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SantiagoMVC · 10-13-2012, 03:09 PM

's done!, add me to the club!

, I picked it up an hours ago, but couldn't try it because the weather; I can't wait to prove it in stock form, thanks for your help guys, especially K79

The Big Kahuna · 10-13-2012, 05:17 PM

Anybody compare the Prince EXO3 Tour 100 (16 x 1

to the new Head IG Extreme Pro 2.0? The review of the Head on file with TW makes it sound like the second coming. Curious to know if any of you Prince EXO3 Tour 100 players have play tested one and what your impressions were.

SantiagoMVC · 10-18-2012, 11:08 AM

Finally could prove it on court, it feel pretty good on the volleys, the slice and the forehand, where I can swing confidently. First serve take some time but after that it was pretty well. With the backhand and the second serve I need more time for adjustment. It needs a good footwork I think. Overall is a great improve, I'm going to keep playing and getting better

mikeler · 10-18-2012, 11:58 AM

I don't know if it is coincidence or just me getting used to regular length rackets again, but I hit the net tape on serves so many times the last 2 matches.

j-dog123 · 10-18-2012, 02:13 PM

y do mostly all the pros who use this racket use lxn bigbanger at 24/23kg

klementine79 · 10-18-2012, 02:30 PM

^It ties the frame together nicely. A stiffer string that's also powerful, plus BBO is a first generation poly and pros change as little as possible. Feels great in the exo. A majority are also using pj`s and not a retail exo.

klementine79 · 10-24-2012, 01:19 PM

I've been playing with my 18x20s counterpart, the 16x18 lately and I'm noticing a couple of differences between the two patterns.

1.) Much more pop on serve with the 16x18, easier access to kick-serves and what not.

2.) Tighter tensions do not result in loss of power, but add to the control aspect of these frames on flat strokes when compared to the 18x20.

3.) Much more comfortable. Hands down.

Really torn between the two patterns atm. Both offer differing benefits without taking away from what either does best.

I'm not going to let go of my 18x20's (again) but might pick-up another 16x18.

mikeler · 10-24-2012, 01:40 PM

The 18x20 version just felt like a dead racket to me.

corbind · 10-25-2012, 10:35 PM

Comparing 16x18 and 18x20 Prince EXO3 Tour 100

Background

I play mostly doubles so volleying is a big part where control trumps spin since I spend most of my day hitting nearer the net. The only time I’m hitting from the baseline is returning serves, retrieving lobs or the occasion where I somehow forget to go in after my serve. I suppose when just hitting (no sets) I hit mostly from the baseline.

Time

Used the 16x18 about 100 hours while the 18x20 around 30 hours.
All sticks strung with full bed of Babolat or Wilson natural gut 16 gauge

Common in both sticks

Super flexible sticks that are just wonderful on the arm
Ports make for a very different feel from other racquets (can’t explain it)
Comfortable handle shape
Comfortable throat (for switching grips)
Not a great serving racquet

16x18

Generates more spin
Generates more power
Ball arcs at a higher angle (more net clearance)
Serves with more spin

18x20

More control
Less power
Ball arc at a lower angle (less net clearance)
Serves less spin (but greater accuracy)

Initially I demo’ed both the 16x18 and 18x20 before I purchased either and did hit better with the 18x20. Yet I purchased the 16xx18 since it felt more comfy on my TE as it has less strings. But when the TE cleared up I bought an 18x20 and it was amazing how much more control it has. If I were at my baseline hitting an oncoming ball aiming to strike a cone near the opposite baseline, the 18x20 stroke would be about 2’ closer to hitting the cone than the 16x18.

That may seem like a lot or maybe it seems insignificant. To me that is a huge difference. Now imagine have someone feed me volleys at the net and I’m still trying to hit the cone – it’s still much easier with the 18x20. But in sets opponents will crack balls at high speed and I’ll have to make quick reactions to volley and the extra control the 18x20 provides becomes way more significant.

Summary

I can easily see singles players or baseliners enjoying the spinny 16x18, It’s designed to do that! But the 18x20 provides much more control which would favor net guys.

