Prince Official - Racquets
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tele
Professional
Thanks for the info! The launchiness was what I was worried about, as I found the ATS 95 powerful enough (I use poly in the crosses and multi/syn gut in the mains), and 23 mm seems pretty thick.
I am currently hitting with an old exo3 tour 98, which looks like it has a very similar shape to the ATS 98 but with a 21 mm beam. Although narrow, it does feel slightly more forgiving than the 95 while still offering good control, but it may be that the exo3 tour is wider than the ATS. I really like it but had been thinking I might pick up an ATS 98 as a backup next time they went on sale.
Guttersnipe
Rookie
really...army green camo? the deep purple/blue steel Topographic map slaps these out of the park! they look cool but do we really need anything more to remind us of the impending doom of WW3...lol jks. Seems like the perfect racquet for Zelensky and his wardrobeI just don't know what's going on with Prince. Impossible to keep up. Sorry.
10S-Junkie
Semi-Pro
If you are in North America you can currently get it on sale at ra*****guys.com or.ca
jmacdaununder2
Legend
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Official racquet of the North Atlantic Tennis Organisation?
Gotta assume they're more targeting the Duck Dynasty crowd... (and I guess a bit of Prince "Graphite Green")
jimdontcare
Rookie
Saw someone at a beginner class yesterday using the Thunderbolt. Prince is back everyone
I saw the new Thunderbolt at DSG last night. I like the new graphics, but when I pressed with my thumb on the graphite inside the throat, I can feel it flex. The material on the throat area feels very thin. None of the other racquets did that. It might be fine for beginners that don't take full cuts at the ball. But I am a little suspicious of the quality on that frame.
jimdontcare
Rookie
To be fair I don't remember seeing a good racquet at a sporting goods store
WYK
Hall of Fame
I played a couple of sets with my doubles partner the last few days. I found myself abandoning the ET. The ATS just works better for me
I mean, even when I shank a ball it feels good with this frame. And the firm hoop with the flexible everything else is a great combo.
I just get great mix of control, power, feel, and spin. I know the paint job hints at it, but it's as though Prince made a great feeling Pure Strike.
Now if they could just make a great-looking ATS
jimdontcare
Rookie
Sometimes feel is just king.I played a couple of sets with my doubles partner the last few days. I found myself abandoning the ET. The ATS just works better for me
I mean, even when I shank a ball it feels good with this frame. And the firm hoop with the flexible everything else is a great combo.
I just get great mix of control, power, feel, and spin. I know the paint job hints at it, but it's as though Prince made a great feeling Pure Strike.
Now if they could just make a great-looking ATS
I've been looking forward to the Pure Strike update for what feels like forever and now I'm pretty chill about when I get to try them out because I'm just that happy with the Tour 310.
finalfantasy7
Semi-Pro
Any news if they will release Prince Tour 98 Racket, sometime this yr?
they should make an O3 Legacy Tour & 100 (ie: The O3 Tour and O3 White)
PBODY99
Legend
@aus89
I agree with the following caveat.
PRINCE should not use the Legacy name for those frame designs as it describes the power line.
Heritage edition is the name they have used for updates of older molds.
My avatar is the European released O3 Tour 100_2020
They have the the o3 Beast 100 mold that they could use to create an updated White, much like the Japan release.
There will not be a 110. I guess I'll have to try the smaller frame.
I agree with the following caveat.
PRINCE should not use the Legacy name for those frame designs as it describes the power line.
Heritage edition is the name they have used for updates of older molds.
My avatar is the European released O3 Tour 100_2020
They have the the o3 Beast 100 mold that they could use to create an updated White, much like the Japan release.
There will not be a 110. I guess I'll have to try the smaller frame.
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WYK
Hall of Fame
I think the main problem is Prince went for a control frame with their current 03 Tour. 8 mains through the throat, 16X19. They tried to split the difference between 1618 and 1820.
The Tour line competes with speeds and Pure Strikes is the message Prince has sent out with the ATS paint job, after all.
I mean, they made an 18X20 non port version with 6 mains in the throat...that thing with ports might sell as well.
Had they stuck with the same pattern as the 16X18 Tour, I think it would have been a more successful frame(as far as port frames go).
The current 03 Tour is woefully underpowered and very low on easy spin. The top cross is so high it makes that part of the hoop dead.
In fact, I suggest when you are stringing it that you start by skipping the top cross for a 16X18 pattern, and string it at rather low tensions.
It makes the top of the hoop more lively and doesn't seem to affect the control in the least.
Personally, I always thought an 18X20 Warrior at 64RA woulda been a tough frame.
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Tennis1337
New User
After using TXT 310 2019 version and Radical MP Auxetic, I just got the Phantom 100X as it was on sale. I used the Phantom 100X before, but sold it to my despair.
The 100X just make life on court easy for you. Huge sweetspot, easy spin, enough power to take big cuts. For singles I'll be using the 100X and the TXT 310 for doubles.
Many people who think they are good enough to use a 98' should be using a 100', in my opinion. Im a UTR 8/9
The 100X just make life on court easy for you. Huge sweetspot, easy spin, enough power to take big cuts. For singles I'll be using the 100X and the TXT 310 for doubles.
Many people who think they are good enough to use a 98' should be using a 100', in my opinion. Im a UTR 8/9
jimdontcare
Rookie
Felix Mischker's third opponent in today's video using an ATS frame
305 is better from behind the baseline and on returns. Ats was easier to keep in the court and easier to attack with especially mid court.
