Your favorite classic HEAD Racket.
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Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Prestige Classic 600 and i.Prestige Mid.
Yeah that's right people, I'm calling the i.Prestige Mid a classic.
Yeah that's right people, I'm calling the i.Prestige Mid a classic.
Doubles
Legend
Which do you prefer between the two?
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
PC600, I actually moved from the i.Prestige Mid to the PC600.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
PC600 = Luke warm butter ready to be spread on your toast
i.Prestige Mid = Refrigerated butter, but still butter damn it.
i.Prestige Mid = Refrigerated butter, but still butter damn it.
Orion3
Semi-Pro
+1 PT630. Also Original Radical Bumblebee - slightly stiffer version of PT630.
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Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
I just love old-school designs. So simple but elegant.
Unlike today's designs, where every single racquet is painted to look like some country's flags.
Unlike today's designs, where every single racquet is painted to look like some country's flags.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
The Prestige Pro in 1986 and 1987 was sold as the TXP in the States. Same racquets just differert paint job and names.
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retrowagen
Hall of Fame
The PC600 is tinny and harsh feeling compared to the Elite Pro, which is my all-time favorite and from almost the same mold as the thinbeam Prestige. 
Gotta start with a Graphite Edge. Really lovable racquet. Cheap to find, too.
Then find a Graphite Pro - one of the original black ones, or a later turquoise metallic one (though those tend to have the classic Head malady, BGS (Brittle Grommet Syndrome). Everyone thinks that "CAP'ing" a Graphite Pro is brilliant, but I think the extra weight of the full-bumper grommet detracts from the manoeuverability and overall playability of the Graphite Pro. The earlier model of the GP has a black grommet kit, and the black plastics on Head racquets seem much more durable than the later white stuff (introduced in late '87/1988).
Then I'd find a TXE - a rarer beast, but the Head marker for the PS85, and, IMHO, a better, sweeter racquet than the Pro Staff Mid.
Gotta start with a Graphite Edge. Really lovable racquet. Cheap to find, too.
Then find a Graphite Pro - one of the original black ones, or a later turquoise metallic one (though those tend to have the classic Head malady, BGS (Brittle Grommet Syndrome). Everyone thinks that "CAP'ing" a Graphite Pro is brilliant, but I think the extra weight of the full-bumper grommet detracts from the manoeuverability and overall playability of the Graphite Pro. The earlier model of the GP has a black grommet kit, and the black plastics on Head racquets seem much more durable than the later white stuff (introduced in late '87/1988).
Then I'd find a TXE - a rarer beast, but the Head marker for the PS85, and, IMHO, a better, sweeter racquet than the Pro Staff Mid.
coachrick
Hall of Fame
I just never got comfy with the TXP/TXE; but I could use the TXM(aster) for the rest of my life if I had to. The 660 series just fit me like a glove even though I enjoy hitting 600-ish rackets. The lighter weight(usually) and the more open string pattern just fit me better. Spent a couple of years with the PT 280 and could certainly use that in a pinch.
Spent a couple of years with the PT 280 and could certainly use that in a pinch.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
joe sch
Legend
Absolutely agree with you.
+1
I still play the pc600s but keep one of those earlier prestige pro strung with all natural in my bag for times when I really want to enjoy some heavenly stroking.
Rulo
Rookie
ABSOLUTELY
pshulam
Hall of Fame
+1 for me also. I prefer the PC600 in trek font version over the ones designed in Austria.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Oh yes! I liked the Pro Edition even more.
coachrick
Hall of Fame
Hah! Kids! Let's go back a couple of decades, at least, to find "classic" rackets!
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Hah! Kids! Let's go back a couple of decades, at least, to find "classic" rackets!
To me, classic doesn't need to be old, but good and valuable beyond the specs. And that's why I listed the i.Prestige Mid.
retrowagen
Hall of Fame
Hah! Kids! Let's go back a couple of decades, at least, to find "classic" rackets!
Indeed, when dealing with automobiles or guitars, "classic" usually denotes at least 25 years old. Five or ten years old is obsolete or superceded, but hardly classic. :neutral:
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
The new, 2012-2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 is a classic.
retrowagen
Hall of Fame
No, it's not. It's a new car, but likely to be a future classic.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Then clearly Wilson was at fault for naming the black/yellow/red Pro Staff 6.1 CLASSIC.
