Prince Textreme Tour 100 (310) Thread

t_pac · May 19, 2019

Think the honeymoon is coming to an end for me

loved the playability with fresh strings but as soon as the tension dropped it became a bit too unpredictable.

Tried upping tension by a couple of pounds and elbow started complaining, so unfortunately I think it may have to go in the classifieds. Might give it a try with full bed Monogut first.

Will be demoing the Phantom 100 18x20 soon, see how it compares to my Q Tours.

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A_Instead · May 19, 2019

I haven't tried the 310..But really want to..

ludde · May 19, 2019

Nice first hit with Firewire Boost Hybrid in the Tour 100(310g) with 51lbs . Nice soft feeling, good spin and very good comfort for FB Poly. I think the ghostwire cross string is perfect to soften up the firm main string, but a little bit to much power, so I have to go up next time with 2lbs .

t_pac said:
loved the playability with fresh strings but as soon as the tension dropped it became a bit too unpredictable.

I have the same problem with it after tension dropped by gut/poly hybrid, but I think I string too low for 16/18. Next try gut with Hawk 17 cross with 55/53lbs.

2nd Serve Ace · May 19, 2019

ludde said:
Nice first hit with Firewire Boost Hybrid in the Tour 100(310g) with 51lbs . Nice soft feeling, good spin and very good comfort for FB Poly. I think the ghostwire cross string is perfect to soften up the firm main string, but a little bit to much power, so I have to go up next time with 2lbs .

I have the same problem with it after tension dropped by gut/poly hybrid, but I think I string too low for 16/18. Next try gut with Hawk 17 cross with 55/53lbs.

Don't know about gut mains for this frame. Much digging the FireWire boost @ 53 option. (Ghostwire is exceptional!)

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ludde · May 19, 2019

2nd Serve Ace said:
Much digging the FireWire boost @ 53 option

In Prince Tour 100(310)?

2nd Serve Ace · May 19, 2019

ludde said:
In Prince Tour 100(310)?

I've only used GW as a cross myself in this stick, so I'm just extrapolating that it would be better with a poly main over the syngut main I used.

Major kudos if you gave full bed GW a shot!

Edit: dammit ghost 1.22 just snapped on me doing the crosses at 55 lbs on the 7th cross! It's almost as fragile as ZX[emoji17]! I hate you physics! One great think about a soft main is that it allows the cross to go in a close to reference tension.

Ok so this is now a poly-syngut job.

2nd Serve Ace · May 19, 2019

This frame absolutely needs poly mains to perform it's best. What gets put on the crosses is dependent on feel, but for best performance, poly mains are essential, no doubt!

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Nick777 · May 20, 2019

2nd Serve Ace said:
This frame absolutely needs poly mains to perform it's best. What gets put on the crosses is dependent on feel, but for best performance, poly mains are essential, no doubt!

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Thats my experience too so far

rowdy1 · May 20, 2019

Do you think Velocity would make a good cross for a Poly? Or would you use a Synthetic Gut cross?

Nick777 · May 20, 2019

rowdy1 said:
Do you think Velocity would make a good cross for a Poly? Or would you use a Synthetic Gut cross?

V is low power with good spin i much prefer it over synthetic gut

rowdy1 · May 20, 2019

Might try a full bed of Velocity to see if I like it first. I just need to find some now. Not so easy in Oz.

AA7 · May 20, 2019

It seems like general rules of tension stability does not apply to this 16x18 frame. Velocity hit really well initially and then lost control a bit. Same goes for x-perience. I am going to try RS lyon. Another thing that this frame may require a higher than regular tension to string and let it drop to stable tension... for example... i should have strung x-perience 56lbs or so and have it drop to high 40s... i am still experimenting.. frame is super solid.. does everything well.. except string pattern little too open and does lose control as the strings loosen up... there is a big portion of all this related to my low level of skill i am sure but regardless, the racquet has to work for me after all...

Nick777 · May 20, 2019

AA7 said:
It seems like general rules of tension stability does not apply to this 16x18 frame. Velocity hit really well initially and then lost control a bit. Same goes for x-perience. I am going to try RS lyon. Another thing that this frame may require a higher than regular tension to string and let it drop to stable tension... for example... i should have strung x-perience 56lbs or so and have it drop to high 40s... i am still experimenting.. frame is super solid.. does everything well.. except string pattern little too open and does lose control as the strings loosen up... there is a big portion of all this related to my low level of skill i am sure but regardless, the racquet has to work for me after all...

