liftordie
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That's what I get with my PP100 too. I think the TT100 310 is really extremely similar!!!
Prince Textreme Tour 100 (310) Thread
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ludde
Rookie
Yes, same feeling. Now, I have 2 of the 290g version and 1 by 310g. I matched the light version with Tourna Pro gel and silicon and blue tack nearly to the 310g specs.
Yeah I like room for customisation. Keep it at minimal weight and using polarised set ups to get it to play heavier. I am also searching for more feedback on the 290. From what I have read it plays like the 310 only lighter. They have similar swing weight.
Hear, hear. Don’t know any coaches are being sponsored by Prince anymore around my area.
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2nd Serve Ace
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I love my 2015 TT100Ps. Been playing them since they first came out. I’ve added weight in the throat and play it with VS/RPM @ 53/50# respectively with gut in the mains.
Question: has anyone tried a full bed of gut? I’m tempted to thread one all gut at 55#.
Thoughts?
I got that backwards: 53/50 with gut mains. Babolat VS/RPM hybrid pack.
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lefty10spro
Semi-Pro
I have not played this stick with a full bed of gut. I prefer the open pattern of the TT100 (310). My guess is that you would gain a bit of feel and lose some spin.
Roland G
Hall of Fame
I'm in the same boat. I use the Beast at the moment which I love (although the paint could be better - it chips easily) and I'm probably the only Prince user of over 1000 members apart from a small number of older guys with o3 Reds etc
Same...I get people saying how Prince were their favourite rackets when they were a kid...I also get a few asking where I purchased it, indicating that they are not well advertised or readily available in Australia.
TheOtherBecker
Rookie
Coincidence! I just put a TW thin grip on my Phantom Pro 100. Color is a little light for my taste, but feels great!
It actually only added a few grams, so I’m thinking of putting one on my TT 100 (310). I held off so far because I didn’t want it to get too heavy. Most of my racquets end up at about 12.5 oz, and I’m liking the newfound RHS I’m getting with 11.8oz (338g) or so. I can finally get that lag/snap in my forehand!
I’ll report back if I change up my grip.
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jmacdaununder2
Legend
It would be great if Tennis Only in Melbourne would carry even close to the stock levels of Tennis Only Perth, and their stock levels would in turn be closer to TW or even TWE; seems like a very loose affiliation.
max
Legend
TheOtherBecker
Rookie
Usually a leather grip adds about .5 oz to my racquet. I’ve bought a few demos in 4 3/8” size and had to size up the grips to 5/8”, so that’s even more weight.
I liked the plow, but I’m trying to hit more spin/less flat now, so I’m toying with lighter weights. I like the feel of leather too, but in the summer it gets too slippery to use without an overgrip. The TW thin is quite a bit lighter, and has the added advantage that it brings the grip size down a little, so if I’m starting with a 4 5/8”, it becomes more like a 4 9/16”, and the thin overgrip brings it back to 4 5/8”.
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max
Legend
I'm with you there. I went with the Prince to go down in weight. Played for the first time with it last night in all the stuff I put in it. The leather was okay---and necessary for me: I bought 4.5 grip but usually use 4 5/8; the Prince grip is square and I'm used to the Volkl oblong grip; very different shape and smaller, so the leather brings it up and helps fill the hand more. I quickly dumped the lead tape I put in the head. It's now a different feel with the leather, but that 's okay; should get used to it.
I strung it with poly/syn gut at 54. Too hard on my arm; hopefully it softens up. Perhaps next I'll go multifilament, but I'm leery of adding any extra power to this frame---it's got plenty.
TheOtherBecker
Rookie
This was one racquet I bought as a “used” demo, sized 3/8” and pre-stung with Prince Premier Control 16 in the low/mid 50’s (a multi). If it wasn’t such a good deal I never would have gone for it, but I got it on the court and really really liked it! (Relatively) stiff, light, and a full bed of multi, I was able to generate enough spin that I could hit out and still pull the ball right inside the baseline. It felt like the strings were coated with tar, just grabbed the ball! Even as a poly guy, I would recommend trying this string, maybe with a smooth poly cross to keep the string bed aligned.
As for the grip, I like a more oblong grip too, so one advantage of a smaller grip for me is that I can build up the top & bottom bevels with balsa wood and leave the long bevels as is, giving me a better shape than if I bought a 5/8” at full price.
