Prince Textreme Warrior 100 = "Best All-Around Frame"

392Hemi

392Hemi

Professional
...according to Tennis Magazine (Editors' Choice Awards March/April 2016)

There has been a ton of talk here recently on the Tour 100P and 95 and quite a bit on the TT100T and each has its share of happy owners/players/demo'ers. But there was only one lengthy thread on the Warrior 100 and a handful of mentions in other threads. I can recall only 1 or 2 members who showed any enthusiasm towards the TW100 and one of those was referring to the lighter "T" version.

I'm trying to figure how Tennis magazine's playtester team rached consensus on the TW100 for this award, while here it has been met with such lukewarm feedback. Before anyone pulls out the paid advertiser conspiracy theory, if Prince needed some props, the Tour 100P or 100T * could have received the "Best All Around Frame" award without risking Prince keeping its checkbook closed.

* I intentionally excluded the 95 because I don't think it would be categorized as an all-arounder.
 
Last edited:
n8dawg6

n8dawg6

Legend
i think the tt warrior 100 IS their best all-around frame at the moment. forgiving, not too light, not too heavy. open string pattern like the 100T but more heft and stability in stock form. none of em are really bad though.
 
The_Racketeer

The_Racketeer

Professional
I agree. It's an all-around racquet that a lot of players can use. It's not a scalpel or a heavy players racquet or an OS tweener without touch or control. It's something everyone can use.
 
TennisRookie

TennisRookie

Rookie
I mean, it is the easiest to use compared to the textreme tours... And if you want to swing hard with it, you can, so I would agree it is the best all around frame (compared to your examples that is)
 
BillKid

BillKid

Hall of Fame
392Hemi said:
...according to Tennis Magazine (Editors' Choice Awards March/April 2016)

There has been a ton of talk here recently on the Tour 100P and 95 and quite a bit on the TT100T and each has its share of happy owners/players/demo'ers. But there was only one lengthy thread on the Warrior 100 and a handful of mentions in other threads. I can recall only 1 or 2 members who showed any enthusiasm towards the TW100 and one of those was referring to the lighter "T" version.

I'm trying to figure how Tennis magazine's playtester team rached consensus on the TW100 for this award, while here it has been met with such lukewarm feedback. Before anyone pulls out the paid advertiser conspiracy theory, if Prince needed some props, the Tour 100P or 100T * could have received the "Best All Around Frame" award without risking Prince keeping its checkbook closed.

* I intentionally excluded the 95 because I don't think it would be categorized as an all-arounder.
Click to expand...
Not played with the TW100 but my guess would be that people on this forum are more into racquets providing feel and control than PD like tweeners. The TW100 falls in the latter category and is probably a very good stick for people looking for a softer PD.
 
JohnBPittsburgh

JohnBPittsburgh

Hall of Fame
What I like about it, is if you have some lead tape, blu tack, and different strings. You have the ability to turn it into a frame for several different people. I have experimented a lot with it, but haven't really been posting all that much. It's still in the bag, with Pro Line 2 and Black Shark, still my favorite strings. I did add weight to it, and have found what I think is ideal for me and my game. Life on Talk Tennis isn't as exciting now :( once you find your preferred specs, most of the racquets all feel the same. I still love experimenting, and just finished stringing up the TT95 for the first time. But, I can switch between the Warrior and the TT100T (matched now) with no problems. I also didn't want to appear biased, and flood the thread with, "The Prince Textreme Warrior is INSANE!!!! Super sonic slices, slaughtering my opponents across the net!!!"
Honestly, I like all of the Textremes. Find a frame that fits your game, and enjoy your time out on the court!
I have no clue about Tennis magazine or the writer of the article. It ended up in my inbox...which makes me suspicious!! I think I am being targeted for anything that deals with tennis!! But no matter what, I actually still love the frame :)
 
392Hemi

392Hemi

Professional
I just cant imagine a panel of playtesters saying the TW100 is the best all around frame, bar none. I guess maybe I'm in the minority then. Different strokes.
 
BillKid

BillKid

Hall of Fame
Before saying which one is the best all around frame, one should clarify the exact meaning of "best all around frame".
 
TinTin 1

TinTin 1

Professional
I am one of the testers for the issue. No shenanigans going on . I actually didn't test this frame but everyone that did put in positive reviews. Looking at the specs and hitting the other textreme's I can see why it would be a good frame for the masses.
 
kimguroo

kimguroo

Legend
If they test Textreme warrior 100TX, they will call it "Magic racket" hahahaha

Spec 300g (unstrung)
Beam 20-22-20mm
16x18 pattern
RDC: 60 (unstrung)
Power level:1200 ( more powerful than Textreme warrior 100).
I wish I can play testing between Textreme warrior 100 and 100TX...
Hope Prince will offer demo days in Atlanta soon.
 
