Arm discomfort — tennis racket demo shortlist

Change strings first? Check strings first; a frame is not a treatment for pain. Stop a demo that hurts and seek qualified advice for persistent pain.

Yonex ASTREL 100 03AST100

Try the ASTREL 100 if you want to compare a forgiving setup and can handle its 280 g nominal frame weight throughout a full session.

At 280 g, check stability against pace as well as quick preparation; a lower static weight does not prove a lower swingweight.

Yonex ASTREL 105 03AST105

Try the ASTREL 105 if you want to compare a forgiving setup and can handle its 260 g nominal frame weight throughout a full session.

At 260 g, check stability against pace as well as quick preparation; a lower static weight does not prove a lower swingweight.

Yonex ASTREL 120 03AST120

Try the ASTREL 120 if you want to compare a forgiving setup and can handle its 255 g nominal frame weight throughout a full session.

At 255 g, check stability against pace as well as quick preparation; a lower static weight does not prove a lower swingweight.

Leave this out of the first demo

Babolat Pure Aero Gen9: A spin-focused frame still needs a full swing. Demo it alongside a more neutral racket and compare control on flatter shots, returns and volleys. This is a poor first comparison for this problem, not a verdict on the racket.

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These are specification-based demo suggestions for a regular club player, not a complete market ranking.