Graphene Touch Speed Pro vs XT Prestige S

[SmoothOperator]

The racquets look very similar. Has anyone played both and can compare?

Graphene Touch Speed Pro
Head Size:100 sq. in. / 645.16 sq. cm.
Length:27in / 68.58cm
Strung Weight:11.6oz / 328.85g
Balance:12.7in / 32.26cm / 6 pts HL
Swingweight:322
Stiffness:63
Beam Width:22mm / 22mm / 22mm /

XT Prestige S
Head Size:98 sq. in. / 632.26 sq. cm.
Length:27in / 68.58cm
Strung Weight:11.5oz / 326.02g
Balance:13in / 33.02cm / 4 pts HL
Swingweight:321
Stiffness:62
Beam Width:22mm / 22mm / 22mm /

 

[XFactorer]

I can't compare. But I can say the Graphene Touch really does mute all vibrations coming from the ball strike. I've only hit with the Speed Pro and it's a board. You'll likely notice a different launch angle and different level of power comparing it to a Prestige S. But then again, you're comparing a dense string pattern to an open string pattern.

 

[erroljr]

I can only speak on some experience with an XT Prestige S. It's a boardy, hallow feel and low power completely turned me away. Maybe I just couldn't hone anything but the sweetspot felt small for its head size. Even when struck perfectly, I didn't feel much reward. It felt like a lot was missing

But perhaps you should compare it to the Touch Speed MP though since they are both 16x19

 

[sma1001]

I can only speak on some experience with an XT Prestige S. It's a boardy, hallow feel and low power completely turned me away. Maybe I just couldn't hone anything but the sweetspot felt small for its head size. Even when struck perfectly, I didn't feel much reward. It felt like a lot was missing

This reflects my experience of the XTPS also. I concluded it would need gut or multi to make it come to life, but didn't venture there as it didn't offer me enough to merit taking beyond a demo.

 

[erroljr]

But if willing to lead the XTPS up, playing with a stock Prestige Pro would probably be a better choice for sure. It's got a lovelier feeling when striking the sweetspot, more solid feeling, and has get plow, but with modern stiffness and a little more weight.