Tennis Warehouse Playtest: Head Prestige TW Exclusives

travlerajm

Talk Tennis Guru
Played some singles tonight in cool 50F Seattle evening conditions with the PP. After adding some gorilla mass centered at 2:30 and 9:30 to bring the sw up to 335, the low power issue from the other night was fully alleviated. I was very much enjoying impact feel and excellent ball-shaping and control on groundies.

I didn’t have time to do any counterbalancing yet, whoch I’m looking forward to next.
 

BenC

Hall of Fame
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ObiWanHBH

New User
lol same. I am borrowing a friends Prestige MP 2021 and seeing how well it plays. I had a question to you though: "when striking through the ball with the 2021 MP, do you get this abnormal high pitch/vibtration through out the racket?" Am asking cuz im also comparing it to the Pro 2021
No not at all. The 2021 MP feels and sounds great. No dampener either.
 

ObiWanHBH

New User
The 2021 Pro is not that similar to the 2023 MP.. The MP is more powerful and forgiving, great at defense and getting the ball back against hard hitters, with placement and angles. Really reminded me of a weighted up Gravity MP, but with more precision and feel, and less spin.

2021 Pro is an amazing precision attack frame, but good luck if you are trying to return pace when out of position.
I agree 100%. In fact, I’ve been charting ball machine sessions for forehand, backhand, volleys etc. Have hit about 1000 balls at this point. The 2023 Gravity MP (weighted up to 326g) and the 2021 Prestige MP (329g, no weight added) are almost identical in feel and performance. I’d say the Prestige I can dial in with a little more precision and the Gravity has a little more pop, but I’m talking like 1-2% difference. The Ezone 100 is trailing them both. (All 3 strung Hyper G Round/Hyper G 47#/45#, 33.1cm balance, with Solinco Heaven grips and no dampeners)
 

Rabbit

G.O.A.T.
String and tension used for test: Yonex Rexis Speed 1.25 @51 Mains & 47 Crosses
Tennis experience/background: 52 years playing, NTRP high ranking 5.0, current NTRP ranking 4.0, long time 4.5
Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley): 99% doubles, serve/volley, serve+1
Current racquet/string setups: Volkl C10 EVO/Yonex Rexis Speed 1.25 @52
How many hours did you play with the racquet? 12

Comments on racquet performance for each stroke (each section should be 3-5 sentences minimum):
-Groundstrokes:

Off the ground, I was immediately surprised at the string bed feel. I have never been an 18-main guy, but this frame felt fantastic off the ground. Groundstrokes initially lacked some of the spin from my regular frame,
but after some play, I found that I could generate spin off both wings. Again, the feel of the racket to me is unique. You can really feel the flex of the frame and the string bed has a solid/plush/connected feel that is very unique.
Control was really good with this frame and I found that I did not have to overswing to get good pace. My forehand was substantially better with this frame, but a little more time with it would see my backhand improve.
-Serves:
Serves were well directed, I was able to hit my spots. The balance of the frame really allows you to feel the weight of the head, kind of like using a hammer. You get the frame moving and it will do the work for you. With a relaxed grip/arm, I was able
to get some good pace on first serves. I found the racket lacking a bit on 2nd serve kickers. While I didn't have problems getting the ball in the box, 2nd serves were sitting up a bit. However, if I was a little off, then my serve suffered.
-Volleys:
I had a bit of an adjustment on volleys. I had to concentrate on taking the ball out in front of my body and watching the ball to the center of the frame. The frame does not get pushed around at net at all.
It is solid and volleys are crisp and they have a point and shoot kind of feel. It is slower around net than my regular racket and that could be an issue.
-Serve returns:
Service returns were surprisingly good from the start. I found that if I had time, I could hit over the ball on both sides. If I were struggling with a serve, I couldn't really adjust quickly enough due to the weight/balance
of the frame to get an effective return. I probably should take a step or step and a half back to get more time to prepare. However, the racket generated really good pace and outstanding direction. The extra two mains
really do make a difference in control (and feel).
Comments on racquet performance in each area (should be 2-3 sentences minimum)
Power/Control-

I found this racket to have good power, certainly not low powered. It produced more than adequate pace on all shots. Control-wise, this frame is a step up from a 16-main frame. I felt like balls were more linear It really was a point/shoot experience!
Top Spin/Slice-
The frame did not produce as much topspin for me as say the new Federer frame or the C10. I had to really work to get topspin on the ball. This is not to say that with more time I would adjust my swing to get more top, just out of the gate it seemed lacking in spin. Slice was adequate, but again it wasn't as pronounced as with a more open pattern. It was a tight slice though and pretty linear.
Comfort-
Comfort was something I truly didn't expect with an 18-main frame. My last 18-main frame was the Dunlop 300 Tour and I thought it was boardy. This racket was super comfy and solid at the same time. It has a very unique feel that I have grown to really like. The frame truly feels plush.
Feel-
Again, I wasn't expecting much in the way of feel in an 18-main frame. This frame does have pretty good feel. I suspect the flex has a lot to do with that. The plush feel came through on all shots and was evident from the first ball. It really was surprising. I found myself, when setup, going for the ball with a great degree of aggression because it felt great and built confidence.
Maneuverability-
This is where the frame was lacking IMO. I think TW built an everyday Joe's pro frame here. The problem for me is that I needed it to be a bit more headlight. If you (have time to) prepare the frame works, but if you are rushed you can lose some directional control. I found the frame sluggish when trying to come over a ball on my backhand lower than my knee and I usually put the ball in the net. Around the net it wasn't too bad but I would like it to maybe be a couple of points more headlight. But, for those looking for a "pro"-type frame, this one has all the boxes checked: string pattern, balance, flex all in a little lighter weight.
Stability-
Absolutely no complaints here. This frame is solid. The heft, the string pattern and the balance all contribute to a very stable platform that absolutely allows you to plow through the ball. In the frames of a younger (and stronger) player, this frame would be a killer. It is like hitting with a plank with regard to stability.

General reaction/comments on overall performance:
Prior to this playtest, I had convinced myself that Head was not an option for my game. The last Head racket I played with in league was the Vilas Auto. Prior to that, I owned the Pro Tour 280 and liked it but could never square the racket face on a consistent basis. This frame is really nice. It feels great, has terrific stability, and is a monster when you crush the ball. Finally, and not least importantly, this frame is just plain gorgeous. I got more compliments on the cosmetics on this frame. It really is a great looking frame.

Thanks, TW for allowing me to participate. I will play some more with the frame and update as I see fit.
 
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ChrisJR3264

Hall of Fame
So I played a match Saturday evening. Won rather handedly against someone I normally don’t win in straight sets. (Hats off to the prestige MP ;) )

Lol anywho.
strengths:
- serve was definitely on. I felt I was hitting my spots deeper in the box forcing several mishit returns for both my slice serves and flat at the body.
My kick serve seemed a bit inconsistent on the deuce court. Ad side it was decent. Definitely enjoyed the slice and flat serve results I found.

Volleys: the feel of this frame on volleys was comforting. Felt very smooth on impact.

Ground strokes: still getting a feel for the sweet spot. I do find that maybe this racket could use a couple grams in the handle to truly balance out from the baseline.
Backhands - I normally hit flat so that wasn’t much issue. I felt I had a good amount of control.
Forehand - I think maybe I strung the frame too high. I don’t seem to get enough spin to lift above the net. It’s not really the most forgiving frame and find myself missing more into the net.
But I’m still adjusting to the balance of the racket still. (My normal specs I’m used to are closer to a 32 cm balance vs 33.1)
 

ChrisJR3264

Hall of Fame
Getting ready to write my review by Sunday.
I was a little disappointed with the racket thinking it would feel much better than the tfight and being 99 sq inch with a lower SW: it felt more sluggish and demanding.
 

travlerajm

Talk Tennis Guru
Got a chance to hit some servers with my PP loaded up close to my preferred spec range. I have to say that I really like this one for serving. Was able to feel like I had a good combo of explosiveness and trajectory control, despite not being able to arch back due to my back being wrecked last month when I was rear-ended at high speed.

Prestige Pro Review Serves.
 

