Prince TT100P update delayed?

[johnmccabe]

I thought tour line update was supposed to be this spring. I sent a message to Prince earlier and got this reply today.

"While we do not currently have any specifics, there will be an updated Tour 100P released in the US later this year. We expect the racquet to be announced before year end.

We hope this information has been helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance. We are happy to help."

 

[max]

An interesting frame. Would be nice in a 97, and with a 16 x 18 pattern.

 

[jmacdaununder2]

Almost another year before an expected announcement... In the immortal words of JMac: YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!!

 

[ewiewp]

"before year end" still includes spring.

 

[omegaman]

My 2015's were done and I couldn't wait. Made the switch to the Blade V8 16x19 in October added lead at 3&9 but still feel I'm missing something.

 

[jmacdaununder2]

Seems that there's an increasing number of once loyal Prince users that can't be bothered waiting any more, at least short term; would be a lot easier if we knew more about what was coming.

 

[lefty10spro]

My 2015's were done and I couldn't wait. Made the switch to the Blade V8 16x19 in October added lead at 3&9 but still feel I'm missing something.

You didn't like the 2019 update of the Tour 100P? That would have been the logical choice instead of the Blade with a different string pattern.

 

[A_Instead]

Offer a 300 gram version..

 

[johnmccabe]

if you had the choice of lower RA 60-62 like in the older model vs. higher RA 65 with Twaron in new model, which one would you pick?

 

[johnmccabe]

Seems that there's an increasing number of once loyal Prince users that can't be bothered waiting any more, at least short term; would be a lot easier if we knew more about what was coming.

I just watched Don't Look Up and decided to order the 2019 model. whatever...

 

[omegaman]

You didn't like the 2019 update of the Tour 100P? That would have been the logical choice instead of the Blade with a different string pattern.

 

[omegaman]

Didn't like the 2019 version . Remember TT 100P 18x20 is an "open" 18x20 so when I demoed both Blade V8's it was the 16x19 that felt best off the ground. It's been a fairly seamless transition but I do miss a touch of free power at times.

 

[ewiewp]

I like the unique blend of control and power with the 100P 18x20.

 

[ewiewp]

An interesting frame. Would be nice in a 97, and with a 16 x 18 pattern.

It says 100 but I felt like it's smaller than other 100s. More like 98.

 

[fox]

Offer a 300 gram version..

If you ask any shop probably you can get it, most 100Ps are around 300g and Tours 310 around 305…

 

[ewiewp]

If you ask any shop probably you can get it, most 100Ps are around 300g and Tours 310 around 305…

My 2019 tour 100P 305 was ~307g with plastic wrap. This actually makes sense because both 100p and 100 weigh 11.5 oz strung on TW specs.

 

[fox]

My 2019 tour 100P 305 was ~307g with plastic wrap. This actually makes sense because both 100p and 100 weigh 11.5 oz strung on TW specs.

Fortunately Princes usually are lighter when their weight is off

 

[johnmccabe]

Fortunately Princes usually are lighter when their weight is off

just got mine 2019 tour 100p 305. Weighs 310g with plastic wrap. Balance is definitely off. Very unhappy about it. It swings too similar to my prestige tour 2020.

 

[ewiewp]

just got mine 2019 tour 100p 305. Weighs 310g with plastic wrap. Balance is definitely off. Very unhappy about it. It swings too similar to my prestige tour 2020.

Not surprised cause tw strung specs of 100p 305 and 100 310 says they have same weight.

How about the head size and shape compared to the head prestige tour 2020?

Which one would be bigger and more oval?
Thanks.

 

[johnmccabe]

Not surprised cause tw strung specs of 100p 305 and 100 310 says they have same weight.

How about the head size and shape compared to the head prestige tour 2020?

Which one would be bigger and more oval?
Thanks.

It's no anywhere close to 7pt HL strung! if 100p doesn't have the correct balance, I might as well just go for Gravity tour.
the head shape is very similar. 100P is slightly wider. prestige is 99 sq in 18x19 pattern.