Prince phantom 93p 18x20- End of the road for me?

[tennis_always]

Ok, I love my phantom 93p 18x20 - The THIN beam. I've to admit I'm addicted to thin frames.
The way it feels, swings, plays, the stiffness. But, with age, it is getting difficult on the "off" days. Searching around, there is NOTHING quite like the 93p. Everything feels "boxy" and cumbersome. Is there ANYTHING that is close to the 93p 18x20, but in a slightly bigger package. Would prefer to stay at 95/97 sqin.
Thanks!

 

[Kjaxin]

Have you tried the 97p?

 

[tennis347]

2021 Yonex VCP 97 310. It has a low 60 RA and user-friendliness of a player frame. Highly recommended as I just switched from the Phantom 100P.

 

[TennisHound]

Have you tried the 97p?

I was just fixing to say that

 

[TennisHound]

Ok, I love my phantom 93p 18x20 - The THIN beam. I've to admit I'm addicted to thin frames.
The way it feels, swings, plays, the stiffness. But, with age, it is getting difficult on the "off" days. Searching around, there is NOTHING quite like the 93p. Everything feels "boxy" and cumbersome. Is there ANYTHING that is close to the 93p 18x20, but in a slightly bigger package. Would prefer to stay at 95/97 sqin.
Thanks!

You might think about the 360 Prestige MP. The head size is bigger, but it’s everything the 93p has, but more.

 

[tennis_always]

I did demo the Prestige series. But, for whatever reason, I liked the Prestige Mid (93 sq in) the most.

 

[Kjaxin]

I transitioned from the 93p to the CX 200 tour. The beam is a little thicker. My game did improve with a little more power. All my shots are essentially the same but with more confidence. That said, I am a bit of a racquet junkie.

 

[Addxyz]

Prince Graphite 107 with a little bit of head weight.

 

[Curtennis]

I’m not sure a 95 is really gonna feel bigger and easier than a 93. If you already have a racquet you absolutely love and are enamored with as you posted, I’d stick with it unless making a bigger switch.
97 is probably the smallest variance to really make it worth your while. VCP HD is probably your best bet. Prestige MP is another decent one.

 

[GreenClay]

If you’re able to demo, give the Tecnifibre TF40 315 a chance.
I realize that the specs aren’t what you have in mind now, but you might be pleasantly surprised.
I was. It’s now my stick (and yes, I used to play w the 93)

 

[Jor3lBR]

2021 Yonex VCP 97 310. It has a low 60 RA and user-friendliness of a player frame. Highly recommended as I just switched from the Phantom 100P.

How do you compare it to the 21 Vcore 95?

 

[tennis347]

How do you compare it to the 21 Vcore 95?

I have not hit with 21 Vcore 95 but can tell you that it will have more control and a firmer feel over the VCP97 310.

 

[SumYungGai]

I would give the Prestige Pro (95) a shot. It's got glowing reviews and it seems to have more power than the MP. I have the MP and find it slightly underpowered. I think the 95 is probably the perfect frame to keep all of your control, but give you a bit more help with it's 16x19.

 

[FlamingCheeto]

Prince tour 98 ESP 16 X 16, you'll love it.

 

[tennis_always]

If you’re able to demo, give the Tecnifibre TF40 315 a chance.
I realize that the specs aren’t what you have in mind now, but you might be pleasantly surprised.
I was. It’s now my stick (and yes, I used to play w the 93)

Yes. I did demo the TF40, but the 305 version. I really loved how I could hit flat with that racquet. I might consider that, and try to add some more weight.

 

[stephenclown]

Prince 97P as noted above. It is just an easier frame to use overall and feels fantastic.

100P is a bit different, more stable (higher twist weight) and has plow but power manoeuvrability.

I would also suggest you look at the 14x18 93P if you want something enjoyable as well. The 93P hairpin is actually quite wide - as wide as a prostaff 97 but it is shorter between 6 and 12 which drops its power a bit. The string pattern is likely causing a bit of issue at times due to its density and low power.

The only 95 that is really going to actually look all that much bigger is like the Yonex 95. However, most 95s will play a little easier due to thicker beams and less dense string patterns. Even PT2.0 plays bigger with a narrow style hairpin.

Other frames to consider - Blade 98, Speed Pro, Gravity Pro, Blade Pro

 

[mb3182]

 

[aaron_h27]

Vcore 95

 

[AFC]

Agree the 93p feels, looks great (have a couple sitting around) but my pt630's feel better/play better for me. Maybe that wilson h22 retail blade(?) would be similar but a larger head. Haven't hit my H22's back to back with the 93p - bet they are really close, mine are RA58. The head sizes are really close though- but agree, can feel like Lendl and his adidas sometimes.

 

[tennis_always]

Ok, I'll demo the 97p and the Vcore 95. Will also be waiting for the new Prestige line.