Head Elite Pro questions

[alfa164164]

I recently reacquired a Head Elite Pro I had given to my sister years ago because of the shattered white grommets it is known for. I was home for the holidays and she gave it back to lucky me! Thanks to the info. on these boards, I installed the Microgel Prestige Mid CAP grommets (super easy install, don't laugh, but I think they drilled the string holes ever so slightly larger back then, it was a breeze to put the CAPs on), put on a new Babolat Skin Feel grip, and had it strung up with Gosen OG-Sheep Micro 18g at 48 lbs. but haven't hit the courts yet with it (what a nice mettalic green paintjob it has). With Wilson Pro Overgrip she comes in at 12.5 ounces. The orginal white "CAPs" only came around to the 3 & 9 positions, so the full set seems to take away some of the HL balance on this. I don't remember too much about this stick since I only hit with it a couple of times, it looks like my sister barely used it either, practically brand new, just a couple of scrapes at the top of the head, and those are almost completely covered by the new CAPs. It sounds like this should have slightly more flex than the original Prestige Pro, is that right? Lastly, what's the FMV on this stick in exceptional condition?

 

[vsbabolat]

Yes, the Elite Pro is more flexible than the Prestige Pro. It is a great racquet that was played by Conchita Martinez in the late 1980's and early 1990's. I still have a couple. It has that wonderful HEAD feel of the 1980's. No vibration, good pop, control, and with exceptional feel.

 

[alfa164164]

Yes. that's the one (minus the white grommets). It seems to me the grip is not as rectangular as the current mold. I am looking forward to trying it out.

 

[vsbabolat]

Yes. that's the one (minus the white grommets). It seems to me the grip is not as rectangular as the current mold. I am looking forward to trying it out.

The pallets are identical to the Prestige Pro/Prestige Classic 600.

 

[Bud]

I recently reacquired a Head Elite Pro I had given to my sister years ago because of the shattered white grommets it is known for. I was home for the holidays and she gave it back to lucky me! Thanks to the info. on these boards, I installed the Microgel Prestige Mid CAP grommets (super easy install, don't laugh, but I think they drilled the string holes ever so slightly larger back then, it was a breeze to put the CAPs on), put on a new Babolat Skin Feel grip, and had it strung up with Gosen OG-Sheep Micro 18g at 48 lbs. but haven't hit the courts yet with it (what a nice mettalic green paintjob it has). With Wilson Pro Overgrip she comes in at 12.5 ounces. The orginal white "CAPs" only came around to the 3 & 9 positions, so the full set seems to take away some of the HL balance on this. I don't remember too much about this stick since I only hit with it a couple of times, it looks like my sister barely used it either, practically brand new, just a couple of scrapes at the top of the head, and those are almost completely covered by the new CAPs. It sounds like this should have slightly more flex than the original Prestige Pro, is that right? Lastly, what's the FMV on this stick in exceptional condition?

What is the current balance since you've added CAP grommets and also removed the heavier leather grip? Doing those two mods will reduce the HL balance by about 4 pts. and increase the swingweight significantly. If you can handle the swingweight, it will be a beast on court.

VSBabolat, what is the stock balance for an Elite Pro?

 

[SullivanR]

I recently reacquired a Head Elite Pro I had given to my sister years ago because of the shattered white grommets it is known for. I was home for the holidays and she gave it back to lucky me! Thanks to the info. on these boards, I installed the Microgel Prestige Mid CAP grommets (super easy install, don't laugh, but I think they drilled the string holes ever so slightly larger back then, it was a breeze to put the CAPs on), put on a new Babolat Skin Feel grip, and had it strung up with Gosen OG-Sheep Micro 18g at 48 lbs. but haven't hit the courts yet with it (what a nice mettalic green paintjob it has). With Wilson Pro Overgrip she comes in at 12.5 ounces. The orginal white "CAPs" only came around to the 3 & 9 positions, so the full set seems to take away some of the HL balance on this. I don't remember too much about this stick since I only hit with it a couple of times, it looks like my sister barely used it either, practically brand new, just a couple of scrapes at the top of the head, and those are almost completely covered by the new CAPs. It sounds like this should have slightly more flex than the original Prestige Pro, is that right? Lastly, what's the FMV on this stick in exceptional condition?

Please post some pictures alfa; sounds promising.

 

[alfa164164]

Additional question

Yes, the SW is definitely up there with the full CAPs, but I have not checked the balance point or had the SW measured. I do need to post some pics. Quick question, there is a 17 imprinted on the side of the throat just above the white collar - is this the actual serial #? TIA

 

[alfa164164]

Update - RDC measures flex @ 55 with a SW of 330. 12.4 ounces strung with overgrip. No balance board, but full CAPs obviously reduces the HL balance point.

 

[Dino Lagaffe]

Update - RDC measures flex @ 55 with a SW of 330. 12.4 ounces strung with overgrip. No balance board, but full CAPs obviously reduces the HL balance point.

Here are the specs of my CAPped Elite Pro:

Weight: 352/12.42
Flex: 52
SW: 324

 

[PhilSki]

Please can someone inform me if this racket is an 1988 or 1989 Elite Pro?? I will not acquire it if indeed it’s the widebody version.

https://imgur.com/uxDj0xF

https://imgur.com/I8oJdcT

https://imgur.com/gbKcvsA

@retrowagen / @vsbabolat et al...Many thanks!

 

[retrowagen]

Please can someone inform me if this racket is an 1988 or 1989 Elite Pro?? I will not acquire it if indeed it’s the widebody version.

https://imgur.com/uxDj0xF

https://imgur.com/I8oJdcT

https://imgur.com/gbKcvsA

@retrowagen / @vsbabolat et al...Many thanks!

That’s the 1988, non-widebody version. Bon Appetit!

 

[zipplock]

Please can someone inform me if this racket is an 1988 or 1989 Elite Pro?? I will not acquire it if indeed it’s the widebody version.

https://imgur.com/uxDj0xF

https://imgur.com/I8oJdcT

https://imgur.com/gbKcvsA

@retrowagen / @vsbabolat et al...Many thanks!

GOAT paintjob!!!!

 

[PhilSki]

I am now the owner of the Elite Pro I mentioned above, cleaned her up as best I can! What a beautiful paint scheme! One of the best perhaps! I have also acquired a Graphite Pro, although I hadn’t done my homework properly as this is not the ‘box beam’ version I was after. Still a nice bat, although grommets are truly spent!

Talking of grommets, am I correct in thinking TK237 or TK292 will fit on both frames with some ‘persuasion’? Which do you think would look best on each? Once again, @retrowagen and @vsbabolat et al.

https://imgur.com/a/QYDEYqV

 

[vsbabolat]

I now the owner of the Elite Pro I mentioned above, cleaned her up as best I can! What a beautiful paint scheme! One of the best perhaps! I have also acquired a Graphite Pro although I hadn’t done my homework properly as this is not the ‘box beam’ version I was after. Still a nice bat although grommets are truly spent!

Talking of grommets, am I correctly in thinking TK237 or TK292 will fit on both frames with some ‘persuasion’? Which do you would think look best on each? Once again, @retrowagen and @vsbabolat et al.

https://imgur.com/a/QYDEYqV

TK292 I have found to fit on your Elite Pro and Graphite Pro TF

 

[PT630Wannabe]

My trio of Elite Pros.

https://imgur.com/a/NqBrhqZ

 

[bkfinch]

Very sweet feeling rackets. I need to stay away from this thread.

 

[PT630Wannabe]

Very sweet feeling rackets. I need to stay away from this thread.

i’ll be sure not to let you near my Elite Pros ever again’