Here's a review I made a year earlier about the 16x18
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...ince+EXO3+TOUR

mikeler · 10-26-2012, 07:17 AM

^^^ Nice review, thanks. Since I play almost all singles and use a lot of spin, the 16x18 is definitely my cup of tea.

jonnyboi09 · 11-04-2012, 08:07 AM

Count me in!!! Just purchased 5 of these in the 16x18 string pattern and love the unique feel and spin. Now all thats left is to tweak the string setup.

mikeler · 11-04-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnyboi09

Count me in!!! Just purchased 5 of these in the 16x18 string pattern and love the unique feel and spin. Now all thats left is to tweak the string setup.

Get ready to buy a lot of strings! I've only owned the racket for a few weeks and I'm restringing twice a week it seems like.

jonnyboi09 · 11-04-2012, 07:00 PM

Yeah i can tell. Luckily I string so I have a few reels to test. So far I love the frame with BHBR 16 at 52 lbs. Really controls the open pattern and allows me to flatten out the ball. I find this frame to be a good hybrid of the flex and control of the Radical with the spin and forgiveness of the Pure Drive.

maggmaster · 11-05-2012, 03:40 AM

Back to the Exo3 from the prokennex 5g, I seem to just switch back and forth between these every 6 months or so. Played 6 hours with the exo 3 tour this weekend and I love the fact that my arm feels totally fresh.

mikeler · 11-05-2012, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maggmaster

Back to the Exo3 from the prokennex 5g, I seem to just switch back and forth between these every 6 months or so. Played 6 hours with the exo 3 tour this weekend and I love the fact that my arm feels totally fresh.

I always wondered if the 5G was much more friendly than the 7G. So the Exo still beats the 5G in terms of arm friendliness?

maggmaster · 11-05-2012, 06:32 AM

Oh yea, nothing beats it as far as I can tell. I think my strokes got a bit better since the last time I used the EXO because when I left it was to get more controlled power. This time I seem to have plenty of power with the exo.

irjhon · 11-12-2012, 12:41 AM

Proud owner of an 16x18! Playing it stock with some NXT 16s. I can hit with this stick all day!

klementine79 · 11-14-2012, 03:58 PM

Hey Rabbit!
Wanted to ask you why you switched from the team100 to the warrior. Anything in particular or just wanted a change? Wanted to pick one up to mess around with, is it that much stiffer than the exo100? I'm assuming the feel is somewhat in the same ball park.

Also, BigM had mentioned that some of his frames had cracked or broke, has anyone else had a frame crack on them? Until now, I can happily report that no frames have cracked/broke on me.

wolfinsignia · 12-09-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klementine79

Hey Rabbit!
Wanted to ask you why you switched from the team100 to the warrior. Anything in particular or just wanted a change? Wanted to pick one up to mess around with, is it that much stiffer than the exo100? I'm assuming the feel is somewhat in the same ball park.

Also, BigM had mentioned that some of his frames had cracked or broke, has anyone else had a frame crack on them? Until now, I can happily report that no frames have cracked/broke on me.

im not rabbit, but its a really nice stick if you want power and diversity in your play. but control was way off for me, and it was hard to play with heavier pace. but that was only for a week's worth of demo. im sure if i tried to play with it more i would've adjusted to the balance alot better and got happier results. it doesn't feel any stiffer than the tour but definitely nowhere near as flexible.

and as scratch up as my racquet is, there no cracks. as aggressive as my playstyle is, i would never let my racquet get scratched up except when i frame the ball. which i do often, and usually it would be the reason frames crack unless you whip it at the ground. so i'd say its pretty durable.

mikeler · 12-09-2012, 03:16 PM

So how fast is everyone breaking strings with the 16x18 version?

