Prince O3 White vs MG Prestige Mid

[TennisN00b]

I'm currently using a Prince O3 White and I've found that when backhanding I have to exert extra strength just to hit the ball from the baseline. So was thinking of switching to a MG Prestige Mid. I've demoed it and it feels pretty comfortable for someone with my stature(5 foot 5, 100 lbs, Age:15;not exactly "buff"). Should I switch to the MG Prestige Mid?

 

[Nitro]

That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. The inability to hit a backhand baseline to baseline has less to do with the racquet and more to do with an absence of skill or training. And no, it doesn't make sense to go from one of the most powerful mid+ racquets to a more control oriented, midsize frame.

 

[TennisN00b]

What do you suggest I do about my backhand? After hitting a couple of strokes(no matter forehand or backhand), my arm feels sore.

 

[Nitro]

Well that is a conditioning issue. The O3 white isn't that heavy so I rather doubt that your soreness has anything to do with your racquet. Playing, hitting a lot of groundstrokes is the only real way to help your soreness problem.

 

[TennisN00b]

Sigh... well sadly someone already bought me the Prestige even after I told them not to. What should I do with it? The store said it won't take it back since the plastic covering is off.

 

[TennisN00b]

I have an offer from someone to buy my O3, but I don't know which racket I should stick with. P.S: sorry for double post

 

[Mad iX]

Stick with whichever racket feels better to you.
As for your backhand (and forehand), you simply have to work at it.

 

[baseline08thrasher]

i just switched from a prince 03 white,
it's like stringing wood you have to string so tight.