Both have good access to similar variety despite different specs
libel
New User
Ended up picking up a pair of 95s lol. I'll be able to see for myself soon enough haha
I haven't been able to commit to them, but keep Demoing it. Can't figure out the "stickiness" of the stringbed, but it is at times good... It's a bit overly powerful/stable on touch shots at times but also keeps the ball in the court at higher pace... Great shape on the ball
libel
New User
Main reason I grabbed one is because the 305s are a bit hefty (since I'm getting back into tennis after a 7-8 year layoff) plus it's a bit tough on the OHBH. I used to play with the 90 and loved the box beam so figured the ATS will be an easier/more friendly version since I heard it gives a surprising amount of power.
Also tested out the CX200 and Head Extreme Tour and didn't really gel with them. Also have minor racquet buying addiction so....
Hoping I can commit soon
Prestige Tour might be worth trying too. Similar category but much better on flats.Main reason I grabbed one is because the 305s are a bit hefty (since I'm getting back into tennis after a 7-8 year layoff) plus it's a bit tough on the OHBH. I used to play with the 90 and loved the box beam so figured the ATS will be an easier/more friendly version since I heard it gives a surprising amount of power.
Also tested out the CX200 and Head Extreme Tour and didn't really gel with them. Also have minor racquet buying addiction so....
Hoping I can commit soon
Demoing both right now
Guttersnipe
Rookie
Anyone here a believer in Recoil weight?
The Synergy 98 feels like a pillow at contact, yet it’s still rock solid stable (the way I like my frames to be lol) but when I compare it to my other racquets it definitely has more recoil.
Also found brand new Diablo Tour for Dirt cheap on marketplace (came with Confidential) I’m not a fan of the string set up with the round 100” head. There is far to much dwell time for my liking (even with me adding 8g of lead @ 3&9 & 2g @ 10&2, coming in at 341g with shoickie & overgrip)
Need to give it a fair shake with the tried and true Pros Pro Poly
The Synergy 98 feels like a pillow at contact, yet it’s still rock solid stable (the way I like my frames to be lol) but when I compare it to my other racquets it definitely has more recoil.
Also found brand new Diablo Tour for Dirt cheap on marketplace (came with Confidential) I’m not a fan of the string set up with the round 100” head. There is far to much dwell time for my liking (even with me adding 8g of lead @ 3&9 & 2g @ 10&2, coming in at 341g with shoickie & overgrip)
Need to give it a fair shake with the tried and true Pros Pro Poly
libel
New User
Let me know your thoughts! I have a few old Prestiges lying around. Flexpoint Mid and Microgel MP that I didn't love (though they prob need a quick restring to test properly).
Flexpoint mid was my first racket. These rackets are the most comparable right now. The Prestige Classic 2.0 is pretty good too.
konstantinos kalfountzos
Hall of Fame
Lone Wolf Lucas Pouille rocking the 100P.
libel
New User
Get our boy a sponsorship
jimdontcare
Rookie
I also just realized earlier this week that Joran Vliegan uses the Tour as well. 100P I think
Guttersnipe
Rookie
Realistically how much money do you think he’s leaving on the table to use the 100p?Get our boy a sponsorship
Why can’t he just get it painted to whoever is willing to sponsor him (what Dunlop has done in the past)
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RoarTT
Semi-Pro
longtimelurker
Professional
That paint is much better than the TW offering. The JP paint is best. The textreme series from 2019/2020 was better. No wonder Pouille still using it.
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Guttersnipe
Rookie
Honestly did not expect a colour update.
The first run couldn’t have sold too well? Unless they are almost out of the inventory/stock and Prince suits think a revamp might sell a couple more frames to those who already have one?? and this Is marginally not as horrific looking...not as much of as eye sore, lol
Yeah, the gray slightly lessens the randomness, but overall, I'd like to see these asymmetrical blotchy paint jobs (that so many makers are doing, not just Prince) go bye bye, or at least be lessened in their intensity -- at the very least, they're questionable design taste, but at the worst, they can absolutely cause players who are visually sensitive enough to favor holding the racquet in one flipped orientation over the other, causing uneven wear on strings and grips. I know that may seem like obsessive splitting of hairs to many, but I string for enough players who've remarked that they tend to hold the frame in such a way ("I tend to hold it this way, so I can see the _____, whenever I serve", etc.), and it can absolutely kill certain string setups faster -- I've seen it first happen firsthand. Make of that what you will.
The grey one is available in Poland for a few months already but it looks worse than in the pics.
WYK
Hall of Fame
It's a hot mess either way. They should have gone with a whiteout, if you ask me.
lefty10spro
Semi-Pro
Count me in. Twice.
Black - great
Glossy - great
I loved the Textreme Tour 310 paintjob and black would be even better but we all know these days everything has to be matte and white …
kevonian
Rookie
Anyone found more info on this army green version?
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Nice ‘Pricept’!?
tele
Professional
based on that set of images, i prefer the white.
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Tennis1337
New User
I got a reply to a comment on YT from Troy TW:
"Stay tuned! There may be some of those thin beam, nice and flexy Prince racquets coming in the next couple months..."
"Stay tuned! There may be some of those thin beam, nice and flexy Prince racquets coming in the next couple months..."
Yea weve seen a photo of the new army green phantom graphites
