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Thanks. Doesn't the retailer mind if you give the racquet back to them with the Sonic Pro string in? (If you don't buy it).
I am the retailer.
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Thanks. Doesn't the retailer mind if you give the racquet back to them with the Sonic Pro string in? (If you don't buy it).
I got Lynx Touch with my demos but I strung them with Sonic Pro.
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Would you say that the Auxetic Prestige MP is still mainly a control oriented racquet?I’m finding my Auxetic 99 to still be Prestige-y, but with more pop. However:
- I have a bit of arm soreness. Not sure if this is from the racquet or because last Friday I spent 3 hours demoing with grip sizes that are too large for me.
- the larger head size, thicker beam and/or higher swing weight feels clunky on serves.
- ball is sometimes sailing long on my OHBH, a shot I hit pretty cleanly (my impacts are less consistent on FH side), but then again I’m finding it easier to handle high backhands when I just want to hit back with decent depth and spin.
- slice is ok with this Auxetic 99 but I have to be more careful to avoid the ball sailing. Definitely prefer my 360+ 98 on the slice, but the Auxetic 99 is not bad (def. better than Radical MP).
gonna play with this model for a bit longer before making a decision. There’s a chance I’ll move to the Auxetic 98 Pro, which has more pop than my 360+ 98 MP (slightly higher RA according to machine). Certainly if arm pain persists then I will lock the Auxetic 99 away. I never had any outer elbow discomfort with my 360+ 98 MP even after hitting 500+ backhands in a session or hitting sometimes 6 days a week.
See my (non-European) review. I’ll add more to it as I have done some net and servingAny of you Europeans tried the auxetic prestige MP Lite? Specs are more in my wheel house than the current prestiges available in NA.
Where is your review please?See my (non-European) review. I’ll add more to it as I have done some net and serving
In this thread: https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/murray-using-99sq-in.714651/page-2#post-15959980Where is your review please?
Thank you. This one is very interesting. Wonder if it will be available in US
I’ll ask next week when they return to the officeThank you. This one is very interesting. Wonder if it will be available in US
I think if Andy sticks with it, it will be a big seller. It has very good specs for a wide range of playersThank you. This one is very interesting. Wonder if it will be available in US
MP lite is interesting for the mortals. I believe it's about 285ish SW stock with 300gr static.. 31.5cm balance.. it would take a gram or 2 for me to get it up to mid 320s strung SW without messing up with the balance much... Perfect for customization of all ranges (room in static and room in the balance). that could really be the winner here but so far I haven't seen it anywhere in the US.I think if Andy sticks with it, it will be a big seller. It has very good specs for a wide range of players
MP lite is interesting for the mortals. I believe it's about 285ish SW stock with 300gr static.. 31.5cm balance.. it would take a gram or 2 for me to get it up to mid 320s strung SW without messing up with the balance much... Perfect for customization of all ranges (room in static and room in the balance). that could really be the winner here but so far I haven't seen it anywhere in the US.
If a demo becomes available at the right time, perhaps I can take one for the team. Would need to weight it up.
I want to try this one pretty bad. AM being my favorite player has nothing to do with it…okay, maybe a littleI think if Andy sticks with it, it will be a big seller. It has very good specs for a wide range of players
Yes I’d say it’s still a control racquet. I’ve been using the 98 Pro (or 98 red MP) however as I find it has enough power and spin for me when my fundamentals are good. I’m sticking to that 98 racquet but am tweaking some of my technique.Would you say that the Auxetic Prestige MP is still mainly a control oriented racquet?
I'm asking cause i'm intrigue by the 18x19 string pattern and trying to understand if that offers more power. I play with the DR 98 but would love to go back to Head eventually.
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I have both 98’s and I feel the Auxetic has more pop on all shots.Finally got a hands on the 2021 Prestige Pro (former 360 MP). I didn't feel a swing/weight difference compared to the 360 PMP. Probably because it came in at 334-335g (no over grip). So I guess it came in slightly under spec.'My PMP 360+ weighs 335g with a tourna grip.
The play very similar IMO, but I did feel like it has slightly more pop compared to the older version. Not sure what poly it's strung with nor the tension. But biggest difference for me is that it felt like the sweet spot was bigger and more stable on off center hits.
As for the feel, can't quite describe it ... but it felt more buttery. I know the stiffness difference is negligible, but it felt softer. Might be the strings too. I also played with a dampener so next time I am gonna try without it.
Finally got a hands on the 2021 Prestige Pro (former 360 MP). I didn't feel a swing/weight difference compared to the 360 PMP. Probably because it came in at 334-335g (no over grip). So I guess it came in slightly under spec.'My PMP 360+ weighs 335g with a tourna grip.
The play very similar IMO, but I did feel like it has slightly more pop compared to the older version. Not sure what poly it's strung with nor the tension. But biggest difference for me is that it felt like the sweet spot was bigger and more stable on off center hits.
As for the feel, can't quite describe it ... but it felt more buttery. I know the stiffness difference is negligible, but it felt softer. Might be the strings too. I also played with a dampener so next time I am gonna try without it.
