Prince re-releases for their 50th anniversary

[jonestim]

2) Phantom 100G LG LTD (updated version of Phantom 100P with crossbar and 28" length) unstrung weight 310g, unstrung balance 31.5cm, swing weight 305, 16x18

I believe those are the exact same unstrung specs as the Classic Graphite 100 LB. I loved that racquet and regret selling them three years ago. Last week I actually tried contacting the guy I sold them to to see if he would sell them back.

The two "problems" I had with them were a little bit of flutter with balls hit too close to the tip - and the beam shape of the Phantom would most likely take care of that - and I wasn't as quick with them at the net - I just need to choke up. Served bombs.

I just bought a couple 100x 305s that aren't even here yet. If the longbody comes out, I probably won't have them long.

Only confirmed length was the longbody at 28", the other two are guessed at 27.5.

The other two are already on the Prince JP website and are listed as 27 there.

 

[EzekielTennis]

Has anyone tried that PHANTOM 107 G JAPAN LIMITED? What does the 310mm balance point translate to i.e. HL or HH points?

PHANTOM 107 G JAPAN LIMITED - Prince プリンステニス公式サイト

伝説のラケット「GRAPHITE」が素材、構造を変え、現代テニスに対応する攻撃型ラケットとして登場。21.5-17.5㎜のCTS構造、TeXtreme × Twaron ＋ ATSが生み出すパワーとスピン。独特のクロスバーが最高のコントロールを可能にする勝つためのラケット。よりスピン性能を求めるプレーヤーに！ 富士山、新幹線という「日本」をイメージしたデザインの数量限定のJapan Limitedモデル。

princetennis.jp

 

[Dartagnan64]

Has anyone tried that PHANTOM 107 G JAPAN LIMITED? What does the 310mm balance point translate to i.e. HL or HH points?

PHANTOM 107 G JAPAN LIMITED - Prince プリンステニス公式サイト

伝説のラケット「GRAPHITE」が素材、構造を変え、現代テニスに対応する攻撃型ラケットとして登場。21.5-17.5㎜のCTS構造、TeXtreme × Twaron ＋ ATSが生み出すパワーとスピン。独特のクロスバーが最高のコントロールを可能にする勝つためのラケット。よりスピン性能を求めるプレーヤーに！ 富士山、新幹線という「日本」をイメージしたデザインの数量限定のJapan Limitedモデル。

princetennis.jp

I think they are slated for a late August release in North America and it is in the hands of the TW team. They'll likely post some impressions in the next week or so. I think a 310 balance point is about 10-11 points HL but that could be unstrung. Strung it would likely move the balance point up more to the 7-9 range HL.

 

[EzekielTennis]

I think they are slated for a late August release in North America and it is in the hands of the TW team. They'll likely post some impressions in the next week or so. I think a 310 balance point is about 10-11 points HL but that could be unstrung. Strung it would likely move the balance point up more to the 7-9 range HL.

Thanks. Yes, I found the other thread where they posted the link to the podcast where they discuss the new 107 racquets.

 

[jmacdaununder2]

I think they are slated for a late August release in North America and it is in the hands of the TW team. They'll likely post some impressions in the next week or so. I think a 310 balance point is about 10-11 points HL but that could be unstrung. Strung it would likely move the balance point up more to the 7-9 range HL.

Nice work!! Cf. el sergento c. Nov. 2011 by any chance?

 

[Steve Huff]

I'd bet that none of them make it to market in anywhere near their original form. They may reintroduce the names, but even that is highly questionable.

 

[big bang]

When are they going to release these? Would love to add af few synergy dB 26

 

[Automatix]

When are they going to release these? Would love to add af few synergy dB 26

2 launch dates. CTS Synergy DB 26 is to be released around end of August AFAIK.

 

[big bang]

2 launch dates. CTS Synergy DB 26 is to be released around end of August AFAIK.

Nice thanks!

 

[flex]

Any specs/pics of the Chang LB? Release date?

 

[flex]

2 launch dates. CTS Synergy DB 26 is to be released around end of August AFAIK.

Mind sharing when the Chang LB is expected to release? Specs? Thank you

 

[Automatix]

Mind sharing when the Chang LB is expected to release? Specs?

IIRC it was scratched and won't be released.

 

[graycrait]

@flex , why the interest in the Changs? I am not selling but I have more than several copies of all the Changs. I adore the Ti 95 14x18 LB.

 

[flex]

@flex , why the interest in the Changs? I am not selling but I have more than several copies of all the Changs. I adore the Ti 95 14x18 LB.

Just getting back into tennis. Used to be pretty decent, used a standard 98sq in, 18x20, mid 11 oz Dunlop Tour racquet before but now I realize I don't play everyday anymore so why not go for something easier. I been looking into oversize, but not big bubba oversize...and it's pretty slim picking in the market. Been looking at the Wilson SW104 and Head MG OS https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...autograph-vs-head-microgel-radical-os.675908/

 

[graycrait]

@flex , I have had couple of iterations of the SW104, gave them away. I have a trio of Head OS Rads: Candycane, Liquidmetal and custom extended Microgel. I like the Liquidmetal the best. I have seriously dabbled in OS rackets. I have around 45 <100" rackets, maybe 20-25 OS rackets. If I had to pick an OS racket, 107"+, my choice would be Prince Michael Chang Ti LB 107. I really like the 4-stripe POG 107, but I just like the Ti 28" Chang a bit more.

 

[jarko111]

Those paintjobs might also be for the Olympics like Babolat?