quattroatl
New User
This is one of my favorite racquets to hit with from the past. Great balance and a wonderful sweetspot/power. As I recall, the graphite pro and the composite pro had a very short production cycle in the late 80's.
Does anyone remember the Head Graphite Pro?
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retrowagen
Hall of Fame
Those two models were available from 1986 (1985 in Europe IIRC) through 1988. In 1989, the model names were co-opted to use in thinbeamed, "power wedge" semi-widebodies that only shared the head size and stringing pattern with the earlier moulds of Graphite and Comp Pros.
Bud
Bionic Poster
Not that I'm aware of.
I've seen #6 grip sizes in certain Head models... but never the GP and never a grip size #7.
MichaelChang
Hall of Fame
oops, I didn't know the Graphite Pro had Twaron in there?
There are the whole bunch of *** Pro rackets made in the Graphite Pro mold. Does that mean my Team Pro/Club Pro also had Twaron???
vsbabolat
Talk Tennis Guru
Only the Graphite Pro (600) TF from 1989-1990 had Twaron fiber. The ones that look like this.
Sorry but TeamPro/Club Pro do not have Twaron.
Here we go..
Sorry but TeamPro/Club Pro do not have Twaron.
MichaelChang
Hall of Fame
ah ok thanks. And that GP's mold is even different. HEAD really made too many rackets at that time
pshulam
Hall of Fame
I have a U.S. model (black with C.A.P). It's tough on my shoulder because of its heavy swing weight. The racket appears to be head heavy? However, the racket can definitely smack the ball hard to the other side of the court. I prefer the Head Comp tour as it is more gentle to my arm.
DrumWizOHBD
Semi-Pro
My first serious tennis racquet. I came home one day and couldn't find it. Someone at my house, who wishes to remain anomynous, took all the old tennis racquets that no one was currently using and pawned them!! I was very upset. This person was like "You never hit with it anymore". I can't imagine they got more than a dollar a piece for them.
Also included in that 'robbery' were: Prince Jr. Classic (aluminum w/ green plastic), Wilson Pro Staff Ceramic, and the head competition Pro. All very cool. I miss them still.
Also included in that 'robbery' were: Prince Jr. Classic (aluminum w/ green plastic), Wilson Pro Staff Ceramic, and the head competition Pro. All very cool. I miss them still.
DrumWizOHBD
Semi-Pro
I wish...it was like back in '96. By the time I had found out, it was too late
They had sold them for 5 bucks a piece. I suppose i could get one off of somebody here on the boards.audioaffliction
Semi-Pro
Which Graphite Pro are you guys referring to? As far as I know, there were 3 variants:
Green/Turquoise (used by David Wheaton)
Black
Brown
I have the Green/Turquoise and a Black one and they are very different. The Green/Turquoise is much more flexible. The Black one is awesome--very solid and comfortable and you just feel like you're crushing the ball.
Green/Turquoise (used by David Wheaton)
Black
Brown
I have the Green/Turquoise and a Black one and they are very different. The Green/Turquoise is much more flexible. The Black one is awesome--very solid and comfortable and you just feel like you're crushing the ball.
pshulam
Hall of Fame
I was referring to the black one. It is very solid and can really crush the ball. However, both my shoulder and arm get tired after about half-hour play.
audioaffliction
Semi-Pro
It's a fantastic racquet. In some ways, I love it even more than the Prestiges. If Head made this racquet again today, I'd totally stock up on some. The weight is fine with me now that I play a lot more regularly, but yeah I can see how it can become fatiguing. I think the key is to make sure that you relax into the swing, then it feels like effortless power.
What's the most similar modern racket to this one?
LuchoVena
Rookie
There are two blacks which Ive seen, one that has the same design of the turquiose one but with the grey trim and another full pitch black., which may have been an European Version. Where there two revisions of the Graphite Pro? Which one was the brown one?
I have played with the latter one all black, no grey, 355 grams or so, just around my other Prestiges, but it was a completely different animal. Too easy power, I swing fast, which is why I use Prestige level, and headlight racquets so I can produce my own power and topspin, even on a 90. But this animal felt head heavy to me, even though it weighs the same or about my other racquets. Was hard to swing, even "relaxed" I was sailing everything as if it was shot from a bazooka. I appreciate the racquet but it was unplayable for me.
