Prince EXO3 Rackets

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Sadly, I have to say that I keep getting a lot of pain in my forearm, elbow, and wrist and I really believe that it is because of my racket/string combo. I used to just get over it, but now it doesn't go away. I need to change to something that is very arm friendly, and I have found that prince exo3 technology really is the best (in my opinion) for increasing arm friendliness.

As far as string goes, I want to stay with poly. I have grown to dislike the feel of synthetics and multis because they are too mushy and lack precision in an open pattern.

The tour and warrior lines are very intriguing to me. The rebel is too demanding and I don't like the 98 at all.

jackcrawford · May 16, 2013

The tour 16X18 is a very soft frame, even w/full poly at 50#. It is a low-powered frame, but unlike even-balanced 11 oz. thin-beamed frames, has enough mass to prevent it from being pushed around. Swings fast, too.

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

jackcrawford said:
The tour 16X18 is a very soft frame, even w/full poly at 50#. It is a low-powered frame, but unlike even-balanced 11 oz. thin-beamed frames, has enough mass to prevent it from being pushed around. Swings fast, too.

Thanks jack. If anyone's wondering, I'm not going to buy any of the sale prince rackets because I actually don't like the cosmetics AT ALL.

Jack, how low powered is it? As low powered as a mg radical?

mikeler · May 16, 2013

Exo Tour 16 x 18 with Solinco Tour Bite Soft. /thread

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

mikeler said:
Exo Tour 16 x 18 with Solinco Tour Bite Soft. /thread

I know this racket has been your TE "cure." How is the power level, Mike?

USS Tang · May 16, 2013

Prince EXO3 Red 105 works for me. Synthetic or natural 17-gauge gut at 55-57 lbs. No arm problems.

ricki · May 16, 2013

16x18 isnt low powered, 18x20 is low powered. I recommend 16x18 (as I have both).

jackcrawford · May 16, 2013

MikeHitsHard93 said:
Thanks jack. If anyone's wondering, I'm not going to buy any of the sale prince rackets because I actually don't like the cosmetics AT ALL.

Jack, how low powered is it? As low powered as a mg radical?

If a Pure Drive is a 9/10 and an MG Rad MP is a 3/10, it to me is a 5/10.

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Thanks a lot guys. My local club happens to be a prince retailer that offers $2 demos. I'm gonna take one for a spin and see how it goes.

BlueB · May 16, 2013

Then good that you gave up on stiffer Hornet...
Warrior is practically the same thing as the O3 White, so you can save some $ there. Tour, I didn't play with, but it sounds it's even softer...

I can give you some less conventional stringing ideas, but off-line to prevent stirring the pot

If you wish, you can email me direct:
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mikeler · May 16, 2013

ricki said:
16x18 isnt low powered, 18x20 is low powered. I recommend 16x18 (as I have both).

There is a big difference between the two. The 16 x 18 is still a little underpowered compared to most frames on the market.

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

BlueB said:
Then good that you gave up on stiffer Hornet...
Warrior is practically the same thing as the O3 White, so you can save some $ there. Tour, I didn't play with, but it sounds it's even softer...

I can give you some less conventional stringing ideas, but off-line to prevent stirring the pot If you wish, you can email me direct:
boris at blueb dot biz

Yes this is the big reason that I have up on the hornet. I do not like how the white looks and my friend also has one, so I dint want the same racket as him. Shoot me an email through this board. Should be easier

BlueB · May 16, 2013

This is what email link in your profile says:
"Sorry! That user has specified that they do not wish to receive emails. If you still wish to send an email to this user, please contact the administrator and they may be able to help. "

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

BlueB said:
This is what email link in your profile says:
"Sorry! That user has specified that they do not wish to receive emails. If you still wish to send an email to this user, please contact the administrator and they may be able to help. "

My bad. I'll send you an email.

