djNEiGht
Legend
Sounds like something that could work outIf by ‘LA’ you mean Northern Virginia, then sure, let’s hit!
Any Southern California/Greater Los Angeles play testers get this?
Tennis Warehouse Playtest: Head Graphene Touch Prestige Tour/Mid Racquet
- Thread starter TW Staff
- Start date
Any Southern California/Greater Los Angeles play testers get this?
StringingIrvine
Semi-Pro
*raises hand*
I'm in orange county, CA and selected a mid to play test.
Maybe we can do a TW meet up sometime so other can hit with the playtest racket if they are in the area.
I'm in orange county, CA and selected a mid to play test.
Maybe we can do a TW meet up sometime so other can hit with the playtest racket if they are in the area.
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samprasbackhand
Semi-Pro
I'd be up for this! I also applied for the mid but didn't get in. I'm a 4.5ish level player in Irvine
djNEiGht
Legend
@samprasbackhand & @StringingIrvine - very good. I don't get down much to that part of town but maybe some day we could get a SoCal meet up. I can prob arrange courts at the place I coach at some time. Have fun with the play test
TennisHound
Legend
MisterP
Hall of Fame
That's what the rep told my guy.
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
A lot more interested in the Mid than I was expecting. So glad that there is a mid option for players that want it.
Looking forward to the reviews and, hopefully, some videos.
SeeItHitIt
Professional
Congrats to the selected play testers - I'm really curious how each of these play (even though they're kind of opposite sticks).
tennisaddict03
Rookie
Brittany, I know it's too late but if you have any spare rackets, I would love to be able to test the racket out since I have a lot of court time lined up over the holidays. I would love to be notified for any future playtests as I love to test out new gear and strings since I love recommending items to my teammates on my league teams.
TW Staff
Administrator
tennisaddict03,
Thank you for showing interest but we unfortunately do not have any extra racquets. The playtests will appear at the top of each forum on Talk Tennis with information on how to apply throughout the year. You will have to keep an eye out for the playtests as they pop up randomly throughout the month and normally fill up with playtesters anywhere from a couple hours to a couple days. We tend to have two string playtests a month plus any other additional playtests that come up. We pick playtesters based on the playtest. Some
playtests we have enough samples to give to everyone that has applied (strings especially). Other playtests are more selective and we base them on several factors such as message board experience, message board posts and previous playtests.
Hope that helps,
Brittany, TW
Thank you for showing interest but we unfortunately do not have any extra racquets. The playtests will appear at the top of each forum on Talk Tennis with information on how to apply throughout the year. You will have to keep an eye out for the playtests as they pop up randomly throughout the month and normally fill up with playtesters anywhere from a couple hours to a couple days. We tend to have two string playtests a month plus any other additional playtests that come up. We pick playtesters based on the playtest. Some
playtests we have enough samples to give to everyone that has applied (strings especially). Other playtests are more selective and we base them on several factors such as message board experience, message board posts and previous playtests.
Hope that helps,
Brittany, TW
tennisaddict03
Rookie
Thank you Brittany, I appreciate the info and I'll definitely be on the lookout for future playtests.
El_Yotamo
Hall of Fame
Ooh another playtest! I hope it has to do with a certain 93 sq in Prince frame I was told was in the making, or another frame from its family
Actually, whatever it is I'm very excited and hope I finally get in to one of these
TennisHound
Legend
We're all pumped, this one should be especially good
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
Sounds good. It can take a surprising amount of time to do a good playtest, especially if you're doing video.
Been saying for years that we need at least one good arm friendly player mid frame (93) with open string pattern (18x20 in mid size is obviously getting old). Looks like Head might have been listening after-all, and not just to the mass of players who can't tell the difference. Most mature companies end up dominated by salesmen, which almost inevitably end up with poor product quality on the long term. Kuddos to Head for realizing they were on a bad tangent with their mids, a small step but one that give me optimism wrt future lineup of rackets from these folks.
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movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
Head certainly does the level of volume to support such a frame.
