Capulin Zurdo
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Whoa whaaaaaat? Prince releasing a classic mid??
Prince Phantom 93P
- Thread starter El_Yotamo
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Whoa whaaaaaat? Prince releasing a classic mid??
It's a modern mid, classic mid is 85".
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
darklore009
Hall of Fame
Will this be available for purchase also on site besides demoing?
Classic-TXP-IG MID
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Capulin Zurdo
Hall of Fame
Oh I meant as in 'classic' feeling (buttery, loads of touch/feel, precision, etc.)
I see what do you men. But all these parameters the bigger head racquet could also have. Mid is about the head size.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I can see that. The ports are overkill on a frame that is already soft.
I loved the feel of the POGs a lot. Some of my favorite feeling frames ever. I am hoping the 93P captures that feel because they didn't need ports back then.
The first mid I ever used was a burgundy Prince that I think was a 90. I switched to it from my 110 Chang model. Truly loved that frame, and its why I am interested in this one.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
The Prince Response 90 and 110 were burgendy.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Thank you. It was the Prince Response 90.
Wow, brings back serious memories. I wonder if this 93P will be anything like it.
QuadCam
Professional
I wish Prince would bring back a 95sqin 14x18 frame (with 8 mains in the throat). The prince Chang racquets were that way and they were wicked. Don't need it to be a 28" racquet, though. They were about 11.5 oz, strung with damper and overgrip. very headlight..... And a Thor like 350-360 swingweight!
Full graphite, buttery soft and flexible.... And hot a hugely heavy ball!
Full graphite, buttery soft and flexible.... And hot a hugely heavy ball!
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Based on the rumored specs and pics, it looks like this frame may have a leather grip. If so, it looks like you could replace the leather grip with a lighter synthetic (yes blasphemy, I know), and the frame would probably weight 320 unstrung instead of 330.
From there you could string it up and have a more neutral balance of around 6pts HL, with a frame weighing in at 340 with an overgrip.
I believe this is the case based on looking at the frame. A simple mod, but for anyone who wants the racquet a little more head heavy, it could be a nice and easy tweak.
From there you could string it up and have a more neutral balance of around 6pts HL, with a frame weighing in at 340 with an overgrip.
I believe this is the case based on looking at the frame. A simple mod, but for anyone who wants the racquet a little more head heavy, it could be a nice and easy tweak.
El_Yotamo
Hall of Fame
Yes, and for all the other phantoms if I'm not mistaken. They playtested prototypes and gave feedback and eventually when something was what they felt the racquet should be, they gave Prince the green light.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Let's do this Prince/TW. Push this release up to early March
Anton
Legend
Phantom Pro 100P came out awesome, just wish it was a 98.
Who needs classic racket nostalgia when you've got new-classic stuff like Ultra Tour, Phantom 100P and Srixon 2.0 Tour...and hopefully Phantom 93 if it lives up to all the hype.
I really think a new age of tennis racket renaissance is upon us.
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edelp
Semi-Pro
Could not agree more... nice time for these nice type of frames...also looking forward to at least trying the Phantom 93.
El_Yotamo
Hall of Fame
Yes, now come on TW. Let’s get on with the renaissance! You must have boxes of the 93p in stock already.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
TW is reviewing this frame now. They were taping yesterday, so it looks like something could be coming fairly soon.
Addxyz
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Anton
Legend
How do you know they were taping?
El_Yotamo
Hall of Fame
None yet but seems to be soon. Maybe it will make it by Indian Wells.
El_Yotamo
Hall of Fame
This racquet, I swear, is gonna kill me. What a beauty.Here's a screen cap.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
They showed it on instagram
TW Staff
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JOSHL
Hall of Fame
Yes!!! See you Wednesday(hopefully)I'll have a couple on the demo court
Michelle, TW
TW Staff
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
Sweet, hopefully some of you all get to hit with it and let us know what you think.
And will there be some for sale?I'll have a couple on the demo court
Michelle, TW
Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
I'll have a couple on the demo court
Michelle, TW
I picked the wrong year to skip the Parabas. I'd love to try that frame out. And try to sneakily buy one without my wife finding out I just bought a third phantom.
I can't find it there
Power Player
Bionic Poster
It was a story. So its not a typical post.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Just wanted to say again how good it is that you folks are all so readily contactable/approachable re information etc. You really go the extra mile from what I can see.
TW Staff
Administrator
@GreenClay,
We are hoping! It's out of our control at the moment as we are waiting for them to get to us still. Possibly (hopefully) the second week! Fingers crossed!
@jmacdaununder2
Thanks for the kind words! It's easy for us when we are as excited and passionate about the tennis world just like you guys
Michelle, TW
I, for one, really don’t care whether it’s $180 or $250. I’m just glad that TW is putting their efforts toward making a racket that’s in a category that has gotten ridiculously small over the past decade.
Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
The hype? You mean 30 people on an internet forum? I think you over-value your presence here. Most of the world is still wondering if Prince makes rackets. If they price it at $250 it will because it was costly to make a small batch and sell them to the few enthusiasts left that appreciate classic player's sticks.
smalahove
Hall of Fame
Here's a screen cap.
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Looks pretty similar to the Prince Graphite Pro 90 (also named Graphite Pro Series 90 at one time).
Named 90, but supposedly also 93 sq in size. 14x18 pattern which feels (surprisingly) like a perfect blend between spin friendliness with control. 17sh mm beam width, non-tapered/flat. Plays great. I have two, which I used in my youth. Great frames.
ohiostate124
Professional
Whoa am I seeing a potential replacement for my 85s?Here's a screen cap.
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Addxyz
Hall of Fame
markwillplay
Hall of Fame
I have two of those graphite pro 90s and they play every bit as easy as my tour 100's. The spin window on those is wider than the head radical 98s. They are heavy but very headlight and cut through the air like nobody's business. I LOVE serving with them.
PSC85
Semi-Pro
Looks like a throwback to any 80s prince racquets... Spectrum comes to mind
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