Prince graphite series?

Cup8489

G.O.A.T.
Hey everyone.

I am building a collection of the prince graphite series of frames, and am hoping to add all the different iterations of it to my collection. But the problem is that I do not know all of the variants!

So far I have the POG represented in all 3 headsizes, the mid, long body, and oversize. I also have picked up the nxg Graphite midplus, the prince graphite 2 mid, and am currently looking to acquire the triple threat graphite and exo3 graphite.

What else should I be looking for? Ideally I would like mid representation over oversize, but eventually will try to get the oversize and midplus variants as well.

Thanks!

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robbo1970

Hall of Fame
There's quite a few variants over the years. The classic racquet section has a thread devoted to them.

You'll need a Chang in there.

Plus the Exo3 Graphite 100 and 93. I still use my Exo3 93 every now and again. If you like a plush feeling racquet, it's a very sweet stick.
 

Cup8489

G.O.A.T.
I remember playing with it a few years back but at the time the mid was too much stick for me. Now I have my pog mids leaded up quite a bit. Could you direct me appropriately?

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Seth

Legend
The OGs are the 93 and the 107. Plenty of generations of those outlined here:

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...inal-graphite-pog-mid-and-os-versions.324543/

This collection can be as big as you want it to grow because there have been so many generations of the POG. To complete the collection, make sure you pick up the non-traditional frames below:

Prince Original Graphite 125 (HUGE headsize)

20th Anniversary 93
20th Anniversary 107

Graphite II 97
Graphite II 107

Triple Threat Graphite 95
Triple Threat Graphite 100
Triple Threat Graphite 107

NXG 92
NXG 100
NXG 107

EXO3 Graphite 93
EXO3 Graphite 100

Bonus points for blacked-out Experimental PJs.
 
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Cup8489

G.O.A.T.
The OGs are the 93 and the 107. Plenty of generations of those outlined here:

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...inal-graphite-pog-mid-and-os-versions.324543/

This collection can be as big as you want it to grow because there have been so many generations of the POG. To complete the collection, make sure you pick up the non-traditional frames below:

Prince Original Graphite 125 (HUGE headsize)

20th Anniversary 93
20th Anniversary 107

Graphite II 97
Graphite II 107

Triple Threat Graphite 95
Triple Threat Graphite 100
Triple Threat Graphite 107

NXG 92
NXG 100
NXG 107

EXO3 Graphite 93
EXO3 Graphite 100

Bonus points for blacked-out Experimental PJs.
If I find blacked out frames I'm going to lose my mind

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Cup8489

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NLBwell

Legend
Don't forget the 20th Anniversary POG Mid with 16mX20c string pattern.
I actually have a prototype demo racket with the glossy paint of a standard POG (vs. matte) with some of the POG details and some of the 20th anniv. details.
 
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Recently acquired a Prince Classic Response 97. Bit stiff, but very solid. Volleys are extremely crisp. Have been using a rubber band as a dampener, but will soon be trying one of those Wilson Shock Traps.
 

python

Semi-Pro
Recently acquired a Prince Classic Response 97. Bit stiff, but very solid. Volleys are extremely crisp. Have been using a rubber band as a dampener, but will soon be trying one of those Wilson Shock Traps.

I got one that I strung with Volkl Cyclone 16 at 40 lbs and swapped out the grip with a Head leather grip. I have no idea why this racquet is not more popular. It's a fantastic all-court frame if you can handle the weight. Power is both big and readily, and it's easy to dial down the potency by adding spin or slowing your swing. Volleys feel great and the sweetspot is huge.
 
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I got one that I strung with Volkl Cyclone 16 at 40 lbs and swapped out the grip with a Head leather grip. I have no idea why this racquet is not more popular. It's a fantastic all-court frame if you can handle the weight. Power is both big and readily, and it's easy to dial down the potency by adding spin or slowing your swing. Volleys feel great and the sweetspot is huge.
Nice. I've felt a slight diminution in power from what I had been using regularly, but it was a fairly old frame and the tension had dropped significantly. Think I got this one strung a bit high for me (55 lbs). Frame seems a good compromise, thus far.
 

python

Semi-Pro
Nice. I've felt a slight diminution in power from what I had been using regularly, but it was a fairly old frame and the tension had dropped significantly. Think I got this one strung a bit high for me (55 lbs). Frame seems a good compromise, thus far.

I've been using a Prince TT Warrior OS. Believe it or not, the Response plays more powerfully to me even though the head size is smaller, though the low tension with the Cyclone string might have something to do with that. I've been using Polylon 16 at 54 lbs in the Warrior.

I think the Response has an understated paint job too. Classic but updated.
 
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I've been using a Prince TT Warrior OS. Believe it or not, the Response plays more powerfully to me even though the head size is smaller, though the low tension with the Cyclone string might have something to do with that. I've been using Polylon 16 at 54 lbs in the Warrior.

I think the Response has an understated paint job too. Classic but updated.
I will definitely go for a lower string tension next time (maybe the 40 lbs that you got). Do you happen to know why the recommended range is 50 - 60? Incidentally, I'm just using a synthetic gut.
 

python

Semi-Pro
I will definitely go for a lower string tension next time (maybe the 40 lbs that you got). Do you happen to know why the recommended range is 50 - 60? Incidentally, I'm just using a synthetic gut.

No idea why Prince suggests that. I do think the 40 lbs might be a little low for me. I'll try 43 or 44 lbs next time. Of course, I've never strung this low before but after reading a few posts about it, I think going low with a co-poly is the way to go. Lots of power and the nature of the string still ensures you have plenty of control.
 

PBODY99

Legend
I will definitely go for a lower string tension next time (maybe the 40 lbs that you got). Do you happen to know why the recommended range is 50 - 60

Tension Ranges are not based on Poly
 
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I will definitely go for a lower string tension next time (maybe the 40 lbs that you got). Do you happen to know why the recommended range is 50 - 60

Tension Ranges are not based on Poly
What are they based on? Natural gut? Are these ranges some holdover from yesteryear?
 
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Yes, as most of the market is not poly players.
Okay... still, just throwing out a number, here: Could natty gut users really make up even one third of the market though? Most racquets I see still have this "recommended string tension range." Thinking I may just disregard it.
 
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Recently acquired a Prince Classic Response 97. Bit stiff, but very solid. Volleys are extremely crisp. Have been using a rubber band as a dampener, but will soon be trying one of those Wilson Shock Traps.
The Shock Trap does seem to help. I like this racquet despite it being underpowered. Weight is right, and control is good.
 

PBODY99

Legend
Okay... still, just throwing out a number, here: Could natty gut users really make up even one third of the market though? Most racquets I see still have this "recommended string tension range." Thinking I may just disregard it.
I just saw this, so excuse the late reply.
Frame tensions ranges were set for the common string of the time. Poly use has grown recently ,nylon still dominates the rec market .
The range is what the company feels most players should use, with the upper limit a warning not to go too tight.
You are correct in that it the suggested range
 
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