You can try 1.30 gauge poly, i play with x-one/yptp 24.5/23.5 and i a m happy, before that velocity FB at 24kg was too low after the first hour hit and cut it

AA7 · May 20, 2019

Poly in crooses then??

Nick777 said:
You can try 1.30 gauge poly, i play with x-one/yptp 24.5/23.5 and i a m happy, before that velocity FB at 24kg was too low after the first hour hit and cut it

Nick777 · May 20, 2019

AA7 said:
Poly in crooses then??

If you dont have a sensitive arn go poly at mains, certainly performs better

Nick777 · May 20, 2019

t_pac said:
Think the honeymoon is coming to an end for me loved the playability with fresh strings but as soon as the tension dropped it became a bit too unpredictable.

Tried upping tension by a couple of pounds and elbow started complaining, so unfortunately I think it may have to go in the classifieds. Might give it a try with full bed Monogut first.

Will be demoing the Phantom 100 18x20 soon, see how it compares to my Q Tours.

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Why dont you try the O3 version with the ports? More comfortable and a 16/19 string bed

AA7 · May 20, 2019

Nick777 said:
If you dont have a sensitive arn go poly at mains, certainly performs better

I do have a sensitive arm. Not too horrible, which is why I sometimes get brave enough to experiment. I do want to try this RS Lyon. Reviews say it's quite comfortable, low power and super praise about control. We shall see how it plays.. I think TT100(310) is a comfortable enough frame that I can try a full bed of soft co-poly. Had no issues with full bed of x-perience except lack of control, which i am starting to think that string really lacks... It's feels more like a multi with power and spin but no control.

Right now, I am back and forth between 2 racquets. Yonex VCP97 and TT100 (310)... VCP is slightly less comfortable than TT100(310) and requires a little bit more skill from the user but for me, power level and control combo is perfect on VCP97... I am just hoping arm doesn't flake on me with VCP. TT100(310) is more comfortable, more stable, more powerful and little less maneuverable. Feel is better on VCP, IMO. I am trying x-perience on VCP97 at a higher tension; if it doesnt work then i am done with that string... I will also test RS Lyon with TT100 (310) and report back.

Nick777 · May 20, 2019

AA7 said:
I do have a sensitive arm. Not too horrible, which is why I sometimes get brave enough to experiment. I do want to try this RS Lyon. Reviews say it's quite comfortable, low power and super praise about control. We shall see how it plays.. I think TT100(310) is a comfortable enough frame that I can try a full bed of soft co-poly. Had no issues with full bed of x-perience except lack of control, which i am starting to think that string really lacks... It's feels more like a multi with power and spin but no control.

Right now, I am back and forth between 2 racquets. Yonex VCP97 and TT100 (310)... VCP is slightly less comfortable than TT100(310) and requires a little bit more skill from the user but for me, power level and control combo is perfect on VCP97... I am just hoping arm doesn't flake on me with VCP. TT100(310) is more comfortable, more stable, more powerful and little less maneuverable. Feel is better on VCP, IMO. I am trying x-perience on VCP97 at a higher tension; if it doesnt work then i am done with that string... I will also test RS Lyon with TT100 (310) and report back.

Why dont you try a more comfortable poly from Lyon? Poly tour pro for example if you want to play full bed

AA7 · May 20, 2019

Nick777 said:
Why dont you try a more comfortable poly from Lyon? Poly tour pro for example if you want to play full bed

Haha.. yup.. just ordered that as well. Will try that as well...

mrtrinh · May 20, 2019

AA7 said:
I do have a sensitive arm. Not too horrible, which is why I sometimes get brave enough to experiment. I do want to try this RS Lyon. Reviews say it's quite comfortable, low power and super praise about control. We shall see how it plays.. I think TT100(310) is a comfortable enough frame that I can try a full bed of soft co-poly. Had no issues with full bed of x-perience except lack of control, which i am starting to think that string really lacks... It's feels more like a multi with power and spin but no control.