Tee1Up

Tee1Up

Rookie
Are Isner and Annika Beck really using this frame or is there something else under the paint? If they are really using it, it must be a pretty good frame once you get it to your specs.
 
Tee1Up

Tee1Up

Rookie
aE4s6Tm.jpg
 
TinTin 1

TinTin 1

Professional
Tee1Up said:
Are Isner and Annika Beck really using this frame or is there something else under the paint? If they are really using it, it must be a pretty good frame once you get it to your specs.
Click to expand...
They are using the frame but John's is customized and extra length. Don't know about Becks.
 
R

RollTrackTake

Professional
I would have bought into this frame if it had a slicker pj. Shallow I know. Even if it had the red inside the hoop that would work for my aesthetic needs
 
jonestim

jonestim

Hall of Fame
RollTrackTake said:
I would have bought into this frame if it had a slicker pj. Shallow I know. Even if it had the red inside the hoop that would work for my aesthetic needs
Click to expand...

I actually like it. Any string will look good in it.

I have the 100P and put some red string (Firewire) in it and it looked like Christmas. I thought about trying Diadem strings - but wow.... that color in a green racquet would be horrible. Same thing keeps me from throwing green V-Torque in my red Tex 107.

White and black - I can throw whatever I want in it.

I have one and will get to hit it for the first time tomorrow. It is strung up with Warrior Response - a string I have not used before. Normally I would string it up with something I am familiar with, but I bought it used and it has a fresh string job.
 
Last edited:
beltsman

beltsman

G.O.A.T.
Prince is making such huge strides recently. Especially after their EXO disaster. Hopefully this secures them more pro deals.
 
kimguroo

kimguroo

Legend
RollTrackTake said:
I would have bought into this frame if it had a slicker pj. Shallow I know. Even if it had the red inside the hoop that would work for my aesthetic needs
Click to expand...
Generally Black and white color combination is always good looking but I agree that Black and red color combination is better if one likes vivid colors. Actually Textreme warrior 100TX color matches well with Prince red tour bag ^_^
2mmvead.jpg
anejaf.jpg
 
beltsman

beltsman

G.O.A.T.
392Hemi said:
I was uncomfortable with it for just about anything except serving. I tried it with poly and multi. It was just too unpredictable. That said, the weight and balance were comfortable.
Click to expand...

Hm, interesting. Everything else I've heard has been good. Different strokes for different folks!
 
D

Daniel_K

Semi-Pro
I have played with 4 of the new textreme models, and they are all really nice. Each does a great job of being just about as good as a racquet can be in its class of frame. The warrior 100 is excellent because it combines a bit of everything in a frame that can be made to work decently well for just about anybody.
 
JackB1

JackB1

G.O.A.T.
TT95 and 100P are brilliant frames. TT Warrior 100 is nice as well, but the super open pattern is too launchy for me and doesn't suit my backhand slice. But its a definite improvement over the last model.
I haven't tried a Textreme racquet that I didn't like. Even the TT W107 has it's merits.
 
PhxRacket

PhxRacket

Hall of Fame
Jack-
What are the obvious differences btwn the TT95 and 100P and the DR 98? My quest for a new stick is delayed as TE onset. I will be able to play a little starting in May.
 
JackB1

JackB1

G.O.A.T.
PhxRacket said:
Jack-
What are the obvious differences btwn the TT95 and 100P and the DR 98? My quest for a new stick is delayed as TE onset. I will be able to play a little starting in May.
Click to expand...

The 100P and DR98 are comparable to each other. The 100P gives me easier power than the DR98 and swings easier. It's pretty similar, but the 100P is just all around easier to use than the DR98 IMO. But since they are both so similar, you would really have to demo them yourself to see which you prefer. They are both also very arm friendly.

The TT95 is in another class. More static weight and plowthru than the others. Smaller headsize so you need to be more accurate with your contact, but I feel like the TT95 is one of the easiest 95" racquets to use anywhere. Power is good on a nice medium swing and control is also excellent. Great touch and feel as well. Pattern is more open that the other two, so you get more spin and a slightly higher launch angle. Can't really find any faults at all with either TT95 or 100P. The DR98 is excellent too. Tough to pick one without demoing, but any of these are great picks.
 
PhxRacket

PhxRacket

Hall of Fame
I like what you and others have said about the 95. When I am cleared to play, I will definitely demo the 95. I recently turned my son onto the Pure Control Tour. He had grown weary of his PD+. He is a very good ranked junior whose technique is remarkable in relation to his age. He can generate PD+ like power, but with greater accuracy.
 
mikeeeee

mikeeeee

Professional
PhxRacket said:
Jack-
What are the obvious differences btwn the TT95 and 100P and the DR 98? My quest for a new stick is delayed as TE onset. I will be able to play a little starting in May.
Click to expand...