I wonder if they will have a sponsored player with this frame.
Would be nice but i doubt it - top players will likely be poster boys for high volume frames (even as they do not play with them).
haqq777
Legend
Awesome! I haven't gotten a notification yet, I usually do with all my UPS packages. A bit curious.
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TennisHound
Legend
Head should have made the (RevPro) Mid right in the first place, then they wouldn’t have been on a bad tangent
Indeed, although better late than never my friend. To put things in perspective, Wilson is not even trying... and their pro staff lineup is not much better imo, it simply has been federeredHead should have made the (RevPro) Mid right in the first place, then they wouldn’t have been on a bad tangent
haqq777
Legend
I hope so! Maybe the Tour guys have their sticks shipped and the Mid guys are still waiting? I responded very quick as well, just like you.
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
Might be a difference in destination: East coast vs West Coast. I think that there was a difference in ship dates on my playtest too.
Faris
Professional
Although i was late as always and missed the deadline to apply, i am super happy that TW picked some great guys this time for playtest....most I know who got in always have great insight which i find super helpful!! Perhaps next time i will not be so lazy and atleast apply on time lolz
haqq777
Legend
First thing I thought of too, but that doesn't seem to be the case this time. Topspn and I are from neighboring states (mid west).
topspn
Legend
I am not expecting anything else from TW at the moment so it’s gotta be. Tracking is showing it is due by Thursday.
loosegroove
Hall of Fame
Interesting stats. I wonder if they reflect applicants' true preferences, or if people were more thinking, "free playtest, what the hay, let me try a 93'er”.
StringingIrvine
Semi-Pro
Just a little preview.
My progression and possible new stick.
POG mid 4 stripe - 2 years
IG Prestige - 2 years
RF97 - 1 year (current)
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
My progression and possible new stick.
POG mid 4 stripe - 2 years
IG Prestige - 2 years
RF97 - 1 year (current)
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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parasailing
Legend
If this was a Babolat playtest, there would be more than 80 applicants applying for the playtest. TW - Can you provide some stats on how many applicants applied for the Babolat Pure Drive or Wilson Ultra Tour playtest?
CopolyX
Hall of Fame
Thanks got it,
I will and totally appreciate the advise and tips.
Done added my address to the location field.
That was the only field that seemed applicable.
PS...love the bloppers video for 2017 you all created....!
Also if you see Devin S., tell hi thanks!
Oh yes,,Drew is not to bad either...lol
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SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
Alright folks, the picture taking contest begins! Make TTW master @moon shot proud!
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
Alright folks, the picture taking contest begins! Make TTW master @moon shot proud!
First person to receive one should post unboxing pictures.
PT630Wannabe
Professional
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StringingIrvine
Semi-Pro
Sorry no unboxing pictures. It was just the normal box that TW ships with racket. The pallet is the normal rectangular one, feels the same as my IG Prestige MP.
Unstrung 315g / 10.5 pts HL
Strung with Hyper G 16L, Yonex Super Grap (not cut), Rubber band = 340g / 8 pts HL.
The play test came with Head hawk strings, but I opted to not to use them as I've never used them before. I don't want to introduce any new variables to my review.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS:
I love black colorways, I think the limited edition IG Prestige MP is the best looking racket ever with the black RF coming in second.
This new prestige has a lot of grey and red. The red is almost neon, it reminds of the of red that was on the original pure strikes (bright and in your face). In my honest opinion, i'm not too excited about how it looks. Its all personal opinion, and to me the graphene, graphene xt, both look better than this racket.
When I think of prestige cosmetics I always think, plain, subdued, i'm going to let my performance on the court speak for me. This new cosmetic is a lot louder than any of the recent renditions of the prestige (excluding the bright red grommets from graphene line).
My close up pictures got messed up somehow, i'll post additional pictures later tonight.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
Unstrung 315g / 10.5 pts HL
Strung with Hyper G 16L, Yonex Super Grap (not cut), Rubber band = 340g / 8 pts HL.