Does the Turquoise play more headlight?
Are the Comp Pro, Comp Tour, and TXP more like this or more like the Prestiges (headlights)? Also been wondering to try these sticks.
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PT630Wannabe
Professional
TXP is a Prestige.
Comp Pro is the GP mold and is really nice and flexy. I actually serve better with the Comp than my Elite Pro as it seems to come around quicker.
Comp Pro is the GP mold and is really nice and flexy. I actually serve better with the Comp than my Elite Pro as it seems to come around quicker.
LuchoVena
Rookie
any difference with the Comp Pro and the Comp Tour, or just the paintjob?
The Comp Pro (white) looks identical to the TXP
There is another Comp Pro (Black) that looks similar or just like the Black/blurry grey lines Graphite Pro. Any differences amongst these Comp's?
PT630Wannabe
Professional
It's my understanding that all of the Comp Pros are the same.
The TXP is a different shape mold. Look very closely.
I've not played a Comp Tour though!
The TXP is a different shape mold. Look very closely.
I've not played a Comp Tour though!
vsbabolat
Talk Tennis Guru
These are the two US version of the Graphite Pro.
Black Europe and black USA
The TXP is the same racquet as the Prestige Pro
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PT630Wannabe
Professional
PT630Wannabe
Professional
Sorry you probably were referring to the turquoise Graphite Pro...
Jumped the gun...
Jumped the gun...
teachingprotx
Legend
I would love to get my hands on a super light head club pro! I didn't realize these were even produced !!!
Were they??
Were they??
audioaffliction
Semi-Pro
mrw
Semi-Pro
I have been using it as my main racquet since i got it. Some people look at me like wtf? One guy said to me "hey you know racquets have changed a lot in the last 30 years, you should upgrade" ...
audioaffliction
Semi-Pro
Racquets haven't really changed that much. Sadly, my body has—I'm like the only person on earth who likes the Prestige Rev Pros. Hahaha
teachingprotx
Legend
What does the rev pro play like??? I've been tempted but I'm afraid of the flex or lack there of ::?
JohnBPittsburgh
Hall of Fame
Finally got around to hitting with the Graphite Professional with Syn Gut. Now I am starting to understand the love for these old Head frames 
PT630Wannabe
Professional
Finally got around to hitting with the Graphite Professional with Syn Gut. Now I am starting to understand the love for these old Head frames
You've just opened yourself a whole can of whup ass.
I've got the black one (left in the second picture), it's an amazing tool, the sweetest thing I've ever hit with.
Strangely I don't feel it's heavy to move, probably because of low flex and low twist weight. If the specs I found on this board are correct the SW should be around 345.
The only issue that prevents me from using it regularly is the head size, it's not easy on my two handed backhand or if you want to use defensive spin.
Do you guys know what could play very close to this, but slightly more forgiving?
Does the Pro Tour 630 have identical specs? How does it compare? How about the Radical Tour 630 Zebra?
I haven't tried it. I read they have the same specs somewhere, but I'm doubting that information is not correct as in other posts I read the Pro Tour 630 comes around 340 grams strung and SW in the mid 320's (Graphite Pro is 355 strung).
Strangely I don't feel it's heavy to move, probably because of low flex and low twist weight. If the specs I found on this board are correct the SW should be around 345.
The only issue that prevents me from using it regularly is the head size, it's not easy on my two handed backhand or if you want to use defensive spin.
Do you guys know what could play very close to this, but slightly more forgiving?
Does the Pro Tour 630 have identical specs? How does it compare? How about the Radical Tour 630 Zebra?
I haven't tried it. I read they have the same specs somewhere, but I'm doubting that information is not correct as in other posts I read the Pro Tour 630 comes around 340 grams strung and SW in the mid 320's (Graphite Pro is 355 strung).
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teachingprotx
Legend
If you love the graphite pro but wish it was bigger then you would love the head graphite master ! It’s the same frame but just a tad softer and I mean just a couple pts but it’s a 102 head size . Plays more like a 99 or 100 mid plus .. the balance is just a tad more head heavy but not much at all..
these old head series came in 89.5 inch and 102 sq inch .. and they have similar weights flex and SW..
for me the graphite pro and masters versions are the best playing frames ever produced .. ever .. they have a frame for virtually any type of player man or women . Except juniors but that’s it. Good luck and pick up
A masters . You will love it ! And you can find them all the time and the cheap !
these old head series came in 89.5 inch and 102 sq inch .. and they have similar weights flex and SW..
for me the graphite pro and masters versions are the best playing frames ever produced .. ever .. they have a frame for virtually any type of player man or women . Except juniors but that’s it. Good luck and pick up
A masters . You will love it ! And you can find them all the time and the cheap !