ChrisJR3264

Hall of Fame
Not seeing a ton of exciting posts towards the MP.
My review is in process. Very detailed but honest. Played with it in stock the whole time with my preferred strings.
There’s some takeaways and personal preferences on what I’d do differently. One is weight distribution and feel. Not a fan of the auxetic tech.

Edit: with the low RA - I strung with a stiff razor code 1.25 and the feel was still muted.
 
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vsbabolat

G.O.A.T.
Not seeing a ton of exciting posts towards the MP.
My review is in process. Very detailed but honest. Played with it in stock the whole time with my preferred strings.
There’s some takeaways and personal preferences on what I’d do differently. One is weight distribution and feel. Not a fan of the auxetic tech. RA is too muted even with a stiffer poly - razor code 1.25.
What does RA too muted mean?
 

vsbabolat

G.O.A.T.
Sorry meant being maybe the RA being too low = a muted feel.
Low RA doesn’t always equal muted. The frequency of vibrations doesn’t always equate to the flex or where it’s flexing. I like a clean feel with low frequency of vibration so that I can’t feel it and only feel the impact of the ball. That why people put dampeners in their rackets. You would not like a Prestige Classic feel.
 

ChrisJR3264

Hall of Fame
Low RA doesn’t always equal muted. The frequency of vibrations doesn’t always equate to the flex or where it’s flexing. I like a clean feel with low frequency of vibration so that I can’t feel it and only feel the impact of the ball. That why people put dampeners in their rackets. You would not like a Prestige Classic feel.
I know that.
I’m talking about this racket feeling muted.
I tried a stiff string to maybe improve the feedback. It still didn’t feel right. I’m curious if it’s this auxetic tech? I’m not really a head user but the gravity pro 360+ had great feel.
 

vsbabolat

G.O.A.T.
I know that.
I’m talking about this racket feeling muted.
I tried a stiff string to maybe improve the feedback. It still didn’t feel right. I’m curious if it’s this auxetic tech? I’m not really a head user but the gravity pro 360+ had great feel.
The 360+ Gravity Pro had Kraibon in the layup to change the frequency of vibration. What feel did you like about the 360+ Gravity Pro?
 

ChrisJR3264

Hall of Fame
The 360+ Gravity Pro had Kraibon in the layup to change the frequency of vibration. What feel did you like about the 360+ Gravity Pro?
The feel was just responsive.
No muted /pillow like feeling.

It also swung easier than the prestige MP. More forgiving despite the 315 static weight and projected 334 SW vs 327 on the MP. Both were strung up with razor code 1.25. 52 lbs.

Also when hitting the tfight 305 in the same session with razor code and red code - that felt much smoother than the prestige MP.
It could be that I’m just not a fan of this auxetic tech. Some of these racket manufacturers are getting carried away with these new tech - I.e. Yonex new vcore which I also tried recently and put it down rather quickly due to no feel.

I think the weight distribution on the MP could be 31.5 unstrung. I really should find a 360+ Tour and compare it to the new MP auxetic tech to see if my analysis is somewhat correct.
 
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Eilathen

New User
Hmm...interesting. Never played with a TFight but now I am even more curious. Because to me, the Prestige MP (granted, it's the 21 model I have) does not feel muted...it's pretty direct feeling, imo. I think the 21 version is stiffer than the 23, but not sure that's what makes the difference. Now with the Auxetic 2, they also implemented it in the handle, if I understood that correctly. That was not the case with the Auxetic 1 version.

And I agree, I would have liked a 31.5 or even 31 balance unstrung as well (and not the 32 it comes with per the print on the racket...mind you, I have no way to measure my real spec, which of course can differ...if you are unlucky even quite drastically).
 

10S-Junkie

Semi-Pro
For Prestige Pro 2023 16x19 playtesters:
Comparisons to the Prestige Pro 2023 18x20 model by those that have tried both would be greatly appreciated!

Specifically:
Shot trajectory
Top spin
Shot depth
Control
Serve

Many thanks in advance from a current Prestige Pro 18x20 owner!
 

ekucheraw

Rookie
I've spent a ton of time with the Prestige Pro 16x19 and wanted to have this review out sooner but sadly have been dealing with a massive illness that kept me off the court for a week.

Here's my final thoughts on my fantastic experience with the Prestige Pro 16x19!


String and tension used for test: TruPro Pure Rush 17g / TruPro Ghostwire 17g. 54/54 lbs
Tennis experience/background: Full-time Associate Teaching Pro, Former low level D3 College player, 4.5 NTRP, 23 years of tennis experience
Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley): Aggressive Baseliner & All-Court player, 1 Handed Backhand (inside-out forehand specialist)
Current racquet/string setups: NordicDots Model 99, TruPro Pure Rush 17g / TruPro Ghostwire 17g. 54/54 lbs
How many hours did you play with the racquet? 20+ Singles, Doubles, and Teaching

Comments on racquet performance for each stroke (each section should be 3-5 sentences minimum):
-Groundstrokes:

This is a racquet that knows what it is: a control-oriented, low power, high directional control, flat hitting tank of a stick. As with previous generations of prestige pros, the natural stability found on the 320 gram static weight allows you to absolutely plow through any ball regardless of how heavy they send your way. As such, you are heavily rewarded for having accurate footwork preparing early for the ball and absolutely annihilating a forehand or one hander towards the direction of your opponents sideline.

Something I adore about lower powered control frames like the prestige is how well you can create short angles and work your opponent off the sides of the court rather than just trying to bludgeon them off the back line. It falls in the line of "creative racquets" similar to an RF01, where finding the winning shot requires creative use of the ability to place the ball at varying depths and horizontal placements which results (in my opinion) a much more satisfying approach to point construction. While the 16x19 string pattern may not give you access to heavy Aero-esque top spin, it is most notably present when picking up low short balls, allowing ample top spin to drop a ball down at the approaching opponents ankles or drop just before reaching the side alley. For sure an improvement as I didn't notice any drop in performance on flatter shots, and the launch angle remained at a suitably low height matching this frame's spin potential.

-Serves:
Serves were nothing to write home about, outside of the improved ability to find shallower slice and heavier kick from the more open string pattern. Flat serves are fine however the softness of the frame does tend to absorb a little too much pace off of the ball to feel you can hurt your opponent with a flat serve. Much like the ground strokes, serves are most rewarding when you take advantage of the frames lower power and aim for sharper angles inside the box. Kicking a serve off the Ad side or slicing it off the deuce side creates easily open targets, though the low power also allows counterplay a bit more than I'd like, especially on second serves that don't land within the back foot of the box.

-Volleys:
Classic racquet feel, classic racquet touch on volleys. Point and Shoot is back better than ever with the stability the Prestige Pro offers at net. Drive volleys also feel satisfying and confident to perform from mid court. The main downfall comes from the dampening of the Auxetic 2.0 outside of the sweetspot. Hitting a volley closer to the top of the stringbed tends to result in a muddy response on the volley, unable to penetrate the court and opening up a counterattack. Likewise, hitting too low in the string bed (most often when reflexing back a ball hit to the body) pops the ball into the air. The inconsistency of the stringbed makes defensive and reaction volleys feel like a liability, though it is offset by the firepower, control, and crisp response of flush contact in the center of the strings on offense.

-Serve returns:
On a personal note, this is where I usually have the most struggles, but this racquet held up well in this regard. The added stability allows you to handle pace with exceptional ease and directional control, frame gives enough access to spin that a chopped slice return finds ample depth and drive into the court, and a sitting second serve that lands shallow in the box is easily taken advantage of, instantly putting you back on offense right away. The racquet rewards and almost demands a closer return position, as backing up too far mixed with the softer flex doesn't allow you to dictate enough to get back to neutral, setting up easy plus ones for the server or net player in doubles. As such, it demands a lot of your timing, but that demand is rewarded well when executed properly.

Comments on racquet performance in each area (should be 2-3 sentences minimum)
Power/Control-
Power: 7/10
Control: 10/10


It's no secret, this is a control frame through and through, built to reward creative players who meticulously craft points and look for winners off the sides rather than the baseline. You'll hardly ever swing out on a ball and be surprised at the outcome, save for the moments where you find yourself drifting too high or low on the string bed. There's stopping power here, enough to crack a winner past an out of position opponent, but you'll need to set that position up first before getting to take advantage of it.

