Prokennex Composite Destiny
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PrinceJoJo
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PK Destiny
If I am not mistaken, the PK Destiny line was in the mid 80s. Graphite Destiny, Ceramic Destiny, and then the Composite Destiny. I still have the Graphite Destiny and Composite Destiny. I remembered my brother played with a Ceramic Destiny. All were 95 sq in "widebody" Destiny Performance System. Graphite Destiny (100% High Modulus Graphite), Ceramic Destiny (80/20 Graphite/Ceramic), and the Composite Destiny (80/20 Graphite/Fiberglass). I don't remember raquet weights for all three and also, there are other models through the Destiny line through the years til today. I've played with the PK Laver SX a few years back and liked it a lot. Just kept coming back to Prince. I always liked the tapered beam of the Destiny line. Please excuse me for any mistakes but that's about all I can remember.
Best regards,
Joseph
If I am not mistaken, the PK Destiny line was in the mid 80s. Graphite Destiny, Ceramic Destiny, and then the Composite Destiny. I still have the Graphite Destiny and Composite Destiny. I remembered my brother played with a Ceramic Destiny. All were 95 sq in "widebody" Destiny Performance System. Graphite Destiny (100% High Modulus Graphite), Ceramic Destiny (80/20 Graphite/Ceramic), and the Composite Destiny (80/20 Graphite/Fiberglass). I don't remember raquet weights for all three and also, there are other models through the Destiny line through the years til today. I've played with the PK Laver SX a few years back and liked it a lot. Just kept coming back to Prince. I always liked the tapered beam of the Destiny line. Please excuse me for any mistakes but that's about all I can remember.
Best regards,
Joseph
PrinceJoJo
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pshulam
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You can't even get any racket strung, any decent string, grip for less than that amount. You must be joking, right?
pshulam
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it's good to be cost conscience.
VGP
Legend
Yes, based on intrinsic value.
Is it worth it to you? You have to hit with it to see if you want to keep it.
Interesting in its own right, some people collect the line (like Virginia) and it's worth it for them. But in general, it's not a collectors' piece.
If you wanted to go the e-bay route, you could get at least 200-300% of your "investment" back......
BTW - tennis005 you come off as immature. No offense. Just sayin'.
Spin-A-Lot
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Sorry to dig up an old thread but I came across this racquet just today at the local mall here...just wondering how they play...can anybody do a quick review for us? 
jimbo333
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Sorry to dig up an old thread but I came across this racquet just today at the local mall here...just wondering how they play...can anybody do a quick review for us?
Firmly Twangy (you said quick)
Spin-A-Lot
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Firmly Twangy (you said quick)
Ooookaaay....my bad...care to elaborate??
Thanks by the way
Steve Huff
G.O.A.T.
I have a couple of Ceramic Destiny's and a Composite Destiny. I took the leather grip off, put on a ribbed grip and overgrip. Strung, they both weigh 12.7oz.
Spin-A-Lot
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Anybody know what the tension range is for this racquet? I just bought one and I can't find it printed on the racquet anywhere...it came pre-strung and I want to change it as soon as I can
PBODY99
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tension range....
53 TO 63 lbs I used the Ceramic for three years, strung at 58 lbs. There was also a AVC series, which I just could not play with, and later a Ceramic destiny 265 that felt more like the original one. I found the 100% graphite model too stiff, while the Composite felt vague.
53 TO 63 lbs I used the Ceramic for three years, strung at 58 lbs. There was also a AVC series, which I just could not play with, and later a Ceramic destiny 265 that felt more like the original one. I found the 100% graphite model too stiff, while the Composite felt vague.
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Spin-A-Lot
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Thanks for the input guys
Spin-A-Lot
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Pics of my new 'old' toy
Just thought I'd share...
I changed the grip (old one is really worn out) and added an overgrip. It came pre-strung like that. Added the rubberband dampener.
In this one, there seems to be a clear rubber thing on the bottom hoop that isn't on the pic at the start of this thread. I'm assuming it's a vibration dampener of sort. Any ideas?
Just thought I'd share...
I changed the grip (old one is really worn out) and added an overgrip. It came pre-strung like that. Added the rubberband dampener.
In this one, there seems to be a clear rubber thing on the bottom hoop that isn't on the pic at the start of this thread. I'm assuming it's a vibration dampener of sort. Any ideas?
Printed on my CD: 55-65.Anybody know what the tension range is for this racquet? I just bought one and I can't find it printed on the racquet anywhere...it came pre-strung and I want to change it as soon as I can
I strung it with Yonex 850 Pro @ 60 -- plays great.
PBODY99
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"In this one, there seems to be a clear rubber thing on the bottom hoop that isn't on the pic at the start of this thread. I'm assuming it's a vibration dampener of sort. Any ideas?"
If this is the second generation of the frame, with the vibration control strips. It should have the same type of strips at 3 & 9 o'clock. does it have the letters AVC anywhere on it?
If this is the second generation of the frame, with the vibration control strips. It should have the same type of strips at 3 & 9 o'clock. does it have the letters AVC anywhere on it?
Spin-A-Lot
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Nope, no such strips at 3 &9 o'clock...and no AVC letters anywhere...another thing different with this one is that the racquet cover is black compared to the OP's white cover.
Steve Huff
G.O.A.T.
I have one of those Composite Destiny's and used it in a couple of my league matches this year. I also have one of the AVC models (Advanced Vibration Control). Basically, it has little rubber string dampeners at 3 and 9. It may also have something in the handle, I don't know. They're just a little heavy for me at the time. They are 12.7 oz strung, with an overgrip. My limit is about 12.3 (for my shoulder's sake).
teachingprotx
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Yeah man I remember these rackets played and hit with all 3 the graphite the ceramics and the comp. very powerful stiff frames all of them are in the high 60's for stiffness id assume . And really heavy I remember the balance was weird on them except for the graphite destiny it was fairly head light . I was hoping to find that my assumptions were wrong when not to long ago came across a comp destiny . Hoping it was mid 50's or lower RA . I never had it " spec'd" in a rdc but it was very stiff and even balanced . Was hoping for a head light flexier pure drive feel . To me it felt very similar to a foam filled feeling pure drive .
I don't know if it was foam filled but it felt as so . Could have Just been higher quality carbon .. don't know . Solid heavy tank like - stiff . I couldn't keep a forehand in the court ..
I don't know if it was foam filled but it felt as so . Could have Just been higher quality carbon .. don't know . Solid heavy tank like - stiff . I couldn't keep a forehand in the court ..
kevin qmto
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Definitely looks ahead of its time shape wise, for something that came out in 1988.
Spin-A-Lot
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Talk about a resurrected thread! As an update, I no longer have that PK Ceramic Destiny left it at my parents' place back in Sydney and haven't seen it since...but I did get another one!
As an update, I no longer have that PK Ceramic Destiny left it at my parents' place back in Sydney and haven't seen it since...but I did get another one!
kevin qmto
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What does the SR101 mean?Talk about a resurrected thread!
Spin-A-Lot
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I think that was from another racquet...
I think that was from another racquet...got this from a local online shop in the Philippines...I guess they just put it in whatever bag was around.