10-13-2012, 05:17 PM	#1102
The Big Kahuna Semi-Pro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 531	Anybody compare the Prince EXO3 Tour 100 (16 x 1 to the new Head IG Extreme Pro 2.0? The review of the Head on file with TW makes it sound like the second coming. Curious to know if any of you Prince EXO3 Tour 100 players have play tested one and what your impressions were. __________________ Big Kahuna (5.0 SoCal) Head YOUTEK IG Extreme Pro 2.0 \| Pacific Classic Gut 17g mains/MSV Co-Focus Poly 18g crosses 50/46 \| Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125 46

10-18-2012, 02:30 PM	#1106
klementine79 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DcMdVa Posts: 3,651	^It ties the frame together nicely. A stiffer string that's also powerful, plus BBO is a first generation poly and pros change as little as possible. Feels great in the exo. A majority are also using pj`s and not a retail exo. __________________ Tommy Haasian GOATmode* * = FedK (tm)

10-24-2012, 01:19 PM	#1107
klementine79 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DcMdVa Posts: 3,651	I've been playing with my 18x20s counterpart, the 16x18 lately and I'm noticing a couple of differences between the two patterns. 1.) Much more pop on serve with the 16x18, easier access to kick-serves and what not. 2.) Tighter tensions do not result in loss of power, but add to the control aspect of these frames on flat strokes when compared to the 18x20. 3.) Much more comfortable. Hands down. Really torn between the two patterns atm. Both offer differing benefits without taking away from what either does best. I'm not going to let go of my 18x20's (again) but might pick-up another 16x18. __________________ Tommy Haasian GOATmode* * = FedK (tm)

10-25-2012, 10:35 PM	#1109
corbind Professional Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 832	16x18 vs. 18x20 Comparing 16x18 and 18x20 Prince EXO3 Tour 100 Background I play mostly doubles so volleying is a big part where control trumps spin since I spend most of my day hitting nearer the net. The only time I’m hitting from the baseline is returning serves, retrieving lobs or the occasion where I somehow forget to go in after my serve. I suppose when just hitting (no sets) I hit mostly from the baseline. Time Used the 16x18 about 100 hours while the 18x20 around 30 hours. All sticks strung with full bed of Babolat or Wilson natural gut 16 gauge Common in both sticks Super flexible sticks that are just wonderful on the arm Ports make for a very different feel from other racquets (can’t explain it) Comfortable handle shape Comfortable throat (for switching grips) Not a great serving racquet 16x18 Generates more spin Generates more power Ball arcs at a higher angle (more net clearance) Serves with more spin 18x20 More control Less power Ball arc at a lower angle (less net clearance) Serves less spin (but greater accuracy) Initially I demo’ed both the 16x18 and 18x20 before I purchased either and did hit better with the 18x20. Yet I purchased the 16xx18 since it felt more comfy on my TE as it has less strings. But when the TE cleared up I bought an 18x20 and it was amazing how much more control it has. If I were at my baseline hitting an oncoming ball aiming to strike a cone near the opposite baseline, the 18x20 stroke would be about 2’ closer to hitting the cone than the 16x18. That may seem like a lot or maybe it seems insignificant. To me that is a huge difference. Now imagine have someone feed me volleys at the net and I’m still trying to hit the cone – it’s still much easier with the 18x20. But in sets opponents will crack balls at high speed and I’ll have to make quick reactions to volley and the extra control the 18x20 provides becomes way more significant. Summary I can easily see singles players or baseliners enjoying the spinny 16x18, It’s designed to do that! But the 18x20 provides much more control which would favor net guys. Here's a review I made a year earlier about the 16x18 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showt...ince+EXO3+TOUR __________________ Becker London Tour, 12.6oz, Wilson gut 17g 65lbs \|\| Prince EXO3 Tour 18x20, 12.5oz, Wilson gut 16g 70lbs, S&V, DII '88-90

11-14-2012, 03:58 PM	#1118
klementine79 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DcMdVa Posts: 3,651	Hey Rabbit! Wanted to ask you why you switched from the team100 to the warrior. Anything in particular or just wanted a change? Wanted to pick one up to mess around with, is it that much stiffer than the exo100? I'm assuming the feel is somewhat in the same ball park. Also, BigM had mentioned that some of his frames had cracked or broke, has anyone else had a frame crack on them? Until now, I can happily report that no frames have cracked/broke on me. __________________ Tommy Haasian GOATmode* * = FedK (tm)