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Centryx · 10-03-2011, 07:03 AM

count me in for the club 5x 16x18s

Orion3 · 10-03-2011, 07:11 AM

Worth trying full poly at a low <40lb tension. Chris fro TW now has his strung at 35Ib but I had mine strung at 38lb on the basis that I'd lose 10-20% quickly bringing me down to around the 30lb mark that all the low tension devotees rave about.

Can't see myself ever going back to the 58lb mark where I had been living. Low tension is really comfortable and I've noticed better spin and control. I've gone from skeptic to convert

westside · 10-03-2011, 07:20 AM

Well the hell not. Lock me in. Read sig

eman resu · 10-03-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Orion3

Worth trying full poly at a low <40lb tension. Chris fro TW now has his strung at 35Ib but I had mine strung at 38lb on the basis that I'd lose 10-20% quickly bringing me down to around the 30lb mark that all the low tension devotees rave about.

Can't see myself ever going back to the 58lb mark where I had been living. Low tension is really comfortable and I've noticed better spin and control. I've gone from skeptic to convert

How often do you restring or plan to restring? I'm curious about the effect of time on these lower tensions, as I take 3 or 4 months (until it moves around too much) to restring mine. Thinking about getting a cheaper and thicker poly to try it out...

Orion3 · 10-03-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by eman resu

How often do you restring or plan to restring? I'm curious about the effect of time on these lower tensions, as I take 3 or 4 months (until it moves around too much) to restring mine. Thinking about getting a cheaper and thicker poly to try it out...

Only had mine in a week, so feedback is based on immediate experience. I've not got firm plans regarding restring timing, other than as soon as it begins to move and stop snapping back into place.

Rabbit · 10-03-2011, 08:45 AM

Proud member since April '11. I do love mine, they are very easy to work with.

Or do I need a separate club?

skeeter · 10-03-2011, 11:40 AM

Anyone tried this racquet with a leather grip, more for weight increase purposes, then counterbalanced on the hoop with lead? Enjoying my 18x20 but thought it could use just a bit more overall weight (but not much), expecially at the net.

Rabbit · 10-03-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by skeeter

Anyone tried this racquet with a leather grip, more for weight increase purposes, then counterbalanced on the hoop with lead? Enjoying my 18x20 but thought it could use just a bit more overall weight (but not much), expecially at the net.

I use the TW wide/thin leather grip. When I received my EXO 3's, I weighed them with stock grips, without grips, and with leather. this was all in brand new condition, never used. The TW thin/wide leather increased the static weight 3 grams. I have added no lead to offset and don't notice any difference.

SJSA · 10-03-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by stronzzi70

please anybody know if this exo tour 100 18x20 has almost the same feel or flex with the volkl pb 10 mid?

PB 10 feels much firmer. They are totally different sticks.

skeeter · 10-03-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabbit

I use the TW wide/thin leather grip. When I received my EXO 3's, I weighed them with stock grips, without grips, and with leather. this was all in brand new condition, never used. The TW thin/wide leather increased the static weight 3 grams. I have added no lead to offset and don't notice any difference.

Thanks. Did you apply the leather grip for extra weight in the handle (and then add overgrip) or to actually use the leather grip? If for weight, what differences have you noticed with the increased grams?

ghia · 10-04-2011, 06:17 AM

I am coming back from lateral epicodilitis and run up and down the forum searching for the most arm-friendly player's racquet out there!

From the TW vibration frecquency charts The Prince EXO3 Tour 100 (18x20) lists second with 123 (points?) and 55 stiffness rating so it should be the best arm-issues racquet in production. How does it compare to the 16x18 version regarding softness?

Is it that good for the arm? I will stay away from poly strings as I love multis anyhow.

Would love to demo but I can't. So I have to buy based on reviews>
PS: my babolats sweetspot felt smaller and smaller while developing tennis-elbow!

klementine79 · 10-04-2011, 06:41 AM

^ From the famous Swarchenegger line in predator...' Come-on!! What are you waiting for?? Do it!!'

