UPDATE::

Ended up going with a Metropolis when Chrome was doing their big discount. Their measurements were 26", which was 1" shorter than a racquet. As it works out, I can just tuck the handle down about 3 inches and fold the flap down. Comfortwise, it's really not bad. Way better than when I tried to use my old Timbuk2. The curve of the straps really helps with the feeling of a carrying something that long.