Advice needed: Prince Tour 100 : switching ports from exo3 to traditional?

mgroen · Jul 9, 2016

I still play with the Prince Tour 100 (16x18)... I have tried the Textreme 100P but don't like the direct feeling of it

Always played with the (standard) exo3 ports. But now recently a friend tipped me saying I could try replacing the grommets with traditional ports, so the exo3 function is removed.

What can I expect when switching from exo3 ports to traditional? Al other things being equal?

Different feeling? More/less power? more/less control?

Thanks very much.

Mathijs

speedysteve · Jul 9, 2016

Interesting, can't help I'm afraid as I've only ever used them ported!
I'll be interested what people answer.

JohnBPittsburgh · Jul 9, 2016

Some people have said the string hole grommets make an annoying whistling sound. It will give you a more direct feel, and will take a little of the power away (by restricting string movement, which is why they feel so nice), it also might feel like you have a little more control (due to less string movement...it would be like a tighter stringbed feels....in essence, less trampoline effect)

What are you hoping to gain from switching? Or are you just curious? (I have string hole grommets, but haven't implemented them yet) I am very happy with how the Tours perform the way they are...heavily modified with lead, silicone, and leather

I wish I could mail you mine so you could see how insanely awesome it is!!!

mgroen · Jul 9, 2016

JohnBPittsburgh said:
Some people have said the string hole grommets make an annoying whistling sound. It will give you a more direct feel, and will take a little of the power away (by restricting string movement, which is why they feel so nice), it also might feel like you have a little more control (due to less string movement...it would be like a tighter stringbed feels....in essence, less trampoline effect)

What are you hoping to gain from switching? Or are you just curious? (I have string hole grommets, but haven't implemented them yet) I am very happy with how the Tours perform the way they are...heavily modified with lead, silicone, and leather I wish I could mail you mine so you could see how insanely awesome it is!!!

Hi,
thanks for the info.
I like the rackets very much, especially the feeling, but I notice that in "high speed games", the Tours give a little too much "afterburn". I am looking for a little less afterburn (I guess you can compare that to a more direct feel), but not too much since I have noticed that the Textremes gave me a too much direct feeling. Also, I am willing to get more control since I find these a little bit lacking with the exo3 grommets.

I am very much interested in your racquet setup, you can send me a private message via this board. Also, are you able to tell me where you have bought the string hole grommets since these appair pretty much hard to find.

jonestim · Jul 9, 2016

Can you locate any Hole grommets for them? They were an option, but Prince has stopped producing grommets for the older racquets and they appear to be sold out everywhere. Buy them if you find them because that may be the only set you ever get ahold of.

JohnBPittsburgh · Jul 9, 2016

I got them with a prostock frame

But, I did see them pop on the big auction site from time to time. Snag 'em if you see em, they won't last long. Also, it might be worth a shot to send TWEurope a message. I just did, and they ordered me some grommets (I am not telling anyone what they are until I have them in my cart and shipping is conformed!!!!)

Apparently Prince in Europe still is selling some grommets. But it seems you have to ask, and let them know exactly what you want to order. Stefan from TWE was extremely helpful.

ricki · Jul 9, 2016

hole grommets were available only for Rebel 95...

sma1001 · Jul 9, 2016

mgroen said:
I notice that in "high speed games", the Tours give a little too much "afterburn

You can achieve this with a string change - to something more control orientated, or using a higher tension. That would give you much more chance of success than a racquet change. Only ported racquets have that feel.

sma1001 · Jul 10, 2016

mgroen said:
I notice that in "high speed games", the Tours give a little too much "afterburn

What strings are you using?

mgroen · Jul 10, 2016

sma1001 said:
What strings are you using?

I have tried several strings. But the best result so far I got with Luxilon Big Banger Alu strings, strung at about 25 kgs. But still I have the feeling the afterburn could be decreased with switching to the traditional hole grommets... It's worth a try though? Don't you think? Only thing is I first need to get them... (traditional holes grommets)

mgroen · Jul 10, 2016

sma1001 said:
What strings are you using?

I have tried several strings. But the best result so far I got with Luxilon Big Banger Alu strings, strung at about 25 kgs. But still I have the feeling the afterburn could be decreased with switching to the traditional hole grommets... It's worth a try though? Don't you think? Only thing is I first need to get them... (traditional holes grommets)

mgroen · Jul 10, 2016

sma1001 said:
What strings are you using?

I have tried several strings. But the best result so far I got with Luxilon Big Banger Alu strings, strung at about 25 kgs. But still I have the feeling the afterburn could be decreased with switching to the traditional hole grommets... It's worth a try though? Don't you think? Only thing is I first need to get them... (traditional holes grommets)

sma1001 · Jul 10, 2016

mgroen said:
I have tried several strings. But the best result so far I got with Luxilon Big Banger Alu strings, strung at about 25 kgs. But still I have the feeling the afterburn could be decreased with switching to the traditional hole grommets... It's worth a try though? Don't you think? Only thing is I first need to get them... (traditional holes grommets)

Sure, give it a go - certainly before switching racquets

CopolyX · Jul 10, 2016

Port holes just sound funny to me. What not just get the Prince Tour Pro 100 ...short money and port free...keep the other one for times when your arm is tried...

mgroen · Jul 10, 2016

Does anybody happen to know the TX code for the 2014 version of the Prince Tour 100; 18x20 ?

If so please post it,....

And, if the grommets for the 2012 model of the racket are compatible with the 2014 version?

Thanks!

JohnBPittsburgh · Jul 10, 2016

TX255a

Yes, all the TX250 grommets will fit all TX250 frames. TX250A,B,C,P. C and P are prostock

mgroen · Jul 11, 2016

JohnBPittsburgh said:
TX255a

Yes, all the TX250 grommets will fit all TX250 frames. TX250A,B,C,P. C and P are prostock

Is that the code for the frame? Or the code for the grommets?

JohnBPittsburgh · Jul 11, 2016

There is a TX-255a frame and a TX-255P which is the prostock frame they are both the same string pattern 18x20
TX250 is the grommets that will fit all TX-250 frames regardless of the letter after 250

Arthuro · Jul 17, 2016

ricki said:
hole grommets were available only for Rebel 95...

That's not true. You can get holes for every model. The molds are similar so you can use hole grommets for the old Exo3 tours on current or past 2014 models.

Fedinkum · Jul 17, 2016

I think you might find the racket (without o port) to swing through air slower. I loved my Tour 98 with the o port.

JohnBPittsburgh · Jul 18, 2016

I figured out that my Prince Tour 16x18 grommets fit my Prince prototype 98 (tour paintjob) ported/string hole grommets fit. Although the headsize and shape is different, the side port part is the exact same (and they look drastically different) I will post a pic.

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