Calling all Prestige afficionados! Need help!

[nyc]

I'm down to my last two Prestige Pro IG Youtek sticks and I'm trying to find a worthy replacement when the time comes....hairline cracks started to appear.....so rather sooner than later

Which current racquet plays and FEELS the most similar? I demoed the outgoing current Prestige Pro but thought it played more hollow/plasticky. Is that really my best option?

Can you recommend me a worthy replacement? Biased towards HEAD/Tecnifibre grip shape, but open.

Thanks for your help!

 

[MattHeup]

Maybe if you can hold out to the next gen later this year (or maybe AO 2022? I'm no insider) it's shaping up to be pretty good. Potentially better feel with the new tech. I don't know much about it but @Raizu has played with the line. All I know is the paint looks amazing.

 

[taylor15]

Maybe if you can hold out to the next gen later this year (or maybe AO 2022? I'm no insider) it's shaping up to be pretty good. Potentially better feel with the new tech. I don't know much about it but @Raizu has played with the line. All I know is the paint looks amazing.

Where did you find the paint job?

 

[nyc]

Maybe if you can hold out to the next gen later this year (or maybe AO 2022? I'm no insider) it's shaping up to be pretty good. Potentially better feel with the new tech. I don't know much about it but @Raizu has played with the line. All I know is the paint looks amazing.

Specs look good, curious about the feel

 

[MattHeup]

Where did you find the paint job?

It was posted in the thread for the current gen red ones a few times but mods deleted it. Glossy dark red hoop, matte grey/black throat.

 

[Raizu]

Specs look good, curious about the feel

It feels a bit softer. Think classic 6.1 but not quite as soft. It’s a step in the right direction though. Best Prestige I’ve played with besides my own.

 

[Raizu]

I'm down to my last two Prestige Pro IG Youtek sticks and I'm trying to find a worthy replacement when the time comes....hairline cracks started to appear.....so rather sooner than later

Which current racquet plays and FEELS the most similar? I demoed the outgoing current Prestige Pro but thought it played more hollow/plasticky. Is that really my best option?

Can you recommend me a worthy replacement? Biased towards HEAD/Tecnifibre grip shape, but open.

Thanks for your help!

You will like the new prestige. The new construction gives it a softer feel in the throat

 

[PistolPete23]

You will like the new prestige. The new construction gives it a softer feel in the throat

Will there still be a mid version? If so, and you have played with it, how does it compare to the feel of the IG Mid?

 

[JOSHL]

Will there still be a mid version? If so, and you have played with it, how does it compare to the feel of the IG Mid?

Mid will be Europe only I think.

 

[PistolPete23]

Mid will be Europe only I think.

That’s too bad, although if it plays both soft and stable, I might give the MPs a whirl.

 

[nyc]

It feels a bit softer. Think classic 6.1 but not quite as soft. It’s a step in the right direction though. Best Prestige I’ve played with besides my own.

Sounds intriguing - do we know anything about launch date?

 

[AceyMan]

=> making popcorn for this thread

/Acey

 

[JustTennis76]

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I'm down to my last two Prestige Pro IG Youtek sticks and I'm trying to find a worthy replacement when the time comes....hairline cracks started to appear.....so rather sooner than later

Which current racquet plays and FEELS the most similar? I demoed the outgoing current Prestige Pro but thought it played more hollow/plasticky. Is that really my best option?

Can you recommend me a worthy replacement? Biased towards HEAD/Tecnifibre grip shape, but open.tt

Thanks for your help!

I have not found any new ones that play like the IG or the prior Youtek version which I still use. I keep looking on the auction site or here for someone selling used ones in great shape. I think it's more mental. If you think you can adapt to the new feel, you will get over it and start embracing the new technology stuff. I am not there yet but may one day have to.

 

[dr325i]

Sounds intriguing - do we know anything about launch date?

Nov 4 in the states

 

[dr325i]

That’s too bad, although if it plays both soft and stable, I might give the MPs a whirl.

Make sure you carefully read which is which when they come out.
Pro = 18x20 next gen of the current MP
Tour = what Pro 16x19 used to be
MP will be equivalent of 360+ Tour

 

[AceyMan]

Nov 4 in the states

If course I'm switching main gamers and four new frames just arrived today. Must ... Resist ... The AMEX <straining_face>.

/Acey

 

[AceyMan]

Make sure you carefully read which is which when they come out.

Hmm ... I think I like the new taxonomy. I can adapt to that.

The PJ sounds good (of course, anything your toddler picked out would be better than the last five years of HEAD colorways <eyeroll>).

 

[dr325i]

Hmm ... I think I like the new taxonomy. I can adapt to that.

The PJ sounds good (of course, anything your toddler picked out would be better than the last five years of HEAD colorways <eyeroll>).

Current PJs look good in person some not so good on pictures. Moving forward they look awesome (next Prestige, speed, extreme…and what’s coming after.
Head is doing the right thing!

 

[taylor15]

Make sure you carefully read which is which when they come out.
Pro = 18x20 next gen of the current MP
Tour = what Pro 16x19 used to be
MP will be equivalent of 360+ Tour

Is tour a new mold or still 95?

 

[dr325i]

Is tour a new mold or still 95?

No mold changes

 

[tennis_always]

Specs look good, curious about the feel

Where can I find the specs?

 

[nyc]

Where can I find the specs?

NEW Prestige MP 360

I demoed the current Prestige MP shortly after it came out in full multi, loved the feel, the control and power surprisingly on full swings was sufficient. Given the new low price I am thinking of picking one or two up based on how good I remember it playing. Have people here found a hybrid...

tt.tennis-warehouse.com

 

[tennis_always]

Make sure you carefully read which is which when they come out.
Pro = 18x20 next gen of the current MP
Tour = what Pro 16x19 used to be
MP will be equivalent of 360+ Tour

So, the new Pro is 98 sqin, Tour is 95, and MP is 99?

 

[nyc]

So is below correct? @Raizu @dr325i




Tour (Formerly Pro) 16X19

95sq in

329 Static

337 SW

32.9 cm

64 - RA



MP (Formerly Tour) 18x19

99sq in

330.5 static

325 SW

33cm

63 - RA



Pro (Formerly MP) 18x20

98sq in

344 static

324 SW

32.2 cm

60 - RA

 

[dr325i]

So is below correct? @Raizu @dr325i




Tour (Formerly Pro) 16X19

95sq in

329 Static

337 SW

32.9 cm

64 - RA



MP (Formerly Tour) 18x19

99sq in

330.5 static

325 SW

33cm

63 - RA



Pro (Formerly MP) 18x20

98sq in

344 static

324 SW

32.2 cm

60 - RA

I cannot share the specs yet. They layups and paintjob will change and so will the specs