Here’s what the stringbed looks like after a couple forehands
what do you have wrapped around the edge of the racquet?This was one racquet I bought as a “used” demo, sized 3/8” and pre-stung with Prince Premier Control 16 in the low/mid 50’s (a multi). If it wasn’t such a good deal I never would have gone for it, but I got it on the court and really really liked it! (Relatively) stiff, light, and a full bed of multi, I was able to generate enough spin that I could hit out and still pull the ball right inside the baseline. It felt like the strings were coated with tar, just grabbed the ball! Even as a poly guy, I would recommend trying this string, maybe with a smooth poly cross to keep the string bed aligned.
As for the grip, I like a more oblong grip too, so one advantage of a smaller grip for me is that I can build up the top & bottom bevels with balsa wood and leave the long bevels as is, giving me a better shape than if I bought a 5/8” at full price.
Here’s what the stringbed looks like after a couple forehands
TheOtherBecker
Rookie
Oh, that’s Gorilla tape, which is just beefier duct tape really. I had been using gaffer’s tape, which is the same weight as the “head” brand tape I had been using, but cheaper and less gummy. gorilla tape is heavier (3.5g vs 2g) but seems to be holding up better to scrapes. I chop hard at a lot of low balls, so my bumper gets beat up pretty quick.
It’s usually in a 3” wide roll, but I got a small 1” wide or so roll a while ago packaged with some glue, so I just split it down the middle, and it allows access to the strings if one breaks, and also gives better coverage around the edge of my racquet.
Not the prettiest, but if decide to keep using it, I’ll probably do a better install next time, as I think it will last a lot longer than the alternatives.
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ahh... thanks... yes "not the prettiest" is an understatement.. haha... cool.. I totally get it...Oh, that’s Gorilla tape, which is just beefier duct tape really. I had been using gaffer’s tape, which is the same weight as the “head” brand tape I had been using, but cheaper and less gummy. gorilla tape is heavier (3.5g vs 2g) but seems to be holding up better to scrapes. I chop hard at a lot of low balls, so my bumper gets beat up pretty quick.
It’s usually in a 3” wide roll, but I got a small 1” wide or so roll a while ago packaged with some glue, so I just split it down the middle, and it allows access to the strings if one breaks, and also gives better coverage around the edge of my racquet.
Not the prettiest, but if decide to keep using it, I’ll probably do a better install next time, as I think it will last a lot longer than the alternatives.
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how do you like your Tour 310?
TheOtherBecker
Rookie
I like it!
I’ve been using and loving the Phantoms, mostly the 93p 18x20, after setting aside my TT Tour 100P and 95 2015.
Not saying I’m leaving the Phantoms, but I’m flirting with this stick in hitting sessions, and may try it out in match play. Maybe it will become my singles stick against heavy hitters, when I need to generate more power and conserve more energy.
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2nd Serve Ace
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This is my quandry: I know the better frame is on the left, but the superior string pattern is on the right.
The 100p isnt any help since its still super open in the middle!!!
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The 100p isnt any help since its still super open in the middle!!!
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This is my quandry: I know the better frame is on the left, but the superior string pattern is on the right.
The 100p isnt any help since its still super open in the middle!!!
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Neither. Your crown jewel will be the O-ported Tour 310.
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soulfree914
Rookie
Is that a Head 360 Speed Pro on the right? How does it play compared to the TT 310?This is my quandry: I know the better frame is on the left, but the superior string pattern is on the right.
The 100p isnt any help since its still super open in the middle!!!
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2nd Serve Ace
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The tour is more solid feeling, but the 360 Pro has so much control off the string bed that I end up using it more. [emoji53]
soulfree914
Rookie
Is the 360 Pro not as comfortable as the Tour? I was thinking about demo'ing the 360 Pro to see if I can get more control off of the dense string pattern (plus I already have the matching bag
), but since it did not seem to score high on its comfort level (I have a sensitive arm), I bought a DR 98 instead to see if it adds any control from my TT 310. The TT 310 (16x18) does feel very stable and comfortable, but I feel like once the string tension starts to go down, it becomes slightly difficult to control. I kind of regret not getting the 18x20 version instead. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
max
Legend
This was one racquet I bought as a “used” demo, sized 3/8” and pre-stung with Prince Premier Control 16 in the low/mid 50’s (a multi). If it wasn’t such a good deal I never would have gone for it, but I got it on the court and really really liked it! (Relatively) stiff, light, and a full bed of multi, I was able to generate enough spin that I could hit out and still pull the ball right inside the baseline. It felt like the strings were coated with tar, just grabbed the ball! Even as a poly guy, I would recommend trying this string, maybe with a smooth poly cross to keep the string bed aligned.