Top Spin/Slice-
Spin: 8/10

Easily the biggest improvement likely due to the more open 16x19 pattern. It's not going to hit heavy, looping balls, but that little bit of extra revs on the ball are just enough to bring an offensive top spin drive down inside the baseline, or enough to push a defensive slice just a little deeper into no mans land.

Comfort-
Comfort: 8/10

A far cry from a stiff board, the soft frame absorbs any harsh vibrations even near the edges of the string bed, though that's not to say it's a comfort frame by any means. The stability I've praised previously comes at the cost of still feeling the weight of that ball against your arm, which can add up over time to arm fatigue, gripping tighter, and potentially some tennis elbow down the road. None of that guaranteed of course, but it is something I noticed especially when practicing reflex volleys for extended periods of time.

Feel-
On-Center: 9/10
Off-Center: 5/10

Classic feel in the center of the stringbed and on good contact, if you've ever swung a prestige before you know what you're getting there. What feels more unique however are those off center shots near the poles, as that's when your feel becomes muddy, mushy, and any other adjective you want to use for an unclear feel. I'd still give the racquet high marks in this category, but I'd be remiss to mention that if you're not fully committing to strokes or unable to place them well on the strings, you may not get the same consistent response I would praise about this frame.

Maneuverability-
7/10


Part of this racquet's ability to dictate off the sides so well is it's ability to be manipulated through the air with finesse and precision. Now don't read too much into this, this is still a higher-than-average static weight, and while the head light balance does plenty of favors to allow quick and minute corrections, it still will show its weight particularly at net. You can place the racquet quickly and efficiently, and the take back and follow through are naturally finished due to the weight distribution, but on reflex volleys you may find it harder to find the center, hence the above comments regarding off center shots at net. You also may find the racquet a tad more sluggish through the air when on defense, especially with a quick ball coming at your feet at the baseline. Still, it cannot be understated how easy it is to get on the inside or outside of the ball with this frame.

Stability-
10/10

One off the racquet's best qualities, you can fire an ICBM at this thing and it's not twisting out of your hand, its pushing back through the ball giving you a solid pocketing sensation, and most importantly it allows you to determine offense or defense without needing to exert extra force just to block a ball back let alone return it with some extra sauce. It's classic-feeling stability, where the softer frame absorbs so much of the ball's energy that it feels like it's sinking into the string bed just to be launched back out as opposed to more rock-solid stability you may get from a stiffer stable racquet.

General reaction/comments on overall performance:
Overall I greatly enjoyed my time with the Prestige Pro 16x19! It's a racquet that rewards players who can craft points, absorb and redirect pace, and find solutions off the sidelines rather than the back line. With modern Auxetic 2.0 in a classic-performing racquet, you'll get the softer, muted response you've come to expect from the newest head racquets while still enjoying the classic feel of a thinner beamed precision instrument. Plenty of firepower behind the higher static weight, combined with the newer more open string pattern allow players to flatten out shots with the confidence of enough spin to drop the ball inside the baseline, or use a softer touch to arc a ball directly to a player's foot. If you're a player who likes to keep your opponent moving through precision before driving to the open court, can live without a ton of pop on the serve, and wants a slightly higher launch angle than the 18x20 Prestige Pro with a bit more access to spin generation, then you should definitely give this racquet a try!

Thank you so much to Talk Tennis for allowing me to try out this frame, I loved every second!

Feel free to ask any questions I'd be happy to answer!

Thank you so much for reading and I hope you're having a fantastic day!
 
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ekucheraw

Rookie
For Prestige Pro 2023 16x19 playtesters:
Comparisons to the Prestige Pro 2023 18x20 model by those that have tried both would be greatly appreciated!

Specifically:
Shot trajectory
Top spin
Shot depth
Control
Serve

Many thanks in advance from a current Prestige Pro 18x20 owner!
Launch angle of the 16x19 is higher than the 18x20 but definitely not to the degree of say an Aero. I'd probably equate it closest to a Pro Staff if anything

Top Spin is more present but you're still not going to be chainsawing any trees down with those revs. It's enough to make a tangible difference on the ball's ability to dip on top spin shots but not so much you can comfortably loop heavy top spin repeatedly.

Shot depth is just a bit more deeper naturally than the 18x20 only due to the higher launch

Control is tricky. The 18x20 gives you more confidence to really flatten out a ball and mash it to an opening, but the 16x19's little bit of extra spin gives more confidence to find safer height over the net (especially over the high part down the line) and dipping down when going for shallower angles. All-in-all, they're both phenomenal control racquets, it's how you use that control that makes the difference to which you may find better for your game, which in my case of using a bit of spin to find my spots, goes the way of the 16x19

I didn't notice too much of a difference on the serve between the two, maybe a little more movement on slice and kick but that very well could be placebo. The denser 18x20 lent itself more towards feeling better on flat serves especially to the body but the results on returns from my opponents and hitting partners didn't vary too much. All in all, neither racquet made a significantly greater impact on the returner than each other as opposed to serving with a Pure Drive or Model 99 which clearly have a negative effect on the returner's ability to handle the ball.
 

10S-Junkie

Semi-Pro
Launch angle of the 16x19 is higher than the 18x20 but definitely not to the degree of say an Aero. I'd probably equate it closest to a Pro Staff if anything

Top Spin is more present but you're still not going to be chainsawing any trees down with those revs. It's enough to make a tangible difference on the ball's ability to dip on top spin shots but not so much you can comfortably loop heavy top spin repeatedly.

Shot depth is just a bit more deeper naturally than the 18x20 only due to the higher launch

Control is tricky. The 18x20 gives you more confidence to really flatten out a ball and mash it to an opening, but the 16x19's little bit of extra spin gives more confidence to find safer height over the net (especially over the high part down the line) and dipping down when going for shallower angles. All-in-all, they're both phenomenal control racquets, it's how you use that control that makes the difference to which you may find better for your game, which in my case of using a bit of spin to find my spots, goes the way of the 16x19

I didn't notice too much of a difference on the serve between the two, maybe a little more movement on slice and kick but that very well could be placebo. The denser 18x20 lent itself more towards feeling better on flat serves especially to the body but the results on returns from my opponents and hitting partners didn't vary too much. All in all, neither racquet made a significantly greater impact on the returner than each other as opposed to serving with a Pure Drive or Model 99 which clearly have a negative effect on the returner's ability to handle the ball.
Thanks for the detailed comparison! It is very helpful. Will likely add the 16x19 to my bag.
 

Rock-solid

Rookie
String and tension used for test: Yonex Rexis Speed 1.25 @51 Mains & 47 Crosses
Tennis experience/background: 52 years playing, NTRP high ranking 5.0, current NTRP ranking 4.0, long time 4.5
Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley): 99% doubles, serve/volley, serve+1
Current racquet/string setups: Volkl C10 EVO/Yonex Rexis Speed 1.25 @52
How many hours did you play with the racquet? 12

Comments on racquet performance for each stroke (each section should be 3-5 sentences minimum):
-Groundstrokes:

Off the ground, I was immediately surprised at the string bed feel. I have never been an 18-main guy, but this frame felt fantastic off the ground. Groundstrokes initially lacked some of the spin from my regular frame,
but after some play, I found that I could generate spin off both wings. Again, the feel of the racket to me is unique. You can really feel the flex of the frame and the string bed has a solid/plush/connected feel that is very unique.
Control was really good with this frame and I found that I did not have to overswing to get good pace. My forehand was substantially better with this frame, but a little more time with it would see my backhand improve.
-Serves:
Serves were well directed, I was able to hit my spots. The balance of the frame really allows you to feel the weight of the head, kind of like using a hammer. You get the frame moving and it will do the work for you. With a relaxed grip/arm, I was able
to get some good pace on first serves. I found the racket lacking a bit on 2nd serve kickers. While I didn't have problems getting the ball in the box, 2nd serves were sitting up a bit. However, if I was a little off, then my serve suffered.
-Volleys:
I had a bit of an adjustment on volleys. I had to concentrate on taking the ball out in front of my body and watching the ball to the center of the frame. The frame does not get pushed around at net at all.
It is solid and volleys are crisp and they have a point and shoot kind of feel. It is slower around net than my regular racket and that could be an issue.
-Serve returns:
Service returns were surprisingly good from the start. I found that if I had time, I could hit over the ball on both sides. If I were struggling with a serve, I couldn't really adjust quickly enough due to the weight/balance
of the frame to get an effective return. I probably should take a step or step and a half back to get more time to prepare. However, the racket generated really good pace and outstanding direction. The extra two mains
really do make a difference in control (and feel).
Comments on racquet performance in each area (should be 2-3 sentences minimum)
Power/Control-

