opinions on Prince Sectrum Comp.

[thejerk]

Marius, I have done quite a few searches, so please don't put a link here. Unless it is one not at tw. I have even been to epinions.

Anyway, I want to know whatever anyone can tell me about the 110 and the 90. I also have a tri comp 90 that I could use info on. Played with the 110 the other day and it reminded me of the pog os. I didn't like the pog mid but thought the pog os was the only os with any feel until i hit with the spec comp 110. I am also curious to know what other kind of rackets feel like this one. I want more also.

 

[AndrewD]

You can always try the RacquetTech website. They often list specs for older frames. A quick trip there gave me details for the Spectrum Comp 90 (didn't have the 110) : 90sq, flex 62, swingweight 301, weight 330g, 6-7pts HL.

Frankly, those specs don't gel with my memory of the Spectrum Comp 90 (thought it was a touch heavier, bit stiffer and with a higher swingweight) and sound closer to the 110 but it has been a long time since I've hit with it. It was, however, a beautifully comfortable hit, good power and excellent spin. An all-court type of racquet that was the only thing to come out of the 'ceramic craze' I actually enjoyed and was number 1 in Prince's stellar 80's line-up which included the Magnesium Pro, Graphite Pro and Powerflex (in order of stiffness).

 

[thejerk]

I've only hit with it once, but it seemed to be great. not a very stiff racket for sure. can't wait to hit again. I'd like to try something like it in the os feel department.

 

[SC in MA]

The Prince Spectrum Comp 90 was my main racket for many years. The head size is really closer to 95sq in and not 90. Also, the swingweight is definitely higher than 301. I would say more like 330. It's a very solid, very comfortable racket capable of hitting a nice heavy ball.

I've yet to find a racket that has the same feel. I think the closest racket to it that I've hit with is the Wilson n61 95, though I think the n61 has more power and less control.

I've never hit with the 110 version, though I've heard that it was a great racket as well.

I believe the Spectrum Comp was introduced right around the time the POG was. (maybe shortly after ?). At that time, I gave the Spec.Comp90 a try instead of the POG because I had heard that the POG was incredibly stiff and that many players were suffering elbow and arm problems from it. (sort of like what we now hear about the Pure Drive). Anyway, I loved the Spec.Comp90 from the first hit and used it for many years.

 

[AndrewD]

I believe the Spectrum Comp was introduced right around the time the POG was. (maybe shortly after ?).

The POG was introduced in about 1980 (might have been a touch earlier) and the Specturm Comp in 1985.
The head size is a 'Prince 90' which means, these days, 93sq (measuring side to side, not just string bed). Although I called it part of the 'ceramic craze', I don't believe it had any ceramic in it. If I recall correctly it was graphite, fibreglass and kevlar.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Marius, I have done quite a few searches, so please don't put a link here. Unless it is one not at tw. I have even been to epinions.

Anyway, I want to know whatever anyone can tell me about the 110 and the 90.

guess you saw this thread here on TT then, hopefully:

Prince Spectrum comp 90 stiffness

?

where they give several parameters

 

[SC in MA]

The POG was introduced in about 1980 (might have been a touch earlier) and the Specturm Comp in 1985.
The head size is a 'Prince 90' which means, these days, 93sq (measuring side to side, not just string bed). Although I called it part of the 'ceramic craze', I don't believe it had any ceramic in it. If I recall correctly it was graphite, fibreglass and kevlar.

AndrewD: your memory is definitely better than mine! I did a web search and found this from the Prince web site. http://www.princetennis.com/companyinfo/history.asp

1977 The Prince Graphite establishes Prince as the material technology leader, the first "top players" graphite racquet quickly becomes the standard by which all others are compared. Today it is still the choice of many top pros

1985 Prince combines graphite, fiberglass and Kevlar in a racquet that becomes a best seller in specialty stores worldwide, the Prince Spectrum Comp.

 

[texcoug]

Had to resurrect this thread -- still looking for a replacement. What would you say the power level of the Comp 90 was? I have such fond memories yet never owned one.

 

[goosala]

The Spectrum Comp had graphite, fiberglass, Kevlar, and ceramic fibers which is where it got its name from. It was the direct competition to the Pro Staff Original back in the day. It actually sold higher than the Pro Staff, about $10 more or so according to an ad from a retailer whose name ends in "bird".

 

[kvan]

yellow comp 90

It's one of the most solid frames I've ever hit and still enjoy taking it out from time to time. The yellow limited edition paintjob I own is also one of my favorites for its simplicity and paired with some pro hurricane tour, is even better. Power is pretty low but that's standard for a 93, but it has some pop when you need it.