As for the grip, I like a more oblong grip too, so one advantage of a smaller grip for me is that I can build up the top & bottom bevels with balsa wood and leave the long bevels as is, giving me a better shape than if I bought a 5/8” at full price.
Here’s what the stringbed looks like after a couple forehands
I checked my string box: I've got some Premier. I'll give it a shot at 54 lbs.---I'm hoping for less jarring than the poly blend, and hoping to keep the multi's innate power in check. I should've stuck some balsa in the grip, but it's been decades since I put together model planes.
2nd Serve Ace
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The 360 pro is comfortable for me just doesn't quite have that satisfying "thump" on the ball like the tours. I'm still dialing in these frames spec wise. Realized I had made the pro too HL, and also that my tour doesn't need any lead in the hoop.Is the 360 Pro not as comfortable as the Tour? I was thinking about demo'ing the 360 Pro to see if I can get more control off of the dense string pattern (plus I already have the matching bag
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Also decided that poly mains are no gos on either. I used the new 100p for a while a few mths ago. Felt the SS was small and jarring offcenter. The frame I would like to get my hands on is that oport version sold in Europe.
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max
Legend
Wow. Almost a sexual experience hitting balls last night. Switching to multi (Prince Premier 16g) makes it so much better for me. I'm not missing spin, either. It seems more controlled, too, with multi for some reason.
I'm not a spin-player who puts massive spin on the ball, ala Nadal. BUT I do make it a point to put some kind of spin on my groundstrokes and serve. The multi works superb!
I strung it with my Kmate dropweight at 54 lbs. I suppose I could take it down two pounds, but let's see how the multi settles in.
I'm not a spin-player who puts massive spin on the ball, ala Nadal. BUT I do make it a point to put some kind of spin on my groundstrokes and serve. The multi works superb!
I strung it with my Kmate dropweight at 54 lbs. I suppose I could take it down two pounds, but let's see how the multi settles in.
This stick is yet to get a bad review from anyone. I own the damn thing . It really is the perfect all arounder.. I am currently playing with VCP 97 partly to push myself and control on 97 is so addictive but tt310 is always in my bag. It has everything with superb comfort IMO.
danbrenner
Legend
I have been using the 310 for 2 months now. I’m selling my pure drives. Thai thing is better in every way. Did I mention IN EVERY WAY ?
Yeah if this thing was a babolat or wilson racquet with a bunch of hype it would be selling like crazy.. prince really does make great sticks...
danbrenner
Legend
I want to add that I bought this frame in both the size 3 and size 4 because they do run a little bit small. The grip shape on these rackets is for me sublime. Just perfect.
If I HD to make a custom mold this shape would be it. my serves with the size 4 are a little bit heavier than with the 3/8. And I can cannon my serves in with this stick even better than the pure drive which was the pure drives best attribute. This Stick blows away the beasts and phantoms. Blows away any other line from any other manufacturer. You guys simply have to try not for yourselves.
If I HD to make a custom mold this shape would be it. my serves with the size 4 are a little bit heavier than with the 3/8. And I can cannon my serves in with this stick even better than the pure drive which was the pure drives best attribute. This Stick blows away the beasts and phantoms. Blows away any other line from any other manufacturer. You guys simply have to try not for yourselves.
Wonder if the 290 version plays close. Many reviews on 310 but lacking on the 290.
danbrenner
Legend
Don’t bother with it the 310 is perfection just do some pushups lol.
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Roland G
Hall of Fame
You like it then?
liftordie
Hall of Fame
Today I will try the O3 Tour 100 (290).
Can't wait!
I think he means to ask 100p... if its phantom he is asking then yeah they are completely different sticks except for the string pattern
But yeah 100p only diff is string pattern and its 305 unstrung but that also means same strung weight on 18x20...