Edit: email sent

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Ok, how demanding is this racket? If it's pretty demanding, I'll grab a warrior.

jackcrawford · May 16, 2013

MikeHitsHard93 said:
Ok, how demanding is this racket? If it's pretty demanding, I'll grab a warrior.

It's pretty demanding, you have to prepare early.

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

jackcrawford said:
It's pretty demanding, you have to prepare early.

My stroke isn't very long. Medium backswing and WW finish. Medium/fast swing. Maybe the tour would be too much racket for me.

Lilguy1456 · May 16, 2013

How about a Bab Pure Storm? Nice and comfy...manageable 327 SW...decent power...

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Lilguy1456 said:
How about a Bab Pure Storm? Nice and comfy...manageable 327 SW...decent power...

Thanks, but I'm not a storm fan and I really just want to go back to prince. I like their quality of their products

counterpuncher · May 16, 2013

Rebel 98 is also a good option, as well as the O3 White as mentioned.

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

counterpuncher said:
Rebel 98 is also a good option, as well as the O3 White as mentioned.

Actually, has anyone used the rebel 98 team?? The rebel 98 had great feel but the balance and sw weren't to my liking

Dgdavid · May 16, 2013

jackcrawford said:
If a Pure Drive is a 9/10 and an MG Rad MP is a 3/10, it to me is a 5/10.

I love answer like this. Exactly what I understand rather than all this complicated RA/SW/Balance stuff!

Lilguy1456 · May 16, 2013

MikeHitsHard93 said:
Thanks, but I'm not a storm fan and I really just want to go back to prince. I like their quality of their products

Can't do the Rebel 95 huh? Ashame, it's such a GREAT stick...all models of it. Maybe give that on another spin too. Get a nice 18g string and string it low to open up that stringbed for ya!

Dgdavid · May 16, 2013

MikeHH93, you might want to consider the Prince Rebel 105 too. Despite the head size, it is actually narrower than you would expect at 3 and 9 (it extends lower at 6 to get the bigger head size). 320+ SW so pretty solid, comfy. Good stick.

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Lilguy1456 said:
Can't do the Rebel 95 huh? Ashame, it's such a GREAT stick...all models of it. Maybe give that on another spin too. Get a nice 18g string and string it low to open up that stringbed for ya!

Yeah I'm just not a fan of closed patterns anymore! For whatever reason, I've decided in my mind that I love spin lol. Rebel 95 is much too demanding for me

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Dgdavid said:
I love answer like this. Exactly what I understand rather than all this complicated RA/SW/Balance stuff!

I loved this answer too!

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Dgdavid said:
MikeHH93, you might want to consider the Prince Rebel 105 too. Despite the head size, it is actually narrower than you would expect at 3 and 9 (it extends lower at 6 to get the bigger head size). 320+ SW so pretty solid, comfy. Good stick.

Where to find this stick?..

Lilguy1456 · May 16, 2013

Def test the EXO3 Tour 16x18 though! Hard to believe that it would be too much stick for you. Should be very spin friendly and plenty forgiving.

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Lilguy1456 said:
Def test the EXO3 Tour 16x18 though! Hard to believe that it would be too much stick for you. Should be very spin friendly and plenty forgiving.

The radical mp is too unforgiving for me :/

Lilguy1456 · May 16, 2013

MikeHitsHard93 said:
The radical mp is too unforgiving for me :/

Well...was it unforgiving headsize wise? Or unforgiving in the sense that you couldn't generate enough spin?

A 100 at 16x18 will be VERY different than a 98 at 18x20. The Tour SHOULD have a much larger sweetspot also, I would think.

Lilguy1456 · May 16, 2013

Ooooo! How bout THIS...might be tough to find...but a lower 318 SW and only 10.7 static weight...and a 60 stiffness is nice and soft...EXO3 Hybrid

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-PEXOHH.html

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Lilguy1456 said:
Well...was it unforgiving headsize wise? Or unforgiving in the sense that you couldn't generate enough spin?

