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Review on Unveiling the Python Intro 5000 Racquetball Racquet Series: Beginner-Friendly Frame, Unbeatable Value, and Authentic Racquetball Brand by Paul Bijeaux

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Most Disliked Racket I've Ever Owned

My collection of rackets is small and certainly not valuable, but I've enjoyed hitting all the green and purple balls - all but this one. You should know that I'm cheap. That said, I've never bought a racket for more than $30. Of course, this also means that I should never expect much from the racquets I normally use, at least not in nuances like agility/power/feel/etc, and to be honest I don't expect it either. Instead, I decided that if I needed more power, I'd swing harder; more precision, I will swing softer. I'm not trying to fight Waselenchuck, so you can keep your 200 gram savings and your frame-breaking racquet with you. Why don't I like Python Intro 5000? Well, I don't usually notice a noticeable difference between entry-level racquets - at least none of them deserve a mention considering the price. Walmart Ektelon (bought about 15 years ago - can't remember exact model) seemed to play just as well as a big 5 head CPS Heat; just like Wilson Stryker. To me, they were all functionally the same racquet, despite differences in frame shape, string length, string pattern, etc. That didn't happen with Python. I found it quite weak, unresponsive over a wide area (small sweet spot) and very poor at dissipating vibrations. I understand the sacrifices that come with a lighter racquet, but the marginal gain achieved here doesn't justify the significant loss in power, vibration control and durability. more responsive over a larger range (bigger sweet spot) and with the same playing weight as Python. The same goes for the Head CPS Heat, except perhaps in terms of string durability - the strings broke after the second game - although I suspect it was my fault - the result of my decision to BREAK the absolute bullshit out of the racquet rail by tearing the side rail off the wall. I won't apologize for that. In any case, it's not that I don't recommend Python (I gave it 3 stars after all), I just personally didn't like it. I'd love to choose one of the other intro options mentioned above, but I wouldn't use Python if given the choice. In summary, I was seduced by a star. 4.7 out of 5 was VERY correct. But in my humble amateur opinion, Python doesn't deserve it. It's not a bad buy (after all, any racquet is better than none), but I think other racquets at the same price might be better for your game. you were mine I really like the clear ball connection and have had a hard time using python to find it. I will be the first to admit that this is most likely operator error, but I must also admit that I have not experienced this problem with any other racquet. - Force Chaos (got it for $8 from my local thrift store, so stick to the thrift rule) and it was a revelation. I highly recommend it.

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  • Racket
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  • Compatibility