Future of Phantom 93p?

[nickboy]

I know the Phantom line is getting a refresh sometime in the coming months and I’m wondering if the 93p will continue to be part of the Prince Phantom range?

It’s one of the only “modern” mid-sized racquets available outside the PB-10 and I’m wondering if I should snag one now if it’s going to be discontinued.

 

[Automatix]

93 and 97 get axed.

 

[stephenclown]

93 and 97 get axed.

European seller noted to me that 93P will be continuing?

 

[Automatix]

European seller noted to me that 93P will be continuing?

Local dealer said both are axed but communication accuracy with Prince was a hit and miss for some years so I wouldn't be surprised. I've been told both but we'll have to wait and see.
Would prefer a Diablo Mid instead, or at least a constant beam with a normal string pattern - 16x19 or 16x20.

 

[TennisHound]

Local dealer said both are axed but communication accuracy with Prince was a hit and miss for some years so I wouldn't be surprised. I've been told both but we'll have to wait and see.
Would prefer a Diablo Mid instead, or at least a constant beam with a normal string pattern - 16x19 or 16x20.

We all wanted a P93 16x19. There’s a reason Prince has struggled.

 

[nickboy]

Local dealer said both are axed but communication accuracy with Prince was a hit and miss for some years so I wouldn't be surprised. I've been told both but we'll have to wait and see.
Would prefer a Diablo Mid instead, or at least a constant beam with a normal string pattern - 16x19 or 16x20.

Definitely agree on the Diablo Mid. They’ve already made the Diablo MP, but I do wonder if sales have justified even that.

With Head releasing the Pro Tour and now the Prestige Classic 2.0, it appears at least Head thinks there’s some kind of market for those classic player’s frames. One can hope Prince eventually sees it too.

 

[pdparos78]

We all wanted a P93 16x19. There’s a reason Prince has struggled.

Hopefully they make one

 

[TennisHound]

Hopefully they make one

The 97p is almost like it but feels more plasticy; more similar to the Response 97 than the 93p.

 

[Smecz]

And what famous player played prince 93?!

I'm asking out of curiosity

 

[pdparos78]

The 97p is almost like it but feels more plasticy; more similar to the Response 97 than the 93p.

I use a 97p as my main stick and it doesn’t feel plasticky at all !

 

[TennisHound]

I use a 97p as my main stick and it doesn’t feel plasticky at all !

Haha, I knew someone would get me on that. Feel is subjective. It only feels that way (to me) compared to the 93p. They are obviously not the same materials.

 

[jayvee]

Nobody is really interested in these racquets anymore. I've tried to sell my 93p's and 360+ Prestige Mids more than a few times and no takers.

PT and PC 2.0's are a different item, since what's being sold is nostalgia.

 

[pdparos78]

Haha, I knew someone would get me on that. Feel is subjective. It only feels that way (to me) compared to the 93p. They are obviously not the same materials.

Interesting i've yet to play a 93p - they are definitely the same materials, just different specs. Everyone raves on about the 93p so i'm going to have to pick up one.
I play the 97p alongside a K90

 

[ey039524]

I love my 93s and 97s both. Don't really get the plasticky comment, either.

 

[TennisHound]

I love my 93s and 97s both. Don't really get the plasticky comment, either.

The 97 just felt a little plasticky to me. The 93p felt like solid graphite - very good, just a little underpowered for me and the 14x18 is just too hard to control. If the 97 had the exact same materials as the 93, I would be using it right now.

 

[Kemitak]

Nobody is really interested in these racquets anymore. I've tried to sell my 93p's and 360+ Prestige Mids more than a few times and no takers.

PT and PC 2.0's are a different item, since what's being sold is nostalgia.

Nobody wants your chipped & chewed up 4 1/4 niche racket? So weird.

 

[jayvee]

Nobody wants your chipped & chewed up 4 1/4 niche racket? So weird.

NIB but thanks for posting clown avatar.

 

[pdparos78]

NIB but thanks for posting clown avatar.

pics and how much? I’m in the market for a couple of them

 

[Kemitak]

NIB but thanks for posting clown avatar.

Honk-Honk

 

[bears8569]

NIB but thanks for posting clown avatar.

Which 93p do you have? I have been searching everywhere for the 18x20 since mine got stolen out of my car. Please send any info.

 

[BLACKOUT]

Nobody is really interested in these racquets anymore. I've tried to sell my 93p's and 360+ Prestige Mids more than a few times and no takers.

PT and PC 2.0's are a different item, since what's being sold is nostalgia.

If they were 1/2 or 5/8. I would be interested

 

[BLACKOUT]

Nobody is really interested in these racquets anymore. I've tried to sell my 93p's and 360+ Prestige Mids more than a few times and no takers.

PT and PC 2.0's are a different item, since what's being sold is nostalgia.

If they were 1/2 or 5/8. I would be interested