Prestige Mid to become the racquet of the 2020s.

[tennisboy2121]

I recently just bought a pair of tgk238.2. For replacing grommets can I use any Prestige 98 with a 16x19 pattern? Are certain ones better then others? After two hitting sessions I might be making the switch. These are the easiest swinging racket I have ever played with, I assume it is bc very low twistweight.

 

[USPTARF97]

Ended up putting Alu Power back in this frame and it is just really easy to hit with. Made it easier on the arm and it produces heavy spin and power with not much effort. 49lbs with Alu Power is hard to beat in this frame.

 

[AceyMan]

Ended up putting Alu Power back in this frame and it is just really easy to hit with.

By "ALU Power" you mean to 'standard' silver 1.25 gauge, I take it?—correct that if I'm wrong.

/Acey

 

[4-string]

I am done with mids (famous last words), but I just got a Prestige 360+ Pro that I will try for the first time tomorrow. Sweet looking racquet, that’s for sure. Also a pleasure to string, like all 16x19s with 8 mains through the throat.

 

[superjon027]

I am done with mids (famous last words), but I just got a Prestige 360+ Pro that I will try for the first time tomorrow. Sweet looking racquet, that’s for sure. Also a pleasure to string, like all 16x19s with 8 mains through the throat.

How did it go? Considering between the Mid and Pro

 

[n8dawg6]

All true,

... yet it is none of those for me—it's eyesight.

I've learned when it's dusk or under the lights, I have to put away the 95s/HEAD 630s and get more hoop. I can't center the ball finely enough in poor/artificial light (at least not muni court lights).

I suspect I'm not alone in this. I'm past due for new glasses, but what I have is still rocking (=>optics nerd) so I don't know how much there is left to wring out of the old peepers.

/Acey

welcome to ahhh … hmmm … well, it is what it is. join the club.

 

[Curtennis]

Considered getting the mid now that tennis warehouse has them marked down to 199, I just couldn’t rationalize moving down to a 93 inch… however I did pick up the Pro. Very happy with it!

 

[USPTARF97]

Have 4 of these for sale. Two are 95% and two are new. Prestige Mid 4 1/2.

 

[JOSHL]

Have 4 of these for sale. Two are 95% and two are new. Prestige Mid 4 1/2.

Did you move on?

 

[USPTARF97]

Did you move on?

Signed a contract with Wilson. Blade Pro 16x19

 

[BGod]

Funny because I bought a Prestige Mid not long ago just to see how it feels. Very polished stick, but I prefer the PS90.

 

[cortado]

Just got a Graphene Touch Mid and loving it. Probably going to buy some new old stock 360+ Mids.
How would you guys describe the string pattern in the Mid? Is it tighter for 16x19 or wider? How does it compare to the Pro?
Does anybody have a size comparison of the Mid and Pro head sizes?

 

[Alex78]

March 2020: Jolly proclaims "Prestige Mid to become the racquet of the 2020s".
September 2021: There will be no Prestige Mid anymore come the Nov 2021 release.
Sad.

 

[cortado]

March 2020: Jolly proclaims "Prestige Mid to become the racquet of the 2020s".
September 2021: There will be no Prestige Mid anymore come the Nov 2021 release.
Sad.

I'm gonna grab a load of leftover Mid stock. Might grab Pros also.

 

[djNEiGht]

Just got a Graphene Touch Mid and loving it. Probably going to buy some new old stock 360+ Mids.
How would you guys describe the string pattern in the Mid? Is it tighter for 16x19 or wider? How does it compare to the Pro?
Does anybody have a size comparison of the Mid and Pro head sizes?

re string pattern
I think it's a bit closer than some 16m racquets but not too dense. 8 main strings in the middle which is what I like most of the time

 

[Bobble]

Just got a Graphene Touch Mid and loving it. Probably going to buy some new old stock 360+ Mids.
How would you guys describe the string pattern in the Mid? Is it tighter for 16x19 or wider? How does it compare to the Pro?
Does anybody have a size comparison of the Mid and Pro head sizes?

I think k the mid will still be around, just only in Euro, which still may mean it fades out.

it’s a tight 16/19, the great spin from the racquet comes from how fast it swings. The pro has a much more open pattern…and feels more like if the mid and a pure strike had a baby. Head size between the two is hard to notice, but the thicker beam on the pro is noticeable.

 

[cortado]

Still playing with this Graphene Touch Mid.
I asked the seller what it was strung with and what tension, he said RPM Blast 17g 55lbs.
So far it plays great, no difficulty with power or depth. I'm not noticing any lack of stability compared to my VCore HD. Swings more easily than the HD, and there was no difficulty changing. I haven't struggled to adapt to this Mid at all, it just plays naturally.
Just getting some 360+ Mids matched.

 

[ron schaap]

The era of the Prostaff has ended, no longer will the mighty Prestige play second fiddle.

2020 is the year the redheaded step child steps forth from the shadow realm of also-rans and into the light.

J

if it is, its the mp version, but that paintjob says nothing in the world of pro stock Heads.

 

[J011yroger]

J

 

[cortado]

J

What are you going to do now?

 

[J011yroger]

What are you going to do now?

Keep on keeping on.

J

 

[GummiiBear]

When I initially saw the thread, I thought you were referring to the G360+ Prestige Mid model specifically as the racquet of the 2020s.

Who knows? That could end up being true, in the end.

 

[ChrisG]

I tried Touch Prestige Pro and didn't think it was special at all. Too muted, not very quick for a small head size and lacking power.
I still got the itch to try the 360+ mid. How would you compare them ?