I found this racket to have good power, certainly not low powered. It produced more than adequate pace on all shots. Control-wise, this frame is a step up from a 16-main frame. I felt like balls were more linear It really was a point/shoot experience!
Top Spin/Slice-
The frame did not produce as much topspin for me as say the new Federer frame or the C10. I had to really work to get topspin on the ball. This is not to say that with more time I would adjust my swing to get more top, just out of the gate it seemed lacking in spin. Slice was adequate, but again it wasn't as pronounced as with a more open pattern. It was a tight slice though and pretty linear.
Comfort-
Comfort was something I truly didn't expect with an 18-main frame. My last 18-main frame was the Dunlop 300 Tour and I thought it was boardy. This racket was super comfy and solid at the same time. It has a very unique feel that I have grown to really like. The frame truly feels plush.
Feel-
Again, I wasn't expecting much in the way of feel in an 18-main frame. This frame does have pretty good feel. I suspect the flex has a lot to do with that. The plush feel came through on all shots and was evident from the first ball. It really was surprising. I found myself, when setup, going for the ball with a great degree of aggression because it felt great and built confidence.
Maneuverability-
This is where the frame was lacking IMO. I think TW built an everyday Joe's pro frame here. The problem for me is that I needed it to be a bit more headlight. If you (have time to) prepare the frame works, but if you are rushed you can lose some directional control. I found the frame sluggish when trying to come over a ball on my backhand lower than my knee and I usually put the ball in the net. Around the net it wasn't too bad but I would like it to maybe be a couple of points more headlight. But, for those looking for a "pro"-type frame, this one has all the boxes checked: string pattern, balance, flex all in a little lighter weight.
Stability-
Absolutely no complaints here. This frame is solid. The heft, the string pattern and the balance all contribute to a very stable platform that absolutely allows you to plow through the ball. In the frames of a younger (and stronger) player, this frame would be a killer. It is like hitting with a plank with regard to stability.

General reaction/comments on overall performance:
Prior to this playtest, I had convinced myself that Head was not an option for my game. The last Head racket I played with in league was the Vilas Auto. Prior to that, I owned the Pro Tour 280 and liked it but could never square the racket face on a consistent basis. This frame is really nice. It feels great, has terrific stability, and is a monster when you crush the ball. Finally, and not least importantly, this frame is just plain gorgeous. I got more compliments on the cosmetics on this frame. It really is a great looking frame.

Thanks, TW for allowing me to participate. I will play some more with the frame and update as I see fit.
What racket is this?
 

BenC

Hall of Fame
Prestige MP play test.

String and tension used for test: Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex 16g / Isospeed Baseline 17L 42-44 lbs
Tennis experience/background: 25 years of playing on and off. Last played USTA 3.5 leagues several years ago, now do pickup matches and ball machine work at the local park.
Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley): All-court. Right hander, modified Eastern grip FH, 2 handed backhand.
Current racquet/string setups: Dunlop CX200 16x19 (2019) at ~341g, same string setup as used for test.
How many hours did you play with the racquet? ~12 hours

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General reaction/comments on overall performance:
It is a pretty racquet. Its subtlety stands out from the others that have trended toward loud paint and oversized decals.

The denser string pattern than my usual racquet led to noticeably flatter shots. I initially strung the racquet at the same tension as my CX200 so I could get a direct comparison of feel and launch angle. My shots were initially about a foot lower over the net than I expected and often caught the tape. I later dropped the string tension 1-2 lbs trying to compensate.

The balance, weight distribution is another aspect I noticed. The cap grommets add mass in the racquet head but it is distributed around the head rather than toward the tip. The sweet spot I found was lower on the racquet head than I expected, and coupled with the elongated head I found the idea contact point closer to my body than I was used to. Later I experimented with adding tungsten tape at 10/2 that did raise the sweet spot toward my expected area.

The feel was also more muted than I expected. Others that I loaned the racquet to also commented on this, including a Prestige user from the GrapheneXT era. More of a *thump* on impact than the sharper *crack* I'm used to.

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Prestige MP (99 sq in) head compared to Dunlop CX200 (98 sq in) and Prince 107G (107 sq in) to demonstrate the elongated head shape.

Groundstrokes:
On groundstrokes, the racquet had a solid and stable feel on contact. However, the dense string pattern made it harder to generate the topspin particularly with my flat strokes. The resulting ball trajectory was flatter and closer to the net which required more attention to placement on my part. I also found myself hesitant to go for short angles, unsure if I could reliably create the necessary shape to bring the ball down without more practice.

Serves:
Serving with this racquet felt controlled but not particularly explosive. The softer frame dampened the pop I’d expect on big flat serves, and the dense string pattern felt like it limited spin potential for kick or slice serves. The racquet's weight did helped me get consistent placement and depth.

Volleys:
At the net the racquet’s stability was confidence inspiring - put the racquet in the right place and it would do the work. Stretch volleys also benefitted and I hit several that would have sent my CX200 fluttering. (This convinced me to experiment with tungsten tape at 3/9 on the CX200 to try to replicate this.) However, the reduced maneuverability was a drawback when trying to execute quick reactions. It’s solid for deep put-away volleys but maybe less ideal for quick net play or softer touches.

Serve Returns:
The racquet’s stability was also beneficial on serve returns. It held up well against heavy balls and allowed for controlled returns with good depth. The elongated head also helped me avoid getting jammed by body serves.

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Power/Control:
The racquet provided good but not overwhelming power. My shots came out flatter with a lower trajectory, allowing for precise directional placement but less shape than I'm used to getting. This trade-off might appeal to players who prefer driving the ball through the court rather than relying on spin for depth.

Top Spin/Slice:
I was getting less topspin and flatter ball trajectories. It was harder to achieve the same height and dip over the net compared to more open string patterns without significantly altering my stroke mechanics. Slices felt reliable and stayed low, making it effective for defensive or approach shots.

Comfort:
The racquet feels fairly normal comfort-wise, maybe a bit on the softer side. It's no Prince Phantom but there were no harsh vibrations even on off-center hits. However, the weight and slightly reduced maneuverability might be tiring, especially for players who prefer lighter racquets.

Feel:
The racquet has a plush but muted response on impact. A crisper string might add some help next time - the Isospeed Baseline I used can feel a bit rubbery in softer racquets.

Maneuverability:
The racquet’s weight and head-heavy balance affect its maneuverability, particularly during quick exchanges at the net or when needing rapid adjustments for defensive shots. Swinging through the ball required more forethought and preparation and might be challenging for players with wristy strokes.

Stability:
Stability is probably the racquet's defining trait, due to the weight of the cap grommets. It performed well absorbing pace from heavy hitters, remaining steady and controlled even on off-center strikes.

Additional Thoughts:
Lasers! Pew pew pew!

That's my general take on the racquet - point-and-shoot control, flat trajectories, at the expense of spin generation.

The stock weight distribution and balance were a bit awkward for me. I experimented with adding a bit of tip and tail weight until the racquet felt closer to what my muscle memory was expecting (currently around 337g, up from 328g originally).

It was an educational experience hitting with the Prestige MP and learning what it brought to the table relative to my CX200, and I sincerely thank Tennis Warehouse for the opportunity. I plan to keep playing and tinkering with it since it's just such a change from my open pattern racquets that I can almost feel different parts of my brain working harder (in a good way) to figure it out.
 

travlerajm

Talk Tennis Guru
Prestige Pro 2023 16x19 Review

Executive Summary:
I play with heavy racquets, and for singles, I’m looking for a thin-beam player’s frame platform with some flex, good feel, predictable stringbed response, and plenty customization room. The Prestige Pro 2023 16x19 fits that bill.