A 100 at 16x18 will be VERY different than a 98 at 18x20. The Tour SHOULD have a much larger sweetspot also, I would think.

It was unforgiving because it had a tiny sweet spot and I had to work really hard to play the type of tennis that I enjoy- spinny baseline bashing.

CivicLx · May 16, 2013

Hi again Mike

So, any idea when these racquets are going on sale

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Lilguy1456 said:
Ooooo! How bout THIS...might be tough to find...but a lower 318 SW and only 10.7 static weight...and a 60 stiffness is nice and soft...EXO3 Hybrid

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-PEXOHH.html

Good find! Not sure where to find one though

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

CivicLx said:
Hi again Mike So, any idea when these racquets are going on sale

I have no clue! Why?

Lilguy1456 · May 16, 2013

MikeHitsHard93 said:
Good find! Not sure where to find one though

I gotchu! $100 too...can't beat that!

http://www.amazon.com/Prince-EXO3-Hybrid-Tennis-Racquet/dp/B003B39XJW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_1

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

I feel like I would be cheating on TW lol

Lilguy1456 · May 16, 2013

MikeHitsHard93 said:
I feel like I would be charting on TW lol

If you feel bad, you can buy a reel of strings for it from TeeDub! haha

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Actually dude...this rackets kinda ugly LOL.

Lilguy1456 · May 16, 2013

MikeHitsHard93 said:
Actually dude...this rackets kinda ugly LOL.

Oh it's hideous...

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Lilguy1456 said:
Oh it's hideous...

You suck at picking out rackets....LMAO.

Lilguy1456 · May 16, 2013

MikeHitsHard93 said:
LMFAO. Where is that guy? Haven't seen him for a few days...

Have you used the tour 100 bro?

I HAVE hit with it. I reaallllly love the feel. I wished it was a little more maneuverable. But spin was GREAT and feel was GREAT. Only downside was maybe a bit sluggish...

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Lilguy1456 said:
I HAVE hit with it. I reaallllly love the feel. I wished it was a little more maneuverable. But spin was GREAT and feel was GREAT. Only downside was maybe a bit sluggish...

How about sweet spot and power??

Lilguy1456 · May 16, 2013

MikeHitsHard93 said:
How about sweet spot and power??

Very big sweet spot...medium power. I agree with Jack's comparison...if a PD is 9/10 and then a Pure Storm Ltd or Prestige MP is like a 2....then it sits somewhere around 5 or 6.

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Lilguy1456 said:
Very big sweet spot...medium power. I agree with Jack's comparison...if a PD is 9/10 and then a Pure Storm Ltd or Prestige MP is like a 2....then it sits somewhere around 5 or 6.

Thanks very much.

Lilguy1456 · May 16, 2013

MikeHitsHard93 said:
Thanks very much.

Control isn't AMAZING (18x20 version is clearly better)...but you can afford to string it tight and it will never be jarring.....the flex is just outrageous.

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

Lilguy1456 said:
Control isn't AMAZING (18x20 version is clearly better)...but you can afford to string it tight and it will never be jarring.....the flex is just outrageous.

Well I'm so used to tweeners that I'm sure ill be ok with the control and power level of this stick. I LOVE the circular heads of these and the warriors!

jackcrawford · May 16, 2013

Lilguy1456 said:
...but you can afford to string it tight and it will never be jarring.....the flex is just outrageous.

Great feel to this racquet. I agree with Lilguy, even if you don't end up buying one, it's worth a demo just to experience.

MikeHitsHard93 · May 16, 2013

jackcrawford said:
Great feel to this racquet. I agree with Lilguy, even if you don't end up buying one, it's worth a demo just to experience.

Alright jack thank you

Doubles · May 16, 2013

I've hit with both the 16x18 and 18x20. Neither were my cup of tea. But the flex was nice. I felt like the ball was really sinking into the strings, and the frame was bending plenty with it. There was plenty of feel, it just wasn't what I liked.

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