Head Prestige Pro 2023 16x19

[mg_teaneck]

Hey @TW Staff ,

Do you guys have any information about the Head Prestige Pro 2023 16x19? It looks like they are selling it at Tennis Warehouse Europe (https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe....2023_16x19_Racket/descpageRCHEAD-HPPR-EN.html) and other European retailers, but I haven't seen available anywhere in the US. Any chance you guys will get some stock?

 

[TW Staff]

We have been testing it and are looking at bringing it in. No ETA at this point.
Cheers,
Chris, TW.

 

[mg_teaneck]

We have been testing it and are looking at bringing it in. No ETA at this point.
Cheers,
Chris, TW.

How does it compare to the 18x20 version so far?

 

[TW Staff]

The more open pattern opens up the sweetspot a bit, provides easier access to depth thanks to a slightly higher launch and also offers a softer feel at impact when strung identically and compared with the 18 mains version. It is not quite as brutally accurate as the 18x20 which is super precise, but it still offers tons of control and feel. Nice stick. The sample we have swings a tad heavy (on the upper end of spec tolerance) and I think I'd like it even more if it was in spec with the 18x20 versions I tested.
Cheers, Chris, TW

 

[Vrb2583]

Any update? Would love to buy a few of these. When will they be available in the US?

 

[TW Staff]

Nothing to update at this time!

Brittany, TW

 

[GummiiBear]

I recall there being a Prestige S (I forgot which year/line) that wasn't available in the States.

I wanted to ask - does Head intend on having the new Pro 16x19 available here? As in, is there certainty in that regard?

Thanks in advance!

 

[RoarTT]

I see that they are no longer available at TW Europe either.

 

[TW Staff]

Stay tuned towards the end of 2024!

Thanks,
Brittany, TW

 

[jelichek]

Someone should know this. What's the code on this I'm guessing TGT 345.2?

 

[swish41]

Someone should know this. What's the code on this I'm guessing TGT 345.2?

Yes, it's TGT 345.2

 

[dr325i]

Someone should know this. What's the code on this I'm guessing TGT 345.2?

TGK345.4 retail

 

[hanjulian]

Finally my order of Prestige Pro 16x19 has arrived, i can't wait to string and try it. I don't have high expectations as i don't want to be disappointed and i know that there is hardly a better racquet out there that's better than PT630.

I'm located in Singapore, went thru few websites to finally find one that will sell me the racquet. Praise the LORD!!!

 

[BobStClar]

Finally my order of Prestige Pro 16x19 has arrived, i can't wait to string and try it. I don't have high expectations as i don't want to be disappointed and i know that there is hardly a better racquet out there that's better than PT630.

I'm located in Singapore, went thru few websites to finally find one that will sell me the racquet. Praise the LORD!!!

Hi

Any news about mysterious Prestige Pro 16x19?

Thanks

 

[gino]

@TW Staff is TWE OOS or no longer getting the frame?

 

[TW Staff]

gino,

They look to have it in stock now: https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/descpageRCHEAD-HPPR-EN.html

Thanks,
Brittany, TW

 

[hanjulian]

Hi

Any news about mysterious Prestige Pro 16x19?

Thanks

Finally managed to get it strung, and got to hit with it today.

I gotta say i like it! First racquet that i like in a long time. Didn't really like Gravity Pro, Pure Aero 98 that i tried recently. Tried 360+ Prestige Mid not too long ago, prefers the Pro 16x19.

In a glimpse of hitting with it, the Pro 16x19 feels like Pro Tour 2.0 Lite, some people may like that some may not. A buddy of mine who used Extreme Tour likes it.

Will hit more in the next few days, will come back with more reviews on it.

 

[BobStClar]

Finally managed to get it strung, and got to hit with it today.

I gotta say i like it! First racquet that i like in a long time. Didn't really like Gravity Pro, Pure Aero 98 that i tried recently. Tried 360+ Prestige Mid not too long ago, prefers the Pro 16x19.

In a glimpse of hitting with it, the Pro 16x19 feels like Pro Tour 2.0 Lite, some people may like that some may not. A buddy of mine who used Extreme Tour likes it.

Will hit more in the next few days, will come back with more reviews on it.

Thank you a lot!

I quite like Gravity PRO but it is too dense for me. Playing (played) with PK Q TOUR, Head Prestige Graphene MID , Yonex Vcore Pro, some older Prince frame...

So If I kindly ask you to tell your opinion about

Flexibility, how it feels generaly? Arm friendliness, ball pocketting
Maneuverability for HL heavier frame
Access to spin, is 16x19 pattern recognizable?