The elongated narrower hoop shape of the 99” headsize allowed me to enjoy the ball shape of a smaller 95 head with the longitudinal stringbed forgiveness of a larger head size; it also moved the sweet spot closer to the hand, making the racquet play shorter and providing enhanced control and more linear stroke feel, at the expense of a bit of spin potential.

The racquet felt exceptionally well balanced for volleys in stock form. But for groundies, I needed to add enough mass at 10 and 2 to bring the sw up to 335 to make it come alive (I normally play with swingweights in the 360 to 380 range).

The full cap grommet gave the racquet a much crisper, firmer feel than I would have expected given its 58RA flex rating, but the response was predictable and satisfying.

Pros:
Control, Feel, Customizability, Predictable Response, Handsome Cosmetics

Cons:
A bit too light in stock form for players who are customization-shy. Felt like it needed mass added to upper half of hoop to make it shine and even out the weight distribution. Handle length was a little on short side for 2hb (I customized mine higher on throat for better upper hand comfort).

String and tension used for test:
My all-time favorite gourmet hybrid, ashaway kevlar 1.30 / zx pro black, thoroughly prestretched, at 60 lbs.

Tennis experience/background:
In my early 50s, high 4.5c ntrp (WTNd 20), ex 5.0 with self-taught strokes. I live and breathe tennis racquets with a passion. I have been experimenting with all different racquets in all shapes, sizes, lengths, stiffnesses and headsizes for many years. I have deep expertise in racquet customization for improving performance. I am CEO and owner of a racquet customization startup company with multiple Top 50 ATP pros under exclusive contract, including a recent slam champion.

Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley):
In singles, I am a crafty finesse / geometry player who uses depth, placement and consistency, good movement, with serve-and-volley and finishing at net the biggest part of my game. I’m not a power player. I don’t’ hit very offensive serves in singles anymore. In doubles, I S&V behind a kick serve and play almost exclusively in the forecourt taking most balls out of the air, and rarely coming over the top of my forehand. I slice most forehand returns in both singles and doubles. My 2hb is reliable.

Current racquet/string setups:
In singles, I prefer players’ sticks, currently using a Dunlop CX200 Tour 16x19 heavily weighted as my main racquet. In doubles, I’m currently using a heavily weighted-up Wilson Hammer Titanium OS (my doubles paddle).

How many hours did you play with the racquet?
10 hours, about half of it on the wall trying out new customizations. Rest of it in singles sparring sessions.

Groundstrokes:
First off, this racquet has a very unique hoop shape. The oval is elongated compared to most racquets, so that the width of the head is about the same as for my 95si Dunlop CX200 Tour, but the hoop is about ½” longer. I consider this a good thing.

The elongated hoop shape makes it easier to control the shape of a groundstroke trajectory with spin and height control, making it feel more like a 95 but with extra foregiveness.

The elongated hoop also makes the frame play with almost ¼ inch shorter effective length compared to other racquets of the same head size (that is, the center of the stringbed is closer to the hand). This is also something that I like about it. It adds a noticeable amount of control on one-handed shots, including the forehand and 1hb slice, without being too short for the 2hb and serve. The effective length was right in my favored sweet zone, as I have a closet full of midplus racquets shortened to 26.75” that I used for a 15-year period in my “shorty phase.” The shorter effective length adds a bit of extra effective mass behind the ball for a given sw, which also contributes to the added control.

In stock form, I found this racquet to be very low powered on groundstrokes, but having a pleasing grabby feel at impact. With the 58RA flex rating, I was surprised by the firm feel (felt more like 63 or 64 to me). I believe it was the full cap grommet placing some extra mass in the lower hoop that stiffens the response. I was able to control the ball quite well in my wall testing.
However, when playing points, I was definitely craving more mass.

And adding mass at 10 and 2 to take the swingweight from 320 stock up to 335 fixed that and created a super satisfying groundstroke racquet. My hitting partner was getting frustrated that I was running him around in the points, and kept saying that I had a better racquet today. This was still a lot lighter than my usual racquet setup, but it felt amazing. The extra weight also softened up the feel and made it feel more like I was cupping the ball (felt more like 62 RA with this weighting). The shorter effective length made it so my groundies were a little more linear than they would be with a more typical hoop shape, but I could still use the spin from the open string pattern to shape the shot. Targeting felt pinpoint. This racquet earned a slot in my bag on the groundies alone.

Serves:
In stock form, this racquet was very fast through the air, and I was getting good pace and decent spin on the ball. But since I normally play with heavier racquets, I needed to get some weight in both the hoop and handle for to feel fully confident on the trajectory control. Weighted up to 335sw, with some ample counterweight in the handle, this frame was pleasure to serve with. Maybe not the most powerful or the most spinny, but the stringbed had a very controlled and precise feel, and I was able to place the ball in the corners easier than I’m used to.

With the racquet weighted up closer to my usual spec (with lots of hoop mass heavy handle), the racquet actually felt very explosive yet with controlled trajectory on serves (no complaints):


Volleys:
The volleys were probably the highlight of the stock form part of the playtest for me. Despite being a lot lighter than I’m used to, this racquet was super easy to volley with in stock form. It just felt perfectly balanced for controlled and crisp reaction volleys.

Reaction volleys with stock PP:


When weighted up to my normal heavy specs, I enjoyed it even more, with the shorter effective length and full-length cap enhancing the crisp feel.

Serve returns:
I didn’t care for the underweight feel on returns in stock form, but after weighting up to 335 sw by adding at 10 and 2, my return was my favorite shot with this racquet. Very precise and pinpoint feel, with ability to shape drive returns of second serves, and could glide my forehand slice return DTL with confidence. The shorter effective length helped get my hand feeling more behind the ball.

Power:
In stock form, this is a very low-powered racquet, by design. Not a bad thing in a platform frame – I consider this a positive.


Control:
This is a very well-designed platform racquet for a player who relies on control. I felt very confident in my trajectory control with moderate added topspin, and blocks were rewarded with depth control from the predictable stringbed response.

Spin:
The 16x19 pattern felt very grippy with the Kevlar/zx hybrid I playtested with, and this grippy/grabby feel complemented the shorter effective length of the hoop geometry nicely to make up for the linear stroke feel. It wasn’t what I would call a spin monster by any means, but ample spin to enhance control.

Comfort:
This is generally a comfortable feeling frame on the softer end of the racquet spectrum, but definitely plays much firmer than the 58RA rating. My only comfort compliant was that the handle was very short, making a bit squishy to fit two hands on the handle.

Feel:
Feel was a highlight and I really enjoyed the feel of this one. The way the stringbed predictably grabs the ball was very satisfying. The full cap grommet stiffened the flex, and also gave me a feeling (in stock form) that the upper half of the hoop was a bit undermass compared ot the rest of the frame. Once adding a few grams to the upper hoop at 10 and 2, the weight distribution of the hoop felt better distributed.

Maneuverability:
This was a lot lighter and more maneuverable racquet than I am used to. I especially enjoyed my time doing reaction volleys against the wall.

Stability:
The cap grommet places a lot of mass around the perimeter and gives it high twistweight for its weight. Despite the thin beam, it felt more torsionally stable than most 20mm frames.

Final Comments:
I really enjoyed this playtest, and I am still figuring out exactly how I want to customize it. It has earned a place in my bag simply because the feeling of hitting the ball with a precise response and grabby feel is so rewarding.

Ongoing, I will be weighting mine up closer to my usual heavy specs north of 360sw. I can see this becoming my regular singles frame if I can get it tuned right. It’s pretty much everything I look for in a singles platform frame.

I have a feeling TW is going to sell a lot of this one.
 
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ChrisJR3264

Hall of Fame
Prestige MP play test review.


String and tension used for test: Razor Code 1.25 (white) @ 52 lbs (Mains and cross)

Tennis experience/background: college D3 player. Played USTA tourneys.

Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley): aggressive baseline with big serve and forehand (can’t play net ;) )

Current racquet/string setups: tecnifibre tfight 305 ISO razor code 1.25 at 52 lbs. with 7 grams added to handle.

How many hours did you play with the racquet? 15 hours.



Comments on racquet performance for each stroke (each section should be 3-5 sentences minimum):

-Groundstrokes:

Here’s where I struggled a bit. One of my biggest strength is my forehand and the racket felt a bit sluggish on timing with the forehand.

Normally I hit my forehand with a bit more spin and backhand very flat. The racket really isn’t forgiving on either shot and you will get what you put in. Low powered with minimal forgiveness. Felt like I constantly missed my forehand into the net. Eventually I adjusted but took a little while.



Backhand - when I was able to get low I found some pretty decent depth into the court. My playing style is usually target depth on backhands and not really go for much there.

-Serves: this was where I really enjoyed this frame. I’ve mostly served in platform stance throwing in a variety of flat, spin and kick serves. I felt like I was constantly hitting my spots here. Played a match where I felt like completely dominate on serve and didn’t face a break point.



-Volleys: this is a weak part of my game and honestly faired ok. May come to the net a handful of times during a match. Put away overheads I can’t really comment since it’s not the racket. I just focus on getting them in play bc I’m short and easy to lob.



-Serve returns: I would say this was ok but miss the tfight’s thicker beam and stability here. Being low powered I felt I couldn’t really chip back big serves on my backhand or forehand. Felt confident standing back on kick serves to take some cuts at the ball. Feedback was ok but this is probably where adding weight into the handle would benefit using this frame.





Comments on racquet performance in each area (should be 2-3 sentences minimum)

Power/Control- very low powered and offers pretty decent control. But you’re rewarded in taking big cuts and Head probably should lower their power index from 400 to say 200-300. Felt like the gravity pro had more power than this frame.

Top Spin/Slice-

Top spin would but a 4/10 if I’m being generous. I felt like no matter how much I tried applying on my forehand I would hit short or into the net. It’s definitely geared towards flatter strokes which is why my backhand didn’t have much of an adjustment period.



Very good on slice. Give this an 8/10. Backhand slice seemed pretty good along with slicing returns back. I was more impressed with my slice serves wide and down the T. My ball seemed to skip low towards my opponent and generated plenty of free points.

Comfort- very very comfortable frame. The RA is 62 and even with a stiff/crispy razor code at 52 lbs - it still felt rather soft and muted.

Feel-

Maneuverability- 5/10. Seemed sluggish but not heavy. I’m more of a 32 cm balance type of player. If I can compare this to my current racket when it’s in stock form (tfight 305) - that is more whippy and maneuverable at 33.2 cm versus the prestige and it’s a thicker beam.

Stability- 7/10. 310 grams strung, the stability was okay but could be better. I do think it can be rebalanced a bit maybe 3-5 grams shifted towards the handle.

I think with a lower RA, and if one can handle it , maybe add a leather grip to stiffen up the frame and make it more stable.

It’s a low powered racket so I can see how it can be pushed around a bit by heavy serves.



General reaction/comments on overall performance:



Overall, this is a nice solid frame that I might need more time with. My regular racket is foam filled and have been using the tfight for years. When picking it up and comparing it to the prestige MP - you can tell the feel is more muted vs a foam filled stick.



For starters I did not modify this racket at all. But I wonder if adding a leather grip and stringing lower with a shaped poly might help with the spin and forgiveness. Although the strings have not had any breakage - they definitely should have dropped significantly. The racket still seemed a bit demanding and not my cup of tea in point play from the baseline.



I’d say if you’re a serve and volley player , this really was fantastic. My platform esque stance and natural power I was hitting the back of the box consistently opening up a lot of free points.



But overall , this did not seem to suit my play style over the last few weeks. I will continue to make some tweets and add some weight to the handle to help with maneuverability and stabilize the racket a bit better. But I’m also not sure I want to play with this racket at a high static weight long term.
 

diredesire

Moderator
Hmm, tried to post earlier today, but I got a "Page could not be loaded." Looks like this is just on my home internet, reposting on mobile.

Link to initial photos


String and tension used for test:
Lynx Touch @ mid -2, 50 lbs​
Signum Pro Poly Plasma + Volkl synthetic gut hybrid @ 57​

Tennis experience/background:
I played from childhood up until college, but stopped hitting for many years due to priorities changing, a bum shoulder, and switching to rock climbing. After about a 10 year break, I’m doing some casual league play @ 3.5.​


Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley):
I like to play the net (doubles), and I like shotmaking, touch-heavy and angle-heavy play (read as: I can’t help myself but play really dumb low percentage shots when they’re totally inappropriate). I play a western forehand, two handed backhand. I like to slice and drop off both wings.​


Current racquet/string setups:
Prince Tour 100L, 16x18. Leather grip, poly hybrid (various) @ ~60+lbs. ~295g full setup. I’ve played all sorts of setups in the past, but I opted for light/stiff/open string pattern this go around.​

How many hours did you play with the racquet?
6-8. I switched off between my normal frame to compare during some sessions. Unfortunately playtime was lower than I’d like, but best I could do with a toddler at home.​


Comments on racquet performance in each area:
It’s worth noting that I strung the Prestige Pro MP 16x19 pretty low with one of the demo sets provided (Lynx Touch 16G) as I anticipated the power level to be much lower than my usual setup. This ended up being a mistake. Since I knew I would have very limited court time, I ended up cutting that out after one session and stringing it up closer to my usual setup 17g Poly/Syn Gut hybrid). I wanted to go back to something I knew to understand if my less than stellar experience with the frame my first time out was due to strings or the frame. I won’t drone on and on about the Lynx Touch 16G, but I found the setup to be a bit of a rocket launcher, and I was getting a lot less topspin dip than I expected. I felt the frame (or setup) was oddly muted, even though it was comfortable and “plush,” like the TW reviewers described. I’ll comment on the below categories and note the before/after with both string setups. Also, a sidenote: I suspect this is due to the thickness of the stock replacement grip, but my #2 felt very close to a #3 with overgrip. I'm also thrilled to report that I didn't hate the grip shape. I know Head's gone more traditional over the years, but didn't realize they're so... normal now..


Power/Control-
Stringing low (50 lbs) for me was a mistake. I’ve never really bought into the ultra-low tension hype train, even with full poly string beds. I like taking big cuts, and even though the string pattern was 16x19, I was left guessing what was going to happen to the ball long after it left my strings. Switching to a thinner poly hybrid helped a ton, although I went from mid -2 tension to the top end of the recommended range (big jump). With that setup, I was swinging for the fences, but most of my strokes landed quite short. Relaxing and looping the ball worked great, and flatter trajectory mishits dropped in more than ever. Unfortunately, the opposite was true, too - I actually found for some strokes (groundstrokes, touch volleys in particular) that the racquet just didn’t provide a lot of power, but for others (well struck blocked/reflex volleys) that the racquet tended to launch the ball. Off center volleys often found themselves dumped into the top of the net. Mishits went nowhere - and for some reason I still can't understand, it felt like I was mishitting on balls I was 100% confident I struck well. It felt like the sweet spot was unusually low on the frame. My string wear pattern tends to sit just above halfway on the frame.​


Top Spin/Slice-
Definitely nothing to write home about with the Lynx Touch, but solid to quite good with my usual setup. I’ve really liked the feel of the old Prestige Classics, but the (old, more rectangular/oval) Head grip shape never worked for me, and the string pattern was way too dense. I was very curious if this would be the frame that brought me into the Head fold - it wasn’t, but it’s by far the closest I’ve ever come to coveting one. Taking big cuts with tighter/thinner strings gave me a lot of dip, although the launch angle gave me some psychological second thoughts. Balls land(ed) quite short, but spin production wasn’t the problem. I should also note that my Tour 100Ls are very open patterned, and I’m also demoing some of the newer Dunlop frames - also trying to find very open patterned frames. The fact that I’m pretty happy with this frame should indicate that it’s great for spin seekers. I will say that I was getting a lot less penetration with my slices, however. This was more due to the (lack of) power level of the racquet. I felt for spin production in particular, the sweet spot was kind of small (or maybe lower than I’m used to), so you can generate plenty of spin, but don’t get the right trajectory off the frame. It can be easily exploited.​


