2007
Yonex RQS-33  
Yonex RQS 33PRICE: $239
HEAD SIZE: 107 sq. in.
LENGTH: 27.5 in.
WEIGHT: 9.9 oz.
FLEXIBILITY: Stiff
BALANCE: 1/4 in. head heavy
IDEAL SWING: Medium
NTRP: 2.0–4.0SALES PITCH
This Yonex is designed to give improving beginners and solid intermediates some extra pop without sacrifi cing control.

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HOW IT TESTED
Feelings on the RQS 33 ran from hot to lukewarm. Its fans used the word “easy” when describing its power and handling. A relaxed swing can get you plenty of depth on ground strokes while the ample sweet spot helped put some punch on volleys. Serving with the Yonex is a real treat—one high school girls’ varsity player appreciated the “awesome” action she could put on the ball. Detractors, however, wished the RQS 33 had a hint more control (particularly on touch shots) and stability. At just under 10 ounces, it’s a light frame, and bigger, faster swings can cause the racquet to twist a little on off-center hits. But it’s probably nothing a little lead tape in the head couldn’t cure.

BOTTOM LINE
If accuracy isn’t a problem, but a shortage of power is, this lightweight frame is worth a look.
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Your Host is Jeff - Jeff picked up his first racket at age 8 and immediately fell in love with the sport. He played varsity tennis in high school and intramural in college and currently plays in USTA Sectional Tournaments. His passion for tennis was fully realized when he started teaching his now fiancee the sport he loves. Today Jeff is still an avid tennis player, an ETUA tennis official and teaches young kids and teens whenever he can.
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