If this was 68-70 RA I would try it out.
.....like those v8 sticks you're diggin'
Played my new Phantom for the first time last night. After 15-20 minutes the grip peeled off at the butt cap. Wtf.
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Played my new Phantom for the first time last night. After 15-20 minutes the grip peeled off at the butt cap. Wtf.
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Hey Phantom users,
What is your opinion about the "upgraded paint"? Is it more resistant than the less than average Prince paint?
What do you guys mean grip peeled. Little concerned now maybe second TW batch has issues? Any photos...
I have 0 issues with quality on mine but my was Canadian import
Just got mine today. Looking forward to taking it out for a spin. Have been having way too many arm issues with my standard array of Wilson Blades and Babolat Pure Drives. Finally said, "Screw it, I'm getting an arm friendly racket and using it until my arm feels better." So hopefully this will be the racket for me. I have a Prince Tour 100T which had been my previous go to racket for arm friendliness, but I'm not a fan of it's stability. The Phantom seems to have a bit more SW to it which I like in a racket.
For those with the racket and using multis, what tension are you using? I normally run 17 gauge multis at about 58lbs, but I went down to 55 for this racket as I heard it's a bit more low powered than some rackets. Wonder if even going lower is better.
Looks like I may be stringing lower next time.I set mine at 48 with Prince Premier Power
Anyone hit both the Phantom and the POG 107?
Anyone hit both the Phantom and the POG 107?
How does this compare to the ozone tour? I imagine it to be similar but the ozone being slightly stiffer at 60 RA.
I have also owned the Ozone Tour and seem to like the Phantom a little better as I'm able to flatten out on my shots better. I urge you to add just a little more weight to the top of the hoop. I only added 1 gram of lead running from 11 to 1 position on each side (total of only 2 grams) and it made a huge difference for me as the racquet felt very stable and groundstrokes felt real clean and solid. I also added about 6 grams to the handle with increased SW up in the 340 range but also made it around 8 pt h/l.I prefer the Ozone tour after having hit with the phantom. There's more torsional stability with Ozone tour. I may add lead from 10-2 and see how that works out, but it seems the bumper is shorter in comparison and covering only from roughly 11-1 position
I agree entirely. The flex to me feels pretty perfect, and uniform across the frame. It doesn't feel like the flex is all coming from the thin beam cross section in the throat.
I prefer the Ozone tour after having hit with the phantom. There's more torsional stability with Ozone tour. I may add lead from 10-2 and see how that works out, but it seems the bumper is shorter in comparison and covering only from roughly 11-1 position
Played a few sets of men's doubles last night with the Phantom. Second reactions:
1) Really nice crisp drive volleys. Could direct them nicely.
2) Racquet is maneuverable enough for several key reflex volleys last night. Far better than my Blade 104 and PD+ but probably not as easy to maneuvre as my old AP Team.
3) Held up reasonably well to strong serves. A few more miss hits than I'm used to with my Blade 104 but not a dramatic difference. Sweetspot returns felt firm and pleasantly muted.
4) Touch volleys still not quite as good as I'd like but not surprising in a 16x18 stringbed. Always prefer 18x20 for the touch shots. But I prefer 16x18 for baseline shots, so what's a man to do?
4) Serves were again hit and miss. Mostly a technique and timing thing as I'm used to extended length higher SW frames. Will continue to work on those but since I'm recovering from a squash arm injury, I'm having to keep myself on a pitch count serving.
5) Overall I think it shines a bit more as a singles frame but is a good frame for doubles play. Bit of an all rounder as it's not best in class for any particular shot but doesn't do anything poorly.
Anybody know the bare hairpin dimensions? I'm assuming it has a molded handle. I'd like to install my own pallets.
Dang more manuverable than blade 104? Blade 104 has a low SW and static weight and seems very maneuverable to me, is yours a SW autograph?
I've spent the money on the EZONE 100 so I'm definitely going to proceed with that plan. But if it doesn't work out then I'll almost certainly just buy a bunch of Phantoms and call it a day.