The play test came with Head hawk strings, but I opted to not to use them as I've never used them before. I don't want to introduce any new variables to my review.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS:
I love black colorways, I think the limited edition IG Prestige MP is the best looking racket ever with the black RF coming in second.
This new prestige has a lot of grey and red. The red is almost neon, it reminds of the of red that was on the original pure strikes (bright and in your face). In my honest opinion, i'm not too excited about how it looks. Its all personal opinion, and to me the graphene, graphene xt, both look better than this racket.
When I think of prestige cosmetics I always think, plain, subdued, i'm going to let my performance on the court speak for me. This new cosmetic is a lot louder than any of the recent renditions of the prestige (excluding the bright red grommets from graphene line).
My close up pictures got messed up somehow, i'll post additional pictures later tonight.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
TTW demands detailed cosmetic picsSorry no unboxing pictures. It was just the normal box that TW ships with racket.
Unstrung 315g with a 10.5 pts HL
Strung with Hyper G 16L, Yonex Super Grap (not cut), Rubber band = 340g 8 pts HL.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
(not me, no no no, TTW, really!)
StringingIrvine
Semi-Pro
moon shot
Hall of Fame
Sorry no unboxing pictures. It was just the normal box that TW ships with racket. The pallet is the normal rectangular one, feels the same as my IG Prestige MP.
Unstrung 315g with a 10.5 pts HL
Strung with Hyper G 16L, Yonex Super Grap (not cut), Rubber band = 340g 8 pts HL.
The playtest came with Head hawk strings, but I opted to not to use them as i've never used them before. I don't want to introduce any new variables to my review.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS:
I love black colorways, I think the limited edition IG Prestige MP is the best looking racket ever with the black RF coming in second.
This new prestige has a lot of grey and red. The red is almost neon, it reminds of the of red that was on the original pure strikes (bright and in your face). In my honest opinion, i'm not too excited about how it looks. Its all personal opinion, and to me the graphene, graphene xt, both look better than this racket.
When I think of prestige cosmetics I always think, plain, subdued, i'm going to let my performance on the court speak for me. This new cosmetic is a lot louder than any of the recent renditions of the prestige (excluding the bright red grommets from graphene line).
My close up pictures got messed up somehow, i'll post additional pictures later tonight.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
I haven’t seen pictures before so this may be old hat.
Do the grommets have a split at 12? The grommets appear to be stylistically similar to what Cilic uses.
It looks like the throat right above the handle is raised like the graphene prestige pro. I think this is different than the prestige team models people were comparing to.
movdqa
Talk Tennis Guru
Thanks for the comments.
It will be interesting to see a comparison between the IG and this new generation.
I used the YT and use the IG now and am most used to the almost all Red Prestiges. I didn't like the Red on Black with this Prestige though I do like the RF97 cosmetics a lot. I've never had a LE IG Prestige though I recall that they look quite sharp. It would take quite a bit to pry my IG Prestige MPs away from me.
Faris
Professional
just hit with the mid today at my club....took some time getting used to the headsize for me...maybe its just placebo as I know head is notorious for the head sizes they put out..but still...lots of off center hits in the beginning....also felt it was super low powered and that too perhaps because I have been playing with Dr98 last few weeks...will hit again as the racquet is at clubs pro shop for a week or so...i like the PJ but thats subjective so some may love it, some might not. Definitely looks sexy to me and better than last gen GXT
ToastyTilapia
Rookie
Just got my mid in the mail! I'm really loving the paintjob. Definitely one of the best prestige PJ's. One of the first things I did was take off the butt cap.... and it was something I've never seen before. Looks like the trap door is weighted. Mine weigh's 7 grams exactly. My stick weighed in at 318 grams. Just strung it with Gamma TNT2 Tour 17g mains at 51 lbs and Babolat RPM Team crosses at 48 lbs. I have a match tomorrow in which I'll be using my Youtek Prestige MP but will hit with this a little bit as well.
Imago
Hall of Fame
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