Right now, I am back and forth between 2 racquets. Yonex VCP97 and TT100 (310)... VCP is slightly less comfortable than TT100(310) and requires a little bit more skill from the user but for me, power level and control combo is perfect on VCP97... I am just hoping arm doesn't flake on me with VCP. TT100(310) is more comfortable, more stable, more powerful and little less maneuverable. Feel is better on VCP, IMO. I am trying x-perience on VCP97 at a higher tension; if it doesnt work then i am done with that string... I will also test RS Lyon with TT100 (310) and report back.

How did you like x-perience? I liked it the first time I hit with it, but after my 2nd outing I'm finding it very stiff. It reminds me of a more powerful version of 4G but with better dampening. I find it pretty puzzling from most of the reviews that say this is a soft poly. I do like the solid feel it provides but Cream is still much softer. For reference I strung it 50/46 with Legend/X-perience

AA7 · May 20, 2019

mrtrinh said:
How did you like x-perience? I liked it the first time I hit with it, but after my 2nd outing I'm finding it very stiff. It reminds me of a more powerful version of 4G but with better dampening. I find it pretty puzzling from most of the reviews that say this is a soft poly. I do like the solid feel it provides but Cream is still much softer. For reference I strung it 50/46 with Legend/X-perience

interesting... i actually no issues with comfort... as i mentioned, the only issue is I had is too much power and not enough control (sometimes unpredictable launch angle etc).

max · May 25, 2019

I've hit a couple more times. I need to make the grip a tad larger, will spin on some leather. Perhaps add a touch of lead, 6 g, at 12 oclock.

Finding out that I"m really liking poly strings for the first time in my life! I've got a blend here at 45 lbs., and I'm seeing I need to up this to perhaps 53 or 54.

RGT · May 26, 2019

max said:
I've hit a couple more times. I need to make the grip a tad larger, will spin on some leather. Perhaps add a touch of lead, 6 g, at 12 oclock.

Finding out that I"m really liking poly strings for the first time in my life! I've got a blend here at 45 lbs., and I'm seeing I need to up this to perhaps 53 or 54.

Wow that's some beastly spec you're creating

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Nick777 · May 26, 2019

I have mine for sale if someone is interested, great racket overall but i guess i am addicted to 18/20 patterns playing the last years

A_Instead · May 26, 2019

Nick777..
Grip/condition/$?
I have a 1st gen 100P if interested in a trade..

Nick777 · May 26, 2019

A_Instead said:
Nick777..
Grip/condition/$?
I have a 1st gen 100P if interested in a trade..

Dont interested in trades sorry, grip 3,just played 5 hours, no scratches. More details pm if interested

hoodjem · May 28, 2019

Nick777 said:
Why dont you try the O3 version with the ports? More comfortable and a 16/19 string bed

What is the name of this O3 version?

Nick777 · May 28, 2019

hoodjem said:
What is the name of this O3 version?

The same, just add O3

hoodjem · May 28, 2019

Prince Textreme Tour 100 (310) O3 ?

Does TW sell?
(I see it only on the website of TW Europe.)

Nick777 · May 28, 2019

hoodjem said:
Prince Textreme Tour 100 (310) O3 ?

Yes

hoodjem · May 28, 2019

Nick777 said:
Yes

Thanks.

t_pac · May 28, 2019

Nick777 said:
I have mine for sale if someone is interested, great racket overall but i guess i am addicted to 18/20 patterns playing the last years

Leaning the same way, so reckon mine will go up for sale soon

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lima · May 28, 2019

Why are you selling Tour 310g?

2nd Serve Ace · May 28, 2019

hoodjem said:
Prince Textreme Tour 100 (310) O3 ?

Does TW sell?
(I see it only on website of TW Europe.)

Still astonished that nobody on TT has done a report on the O3.

tata · May 28, 2019

2nd Serve Ace said:
Still astonished that nobody on TT has done a report on the O3.

Thinner beam with an extra cross. Definitely more towards my taste there.

2nd Serve Ace · May 28, 2019

tata said:
Thinner beam with an extra cross. Definitely more towards my taste there.

Don't forget tighter mains. Makes a difference.

Also, O-ports work best at medium stiffness, imho.

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tata · May 28, 2019

2nd Serve Ace said:
Don't forget tighter mains. Makes a difference.

Also, O-ports work best at medium stiffness, imho.

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I am actually a bit more keen on the ported 290 version given the lighter weight. I play better with lower swingweight I realise. Hopefully it makes it to Australia. I would demo it along side a few other lighter ported frames.