Comfort-
Interestingly, I found this frame to be very well dampened and you can feel the flex of the frame on ball strikes. I notice shanks/mishits more from the sound and what happens to the balls rather than the sensation of the off-center hits on the frame. With that said, though, I did feel some twinges in my elbow, but that was with the poly hybrid at the top end of the recommended tension range. Overall, I’d give this near top marks on comfort, although I do prefer a more harsh/stiff/raw feel. Comfort usually isn't a high priority for my tastes.​

Feel-
For what it is, I actually think the feel is way better than I anticipated. For a flexible and slightly muted frame, the sensation of ball striking is super crisp. Very satisfying. However, I’d say that the sensation also comes with a tiny bit of a delay, it’s sort of like playing a rhythm video game with a little too much input latency. Feedback is top tier, especially considering this flex level is lower than I tend to seek out, and well dampened. I DO think that due to the mass, mishits were less apparent/obvious than I expected, on the other hand.​


Maneuverability-
One reason I’ve been seeking out lighter frames more recently is because I basically don’t regularly practice or “just hit” due to the young child at home. I typically just show up to matches and see what happens! As such, I need all the help I can get, and affordances for sloppy technique are welcome, especially now that I’m older, and several steps slower. I say this to acknowledge that my “typical” frame is about 1.5oz lighter than this absolute unit. I’ve played with 13+ oz player’s racquets in the past (some of them 28” extended!), so I’m no stranger to a heavy frame. All of that context aside, this frame is actually notably scalpel-like for the weight. I definitely suffered from bad footwork and poor prep on normally wrist-flicky strokes, but the frame whipped through the strike zone actually faster than I wanted it to a lot of the time. I didn’t even dare to add an overgrip since I thought the overall weight would be punishing, but I hate to say it - this frame might actually benefit from a little weight! TL;DR: Swings light for the static weight, but the static weight was felt getting the frame into position (reflex volleys, unprepared stabs).​


Stability-
I’ll keep this one short - it’s wonderful. I’ve always loved the response and feel of CAPped frames. I always felt like the Prestige classics were alarmingly forgiving (feeling) for their narrow head shapes, and this Prestige was no different. Off center strokes weren’t jarring (low perceived twisting), but I definitely felt punished in ball trajectory when I did mishit. The racquet didn't feel like it was twisting in my hands, but I lost many, many, many points to what appeared to be mishits (I object!)​
 

diredesire

Moderator
part 2:

Strokes:
Groundstrokes:

Great for loopy topspin baseline rallies (and I wouldn’t call myself a baseliner). I slice my backhand a lot, and I didn’t feel as confident taking big cuts. Many said slices landed very short, and were pretty exploitable. Slowing down my strokes and really looping them deep/high to approach behind felt controlled and predictable. I have very mixed success with this with my usual frame. Poor footwork/setup was especially punishing for me on groundstrokes. Those awkward moments where you realize your doubles partner isn’t going for that down-the-middle floater and you’re just standing there flat footed? I did not make much happen with those balls since I couldn’t get the frame where I wanted right away. When you get a chance to get a loopy stroke going? Heaven.​


Serves:
I really didn’t have a good time with this frame strung low with 16G strings. I ended up looping my serves in a ton. Switching up to 57 lbs and thinner strings completely transformed this frame for me. I thought I’d have a lot of trouble generating racquet head speed, but I was having a lot more success with aggressive slicing and kicking serves in. I tried dialing up my first serves to low-percentage territory, and I was able to make some placements with more power than even my usual frame. I think the mass helped a lot, and I wasn’t feeling any ill effects from my (still!) bum shoulder. The Prestige might actually serve better than my featherweight Princes. I actually didn't notice a big difference in racquet head speed, and I felt like getting more bite and dip was less effortful than normal.​


Volleys:
For me this was probably the most notable weak area in results. I think I mentioned this in my initial thoughts, but I dumped a lot of volleys into the net, even those I was hitting with (what I thought was) a lot of clearance. Touch and angle volleys were OK, but I still dumped a lot of those into the net. I felt like I was just not making great contact with anything resembling a sweet spot a lot of times. Well struck volleys were predictable and did sane things. I think I’m definitely the weak link on this one. I realized how much extra cuteness/flourishing I was doing with my volleying lately - just adding that tiny bit of swing really threw off my net game since the frame is so much heavier. Maneuvering the thing into position quickly was more challenging than getting a full swing going at the baseline.​


Serve returns:
Short, compact strokes worked really well on the backhand wing, I attribute this to the extra mass. My ball-vision and anticipation took a big hit during my decade long break, so I end up slicing and chipping a lot of returns back these days. Since I struggled so much on slices in general, I found myself chipping so many returns back into the net that I otherwise get a lot of free points from. On softer, shorter second serves, I wasn't able to reliably punch the ball low and come in behind it. It took about three sessions to decide/confirm that I just wasn't loving this frame for returns.​


General reaction/comments on overall performance:
I came away from this playtest wanting more court time with this frame just to figure it out more and customize it. I ping-ponged from too low to probably a little too high on the tension range, but didn't have enough time to dial it in. The highs were high, and striking the ball really clean (read as: I actually hit the sweet spot) felt very satisfying. Frame feel is really top tier (minus the very slight delay on sensation). For several "bread and butter" strokes, I struggled with this frame, so it's definitely not a contender for switching to. Slices, chips, cutesy volleys were unpredictable. Big hitting from the baseline was great! Serves were above average across the board (placement, spin, velocity), and I didn't experience the shoulder fatigue I thought I would playing a couple days in a row (I wouldn't describe myself as fit these days). I still love the Prestige feel, but just as in the past, I don't think I'm "worthy" of the platform!​
 

TennisHound

Legend
Hmm, tried to post earlier today, but I got a "Page could not be loaded." Looks like this is just on my home internet, reposting on mobile.

Link to initial photos


String and tension used for test:
Lynx Touch @ mid -2, 50 lbs​
Signum Pro Poly Plasma + Volkl synthetic gut hybrid @ 57​

Tennis experience/background:
I played from childhood up until college, but stopped hitting for many years due to priorities changing, a bum shoulder, and switching to rock climbing. After about a 10 year break, I’m doing some casual league play @ 3.5.​


Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley):
I like to play the net (doubles), and I like shotmaking, touch-heavy and angle-heavy play (read as: I can’t help myself but play really dumb low percentage shots when they’re totally inappropriate). I play a western forehand, two handed backhand. I like to slice and drop off both wings.​


Current racquet/string setups:
Prince Tour 100L, 16x18. Leather grip, poly hybrid (various) @ ~60+lbs. ~295g full setup. I’ve played all sorts of setups in the past, but I opted for light/stiff/open string pattern this go around.​

How many hours did you play with the racquet?
6-8. I switched off between my normal frame to compare during some sessions. Unfortunately playtime was lower than I’d like, but best I could do with a toddler at home.​


Comments on racquet performance in each area:
It’s worth noting that I strung the Prestige Pro MP 16x19 pretty low with one of the demo sets provided (Lynx Touch 16G) as I anticipated the power level to be much lower than my usual setup. This ended up being a mistake. Since I knew I would have very limited court time, I ended up cutting that out after one session and stringing it up closer to my usual setup 17g Poly/Syn Gut hybrid). I wanted to go back to something I knew to understand if my less than stellar experience with the frame my first time out was due to strings or the frame. I won’t drone on and on about the Lynx Touch 16G, but I found the setup to be a bit of a rocket launcher, and I was getting a lot less topspin dip than I expected. I felt the frame (or setup) was oddly muted, even though it was comfortable and “plush,” like the TW reviewers described. I’ll comment on the below categories and note the before/after with both string setups. Also, a sidenote: I suspect this is due to the thickness of the stock replacement grip, but my #2 felt very close to a #3 with overgrip. I'm also thrilled to report that I didn't hate the grip shape. I know Head's gone more traditional over the years, but didn't realize they're so... normal now..


