Review of HEAD IG Prestige Mid and IG Prestige MP

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by movdqa

How was the feel compared to the YT?

I am initially tackling the Mid. Then I will test the MP.

[Anton]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

That's your opinion. I don't like the clear. I only just got the racquets yesterday. I had my first hit with the Mid this morning. When I get done testing the racquets the review will be written. Have a little patience.

NO! I was promised a review and I want it now!

[maxpotapov]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

The feel of the IG Prestige Mid is the closest to the Prestige Classic 600 that I have yet to hit with.

Closest but still not exactly there? I mean, would you spend $200 on brand new IG Mid rather than Chinese Prestige Classic 600 in 9/10 condition?

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by maxpotapov

Closest but still not exactly there? I mean, would you spend $200 on brand new IG Mid rather than Chinese Prestige Classic 600 in 9/10 condition?

ALL Prestige Classic 600 were manufactured in AUSTRIA.

[maxpotapov]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

ALL Prestige Classic 600 were made in AUSTRIA.

How about re-issue?

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by maxpotapov

How about re-issue?

Even the "Re-issue" from 2006.

[maxpotapov]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

Even the "Re-issue" from 2006.

OK, that's good to know, thanks.
Anyway, would you opt for brand new IG Mid versus PC600 in 9/10 condition given the same price? I'm in a situation like that right now...

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by maxpotapov

OK, that's good to know, thanks.
Anyway, would you opt for brand new IG Mid versus PC600 in 9/10 condition given the same price? I'm in a situation like that right now...

What are you looking to do? Are you looking to have a couple of the same racquet? Or are you just playing with one racquet and no back-up?

[maxpotapov]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

What are you looking to do? Are you looking to have a couple of the same racquet? Or are you just playing with one racquet and no back-up?

Of course identical backup would be perfect, but I can live with my PT600 or even LM Mid or just be cautious about re-stringing when I have a match to play.

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by maxpotapov

Of course identical backup would be perfect, but I can live with my PT600 or even LM Mid or just be cautious about re-stringing when I have a match to play.

The LM is as far away from the Prestige Classic 600 as you can get. If you use the Prestige Tour 600 as a back then the buy the Prestige Classic 600 if it is great almost new condition. But I would just buy 2 IG Prestige Mid it is a very good racquet.

[maxpotapov]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

The LM is as far away from the Prestige Classic 600 as you can get. If you use the Prestige Tour 600 as a back then the buy the Prestige Classic 600 if it is great almost new condition. But I would just buy 2 IG Prestige Mid it is a very good racquet.

OK, I hope there's more to IG Mid than feel. Does it compensate whatever it lacks in feel (compared to PC600) with other characteristics, such as power, sweet spot etc.?

[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.

[stronzzi70]

VS Babolat
What do you think about HEAD TGK 260.1 xl code inside the thoath ?
Unstrung weight 340 g.

[Passion4Tennis]

I'm looking forward to your review, VS. Your taste in racquets seems to be very similar to mine.

[nikosrf]

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 the same elbow problem with Youtek. I decided to change and go for another. So i am curious if the IG made the Prestige MP more comfortable.

[APG]

Originally Posted by nikosrf

I had the same elbow problem with Youtek. I decided to change and go for another. So i am curious if the IG made the Prestige MP more comfortable.

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

[vsbabolat]

So far I'm really liking the IG Prestige Mid. I hate to say it but HEAD and their OEM have done a great job on the IG Prestige Mid. It is the best Prestige Mid since the i.Prestige Mid. It is very muted and feels nothing like the YT Prestige Mid. The IG Prestige Mid feels like a classic racquet. Closest to the Prestige Pro/Prestige Classic 600.

I have not hit with the IG Prestige MP yet. I will try to and hit in with it tomorrow.

[Bartelby]

Is there any reason why the feel would not transfer throughout the new Prestige line?

I suppose we await your test of the mp for this answer.

[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?

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by Bartelby

Is there any reason why the feel would not transfer throughout the new Prestige line?

I suppose we await your test of the mp for this answer.

I don't know. I have no idea how the MP will play and have a open mind about it.