Review of HEAD IG Prestige Mid and IG Prestige MP

[Bartelby]

Yes, they definitely added some weight to the tip of the ig as well as the softer feel, so its a definite improvement on the yt and playable as is.

I'd say my old yt was more around 310 and the new ig was more around 315, but still nowhere near the 320 sw of the pro.

[Backhanded Compliment]

Ive gone beast mode with my IG MP. Right now it is at 12.83 oz and 8.5pts headlight, so this thing mangles the tennis ball. Ive only played once with it in this hefty setup but I hit 7 aces in one set and did remarkably well with reflex hits... not sluggish at all and I'm playing the net quite a bit. Basically, heavy rackets rock (I grew up with wood and the 200g). The amount of spin this thing is imparting is unreal and I can tell the ball is just so heavy because it seemed to push my opponent with a prostaff 95 around quite a bit. Ill see if I can handle this but so far no problems.

[harryz]

Originally Posted by Backhanded Compliment

Ive gone beast mode with my IG MP. Right now it is at 12.83 oz and 8.5pts headlight, so this thing mangles the tennis ball. Ive only played once with it in this hefty setup but I hit 7 aces in one set and did remarkably well with reflex hits... not sluggish at all and I'm playing the net quite a bit. Basically, heavy rackets rock (I grew up with wood and the 200g). The amount of spin this thing is imparting is unreal and I can tell the ball is just so heavy because it seemed to push my opponent with a prostaff 95 around quite a bit. Ill see if I can handle this but so far no problems.

As the founder of the TW "Heavy Racquet Users Club" I can only imagine what a heavy ball that hits. Wish I ere in good enough condition to use it

[Backhanded Compliment]

Originally Posted by harryz

As the founder of the TW "Heavy Racquet Users Club" I can only imagine what a heavy ball that hits. Wish I ere in good enough condition to use it

Used it again today, Im keeping this setup. It is just so satisfying crushing returns (and everything else). Perfect for S & V or simply playing baseline then putting away short balls, super solid (I should take the time to calculate swingweight). The setup is so much more dynamic than the "underpowered" reputation for this stick.... I just take a big cut and the ball just seems to respond.

This thing comes alive around this weight in terms of spin production, responsiveness and comfort.

[harryz]

Originally Posted by Backhanded Compliment

Used it again today, Im keeping this setup. It is just so satisfying crushing returns (and everything else). Perfect for S & V or simply playing baseline then putting away short balls, super solid (I should take the time to calculate swingweight). The setup is so much more dynamic than the "underpowered" reputation for this stick.... I just take a big cut and the ball just seems to respond.

This thing comes alive around this weight in terms of spin production, responsiveness and comfort.

And are you using leather, overwrap, and/or dampener to get to 12.83oz? I'm going to use leather and tournagrips on mine and may try some lead, but want to be careful with weight as well as I really like the frame stock...

Harry

[Backhanded Compliment]

Originally Posted by harryz

And are you using leather, overwrap, and/or dampener to get to 12.83oz? I'm going to use leather and tournagrips on mine and may try some lead, but want to be careful with weight as well as I really like the frame stock...

Harry

Becker leather grip with overgrip

lead in most places. A majority of it is in the butcap but also under the leather grip at 5 inches. on the hoop there is a little bit everywhere at 12, 3, 9, 10 and 2. More at 9 and 3 than anywhere else on the hoop. Id say there is 5-8 times as much lead in the handle as there is on the hoop. Im in good shape (an athletic 220), I bike and do dumbells... moving around the court faster than I ever have.

I hit with my Backup YTPMP which weighs a mere 12.25 and it felt like a whippy lil toy version of this beast version.

[Racquet Daddy]

So I made the mistake of going out and getting a PC600 after vsbabolat's comment on the first page of this thread. I've had my IG Mid for a while - love it. I've hit with them back-to-back on a couple of different occasions now, and there's just something about the PC600 that makes it hard to put back in the bag. A little softer, a little more dampened - just a really solid frame. I've got both racquets strung with 17g full poly around 50, and I'm amazed how well they take a full bed. No arm discomfort after a month. Really growing to admire the Prestige lineage.

[thecrusher956]

I like the specs of the pro much better than the mp but I think that the control might be an issue...thoughts?

[Bartelby]

I can't see control as the issue with the pro, rather its the balance point and weight making it the most club-like Head.

For me, its a little too much racquet, but it may suit a lot of Wilson 6.1 users.

[sundaypunch]

Originally Posted by Bartelby

I can't see control as the issue with the pro, rather its the balance point and weight making it the most club-like Head.

For me, its a little too much racquet, but it may suit a lot of Wilson 6.1 users.

It may get you kicked out of the fan club, but trimming your cap grommet is a great way to lower the weight a little and make it more HL.

[tball]

Originally Posted by thecrusher956

I like the specs of the pro much better than the mp but I think that the control might be an issue...thoughts?

Of all the open-pattern racquets, Prestige Pro is probably the most controlled (My opinion, of course). I feel absolutely no control issues with the Pro.