I mean, how dare they to put the word "classic" upon release?!
rafafan20
Professional
Hah! Kids! Let's go back a couple of decades, at least, to find "classic" rackets!
I think the ti.fire was from 1999-2000. Thats classic
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
That does not qualify according to their absolute definition (source?) of what it is to be a classic.
coachrick
Hall of Fame
The same way companies market 'Professional', 'Dominator', 'Exclusive', 'Super Winner' 'Autograph'(with NO autograph), etc., etc.
As I recall, the 6.1 'Classic' mold was new at the time...hardly a 'classic' of any sort. NOW that it's 20+ years old, we can talk.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Just because it's old, doesn't make it a classic. Sorry, but I don't think it's a classic.
Since the categorization of "Classic" is so absolute such that, it "must" be x amount of age, then tell me: What is the formula for "Classic"? I'm sure there are some old ancient formula that us youth have overlooked.
Or is it driven by opinions and individual perception?
It's funny that when I included the i.Prestige Mid as a classic, nobody said a peep. But when Ti.Fire Tour/Pro Edition was brought up: "NO NO NO NO NO NO!"
i.Prestige came out years after the Titanium series.
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I hope this remains the prevailing opinion. Just bought my 5th frame on the auction site at a very reasonable price. I was the lone bidder. Yea for me!
Robby C
Hannah19
Professional
purple-n-gold
Hall of Fame
Could not agree more...
I recently got a custom Ti Radical..twin tube sweetness made in Austria with cap grommets, weighs in at 350grams
The mold looks identical to the PT630, anyone know for sure?
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
The retail Ti.Radical MP is a different Mold than the Pro Tour 630.
MichaelChang
Hall of Fame
Among the ones I have played with, in the order of my favor:
1. all austrian made Prestige 600, from "Prestige Pro" to "Classic Mid"
2. Head TXE, the vintage 81 head size, the feeling of this stick is unique. Hard to find a good one since the grommet holes near throat tend to erode into the frame. This is like a daddy for the 600 size mids.
3. Radical 630 original/PT630/TTRadical MP/I.prestigeMP, these are all like twin brothers. These are the main weapons for serious match play nowadays.
1. all austrian made Prestige 600, from "Prestige Pro" to "Classic Mid"
2. Head TXE, the vintage 81 head size, the feeling of this stick is unique. Hard to find a good one since the grommet holes near throat tend to erode into the frame. This is like a daddy for the 600 size mids.
3. Radical 630 original/PT630/TTRadical MP/I.prestigeMP, these are all like twin brothers. These are the main weapons for serious match play nowadays.
Songs For A Dead Pilot
Semi-Pro
1. Head Prestige Tour 600
2. Head Radical Tour 630 (Bumblebee)
3. Head ProTour 630 (PT57A2)
4. Head Liquidmetal Radical MP/Tour
5. Head IG Prestige Mid
6. Head Prestige Pro (600, Classic, etc.)
7. Head i.Prestige MP
8. Head TGT291.2
9. Head TGK231 (Microgel Radical)
2. Head Radical Tour 630 (Bumblebee)
3. Head ProTour 630 (PT57A2)
4. Head Liquidmetal Radical MP/Tour
5. Head IG Prestige Mid
6. Head Prestige Pro (600, Classic, etc.)
7. Head i.Prestige MP
8. Head TGT291.2
9. Head TGK231 (Microgel Radical)
teachingprotx
Legend
I’ll say if you really enjoy a nice flexible soft frame like Rossignol f200 soft go with - head club pro . They come in navy blue , electric blue, and red too!
serveandvolE
Rookie
Head Graphite Edge. My main stick again after briefly moving to a v7 18x20 Blade. I used the HGE back in the 80s and I can't let go with its 81sq.in. head (at the time it was a true midsize and of the earlier mids). Love its pinpoint control especially on volleys.
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Easy Rider
Professional
+1
DTA Dropshots
Rookie
I know this will probably not be a popular choice, but here goes. For me it would have to be the Graphite Director. It had deceptive plow through and power for baseline rallies while staying quick at the net. But the real deal sealer was the Edburg like kick serve to the backhand corner on 2nd serves. Nothing like surprising your opponent with a second serve jumping up head high and away on a crucial ad point.
VintageMac84
New User
Loved...but never owned the Head Prestige 600 ( Wheaton frame ) with the lime green bumper and grommets !! A CHAMPIONS FRAME !!!