Hi Tordne,
If you hadn't already shelled out on six Ezones, would you still do so given your Phantom experience or would you be inclined to go Phantom?
That's interesting because Textreme is supposed to increase torsional stability by allowing the frame to bend back, but resist twisting. Perhaps the Phantom's 56RA even with Textreme can't make up for the extra stability from the Ozone Tour's stiffer 60RA.
I love almost everything about the Phantom. There are just a couple of hesitations:
1) I had one prior to the paint change. It suffered a massive paint chip brought about by nothing. Also given the short grommets I 'm seeing rash on the frame from play. So I have a concern about the racket just getting excessively beaten up through normal play.
2) Where Prince is at right now. They're active in Japan but I have a concern about them fading into obscurity. That would make grommets and new stock harder to come by. I really hope this doesn't happen, but a concern.
I bought a test EZONE before going all in. Had the first outing with the new EZONE yesterday and it was underwhelming. To early to call it, especially with the investment. Non the less I have a Tecnifibre TFight 315DC LTD arriving next week to try and also the Phantom as an option. I'm not sure if others feel this or not. When I pick up a racket I get a sense of if I'm going to like it or not. The best way I can describe it is for those who have seen Harry Potter and remember the quote "The wand chooses the wizard". I had no connection to the EZONE yesterday, yet always feel when I have the Phantom in hand.
I love almost everything about the Phantom. There are just a couple of hesitations:
1) I had one prior to the paint change. It suffered a massive paint chip brought about by nothing. Also given the short grommets I 'm seeing rash on the frame from play. So I have a concern about the racket just getting excessively beaten up through normal play.
2) Where Prince is at right now. They're active in Japan but I have a concern about them fading into obscurity. That would make grommets and new stock harder to come by. I really hope this doesn't happen, but a concern.
I guess it's not like choosing an Ezone 100 and a relatively similar stick like let's say a Pure Drive. The Phantom 100 must feel much softer and low powered. It should be quite easy to decide which one you prefer.Thanks for your response. I tend to find that the minute I make a sizeable investment in any particular racket, it goes instantly to sh1t!! Like a demo, by a single and like it, buy a pair or more...death knell.
Phantom and Ezone both on my shortlist but Phantom edging it. Costs a lot more in the UK though.
I guess it's not like choosing an Ezone 100 and a relatively similar stick like let's say a Pure Drive. The Phantom 100 must feel much softer and low powered. It should be quite easy to decide which one you prefer.
I see what you mean. Not fan of ports but a couple of months ago I hit with an old Tour 100 16x18 and I must say the feel was very pleasant. However being the player that I am, I must confess that the extra power provided by stiffer tweeners can be welcome at times.I've had Prince Tour 100 16x18 and Dr100/SV100 recently. I like them both for different reasons. Prince is very comfy and I like the feel. I am very consistent with it but have found it hard to end points. I end up in grinding type points. The SV100 in particular is a very good tweener (tried new PD, PA, Ultra 100 etc) and have more point ending potential but less consistency. It is actually pretty hard to decide which I prefer but that's not to say you would. Complicated by the fact I also have a Prestige MP in my bag which I prefer to all at times but also would happily put it in an open fire on off days! Challenge is where to find a compromise that stops me having "grass is greener" temptations. I do like buying rackets to be fair.
Thanks for your response. I tend to find that the minute I make a sizeable investment in any particular racket, it goes instantly to sh1t!! Like a demo, by a single and like it, buy a pair or more...death knell.
Phantom and Ezone both on my shortlist but Phantom edging it. Costs a lot more in the UK though.
Well im going all in...hope you guys did not jinxed it lolHaha. I can associate with that completely. If you want expensive try getting all this stuff shipped down to NZ![]()
Yes.For those who have modified their phantoms...what were your specs after the fact?
After you added weight to increase swing weight did you notice an increase in power of stock specs?