Thanks this is exactly the info I needed. It makes sense that an old Head 102" in reality would be about 99". Is there any particular iteration you'd recommend? I'm a bit confused: the Graphite Pro I refer to is this one: https://www.olx.ro/oferta/5-rachete...ad-graphite-pro-mid-plus-630-cm2-ID30gRT.html (late 80's) While if I google Head Master 660 I find 40% graphite frames that appears to be quite different looking (more recent?) and with a more modern mold.
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vsbabolat
Talk Tennis Guru
That Graphite Pro along with all other Graphite Pro's are 89.5sq.in. What you want is simply is the HEAD Graphite Master.
teachingprotx
Legend
Yep sir ! Vs is absolutely correct, I bet u will love the head graphite master . It’s the turquoise’s green with red accents ! Beautiful frame.. u can find them all day long for under 50 bux too!,, win win !,it hits similiar as I posted above but bigger a bit softer and the balance is just a tad more head heavy .. just a tad from what I remember.. if you don’t love it. There are also other offerings of the head master series . If you want a bit softer then the comp mastering white/ or a bit more soft then the pro se master I believe it’s white too ..
then the softest of the masters I think is the club master . My fave of all the 102.s....
but I’ve yet to hit with the astral master .. it’s hot pink ! And it’s 26.5 length . Which would make it the lightest I presume of all the head masters series .. I like them light and flexible ! It was designed for women .. but I would rock it no questions asked . Plus I’m sure all the ladies I teach would go crazy over it .. hell, who doesn’t love hot pink hahaha.
then the softest of the masters I think is the club master . My fave of all the 102.s....
but I’ve yet to hit with the astral master .. it’s hot pink ! And it’s 26.5 length . Which would make it the lightest I presume of all the head masters series .. I like them light and flexible ! It was designed for women .. but I would rock it no questions asked . Plus I’m sure all the ladies I teach would go crazy over it .. hell, who doesn’t love hot pink hahaha.
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tennistiger
Professional
88 Graphite Pro with the tapared beam could have been the Boris Becker frame at that time!!! Was developed with and for him but contract was never been made due to different meanings about Sponsoring activities. He played this at Showmatches in 1988 (one against Connors)
teachingprotx
Legend
What?? Really ? Becker ? With head I had no idea .. which one was it ? Any pics ?
vsbabolat
Talk Tennis Guru
The Graphite Pro TF WITHOUT the power wedge was designed/ developed for Boris Becker. There was 2 designs of the Graphite Pro TF, one early in 1989 and one later/second half of 1989 with the Power Wedge. The added wider tip or Power Wedge was done because of the popularity of Widebidy designs back then.
Backhanded Compliment
Legend
Just picked a teal Graphite pro up mid at the goodwill... yay! kinda beat up but grommets are in good shape
DrumWizOHBD
Semi-Pro
Nice!!! I loved the sound it made on a big serve. I suppose most flexible players sticks make that sound, but still, that racquet has great feel and tons of control. Good Find. I found one at a Goodwill, too...and brought it up to the counter and realize it was cracked, so I left it there. I personally liked the black ones with the blocky graphics....very atari, very 80's.
Happy hitting!
teachingprotx
Legend
If you lived close I’d give you one of mine as every head graphite pro user in the past still needs one or two around to feel it . Feel what tennis should feel like !I wish...it was like back in '96. By the time I had found out, it was too late
DrumWizOHBD
Semi-Pro
Thanks, appreciate it! I am always on the prowl. I am about to unload bunch of frames once school's out....perhaps someone will offer a trade
Backhanded Compliment
Legend
Amazing spin potential from this frame even with ancient syn gut strings... balls hit the ground and take off plus it volleys like a dream. It is a great stick.
vsbabolat
Talk Tennis Guru
They made amazing racquets. Did you get an Austrian or USA made one?
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