Nick777 · May 28, 2019

2nd Serve Ace said:
Still astonished that nobody on TT has done a report on the O3.

Its available only in Europe at the moment

2nd Serve Ace · May 28, 2019

Nick777 said:
Its available only in Europe at the moment

Lots of ppl in Europe.

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hurworld · May 31, 2019

2nd Serve Ace said:
Lots of ppl in Europe.

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But not a lot of people use Prince in Europe any more. Ever since Prince went AWOL a few years ago in Europe most retailers have filled Prince's void with WilHeadBabY. Hell even Dunlop-Srixon has a better presence here (London UK).

Nick777 · May 31, 2019

hurworld said:
But not a lot of people use Prince in Europe any more. Ever since Prince went AWOL a few years ago in Europe most retailers have filled Prince's void with WilHeadBabY. Hell even Dunlop-Srixon has a better presence here (London UK).

I agree, marketing is everything, they are great rackets but without advertising and local representatives they can not sell big

tata · May 31, 2019

I am practically the lone Prince guy at nearly everywhere I play. Apart from a senior or two that wields the o3 silver or o3 white I don't see prince's. But I like being the oddball out of the bunch. When I hit a good shot with my phantom 100p it's like sending a message across - it's the man that makes the weapon.

I spotted someone with the Dunlop cx200 2 weeks ago. First Dunlop I've seen since their return.

hurworld · May 31, 2019

tata said:
I am practically the lone Prince guy at nearly everywhere I play. Apart from a senior or two that wields the o3 silver or o3 white I don't see prince's. But I like being the oddball out of the bunch. When I hit a good shot with my phantom 100p it's like sending a message across - it's the man that makes the weapon.

I spotted someone with the Dunlop cx200 2 weeks ago. First Dunlop I've seen since their return.

In my club I have spotted one Textreme Tour user, one Beast user, and I am the only Phantom user. Only 2-3 coaches started to use the new Dunlop CX racquets. The rest all use racquets from the big 3. Surprisingly no sighting of Yonex users among adults, only a couple of under-10 boys are using Yonex.

lefty10spro · May 31, 2019

I agree with many of you that Prince is putting out top quality (the best in the business IMO) frames. The lack of popularity seems to have many of you worried. Pro endorsement means very little, but the lack of advertising and the lack of local dealers does. Prince isn't going anywhere because they are owned by the huge conglomerate Authentic Brands Group and TW is the US distributor. Pro shops (including mine) are coming back on board and advertising $s should follow. If you are still worried, STOCK UP!

liftordie · May 31, 2019

What major differences between Tour 100 310 2019 and Tour 100P 2019?

2nd Serve Ace · May 31, 2019

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[quote uid=756224 name="liftordie" post=13389157]What major differences between Tour 100 310 2019 and Tour 100P 2019?[/QUOTE]Just a different drill pattern. Honestly think the 8 extra holes account for the stock weight difference but then the additional string almost makes up for it. My issue with the 100p is that an 18×20 pattern should ideally be more dense in the center. My issue with the 310 is it's the biggest string eater I've ever played! Also the launch is pretty high. If playing mostly singles think the 100p is best way to go but the 310 is the better dubs frame, at least for me.

One final thing is that the 100p is bit tension sensitive and can start feeling boardy at a certain point. In contrast, the 310 almost begs to be strung tight.

jmacdaununder2 · May 31, 2019

hurworld said:
In my club I have spotted one Textreme Tour user, one Beast user, and I am the only Phantom user. Only 2-3 coaches started to use the new Dunlop CX racquets. The rest all use racquets from the big 3. Surprisingly no sighting of Yonex users among adults, only a couple of under-10 boys are using Yonex.

The coaches are presumably sponsored by Dunlop.

tata · May 31, 2019

jmacdaununder2 said:
The coaches are presumably sponsored by Dunlop.

At least Dunlop are sponsoring coaches xD

loosegroove · May 31, 2019

liftordie said:
What major differences between Tour 100 310 2019 and Tour 100P 2019?

Biggest difference is launch angle, with the ball coming off at a much higher trajectory on the 16x18 Tour 310.

Mr_Zorg · Jun 1, 2019

How many of you have tried the lighter (290g) version? Is it feeling the same as with the "standard" one? I'm thinking about getting the lighter model and adding about 10-15 grams.

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