lazyfootwork
Rookie
I love the paintjob
Prince Official - Racquets
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Last november they were down to about $105 with the 30% discount. So it might be possible that they will drop again once the new models arrive.
patrickluvsoj
Rookie
I wish it would be released in the US.
longtimelurker
Professional
Hank is right about the quality of Prince frames, top notch !
PBODY99
Legend
Perhaps it will.
Oh the O3 Tour in my avatar was shipped in under a week from TWE
BEAST 100 300grams
Currently on sale
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Nice review of the 100X 16x18 and interestingly the reviewer really liked the colorway. He tested it stock and claimed he could take the racquet as is straight into tournament play which is a very positive recommendation.
I have to say I'm warming much more to the Camo green colorway just based on vision and I think we'd all agree that Prince has had top rate production quality for a long time. Have always found the Prince more rounded grips with the sizable butt flare very, very comfortable and seems like they haven't strayed from that design.
I have to say I'm warming much more to the Camo green colorway just based on vision and I think we'd all agree that Prince has had top rate production quality for a long time. Have always found the Prince more rounded grips with the sizable butt flare very, very comfortable and seems like they haven't strayed from that design.
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
You beat me to it. Surprised to hear what seems like a major sw drop in the 107G. Also this video has given me hope for the 100X. Still so disappointed they killed the 100G.
konstantinos kalfountzos
Hall of Fame
Henrik said he likes the "camo" paintjob, like he likes camo/military apparel and accessories, so yes, he's Right loool!
As I write in the comment section, if Tennis Warehouse is Prince's distributor in Europe, I feel, they could very easily make 3-5 100x available to people like Henrik and myself, so we get one for 2-3 weeks max (depending on weather etc), so we can post some hitting clips and make somekind of a review. Wouldn't be interesting getting feedback and actual hitting clips from different level of players. I could return it back to TW Europe or directly to someone else in Europe they would tell me to. There's no risk on this (stealing the frame or selling it, I wouldn't do it).
Tennis1337
New User
I currently use the 100x 305 the 2020 version. Its amazing and I believe its one of Princes best racquets right now. So easy to use. Huge sweetspot, makes tennis easy even for advanced players. It's amazing for slice and can be combined with a one handed backhand. The launch angle isn't so polarised which is nice. I use the Textreme Tour 100 310 2019 for doubles though since they are similar and the Tour is more stable and simply better at energy return and flicking angles. With the 305, you can string it tight for more control and it won't hurt.
Happi
Hall of Fame
Who is Hank ?
Automatix
Legend
Henrik Wallensten going by the alias of @Hankenstein
Hankenstein
Hall of Fame
Happi
Hall of Fame
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Did you try the previous black version og the 107G and if so how do they compare. Also how did you find the 107G on serve ? this is where I struggle with the frame. Thanks.
Hankenstein
Hall of Fame
I have not tried the previous version unfortunately. The new 107G was great for spin and slice on serve but I had problems to get hard, flat serves inside the box.
Gee
Hall of Fame
@Hankenstein Did you feel any difference because of the Zylon materials vs the previous Phantom 100x series?
stephenclown
Professional
There was also a short which noted that the 100x 18x20 playtest has finished and to expect the review soon.
Wondering if the zylon in the throat allowed them to drop the twist weight slightly on the 100" frames. Waiting for TWU numbers to come up for these frames ..
Pity about the 97P, I still hold hope it is added to the line later, similar to prior phantom releases where they had some random release dates of the 14x18 93P and also the 97P.
Is that the p or the x? I only saw the x in the TW tent.
Hankenstein
Hall of Fame
mixtape
Professional
It's the P. Perhaps the 100P was only available to see on the demo court.
PistolPete23
Hall of Fame
New lineup of Phantoms
No 93p or 97p. Happy to see the 100p
No 93p or 97p. Happy to see the 100p
stephenclown
Professional
Same as 97P, with a stiffer throat and more head flex it would be amazing. Still using it now
calmrottweiler
Rookie
Ripsticks are based on O-Ports...
And there is also still the Hydrogen version of the O3 Tour 310 available on TW Europe:
www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com
Prince Hydrogen O3 Spark (310g) Racket | Tennis Warehouse Europe
www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com
Would be great to get a reissue of the original O3 Tour in the legacy line
longtimelurker
Professional
There seems to be in Japan. In early April many have been testing black experimental frames, they look thin beamed, phantom ? There are also tests going on for a black cross bar experimental frame
tele
Professional
looks like a phantom to me
longtimelurker
Professional
They keep using the hashtag#zing,there are a few on social media. Probably is a phantom
longtimelurker
Professional
uncheel1987
New User
Anybody know the specs on the new 107G?
lefty10spro
Semi-Pro
The 5 new 2024 Phantoms are all for sale now on TW! Specs are listed of course. Early reviews are encouraging.
I'm surprised there isn't a big banner or mention of this on the homepage for TW. Seems odd for a new product launch
mixtape
Professional
Happi
Hall of Fame
Seem to be identical to the black one.
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
im equally as disappointed, but looking at specs the 100P was never too far off, just didn't allow for as much customization as the SW was up usually 7-10 points on the P but it seemed they dialed it down about 3-4 points from previous one.
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
What I don't understand on these Phantom reviews is some of the playtesters in past Phantoms always complained about the power level being low. I just don't understand why they don't play with a hybrid setup or all multi and report back on how power level was after than as opposed to just hitting with a stiff poly (and the Prince poly they use is pretty stiff).
loosegroove
Hall of Fame
In regards to the Phantom line:
X is round beam
P is box beam
G is box beam with crossbar in throat
Specs are pretty similar across the board. But X feels most modern and slightly thicker beam, P has highest swingweight and most plow through, G is like a modern old school Prince in user friendly package.
loosegroove
Hall of Fame
Just watched the Phantom 100X 305 review. Bummer that Erik and Kristen are no longer playtesters at TW, as I would have valued their input as previous generation 100X users. The current playtest is a mix of players with no real affinity for the Phantom line, so it’s tough to take much away from the review.
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danbrenner
Legend
does anyone know when the tour line will be updated?
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
For both the 100P and 100X 305 videos all playtesters seemed virtually lukewarm to semi cold on their playtests. Like I said earlier, if power is such an issue, what is the fascination of using all poly? If anything these racquets strung lower still require good technique but give ample power. Been stringing my 100G with a poly at 45lbs in main and multi at 48lbs in the cross and find it to be sufficient in power.
