J011yroger
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Probably not, I'll likely hit with my assistant pro for 15 minutes and never play with it again.
J
Prestige Mid to become the racquet of the 2020s.
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Probably not, I'll likely hit with my assistant pro for 15 minutes and never play with it again.
J
Anton
Legend
Ha!
Well, I’ve hit my Classic 2.0 for two days now and actually playing good with it.
18g shaped poly at 48lbs was a bit stiff on the first day but softened up now into a good range.
Feel is THICK, dense, solid. Niiiice.
Just added rubber band collar (2g?) on top of grip to get it swinging perfectly for me.
Plays very consistent for a small head size. No free spin here, but gas pedal is there to drive deep ball or create short angles with confidence.
Honestly the only area of the court I feel like I’m missing some head size is at the net.
Well, I’ve hit my Classic 2.0 for two days now and actually playing good with it.
18g shaped poly at 48lbs was a bit stiff on the first day but softened up now into a good range.
Feel is THICK, dense, solid. Niiiice.
Just added rubber band collar (2g?) on top of grip to get it swinging perfectly for me.
Plays very consistent for a small head size. No free spin here, but gas pedal is there to drive deep ball or create short angles with confidence.
Honestly the only area of the court I feel like I’m missing some head size is at the net.
Got 2 hours in with it today for doubles. Agree all around. It's just solid from handle to tip. You can block back anything without worry of the racket wobbling.
Backhand volley is my favorite shot with this so far. Serves are solid, easy to place. But again no free power here. It's all mass based power (which I prefer). You won't be flicking a sitting ball down the line, but if your opponent is hitting hard or you have time to get set, this thing hits a beefy ball.
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Anton
Legend
Oh me, oh my.
Playing a local 4.5+ tournament (usually won by a guy who played #2 for Michigan)
Was going to play Gravity Pro but shipment delayed and I haven’t hit my main VC95 in weeks…so playing Classic 2.0 I’ve been feeling good about.
6-0, 6-1 against a player I lost a three setter to in 2019
He gave me some errors, but I was taking care of bussiness on my side.
Serving huge, putting the ball where I wanted it, moving opponent around and blasting flat as soon as opportunity opens up. Control was just off the charts.
Didn’t see this coming.
Playing a local 4.5+ tournament (usually won by a guy who played #2 for Michigan)
Was going to play Gravity Pro but shipment delayed and I haven’t hit my main VC95 in weeks…so playing Classic 2.0 I’ve been feeling good about.
6-0, 6-1 against a player I lost a three setter to in 2019
He gave me some errors, but I was taking care of bussiness on my side.
Serving huge, putting the ball where I wanted it, moving opponent around and blasting flat as soon as opportunity opens up. Control was just off the charts.
Didn’t see this coming.
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J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Ya boi out here showing these children how we did it in 1999.
J
Rolexes or Prestige 2.0s?
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Do you love it or do you LOVE IT?
Ya boi out here showing these children how we did it in 1999.
J
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy.
J
J
Too hot?
New racquet is the 2020’s? Move over 360+
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
No, I can't volley for beans with it and any sorts of pickup or reaction shot is trash. The head just isn't really maneuverable. But I can sure beam a first serve with it.
J
PistolPete23
Hall of Fame
I always string it at 50 lbs. It's high for a poly but the tension always drops into perfect range after a short hitting session.
Really nice to have evidence that it's possible to play with a 90 sq in mid competitively. Curious on your feelings re the PC 2.0 in comparison to the 2023 VC95 after the honeymoon period, pros and cons. Both have similar flex rating but I'd imagine the feel between the two is very different.
Hawks9451
Professional
Your opponent saw the Prestige Mid and **** his pants. Hard to play with a load in.Oh me, oh my.
Playing a local 4.5+ tournament (usually won by a guy who played #2 for Michigan)
Was going to play Gravity Pro but shipment delayed and I haven’t hit my main VC95 in weeks…so playing Classic 2.0 I’ve been feeling good about.
6-0, 6-1 against a player I lost a three setter to in 2019
He gave me some errors, but I was taking care of bussiness on my side.
Serving huge, putting the ball where I wanted it, moving opponent around and blasting flat as soon as opportunity opens up. Control was just off the charts.
Didn’t see this coming.
PC2.0 and VC95 are very very different feeling rackets. Yonex is muted, not as plush. Neither frame is stiff. The VC95 feels more hollow (but not unstable) compared to the PC2.0.
