I just picked up a TGT345.2, and going to probably get a 293.1 next. I have a PT2.0 also. My main frames are my MP-Ls b/c the extra oomph in competition, but the others are fun for drills/rallies.
Best Head Prestige MP line?
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galain
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Haven't hit with them but I had a look at them being sold at the Stuttgart tournament and they are the prettiest cosmetic on a Prestige since forever. Head really did a great job making these frames look so good. Nice callback to the original Prestige Pro.
Okinawa Puroresu
Rookie
I am also a huge fan of the Auxetic Pro (formerly MP)
Okinawa Puroresu
Rookie
Question for all the Prestige users who have converted to the most recent G360+ and Auxetic lines: having played with the most recent lines, would you ever find yourself going back to the older Prestiges? Either for feel/funsies or competitive play.
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Is it your main these days?
Classic-TXP-IG MID
Hall of Fame
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Yes, it’s in the rotation.
Songs For A Dead Pilot
Semi-Pro
So what are your thoughts about 345.2 and 293.1? I must admit I really love the first one. 98", 16x19 and slightly more power from my usual 293.2. I do like 293.1, but it felt too stiff to me.
Well, I like the 345.2 so much that I have numbers 2 and 3 coming. My current is 360+ paint and these are Auxetic. It’s not as powerful as the mpl, but it’s not far off and it’s more comfortable. Exactly what you would expect from the mold in an open pattern, but mine will be 298 SW and 313g unstrung. These specs are better for me than the stock prestige pro/360+ MP 18x20 specs.
I never bought the 293.1 bc I like this one so much
Songs For A Dead Pilot
Semi-Pro
Can't believe it! I also have one in G360+ and awaiting two in Auxetic. My specs will be 310g (unstrung) and 325-327SW (strung). I might still need to add some lead tape at 3 & 9 for stability.
I hit with 293.1 a few years back and sold it. Tried again last month – and sold it as well. However I do love my YouTek Prestige prostock – 238.5. Much better than 293.1
Have you played with 293.2?
Okinawa Puroresu
Rookie
I have one 345.2 coming in the same static weight but lower swing weight. Glad to know there’s others interested in trying these pro stocks!
Ha, amazing! You’re TGTs are the same exact specs as my MPL - 310g unstrung and 327sw strung with gut/poly.
I haven’t hit the 293.2, prefer 16x19. I do have a PT57A2 16x19 and the 345.2 feels so similar in a more forgiving package. Same beam width, close to same flex (58 vs 60) but just better for me all around
Songs For A Dead Pilot
Semi-Pro
After testing extensively 238.5 (YouTek Prestige 16x19), 293.1 (IG Prestige 16x19), 293.2 (IG Prestige 18x20) along with the new Auxetic Prestige Pro and prostock 16x19 version of this mold – 345.2 in Auxetic paint job – I must say that still 293.2 is my favorite frame. However I do love 238.5 as well.
345.2 feels softer than retail Auxetic Prestige Pro – but still need more time with both. I am not sure that going bigger when it comes to head size along thinner beam is the only option.
I can feel the drop in presion with 98" frame – and the extra power is less controlable. I still think the other option is to use thicker beams with 95" inches – for more free power and stability.
Here we have a few options – TGT291.2 or simply the last two incarnations of 16x19 Prestige – Graphene 360+ (better feel) or Auxetic Tour (more power).
345.2 feels softer than retail Auxetic Prestige Pro – but still need more time with both. I am not sure that going bigger when it comes to head size along thinner beam is the only option.
I can feel the drop in presion with 98" frame – and the extra power is less controlable. I still think the other option is to use thicker beams with 95" inches – for more free power and stability.
Here we have a few options – TGT291.2 or simply the last two incarnations of 16x19 Prestige – Graphene 360+ (better feel) or Auxetic Tour (more power).
Songs For A Dead Pilot
Semi-Pro
My summer 2022 rackets of choice.
edelp
Semi-Pro
How long is this summer?My summer 2022 rackets of choice.
