Head Pro Tour 2.0 more forgiving alternatives?

[Roquestil]

Hi guys,

I absolutely loved the Head Pro Tour 2.0 during practice unfortunately it's a bit too heavy for match play.

What would be a very good racquet in terms of feel but in a more forgiving frame? (Bigger sweet spot I guess, a bit lighter but maintaining the connected feel and stability)?

I would appreciate suggestions from anybody that has actually tested the Pro Tour 2.0 since I don't really focus on stats but more on what I can feel. (I can feel PT 2.0 is heavy, it's connected, it's low stiffness and has a closed pattern)



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[Andrew2016]

If you're looking for something readily available, I think the 360+ Prestige MP could work well for you. It has a 20mm beam as well, good flex, increased head size to 98. It's a bit lighter in terms of static weight than the PT 2.0 and it also comes at a lighter swingweight. This will give you some room to add lead under the CAPs as needed to achieve some stability and plowthrough that the PT 2.0 provides. The Gravity Pro is also a very solid frame. A long time PT57A (Pro Tour 630) pro player recently switched to the Gravity Pro.

 

[emhtennis]

An Angell K7 Lime or a custom Angell TC97 18x20. You can pick unstrung weight from 290g up to 330g or anything in between.

The Technifibre 305 has an 18x20 or 18x19 that also has a very PT57A-ish mold.

Or one of the Prince Phantoms or Textreme Tours.

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[Dominic]

360+Prestige MP.
More maneuverable
Lower Power
Add Leather grip and some lead to 12h00.

Id also suggest the Graphene XT MP if wanting a bit more power.

 

[mvg93456]

I actually found the prestige mid to be a really good alternative, it plays like it's bigger than a 93, the open string pattern is still tight but more forgiving than the pt2.0. It's slightly lighter and feels more head light, combined with the 93 head size it's more maneuverable than the pt2.0

 

[smalahove]

Both the Mid+ and MP+ are great alternatives (I have both).
If you want a more classic, plush feel -> MP+. But compared to the PT 2.0, you might perhaps find it a bit too plush -> Mid+.

 

[roger presley]

Head Gravity

 

[Goof]

Bringing back an old thread.

I love my Head Pro Tour 2.0, but I need something slightly more forgiving with a little more pop. The weight and head size of the 2.0 don't bother me a bit, so I am looking for something as similar as possible with a little more juice. Would the current Prestige Tour fit that bill? This thread from three years ago isn't as helpful as I hoped thanks to Head changing the naming convention for the Prestige, lol.

 

[Goof]

Bringing back an old thread.

I love my Head Pro Tour 2.0, but I need something slightly more forgiving with a little more pop. The weight and head size of the 2.0 don't bother me a bit, so I am looking for something as similar as possible with a little more juice. Would the current Prestige Tour fit that bill? This thread from three years ago isn't as helpful as I hoped thanks to Head changing the naming convention for the Prestige, lol.

Also, does anyone happen to know what the "CPI" of the Pro Tour 2.0 is (or was that not ever figured out since it was a one-off)?

 

[eric42]

Never tried the 2.0, but still have an original PT280 I hit with occasionally. The Ultra Pro plays very similar to a lighter PT280. The frame is nearly identical. Even so, the UP still needs some weight added to it.

 

[Soundbyte]

Never tried the 2.0, but still have an original PT280 I hit with occasionally. The Ultra Pro plays very similar to a lighter PT280. The frame is nearly identical. Even so, the UP still needs some weight added to it.

The Ultra Pro does not play like the PT2.0, IMO. And I played the UP18 for months before switching to the PT2.0.

They're more similar than other frames... But the UP needs heavy modification and doesn't feel as smooth as the Pt2.0

They're miles ahead of most modern frames for those interested in "feel". Really only the CX200 Tour comes close in my mind for modern frames (but I haven't tried the latest or previous gen Prestiges)

 

[ProRadTour]

The best alternative IMO is the Wilson Blade V8. Very close dimensions, but a much bigger sweet spot and easier to use all around. I also prefer the feel of the Blade V8.

The Prestige Pro is great frame also, but it is harder to use than the Blade and I think also has a smaller sweet spot.

Another frame that is also great alternative is the Yonex Percept HD. Gravity Pro is also another great frame that would be a good replacement.