For sure demo before buying. I have a DR and a TT95 and I can't make clean contact to save my life with the DR, but with the 95, I can have 20 shot rallies. Can't explain it because all the intuition I have says it should be the opposite!
 
A_Instead

A_Instead

Legend
Agreed I can not make good contact either with the dr/ai 98..
I think it's due the racquet coming through the contact zone differently..as a result of the isometric head shape..
 
S

skeeter

Professional
I've been having my own demo battle of the Textremes, between the 100P, 100T, and TW100. All three to me are great racquets and I could probably play with either of them. For me, the 100P was just lacking a bit of feel and touch, and though I agree with many others that the pattern is somewhat open for a 18x20 stringbed, I still wasn't getting the spin I prefer. Then it came down between the 100T and TW100 (both are 16x18, though I felt not as open as some of the "spin friendly" frames out there with the same pattern). The Warrior has some very addicting power; killer serves, solid powerful volleys, big sweetspot. Only drawbacks for me were slices and forehands; just couldn't seem to keep the slices from floating, and forehands often sailed long. Both could probably be corrected with technique and some better string choices and tensions. Topspin backhands (OHBH) were sublime, though. So, I'm now leaning towards the 100T. Not as powerful as the Warrior but still pretty decent, a little more flexible (I tend towards the lower RA range), a bit more feel and touch, and a bit more control, at least for me. It's pretty light stock so I'd definitely lead it up a bit which should also increase the power and stability some. But, when you hit serves and groundies in the sweetspott with the Warrior, it's a blissful feeling.
 
JackB1

JackB1

G.O.A.T.
skeeter said:
I've been having my own demo battle of the Textremes, between the 100P, 100T, and TW100. All three to me are great racquets and I could probably play with either of them. For me, the 100P was just lacking a bit of feel and touch, and though I agree with many others that the pattern is somewhat open for a 18x20 stringbed, I still wasn't getting the spin I prefer. Then it came down between the 100T and TW100 (both are 16x18, though I felt not as open as some of the "spin friendly" frames out there with the same pattern). The Warrior has some very addicting power; killer serves, solid powerful volleys, big sweetspot. Only drawbacks for me were slices and forehands; just couldn't seem to keep the slices from floating, and forehands often sailed long. Both could probably be corrected with technique and some better string choices and tensions. Topspin backhands (OHBH) were sublime, though. So, I'm now leaning towards the 100T. Not as powerful as the Warrior but still pretty decent, a little more flexible (I tend towards the lower RA range), a bit more feel and touch, and a bit more control, at least for me. It's pretty light stock so I'd definitely lead it up a bit which should also increase the power and stability some. But, when you hit serves and groundies in the sweetspott with the Warrior, it's a blissful feeling.
Click to expand...

I think the 100P has excellent feel and touch. The 100T is also an excellent choice, but my b/h slice is one of my best shots and it's great with the 100P. I never tried the TTWarrior 100 since they made it a veru open 16x18 racquet. I loved prior year's Warrior 100's and I'm sure the new one is great in the right hands.
 
S

skeeter

Professional
JackB1 said:
I think the 100P has excellent feel and touch. The 100T is also an excellent choice, but my b/h slice is one of my best shots and it's great with the 100P. I never tried the TTWarrior 100 since they made it a veru open 16x18 racquet. I loved prior year's Warrior 100's and I'm sure the new one is great in the right hands.
Click to expand...
Yeh, I've read your comments before on the 100P so could have been the demo strings; they just felt a little harsh at times. Plus, I've never been a huge fan of 18x20 string beds though I realize the 100P is somewhat open for a 18x20.

Knowing your penchant for crisp response racquets, and your general specs, I would think the Warrior might be up your alley, other than the string pattern. However, I put it up against a 16x19 racquet I had in my bag and really didn't see much difference, especially in the center of the racquet. I found it fairly controllable and this and the 100T are the first "open" (16x18) string beds I've every tried. I was surprised by the control I had, although the inherent power of the TW100 requires some technique focus at first to ensure you don't launch the balls.
 
JackB1

JackB1

G.O.A.T.
skeeter said:
Yeh, I've read your comments before on the 100P so could have been the demo strings; they just felt a little harsh at times. Plus, I've never been a huge fan of 18x20 string beds though I realize the 100P is somewhat open for a 18x20.