Has anyone here measured their prestige’s static strung weight? I have an oehms leather grip installed with a gamma supreme over grip as well as strung with hyper g and velocity. It’s coming out to be 354 grams. Feels like a tank!
wonder what the SWs between the 2.. (ET and MP L)... MP L supposed to be 315ish... but so is Extreme Tour. My Extreme Tour Nite is 326sw with Lux O dampener... so on the higher side...Currently demoing the MP L. It’s my first Prestige! Only used it for a couple of sets, but found it to have a bit more pop on serve than my Extreme Tour’s, but I would say a little less power on ground strokes.
would anyone have any suggestions to sting that would generate a bit more power?
wonder what the SWs between the 2.. (ET and MP L)... MP L supposed to be 315ish... but so is Extreme Tour. My Extreme Tour Nite is 326sw with Lux O dampener... so on the higher side...
I find Lynx Tour to have decent power on all rackets... you could try that. It's also a slightly thicker string so it will give you almost +4sw vs. HG that I see in your signature...
You can always get a bit more power (about +7sw) with a total of 3gr at 10&2 OR just 2 grams at 12. I don't quite hit with multis so those are the only suggestions I have.
Yeah it's supposed to be 5gr lighter but i thought balance was same as ET. I mean there could be enough in QC variations to validate all that for sure...I would say the MP L swung a little lighter and felt a bit head heavier.
It currently has Head Lynx which I don’t particularly like the feel of. I haven’t tried the Tour version though. I have used Wilson Sensation before so may give that a whirl.
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Retail:By The way - my Auxetic Prestige Pro has TGK345.2 code on the haipin. Thassos is strange as TGT345.1 is 18x20, TGT345.2 is 16x19. Is that correct? @dr325i , @vsbabolat - could you help with this? I’ve just change pallets for TK82 and I am going to give new Prestiges second chance.
So how is the new Tour vs 360+ Pro? Is the swing weight manageable? I'm comfortable with 330-335, not sure if my wrist can handle more on the forehand. How is the arm comfort? Considering it vs Radical Pro 2021, Pure Strike Tour 3d gen, Blade v7 16x19.
Looking at the specs, looks like Head added weight at 3 and 9 for new Tour vs Pro, resulting in higher twist weight and SW. Not great for topspin, with too much stability. The sweetspot is huge though and increased from 16 to 18. Are they targeting the frame at flat hitters, specifically?
Yeah it's supposed to be 5gr lighter but i thought balance was same as ET. I mean there could be enough in QC variations to validate all that for sure...
Curious... what did you think of the racket in aspects other than power (compared to Extreme Tour)? control, predictability, feel.. etc.. if you care to comment.
It is really good to demo. I still prefer the layup of YouTek IG Prestige MP (and 293.2 prostock), but both Graphene 360+ and new Auxetic are good frames. Auxetic has maybe a bit less classic feel, but power and stability. Haven't played with Liquidmetal, but I think Head Pro Tour 2.0 is more similar to i.Prestige MP. G360+ Prestige MP felt to meet more like modern PT10 incarnation (bigger head size).how does the new prestige auxetic compare to the old head prestiges such as i.prestige and liquidmetal?
Retail:
TGK345.1 360+ Layup
TGK345.2 Auxetic layup
pro stock (no code change between 360+ and Auxetic PJ):
TGT345.1 - 18x20
TGT345.2 - 16x19
Same layup as the TGK345.1So the layup of TGT345 is the same as one of the TGKs (if so which one?) or similar, but different one?
Yes all of mine have the standard older unweighted butt caps (because I was experimenting with pallet shapes and sizes…have settled on L2 and TK82s).Just out of interest has anyone played with this new prestige or the previous 360+ with one of the older standard butt caps fitted. I have experimented with tungsten on my ig frames but with this weighted butt cap removed or the older standard butt cap it seems a great opportunity to tweak the balance of this racket without having to lead up. Still having a respectable static weight as an overgrip of used is almost the weight difference anyway in the handle.
Yes I have used the newer (tk82s) version which is still fine to use but after 20years using the older version it is what I know. I think when I try the frame out I will start with the versions fitted but as you have done will then no doubt install some of the older more rectangular pallets which then gives the option of trying the older lighter butt cap too to tweak the balance, 5g sounds nothing but it is a lot I find when adding it to the head of the racket, even 2.5g for certain shots at the 12 o clock position. This is more desirable as when I add an over grip I have always found th balance changed, very fine margins but its still 4g ish on the handle.Yes all of mine have the standard older unweighted butt caps (because I was experimenting with pallet shapes and sizes…have settled on L2 and TK82s).
Yep, you can buy the standard butt cap and just switch the trap doorI find the 6g trap door kind of strange. Personally I hate the feeling of weight at the very bottom of the racquet, I much prefer it under the grip. Is there a non weighted trap door that fits or just not using the trap door is a better option?
Have you hit with Auxetic Prestige Pro maybe? Just wondering what people that like G360+ Prestige MP think about the new layup.I just play without the weighted trap door