 

[Soundbyte]

The best alternative IMO is the Wilson Blade V8. Very close dimensions, but a much bigger sweet spot and easier to use all around. I also prefer the feel of the Blade V8.

The Prestige Pro is great frame also, but it is harder to use than the Blade and I think also has a smaller sweet spot.

Another frame that is also great alternative is the Yonex Percept HD. Gravity Pro is also another great frame that would be a good replacement.

The Blade V8 is nowhere near the feel of the PT2.0 or Ultra Pro.
The best modern alternative is perhaps the Gravity Line. The Gravity Pro is definitely an 'easier' PT2.0, but just as heavy.
Perhaps the Gravity Tour (if you can get your hands on one) may be the best fit for you. Or perhaps the new Prestige MPL?

 

[eric42]

The Ultra Pro does not play like the PT2.0, IMO. And I played the UP18 for months before switching to the PT2.0.

They're more similar than other frames... But the UP needs heavy modification and doesn't feel as smooth as the Pt2.0

They're miles ahead of most modern frames for those interested in "feel". Really only the CX200 Tour comes close in my mind for modern frames (but I haven't tried the latest or previous gen Prestiges)

Fair enough, I never tried the 2.0, just the original PT280. A leaded up Ultra Pro is about the closest I've found to the PT280, but still not the same. You just can't substitute lead for structural mass in the hoop like a lot of these old school frames have. So there is really no equivalent feel if the requirement is for a lighter frame. But I also have a current gen CX200 Tour and to me it's the flimsiest noodle weak frame in my collection, even with a lot of lead in the hoop. Ultra Pro is significantly more stable IMO even though the hoop is way too light in stock form. Feel is individual perception I guess.

 

[JustTennis76]

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Is that a more forgiving frame? I’m also trying to experiment a larger head size compared to my older Youtek prestige pros.

 

[gino]

Fair enough, I never tried the 2.0, just the original PT280. A leaded up Ultra Pro is about the closest I've found to the PT280, but still not the same. You just can't substitute lead for structural mass in the hoop like a lot of these old school frames have. So there is really no equivalent feel if the requirement is for a lighter frame. But I also have a current gen CX200 Tour and to me it's the flimsiest noodle weak frame in my collection, even with a lot of lead in the hoop. Ultra Pro is significantly more stable IMO even though the hoop is way too light in stock form. Feel is individual perception I guess.

The more I try modded modern frames and compare them to classics like the 6.1 95 and Pro Tour, the more I find this to be true

 

[Soundbyte]

. Ultra Pro is significantly more stable IMO even though the hoop is way too light in stock form.

I'll agree with that. Both CX200 and UP need lead, but the CX200 is definitely flexier.

 

[KungfuTennis]

Best racket for you would be Prestige MP L, you can customize the weight on top to make it suite you more.

 

[EggSalad]

Bringing back an old thread.

I love my Head Pro Tour 2.0, but I need something slightly more forgiving with a little more pop. The weight and head size of the 2.0 don't bother me a bit, so I am looking for something as similar as possible with a little more juice. Would the current Prestige Tour fit that bill? This thread from three years ago isn't as helpful as I hoped thanks to Head changing the naming convention for the Prestige, lol.

Not exactly what you are asking but have you tried Gut/Poly as a set up in the PT2.0? That would certainly give you more juice without missing out on the PT 2.0 goodness

 

[McGradey]

Bringing back an old thread.

I love my Head Pro Tour 2.0, but I need something slightly more forgiving with a little more pop. The weight and head size of the 2.0 don't bother me a bit, so I am looking for something as similar as possible with a little more juice. Would the current Prestige Tour fit that bill? This thread from three years ago isn't as helpful as I hoped thanks to Head changing the naming convention for the Prestige, lol.

I can only compare my Pro Tour 2.0 to older iterations of the Prestige Tour; I have an old Prestige Pro which is similar to the new Tour. And I do think the 95” 16x19 frame is the easier one to use out of the two. The 16x19 is whippier, and the less closed string pattern and thicker beam make it a little more forgiving, easier spin and depth, particularly on serve and when playing defence.

Both wonderful racquets and kind of different but equally enjoyable takes on the pure control racquet concept.

The new Tour has me intrigued for a demo more than any other frame currently available, looks like it could be a gem.