 

[Grieeegoorr]

I tried Touch Prestige Pro and didn't think it was special at all. Too muted, not very quick for a small head size and lacking power.
I still got the itch to try the 360+ mid. How would you compare them ?

“It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend you picking one up.”

 

[cortado]

Just played 3 hours doubles with the Graphene Touch Mid.
I absolutely love it. Great directional control, can hit spin and also hit it flatter.
Just need to try gut/poly in it now.

 

[J011yroger]

Just played 3 hours doubles with the Graphene Touch Mid.
I absolutely love it. Great directional control, can hit spin and also hit it flatter.
Just need to try gut/poly in it now.

It's good but not great.

J

 

[ChrisG]

“It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend you picking one up.”

I've found one for less than 100€ with little use, I think I'll follow Jolly's way and go for it !

 

[Grieeegoorr]

I've found one for less than 100€ with little use, I think I'll follow Jolly's way and go for it !

Go for it in every way. The Mid is the perfect racquet to channel you inner Goran through, or if you prefer flashy brilliance your Henri Leconte.

 

[SinneGOAT]

It's good but not great.

J

Is that a sharknado reference

 

[J011yroger]

Is that a sharknado reference ?

No.

J

 

[ChrisG]

Go for it in every way. The Mid is the perfect racquet to channel you inner Goran through, or if you prefer flashy brilliance your Henri Leconte.

Henri is a national treasure here in France. Born in the 80’s, Goran is a personal fan favorite.
But anyways I already have their magic stick, the mighty prestige classic !!

 

[Addxyz]

Anyone hop on the sale for the mid?

 

[cortado]

So I just bought 5 of the 360+ Mids.
I paid for matching on 10 racquets, with plastic still on handles, face-cards removed.
Quality control really isn't that bad. If you could only measure static weight and balance, you'd be able to make reasonable guesses as to which racquets had the highest or lowest swing-weights.
I went for 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7.

Anyone hop on the sale for the mid?

I just bought 5. Got them matched. All with a balance of 310, heaviest 322g lightest 318g. Lowest swing weight 299 highest 302.

 

[RF_PRO_STAFF]

I'm joining the club since the Mid is not in the new 2021 line anymore.

 

[GummiiBear]

I'm joining the club since the Mid is not in the new 2021 line anymore.

Haha, I got one myself for the same reason. $124 for such a racquet was just too hard to pass up.

 

[RF_PRO_STAFF]

Haha, I got one myself for the same reason. $124 for such a racquet was just too hard to pass up.

There's always a reason to buy a new racquet. I'd also like to get a Pro but that will have to wait, those are easier to obtain than Mids in the coming months.

 

[taylor15]

There's always a reason to buy a new racquet. I'd also like to get a Pro but that will have to wait, those are easier to obtain than Mids in the coming months.

Pro is good, harsh long term for me outside the sweet spot. I may get a mid just because it’s the end of an era. Jolly named this frame the ‘racquet of the 2020s’ and head said ‘well boys, we did it. no reason to make another mid.’

 

[ChrisG]

Bought one barely used, 72€, couldn’t pass on this !!

 

[ChrisG]

The mid has arrived ! First thought, hoop is bigger than my PC600.
Question: I string my I.prestige MP @20kg, what tension would you recommend for this ?
I plan to use the crisp tourna silver 7 tour.
Thanks !

 

[McEncock]

The mid has arrived ! First thought, hoop is bigger than my PC600.
Question: I string my I.prestige MP @20kg, what tension would you recommend for this ?
I plan to use the crisp tourna silver 7 tour.
Thanks !

21 ou 22=)

 

[J011yroger]

The mid has arrived ! First thought, hoop is bigger than my PC600.
Question: I string my I.prestige MP @20kg, what tension would you recommend for this ?
I plan to use the crisp tourna silver 7 tour.
Thanks !

It responds better to looser tensions, I strung my GPMP at 50lb and am down to 44lb with the mid. Might try 40 next. I'd start with 18kg.

J

 

[ChrisG]

It responds better to looser tensions, I strung my GPMP at 50lb and am down to 44lb with the mid. Might try 40 next. I'd start with 18kg.

J

Thanks !! I’ve just finished stringing it and went the conservative way, 21kg. I like looser tensions in 18x20 frames, but this one I need to try it next.
I have a competitive match tomorrow ( I’ll bring it as a backup), I’m so impatient to hit with it. Think it would be a great fit to my game. Paint job is gorgeous too !!

 

[travlerajm]

I notice these are now on Clearance sale price at TW for $119. I might get one just because.

 

[J011yroger]

I notice these are now on Clearance sale price at TW for $119. I might get one just because.

You would be a fool not to.

J

 

[cortado]

I notice these are now on Clearance sale price at TW for $119. I might get one just because.

I bought five. Paintjob is great, can't understand how people don't like it.

 

[yessir]

Got 3 360+ mids just because it might be the end of mids. Any stringing recommendations besides Alu Power and BK?

 

[J011yroger]

Got 3 360+ mids just because it might be the end of mids. Any stringing recommendations besides Alu Power and BK?

I used gut in a pair during quarantine. Figured if I was only hitting with my gf at my house might as well enjoy it.

J

 

[jason n]

I notice these are now on Clearance sale price at TW for $119. I might get one just because.

Picked one up for the price and since it might be a collectible one day. Excited to see how it plays against my PT 2.0 as well.

 

[the_ghost]

Got one as well as the price is hard to beat. I play with 93p and love it.

How does the prestige mid compare to 93p?

 

[Kawasaki Kanagawa]

Got one as well as the price is hard to beat. I play with 93p and love it.

How does the prestige mid compare to 93p?

This is a good question, as in the 38 pages of this thread nobody ever thought of asking it!