Q for Troy: Prince Phantoms...

[Tao69]

Hi Troy,

Could you compare the Phantom Pro 100P and the new Phantom Pro 100 (18x20)?

I noted from the 100P review you rated it top 3 and possibly the first 100” to win a place in your racket bag, I’d be interested in your thoughts given the new 100 (18x20) comes with a little more mass and is slightly more headlight (though maybe not as much after you add a leather grip).

Cheers

 

[PBODY99]

@Tao69
Adding a leather grip usually shifts the balance more headlight as leather is heavier than the synthetic grips on the Prince frames.

 

[Tao69]

@Tao69
Adding a leather grip usually shifts the balance more headlight as leather is lighter than the synthetic grips on the Prince frames

True... not sure what I was thinking.

 

[2nd Serve Ace]

@Tao69
Adding a leather grip usually shifts the balance more headlight as leather is lighter than the synthetic grips on the Prince frames

Not sure what you mean, but leather grips are always heavier than synthetic ones.

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[PBODY99]

Not sure what you mean, but leather grips are always heavier than synthetic ones.

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@2nd Serve Ace
Of course you are correct. I edited it to say heavier, which is what supports the rest of my post.
Thank you.

 

[TW Staff]

@Tao69,
I find the Phantom Pro 100 (18x20) to feel very similar to the 16x18 version, but with better control, and it yields a lower launch angle. I have a slight preference for the feel of the Phantom Pro 100P, over the other two Phantom Pro 100's, as it feels slightly more firm, and crisp. If I had to pick between the Phantom Pro 100 16x18 or 18x20, I would likely go with the 18x20, and try it with thin polys, and add a bit of weight. Of the three, I still prefer the Phantom Pro 100P.

Troy, TW

 

[Tao69]

@Tao69,
I find the Phantom Pro 100 (18x20) to feel very similar to the 16x18 version, but with better control, and it yields a lower launch angle. I have a slight preference for the feel of the Phantom Pro 100P, over the other two Phantom Pro 100's, as it feels slightly more firm, and crisp. If I had to pick between the Phantom Pro 100 16x18 or 18x20, I would likely go with the 18x20, and try it with thin polys, and add a bit of weight. Of the three, I still prefer the Phantom Pro 100P.

Troy, TW

Thanks Troy, you’re a legend.

 

[goherd27]

Any idea when the Prince Phantom 18 x 20 written review will be up?

Thanks