Knowing your penchant for crisp response racquets, and your general specs, I would think the Warrior might be up your alley, other than the string pattern. However, I put it up against a 16x19 racquet I had in my bag and really didn't see much difference, especially in the center of the racquet. I found it fairly controllable and this and the 100T are the first "open" (16x18) string beds I've every tried. I was surprised by the control I had, although the inherent power of the TW100 requires some technique focus at first to ensure you don't launch the balls.
Click to expand...

Yes the TT Warrior's specs are indeed right up my alley...except for the string pattern and that is a big one. But...you never know until you try, so I may demo it at some point soon. I haven't met a Textreme I didn't like yet :)
 
S

skeeter

Professional
JackB1 said:
Yes the TT Warrior's specs are indeed right up my alley...except for the string pattern and that is a big one. But...you never know until you try, so I may demo it at some point soon. I haven't met a Textreme I didn't like yet :)
Click to expand...
Like you, I've always been a bit adverse to using an open frame; always used 16x19 or 16x20. But the pro at the club I belong to suggested the 100T and the TW100 when I mentioned I was looking for a 100 sq in frame. I'm a solid 4.0 USTA, play singles and doubles, more or less an all-courter, and not a big top-spinner at all. But I've always wanted to have more topspin to my game, since I basically was taught early on to hit flat. Knowing my game, he said that these two racquets have more control than most "spin-friendly" 16x18 frames that he's tried and that using one might "assist" me (along with improved technique) in getting better at increasing topspin on my groundies. I was pleasantly surprised at how much easier it was to induce topspin and yet still have good control when hitting out; so much so that now I'm seriously considering purchasing one. Just my perspective, but thought I'd share.

And, yes, there's something to these Textreme racquets that just clicks with me. More so than that 100 Angell that I tried a while back (and you as well). Still have my 97 Angell and will likely always keep it in the bag as it also has a sweet feel to it and I may use it when I'm just bashing around playing some friendly singles.
 
JackB1

JackB1

G.O.A.T.
skeeter said:
Like you, I've always been a bit adverse to using an open frame; always used 16x19 or 16x20. But the pro at the club I belong to suggested the 100T and the TW100 when I mentioned I was looking for a 100 sq in frame. I'm a solid 4.0 USTA, play singles and doubles, more or less an all-courter, and not a big top-spinner at all. But I've always wanted to have more topspin to my game, since I basically was taught early on to hit flat. Knowing my game, he said that these two racquets have more control than most "spin-friendly" 16x18 frames that he's tried and that using one might "assist" me (along with improved technique) in getting better at increasing topspin on my groundies. I was pleasantly surprised at how much easier it was to induce topspin and yet still have good control when hitting out; so much so that now I'm seriously considering purchasing one. Just my perspective, but thought I'd share.

And, yes, there's something to these Textreme racquets that just clicks with me. More so than that 100 Angell that I tried a while back (and you as well). Still have my 97 Angell and will likely always keep it in the bag as it also has a sweet feel to it and I may use it when I'm just bashing around playing some friendly singles.
Click to expand...

Which one you considering? the warrior or 100t?
 
S

skeeter

Professional
JackB1 said:
Which one you considering? the warrior or 100t?
Click to expand...
Close contest, but leaning towards the 100T as I prefer the wee bit more pocketing feel, and slight bit more sense of control, of the T over the Warrior. But really like both.
 
S

sma1001

Hall of Fame
skeeter said:
Close contest, but leaning towards the 100T as I prefer the wee bit more pocketing feel, and slight bit more sense of control, of the T over the Warrior. But really like both.
Click to expand...

You mean the Tour 100T right? Not the Warrior 100T?

Do you mod your Tour 100T?
 
JackB1

JackB1

G.O.A.T.
skeeter said:
Close contest, but leaning towards the 100T as I prefer the wee bit more pocketing feel, and slight bit more sense of control, of the T over the Warrior. But really like both.
Click to expand...

My biggest issue with the 100T is that low weight of 290 grams. You definitely have to break out the lead tape / blutak and go to work with that one.
 
S

skeeter

Professional
sma1001 said:
You mean the Tour 100T right? Not the Warrior 100T?

Do you mod your Tour 100T?
Click to expand...
Yeh, sorry, the Tour 100T (too many "T's" in the Textreme models!). Just demo'ing right now so not adding any mods but I agree with Jack that if I do purchase, I'll add some weight. But it's surprisingly stable at such a light stock weight.
 
JackB1

JackB1

G.O.A.T.
Picked up a demo of the TT Warrior 100 at lunchtime so I will be checking this one out. It's strung with full 4G, which isn't my favorite.
Hit some serves with it and was able to get some nice zip on my serves.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

M
Replacing Prince Textreme Warrior 100...
Replies
8
Views
950
Trip
T
Top