Review of HEAD IG Prestige Mid and IG Prestige MP

[movdqa]

Are the results of hitting with it more or less the same as the YT? That is if you swing the racquet the same way, do you get the same result (I'm excluding the feel aspect).

I use the YT and I get good results with it. I find the feel okay too though I'm always curious about something that could be better. I wouldn't mind better feel with the same performance results.

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by Facepalm

What about the grip shape? Are they any more square/octagonal like the Speeds or did they stick to the more rectangular/oval profile of the YOUTEK Prestiges?

Its the same exact HEAD grip shape that they have had for over 40 years. TK82 pallets if you need to know.

[nikosrf]

Originally Posted by APG

What are you playing with now? Others have had the same experience with the Youtek.

Trying to find something to replace YTPMP..i got 2 RDiS200 but they are less manueverable and have more power.
Tried Pro Kennex Ionic Ki 5. Easy but something is missing, also i didn't find the power.
So still looking for. The Dunlop 200 and the lite version and the Yonex RDTi 80 and the lite version got my interest..
I would like to test the Yonex 95 V and the new Wilson Prostuff 95 though..
I am confused so far because i don't have the demo option for the most of those sticks and i have to choose one fast...

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by APG

VS, I look forward to your review of the mid & midplus. I am particularly interested in the arm friendliness of the IG Prestiges.
I am convinced the YT Mp caused an elbow injury(GE)
Which led to a year long recovery. I am back playing with my microgel mp and toying with a couple of Volkl. I have played with other prestiges and pro tours without injury.The YT played far stiffer than it's specs. Thanks for providing us with your critique.

I had my first hit with the IG Prestige MP today. I prefer the feel of IG Prestige MP over the YT MP. It feels softer with much better ball pocketing. I'm thinking of string it tighter like at 60lbs. I'm right now at 57lbs and it feels loose. The feel is not as nice as the IG Mid but way better than the YT MP.

[TheRed]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

I had my first hit with the IG Prestige MP today. I prefer the feel of IG Prestige MP over the YT MP. It feels softer with much better ball pocketing. I'm thinking of string it tighter like at 60lbs. I'm right now at 57lbs and it feels loose. The feel is not as nice as the IG Mid but way better than the YT MP.

Wow. I trust VS's opinion so now I really have to try the IG mid and midplus. always loved the prestige mid but never got around to buying the classic before it got hard to find.

[APG]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

I had my first hit with the IG Prestige MP today. I prefer the feel of IG Prestige MP over the YT MP. It feels softer with much better ball pocketing. I'm thinking of string it tighter like at 60lbs. I'm right now at 57lbs and it feels loose. The feel is not as nice as the IG Mid but way better than the YT MP.

Thanks. That is good news. I look forward to your detailed review, assuming that it is forthcoming. Btw what strings are you using.

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by APG

Thanks. That is good news. I look forward to your detailed review, assuming that it is forthcoming. Btw what strings are you using.

I have a hybrid in there of Babolat Tonic Ball Feel in the mains and Babolat Synthetic gut in the crosses. Sure a full review after I get to know it better will come.

[skeeter]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

I had my first hit with the IG Prestige MP today. I prefer the feel of IG Prestige MP over the YT MP. It feels softer with much better ball pocketing. I'm thinking of string it tighter like at 60lbs. I'm right now at 57lbs and it feels loose. The feel is not as nice as the IG Mid but way better than the YT MP.

How is the power of the MP overall (i.e., do you feel as if you had enough to put away shots, on serves, etc.), and compared to the Mid? Also, when you say the "feel is not as nice as the Mid", in what ways specifically are you referring? Comfort? Certain types of shots? Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these demos!

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by skeeter

How is the power of the MP overall (i.e., do you feel as if you had enough to put away shots, on serves, etc.), and compared to the Mid? Also, when you say the "feel is not as nice as the Mid", in what ways specifically are you referring? Comfort? Certain types of shots? Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these demos!

The IG PMP is not as muted as the Mid. In Terms of feel. I also think I get more spin with the bigger head but that I also get more length on my shots than the Mid. The Mid is almost a perfect copy of the PC600.

I will say I served pretty well with the IG Prestige MP. I warmed up and jumped right in and played a set with it.

[seb23]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

The IG PMP is not as muted as the Mid. In Terms of feel. I also think I get more spin with the bigger head but that I also get more length on my shots than the Mid. The Mid is almost a perfect copy of the PC600.

I will say I served pretty well with the IG Prestige MP. I warmed up and jumped right in and played a set with it.

how is the ig prestige mp compared to the pro tour 630?

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by seb23

how is the ig prestige mp compared to the pro tour 630?

The Pro Tour 630 has a better feel and is more muted less vibration.

[stronzzi70]

VS Babolat,
I have couple YTK Prestige Mid, which one you can get more spin ( IG PRESTIGE MID)

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by stronzzi70

VS Babolat,
I have couple YTK Prestige Mid, which one you can get more spin ( IG PRESTIGE MID)

Spin I thought was the same. However the feel is so much more satisfying with the IG Prestige Mid. It's like home.

[stronzzi70]

better sweet spot?

[movdqa]

It sounds like they are better racquets for feel but the same for performance. I don't think that the feel of the YT is bad because that's what I am used but I think that I will casually keep my eye out for IGPMPs similar to what I have now.

[JGads]

Got to hit with these two tonight, albeit briefly. These Prestiges are legit. Silkier in feel than the YT versions and from what I remember, bigger sweet spot. As for the MP version, it felt to me like it thumped the ball a bit more heavily than the YT version. And the Mid... oh boy, the Mid is sweet. I used to play with the YT Mid. This IG is pure butter, felt easier to get around, sweet spot was delicious. Head did well with this update.

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by JGads

Got to hit with these two tonight, albeit briefly. These Prestiges are legit. Silkier in feel than the YT versions and from what I remember, bigger sweet spot. As for the MP version, it felt to me like it thumped the ball a bit more heavily than the YT version. And the Mid... oh boy, the Mid is sweet. I used to play with the YT Mid. This IG is pure butter, felt easier to get around, sweet spot was delicious. Head did well with this update.

The IG Prestige Mid is something special. It feels like the OG HEAD racquet back in the day. The MP is not quite there but way better than the YT.

[JGads]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

The IG Prestige Mid is something special. It feels like the OG HEAD racquet back in the day. The MP is not quite there but way better than the YT.

Agree. Didn't play a ton with the MP, but it did immediately feel better than what I recall of the YT. (and noticeably heavier through the ball, which surprised me).. The Mid, though, was on another level. Stellar frame.

[Matchball]

If the mid is even slightly better in feel than the YT version, OMG, that would be awesome...

[skeeter]

Originally Posted by JGads

Got to hit with these two tonight, albeit briefly. These Prestiges are legit. Silkier in feel than the YT versions and from what I remember, bigger sweet spot. As for the MP version, it felt to me like it thumped the ball a bit more heavily than the YT version. And the Mid... oh boy, the Mid is sweet. I used to play with the YT Mid. This IG is pure butter, felt easier to get around, sweet spot was delicious. Head did well with this update.

Gads, any sense between the two which have more plow/power for put-aways and on serves, at least with your brief hits? I've always played more with MP-sized frames (Donnay Plat 99, EXO Tour 100, BB London, most recently), but am intrigued by what I'm hearing about the Mid. I use a 1HBH, play an all court game, and generally hit flattish-driving balls, and thinking that the Mid might be worth a try; just jittery about the smaller head size.