New Prestige Touch "Tour" --- 305g 18x19
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TennisManiac
Hall of Fame
Seems really light. Too light actually.
CopolyX
Hall of Fame
Just a "touch" more tweaks and nice big side of hype..
Sure new frames are fun...really every year thou....
If it going to make you play better....well wow...amazing...happiness
Prestige old school fan here..
New school, not so much.
Prefer the older buttery connected feel.
But hey, they they certainly need the revenue..
back a bit..
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/head-graphene-touch-prestige.587503/
Sure new frames are fun...really every year thou....
If it going to make you play better....well wow...amazing...happiness
Prestige old school fan here..
New school, not so much.
Prefer the older buttery connected feel.
But hey, they they certainly need the revenue..
back a bit..
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/head-graphene-touch-prestige.587503/
TR3NT
Rookie
Yes it does
mnttlrg
Professional
I hit with a pre-release one yesterday. I think it is a great racket for a 3.5 4.0 kind of player.
It's comfortable, easy to swing, handles pace, has a nice combination of control and non-wimpiness.
I like the well-balanced polarity of it. It swings and hits smooth. I think the Touch line has better comfort than the XT but not too muted like the Graphene Prestiges.
My only real beef is that 18 mains goes better with 20 crosses if you are a power hitter, and I found myself wanting more while going for winners.
But for someone whose primary goal is to hit serviceable spin and power without having to hammer everything around themselves, it really does the job well. It felt very consistent without having to get pushed around all day in the process.
It reminded me of that DC 305 98 with the 18x19 pattern, except more comfortable and solid against pace.
I didn't try the other Prestiges yet, but this one seems like a step in the right direction for a line that has been stumbling around for a while now.
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It's comfortable, easy to swing, handles pace, has a nice combination of control and non-wimpiness.
I like the well-balanced polarity of it. It swings and hits smooth. I think the Touch line has better comfort than the XT but not too muted like the Graphene Prestiges.
My only real beef is that 18 mains goes better with 20 crosses if you are a power hitter, and I found myself wanting more while going for winners.
But for someone whose primary goal is to hit serviceable spin and power without having to hammer everything around themselves, it really does the job well. It felt very consistent without having to get pushed around all day in the process.
It reminded me of that DC 305 98 with the 18x19 pattern, except more comfortable and solid against pace.
I didn't try the other Prestiges yet, but this one seems like a step in the right direction for a line that has been stumbling around for a while now.
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DonDiego
Hall of Fame
I really like this.
To those who say it's too lightweight, it's still 10g heavier that a Radical mp, which is more than decent to play at pretty much any level. And don't worry, the MP and the Pro are still in the lineup.
El_Yotamo
Hall of Fame
1) depends on the company
2) none from Head
TennisHound
Legend
The question is, will it still have the weak throat if you add weight to the hoop and handle. The Rev Pro for instance, would've been great if there was some strength there. I'm sure it'll be the same.
danbrenner
Legend
My question is when are they releasing the Prestige. And why aren’t the xt on sale if the release is close ?
Imago
Hall of Fame
Weak throat? Impossible! Graphene is the strongest material in the Universe. You have to be a Transformer to break it.
They are long ago in our local shop - unfortunately, not for demo, just to be observed and adored.
ToastyTilapia
Rookie
They were on sale during tw's happy hour earlier today. I think 150 or so. Too late now though. Will be interesting to see if the prestige touch tour is any good.
danbrenner
Legend
But it should go on sale permanently if a new line is looming ??
anhboa2
Rookie
Maybe they actually are helping us to not get confused anymore, Pros play with any racket.
Tennisguy777
Professional
This is no prestige, it's the capped radical we've always dreamed of. 18x19 nice, I guess Head is listening to the customer or random coincidence. It's a customizing dream must weight like 285ish without caps?
ToastyTilapia
Rookie
Looks like they went on sale today.
TennisHound
Legend
Lol, I would say "random coincidence." If the Graphene process isn't too bad on it (all the weight at the poles and weak throat) then it may be pretty fun. But Head is the master of disguise - awesome looks, horrible play.
Tommy Haas
Hall of Fame
(RA) Flex?
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
mnttlrg
Professional
It felt a slight bit more Prestige-like than the old S, but it's not a tank like the Graphene MP and Pro. Not even close to that.
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mnttlrg
Professional
Not sure, but it felt sort of middling to me. Maybe mid 60's?
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Imago
Hall of Fame
Seems that GXT is fun for better players than me... So I am ready to admit that Head are doing a terrific job for 5.0 and above players.
TennisHound
Legend
I can't tell if you have a real dry sense of humor, or if your serious about Head doing a great job.
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TennisHound
Legend
The specs are attractive
Imago
Hall of Fame
So Tour is the new MP, while MP is the new classic Mid.
I am torn between the extremes.
I am torn between the extremes.
tommytomczyk
New User
here all the specs of the whole touch prestige line racquets
TennisHound
Legend
I'm waiting for Fukkys review. Here's a wfew more pics: https://www.stringforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=21908s
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tegg96
Semi-Pro
The S at 295g seems to be a 16X19 older style Radical MP.
Imago
Hall of Fame
NickJ
Professional
But don't professional players all use frames we mere mortals can't buy anyway?
Imago
Hall of Fame
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
If you have the money you can
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
And a big dingalingWhat money can't buy is only life after death.
NickJ
Professional
I've got a big dingaling . . . . you mean shock absorber yeah? Mine's huge.
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
BaronVonSlam
Rookie
i don't think you'll ever get an accurate reading with a ruler that small. i suggest a caliper, you can measure as small as a millimeter on those.
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
Accuracy ain’t the issue man, I’ve even tried a meter stick, but they’re just too short!
TennisHound
Legend
^^^Length is certainly a problem. Usually just throwing it over my shoulder works, but the sheer mass is hard to deal with lol
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
Man, you haven’t thought it through, you gotta repurpose it as a belt!
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Right? I tried that with the graphenes and they simply were not as stable or solid as my YT Radicals. On paper they are perfect right?Wishful thinking? I wish too.
danbrenner
Legend
Ok. So you made me buy the YT Prestige S.
Goldilocks stats. Very open pattern like you said. I will update after I play with it.
Hankenstein
Hall of Fame
I have had a short hit with the tour-frame. It´s really nice in stock version. First i tried the new Radical MP and then the new Prestige Tour straight after and the prestige felt like butter in the flex compared to Radical. I really enjoyed the tour frame. Very easy to play with and nice sweetspot. Solid for its light weight. Good control, easy to hit with confidence.
I will try and get a couple when they are released and mod it a bit. Silicone and lead ofcourse. With a 325 gram weight i guess this frame will be a gem!
I will try and get a couple when they are released and mod it a bit. Silicone and lead ofcourse. With a 325 gram weight i guess this frame will be a gem!
danbrenner
Legend
Question. Did the YT ig Pres pro have the same wide open spacing as the YT IG S. ? Or it was just the S