Songs For A Dead Pilot
Semi-Pro
Not sure if this is good or not – I still use the same rackets.
Best feel – Head PT 2.0
Best in action – Head TGT 293.1
I stopped using H22 or Blades Pro. I might sell my Tf40 as well.
Instead I might come back to playing again with 292.1 (Graphene Prestige S) or older Radicals (IG Radical Pro/MP, TGK 231.1).
I also love my Dunlop CX200 Tour – what a great frame! A bit worried the new ones are 66RA.
Best feel – Head PT 2.0
Best in action – Head TGT 293.1
I stopped using H22 or Blades Pro. I might sell my Tf40 as well.
Instead I might come back to playing again with 292.1 (Graphene Prestige S) or older Radicals (IG Radical Pro/MP, TGK 231.1).
I also love my Dunlop CX200 Tour – what a great frame! A bit worried the new ones are 66RA.
valentino_ua
New User
Same here. How can someone rate Prestige 360+ higher than Liquidmetal Flexpoint. such a disgrace compared to almost perfect one.
valentino_ua
New User
Trying to sell my 360+ mp after getting rid of graphene xt. both such useless compared to Flexpoint mp or tf40 305
mmazzinin1
Semi-Pro
iPrestige MP is awesome. I got a used one recently. Put a TW leather grip and strung it with gut / poly hybrid and it is simply fantastic. My stringer brought it to me after 30 mins of playing with a Prince 100P 2022. Frankly, the iPrestige eats the Prince for breakfast... Prince is with a full bed of Xalt multi, but still....
rafa_prestige89
Professional
IG Prestige.
AndrewUtz
Hall of Fame
2023 MP is my current racquet of choice but i’ve also been dabbling with the graphene xt speed mp. 2023 Prestige MP is an awesome offering, quite a bit different than the MP’s of years past but then again so was the 98. I think it’s just part of the evolution of tennis. Still love pulling out my 95’s but I’ve been a big fan of this racquet.
Here are my Prestige’s (L7s not included in the pic)
My order of liking: IG Youtek > Youtek > 2023 Pro > 360+
IG and non IG Youtek are pretty close, for the latter being a little firmer for me.
2023 Pro is comfortable to hit with yet not too muted.
360+ was a newly acquired. I find it head heaviest among the pack. It’s quite different from the other three. Will have to spend more time with it before I can tell if it’s a keeper or not.
All four are strung with either Velocity MLT or Hawk Touch, or hybrid of the two.
Love this line very much!
AndrewUtz
Hall of Fame
very strange to hear your opinion of the g360+ as in my opinion it is the most direct and most buttery feeling out of the bunch. i have 5 and some are definitely wildly different in spec though. maybe you got one that was a bit off.
Yeah I heard a lot of positive comments on 360+ and therefore I went on to get one. Tried balancing on my finger and it is the only one out of the four with head pointing downward. Maybe it’s off spec as you suspected. Will put them on swing weight machine and see how they differ from each other.
AndrewUtz
Hall of Fame
yeah i wouldn’t be surprised, as I said my 5 that i have differ quite a bit. It’s a roll of the dice sometimes!
Oh forgot to mention the IG Youtek in the unique 25th anniversary paint job, not of Prestige’s traditional red tone but black. It does stand out from the pack quite well
AndrewUtz
Hall of Fame
very beautiful. the new prestige aux 2.0 pj is hard to beat though. one of the best in the history of the line imo. on the reasons why im kinda picking up my 2023 Mp again LOL. and the larger head size is helping for the more sinner-esque strokes i’ve been changing my style to.
Absolutely, the red wine color of Aux 2.0 is just classy and awesome. And it relates very well with the all-time classic PC600's.
AndrewUtz
Hall of Fame
and the grey is a nice throw back to grey prestige’s. and it’s even cooler that it’s a clear coat. i’m excited to see what the next pj looks like. will still be auxetic 2.0 but will still be cool to see.
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