Pro generates a lot more power than the MP, and has much more "bite".

[movdqa]

I finally made the move from the YTs to the IGs. I've had the IGs in my closet since last summer. I have been using the YTs for quite some time but they are on the edge of elbow pain for me. If I play too much, then I have to rest my arm for a day or two. I don't have that problem with the IGs but my serve wasn't as effective with the IGs because of the higher swingweight.

I had some problems with the YTs (they aren't identical) and I put in some effort into matching them up but was unsuccesful. It can be pretty frustrating trying to match frames up yourself. My IGs are matched - the YTs have different pallets - one is squarish and one is rectangular. I think that the specs were the same: balance, static weight, length - but the swingweights felt different. That happens when you don't buy matched sets.

I played 1.75 sets today and was playing better than I've ever played with the YTs. My opponent said that I was playing "lights out". I modified my service timing to better use the additional swingweight and the racquet just had gobs of power. I think that I need to string it a little tighter - maybe 56 instead of 54 to get a little more control but it feels pretty good where it is.

The best thing is that it doesn't put any stress on my elbow. I had 9 inches of lead at 3/9 (each) on the YTs and still could get arm issues. I have no lead at 3/9 on the IGs and have no arm issues. So I guess I'm a happy camper with the IGs now.

[Stein]

Originally Posted by movdqa

I finally made the move from the YTs to the IGs. I've had the IGs in my closet since last summer. I have been using the YTs for quite some time but they are on the edge of elbow pain for me. If I play too much, then I have to rest my arm for a day or two. I don't have that problem with the IGs but my serve wasn't as effective with the IGs because of the higher swingweight.

I had some problems with the YTs (they aren't identical) and I put in some effort into matching them up but was unsuccesful. It can be pretty frustrating trying to match frames up yourself. My IGs are matched - the YTs have different pallets - one is squarish and one is rectangular. I think that the specs were the same: balance, static weight, length - but the swingweights felt different. That happens when you don't buy matched sets.

I played 1.75 sets today and was playing better than I've ever played with the YTs. My opponent said that I was playing "lights out". I modified my service timing to better use the additional swingweight and the racquet just had gobs of power. I think that I need to string it a little tighter - maybe 56 instead of 54 to get a little more control but it feels pretty good where it is.

The best thing is that it doesn't put any stress on my elbow. I had 9 inches of lead at 3/9 (each) on the YTs and still could get arm issues. I have no lead at 3/9 on the IGs and have no arm issues. So I guess I'm a happy camper with the IGs now.

Hi
Good to hear you're finally enjoying those beauties
Have fun!
Stein

[mrmo1115]

How does the MP directly compare to the IG Speed MP?

[Backhanded Compliment]

Still using my beast mode IGMP at 12.83 oz. My most frequent hitting partner has gone through 3 rackets since... a Wilson BLX6.1 95, a PS88 and now a Dunlop 200 lite.

Ive switched to tough gut mains with silverstring crosses and this thing feels so good. The flex of the IG works well with the gut mains and its improved my backhand returns and backhand slices as well as my first serve percentages (forcing me to let the racket swing naturally through the ball).

Overall this setup has improved my serve an volley game... depth on forehands and general ability to change direction with one handed topspin backhands. Returns are lethal.

only minus is on low pace mid court dinkers and mishits... I can live with that especially when I get to the net... negating no mans land shenanigans.

[chinese_tennis_guy]

Question: why does TW list the 25th anniv LTD prestige MP (black) as 11.9oz but the red MP as 12.3oz???? what's the diff? I thought it was just a diff't paintjob.

[JDMasFCK]

Originally Posted by chinese_tennis_guy

Question: why does TW list the 25th anniv LTD prestige MP (black) as 11.9oz but the red MP as 12.3oz???? what's the diff? I thought it was just a diff't paintjob.

They both weigh 11.9.... dont know where you got the 12.3 from

[chinese_tennis_guy]

Originally Posted by JDMasFCK

They both weigh 11.9.... dont know where you got the 12.3 from

on both the TW for sale head rackets page and once you click on the YTIGPMP racket specs, it lists it at 12.2 strung, 345.86g. The LTD is listed at 11.9, 337.36g. What's up with that?

[chinese_tennis_guy]

Originally Posted by chinese_tennis_guy

on both the TW for sale head rackets page and once you click on the YTIGPMP racket specs, it lists it at 12.2 strung, 345.86g. The LTD is listed at 11.9, 337.36g. What's up with that?

I got curious about it because i saw someone in the for sale section selling their red ones and saying that they were too heavy and how he's using the LTD black ones, in this post (does this cut paste work?) by randog54 yesterday:

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=451323

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by chinese_tennis_guy

I got curious about it because i saw someone in the for sale section selling their red ones and saying that they were too heavy and how he's using the LTD black ones, in this post (does this cut paste work?) by randog54 yesterday:

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=451323

That guy is talking about the IG Prestige MID Which is smaller and heavier than the MP.