Don't know how to think about TWE offers and TW not :-/

Thanks anyway

 

[hanjulian]

Thank you a lot!

I quite like Gravity PRO but it is too dense for me. Playing (played) with PK Q TOUR, Head Prestige Graphene MID , Yonex Vcore Pro, some older Prince frame...

So If I kindly ask you to tell your opinion about

Flexibility, how it feels generaly? Arm friendliness, ball pocketting
Maneuverability for HL heavier frame
Access to spin, is 16x19 pattern recognizable?

Don't know how to think about TWE offers and TW not :-/

Thanks anyway

I replaced the original grip with leather grip. Now it is 354 grams strung with 1.20 RS Lyon (52lbs), dampener and overgrip. As for maneuverability it is still relatively easy to swing, (my main racquet is PT630 362 grams strung).

I thought the Pro 16x19 flexes nicely at the right places. It is definitely quite comfortable. As for the ball pocketing, i don't know how to describe it but nothing grasps the balls the beloved PT630, maybe it is just in my mind but the PT is still a tad more comfortable.

Access to spin, definitely my balls have become loopier, it is excellent, you can easily opt for topspin or if you want to flatten it. Best of both worlds. I can only imagine what a PT57A 16x19 feels like *drooling*

Overall the more i play with this Pro the more i like it, i have tried Gravity Pro Auxetic, 360+ Prestige Mid, Pure Aero 98, didn't really gel with them. It is really hard to find a racquet you will like once you set the PT630 as the benchmark. LOL

 

[BobStClar]

Nicely written. Thanks

 

[vsbabolat]

gino,

They look to have it in stock now: https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/descpageRCHEAD-HPPR-EN.html

Thanks,
Brittany, TW

Will USA get the Prestige Pro 16x19?

 

[TW Staff]

Yes! However, it will be towards the end of 2024.

Thanks,
Brittany, TW

 

[lefty100]

Will Tennis Only in Australia also get it?

 

[TW Staff]

lefty100,

Unfortunately, it does not look like they will be getting it at this time.

Thanks,
Brittany, TW

 

[touchdowntrevor]

Hey @TW Staff , any further updates or an ETA? I'm trying to decide if it's worth jumping through the hoops to buy it from Europe or to wait for you guys to offer it in the US. Looking forward to it!!

 

[TW Staff]

touchdowntrevor,

Yes, hang tight just for one(ish) months! Thanks for being patient!

Thanks,
Brittany, TW

 

[touchdowntrevor]

Thanks for your quick reply!! Happy to hear that things are still moving along. I was worried that the previously stated "end of 2024" would turn into "early 2025" or "never." Ya'll are amazing!!

 

[Boredsurfer]

The more open pattern opens up the sweetspot a bit, provides easier access to depth thanks to a slightly higher launch and also offers a softer feel at impact when strung identically and compared with the 18 mains version. It is not quite as brutally accurate as the 18x20 which is super precise, but it still offers tons of control and feel. Nice stick. The sample we have swings a tad heavy (on the upper end of spec tolerance) and I think I'd like it even more if it was in spec with the 18x20 versions I tested.
Cheers, Chris, TW

Hey Chris: sell me your sample/demo? I can't wait a month

 

[Boredsurfer]

touchdowntrevor,

Yes, hang tight just for one(ish) months! Thanks for being patient!

Thanks,
Brittany, TW

Hey Brittany - any updates? Thanks

 

[touchdowntrevor]

Hey Brittany - any updates? Thanks

It has only been about 3 weeks since she last replied—I think I read somewhere else that it’s coming to Tennis Warehouse US in September, which would align with what Brittany said earlier. Not sure if it’s early or late September (which might’ve been why Brittany said “one-ish”). Hopefully sooner rather than later (before the weather changes haha)

 

[touchdowntrevor]

Hey @TW Staff , are we still getting this racket in the US? I saw a promo video you guys did with it, and obviously Brittany mentioned to wait a month, but that was 8 weeks ago. Did Head pull the plug on this release? The tennis season is winding down, but I'd still love to pick up a Prestige Pro 16x19!!

 

[TW Staff]

Next week!

Thanks,
Brittany, TW

 

[badmice1]

Will TW US carry the respective grommets? I currently play with this racquet and notice TW EU does not offer replacement.

 

[TW Staff]

Yes, we will be carrying the grommets.

Thanks,
Brittany, TW

 

[Vrb2583]

Do you know when you will have the grommets in stock?

 

[TW Staff]

I have followed up with our hard goods buyer. We have ordered them from HEAD but don't have an ETA from them at this time.

Thanks,
Brittany, TW