But I agree with Anton, this is a very playable mid for the modern game.
Anton
Legend
My weighted up 2021 VC95 got more spin and power. Obv. feels more hollow and not as controlled, including depth control.
Serves about same
More action on strokes for VC95, more placement and control for PC2.0
Slices, volleys, blocks feel better with PC2.0
B.T.W got to the final with PC2.0 and played good....sill 0-6,0-6 for Michigan #2 who won for 16th time now, but I did have a bunch of chances at breadsticks off my serve.
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Your last point is spot on....block back big serves is definitely a plus to this frame that I haven't quite experienced as much as other frames. I'll continue to mess around with my strings, but there's a good chance I'll be switching to this.
In my mind, I tell myself I want to settle on about 3-5 different frames, keep 2 of them each, and play with them as I see fit depending on mood, weather, etc.
The PC2.0 has my serve in a groove at the moment, so I'm going to keep riding that wave. If I start losing more matches suddenly, I may reconsider!
Hulger
Semi-Pro
Maybe shouting into empty walls, but is it this era of aiming to live one’s life according to a German household gadget advertise killing your vibes with the MID now, when encountering complete the lack of examples holding 93s anymore on your media services?
Or is it the deteriorating human condition and inability to run forward because of baseline depression?
Are there any transcendents left not giving a **** and enjoying the art of joyful attacking tennis and independence?
Or is it the deteriorating human condition and inability to run forward because of baseline depression?
Are there any transcendents left not giving a **** and enjoying the art of joyful attacking tennis and independence?
mtommer
Hall of Fame
Out of curiosity, did you two play on the relatively new courts at U of M's tennis team facilities? I ask because when I left A2 they were in the midst of redoing that entire complex.
Anton
Legend
We are in Staten Island, he graduated already
PistolPete23
Hall of Fame
Yes, but not the red head. PC 2.0 all day!Anyone still playing with the Mid?
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
What are you playing with now?
J011yroger
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gino
Legend
What variety good sir ? You ever main anything bigger than 90? Or is that too much juice for ol jolly ?
JOSHL
Hall of Fame
Picked up a used one a couple months ago and haven’t been able to put it down. Alu/Alu rough 44lbs.Anyone still playing with the Mid?
How many Grand Slams won with Prestiges? Compare this to Pro Staffs
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
mtommer
Hall of Fame
Sort of. I have one that I hit around with every once and awhile, usually due to string breaks of my CX Tour's.Anyone still playing with the Mid?
The mid is 93 headsize.
Thinking about stringing mine and giving them one more shot. From what I remember, these are great when you nail a shot, but not very forgiving. Of course j0lly doesn't have these issues.
PC 2.0 is 89.5, the 360+ mid was a 93.
Yeah and this thread is about the 360+ (and Jolly's comment iirc).
gino
Legend
Ya I was referring to the classic 2.0
Anton
Legend
Anyone still playing with the Mid?
I take it out once a while - it's a beauty.
But I feel Gravity Pro 23 setup right is similar in what it brings to the table but more forgiving, esp at net.
Exactly. I play with Gravity Pro now.
PistolPete23
Hall of Fame
GPro is definitely easier to play with and it does everything well. But if you're a feel junky like I am, nothing else currently on the market feels as special as the Classic 2.0.
I think 360+ GPro's have decent feel. Never played with Auxetic.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Auxetic 2.0 is awesome
Lavs
Hall of Fame
How about Gravity MP Auxetic 2.0?
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
I haven’t hit with one of those yet
The 360+ mid is way more crisp and raw feeling than any of the Gravities (in a good and bad way depending on your preferences).
Quite a time between trying the first version and the latest version, but from the trying the latest version a few weeks back for a few minutes, I didn't notice that much of a difference.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Prince TT95 feels special; ATS 95 is user friendly too.
8 mains in the throat of similar length/spacing.
lol. Suppose they do not play their headsize “indicates”.
The 93 Redhead plays bigger than 93 and the 100 GPro doesn’t play like a 100…. lol
leng jai
Rookie
The Gravity Pro is the first 100 I've ever used extensively so I'm not actually sure what they are supposed to play like. I just know the sweet spot feels massive even compared to my Prestige Pro 98, let alone the 93. Gravity Pro feels literally like easy mode coming from all the racquets I'm used to.
The 93 seems so hard to use now, I don't know how I used Intelligence 93 in my teens.