Power Player · 10-04-2011, 06:56 AM

Is it good for the arm? Heck yes..it is possibly the best stick on the arm that I have used. Try that and a Pro Kennex 7G. I am not sure if there are better options for arm health.

ghia · 10-04-2011, 09:16 AM

thanks!
I will order a 18x20

Rabbit · 10-04-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by skeeter

Thanks. Did you apply the leather grip for extra weight in the handle (and then add overgrip) or to actually use the leather grip? If for weight, what differences have you noticed with the increased grams?

I installed leather because I like the feel of leather, not for the weight. I have noticed no difference in the racquet's performance since isntalling the grip from a weight perspective.

parasailing · 10-04-2011, 10:09 AM

I have the 16x18 string pattern and all I can say is awesome racquet for the arm. I usually can't string up full poly on any racquet I have demoed in the past but this one is amazing. I think I can probably even use Alu Power with this racquet. I am still testing out which poly string goes well with this racquet.

It is just that soft on the arm. I still have some issues trying to get use to this racquet. It requires a totally different swing path than my PSTGT.

You really need to generate a lot of topspin by brushing up on the ball. Otherwise, it has a trampoline effect if you just try to hit line drive shots. I do love how I can keep the ball deep at the opponent's baseline.

jk175d · 10-04-2011, 11:26 AM

I have 3 16X18s

Two with VS 17g mains @ 55 and poly crosses at 48 (WC Silverstring 1.20 on one and MSV Co-focus 1.18 on the other.)

3rd frame is all Tourbite at 47/45 for use in damp conditions.

About 2g of total weight added in each at 2 and 10, All 3 weigh in at 333-335g.

Love this racquet but I wish the PJ was more durable.

tennismonkey · 10-04-2011, 11:32 AM

i've given up trying to keep my exo3 tours in pristine condition. the paints just too soft. i took some lead tape off the racquet and it removed some paint with it. ugh.

if prince ever releases this racquet in a special edition with a new and different paintjob with paint that actually stays on -- i'd buy em.

cknobman · 10-04-2011, 01:22 PM

Count me in, been playing with what is in my sig since February.

motomike100 · 10-04-2011, 03:22 PM

How much different is the tour from the exo 3 white? Thanks-mike

10-03-2011, 07:20 AM	#43
westside Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,558	Well the hell not. Lock me in. Read sig __________________ Yonex Vcore 97.

10-03-2011, 08:45 AM	#46
Rabbit G.O.A.T. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: at the bottom of every hill I come to Posts: 11,118	Proud member since April '11. I do love mine, they are very easy to work with. Or do I need a separate club? __________________ Wilson Steam 99S poly Luxilon 4G 1.25 @ 45

10-04-2011, 06:17 AM	#51
ghia Rookie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 124	I am coming back from lateral epicodilitis and run up and down the forum searching for the most arm-friendly player's racquet out there! From the TW vibration frecquency charts The Prince EXO3 Tour 100 (18x20) lists second with 123 (points?) and 55 stiffness rating so it should be the best arm-issues racquet in production. How does it compare to the 16x18 version regarding softness? Is it that good for the arm? I will stay away from poly strings as I love multis anyhow. Would love to demo but I can't. So I have to buy based on reviews> PS: my babolats sweetspot felt smaller and smaller while developing tennis-elbow! __________________ Boris Becker Delta Core London. Polyfibre TCS 17 @ 25/24 kg

10-04-2011, 06:41 AM	#52
klementine79 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DcMdVa Posts: 3,651	^ From the famous Swarchenegger line in predator...' Come-on!! What are you waiting for?? Do it!!' __________________ Tommy Haasian GOATmode* * = FedK (tm)

10-04-2011, 06:56 AM	#53
Power Player G.O.A.T. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: On my iPhone Posts: 13,562	Is it good for the arm? Heck yes..it is possibly the best stick on the arm that I have used. Try that and a Pro Kennex 7G. I am not sure if there are better options for arm health. __________________ 🐐ing