Power/Control-
Stringing low (50 lbs) for me was a mistake. I’ve never really bought into the ultra-low tension hype train, even with full poly string beds. I like taking big cuts, and even though the string pattern was 16x19, I was left guessing what was going to happen to the ball long after it left my strings. Switching to a thinner poly hybrid helped a ton, although I went from mid -2 tension to the top end of the recommended range (big jump). With that setup, I was swinging for the fences, but most of my strokes landed quite short. Relaxing and looping the ball worked great, and flatter trajectory mishits dropped in more than ever. Unfortunately, the opposite was true, too - I actually found for some strokes (groundstrokes, touch volleys in particular) that the racquet just didn’t provide a lot of power, but for others (well struck blocked/reflex volleys) that the racquet tended to launch the ball. Off center volleys often found themselves dumped into the top of the net. Mishits went nowhere - and for some reason I still can't understand, it felt like I was mishitting on balls I was 100% confident I struck well. It felt like the sweet spot was unusually low on the frame. My string wear pattern tends to sit just above halfway on the frame.​


Top Spin/Slice-
Definitely nothing to write home about with the Lynx Touch, but solid to quite good with my usual setup. I’ve really liked the feel of the old Prestige Classics, but the (old, more rectangular/oval) Head grip shape never worked for me, and the string pattern was way too dense. I was very curious if this would be the frame that brought me into the Head fold - it wasn’t, but it’s by far the closest I’ve ever come to coveting one. Taking big cuts with tighter/thinner strings gave me a lot of dip, although the launch angle gave me some psychological second thoughts. Balls land(ed) quite short, but spin production wasn’t the problem. I should also note that my Tour 100Ls are very open patterned, and I’m also demoing some of the newer Dunlop frames - also trying to find very open patterned frames. The fact that I’m pretty happy with this frame should indicate that it’s great for spin seekers. I will say that I was getting a lot less penetration with my slices, however. This was more due to the (lack of) power level of the racquet. I felt for spin production in particular, the sweet spot was kind of small (or maybe lower than I’m used to), so you can generate plenty of spin, but don’t get the right trajectory off the frame. It can be easily exploited.​


Comfort-
Interestingly, I found this frame to be very well dampened and you can feel the flex of the frame on ball strikes. I notice shanks/mishits more from the sound and what happens to the balls rather than the sensation of the off-center hits on the frame. With that said, though, I did feel some twinges in my elbow, but that was with the poly hybrid at the top end of the recommended tension range. Overall, I’d give this near top marks on comfort, although I do prefer a more harsh/stiff/raw feel. Comfort usually isn't a high priority for my tastes.​

Feel-
For what it is, I actually think the feel is way better than I anticipated. For a flexible and slightly muted frame, the sensation of ball striking is super crisp. Very satisfying. However, I’d say that the sensation also comes with a tiny bit of a delay, it’s sort of like playing a rhythm video game with a little too much input latency. Feedback is top tier, especially considering this flex level is lower than I tend to seek out, and well dampened. I DO think that due to the mass, mishits were less apparent/obvious than I expected, on the other hand.​


Maneuverability-
One reason I’ve been seeking out lighter frames more recently is because I basically don’t regularly practice or “just hit” due to the young child at home. I typically just show up to matches and see what happens! As such, I need all the help I can get, and affordances for sloppy technique are welcome, especially now that I’m older, and several steps slower. I say this to acknowledge that my “typical” frame is about 1.5oz lighter than this absolute unit. I’ve played with 13+ oz player’s racquets in the past (some of them 28” extended!), so I’m no stranger to a heavy frame. All of that context aside, this frame is actually notably scalpel-like for the weight. I definitely suffered from bad footwork and poor prep on normally wrist-flicky strokes, but the frame whipped through the strike zone actually faster than I wanted it to a lot of the time. I didn’t even dare to add an overgrip since I thought the overall weight would be punishing, but I hate to say it - this frame might actually benefit from a little weight! TL;DR: Swings light for the static weight, but the static weight was felt getting the frame into position (reflex volleys, unprepared stabs).​


Stability-
I’ll keep this one short - it’s wonderful. I’ve always loved the response and feel of CAPped frames. I always felt like the Prestige classics were alarmingly forgiving (feeling) for their narrow head shapes, and this Prestige was no different. Off center strokes weren’t jarring (low perceived twisting), but I definitely felt punished in ball trajectory when I did mishit. The racquet didn't feel like it was twisting in my hands, but I lost many, many, many points to what appeared to be mishits (I object!)​
So, you’re a “Moderator” and you’re having trouble with “Page not loading”? Lol
 

diredesire

Moderator
Prestige Pro 2023 16x19 Review

Executive Summary:
- most of review snipped due to character length -

Final Comments:
I really enjoyed this playtest, and I am still figuring out exactly how I want to customize it. It has earned a place in my bag simply because the feeling of hitting the ball with a precise response and grabby feel is so rewarding.

Ongoing, I will be weighting mine up closer to my usual heavy specs north of 360sw. I can see this becoming my regular singles frame if I can get it tuned right. It’s pretty much everything I look for in a singles platform frame.

I have a feeling TW is going to sell a lot of this one.

I didn't have the luxury of time to customize my frame, but I think we ended up with a lot of the same conclusions. Your comments about adding weight at 10/2 really resonate with me. I thought this SW was rather low for the static weight of the frame... i also think they might get away with it due to the added outer hoop mass of the CAPs. I also got the sense that the sweet spot was low (and the 10/2 weight might help a lot there) - I had mixed results between sessions with out-of-sweetspot strokes just feeling completely dead. I suspect you ran into this less having experimented with shorter frames for a while. I'm actually kind of interested in doing some mods on this frame now, but my court time is so limited!
 

ChrisJR3264

Hall of Fame
Only 6 reviews? I am pretty new to this, is that a pretty normal play test sample size?
Unsure. I didn’t exactly keep tabs on who else was selected lol.

I cannot say I am excited to try another prestige anytime soon. Won’t entirely give up on customizing the MP now that the test is over.
 

dmtree

Rookie
Unsure. I didn’t exactly keep tabs on who else was selected lol.

I cannot say I am excited to try another prestige anytime soon. Won’t entirely give up on customizing the MP now that the test is over.

I liked it once I added weight to the hoop. It felt unstable in stock form and I could not hang with even medium pace hitters. With the weight, it was the perfect defensive frame that also has excellent control, although it was somewhat lacking in maneuverability. I was able to do a lot of things defensively that I cannot do with other racquets, and was winning point after point. It's too bad that I don't have enough patience to play defense for very long haha. Thinking I'll revisit this frame once I either get too old for player racquets or get bumped up and have to play against real strong hitters.
 
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ChrisJR3264

Hall of Fame
I liked it once I added weight to the hoop. It felt unstable in stock form and I could not hang with even medium pace hitters. With the weight, it was the perfect defensive frame that also has excellent control, although it was somewhat lacking in maneuverability. I was able to do a lot of things defensively that I cannot do with other racquets, and was winning point after point. It's too bad that I don't have enough patience to play defense for very long haha. Thinking I'll revisit this frame once I either get too old for player racquets or get bumped up and have to play against real strong hitters.
Ya I found it quite sluggish and a tad unstable surprisingly for a 310 gram racket. Feel was ok. I honestly enjoyed it on serve. Found good depth and control. Slice serves dialed in nice.
 

jimmy8

G.O.A.T.
Prestige Pro 2023 16x19 Review

Executive Summary:
I play with heavy racquets, and for singles, I’m looking for a thin-beam player’s frame platform with some flex, good feel, predictable stringbed response, and plenty customization room. The Prestige Pro 2023 16x19 fits that bill.

The elongated narrower hoop shape of the 99” headsize allowed me to enjoy the ball shape of a smaller 95 head with the longitudinal stringbed forgiveness of a larger head size; it also moved the sweet spot closer to the hand, making the racquet play shorter and providing enhanced control and more linear stroke feel, at the expense of a bit of spin potential.

The racquet felt exceptionally well balanced for volleys in stock form. But for groundies, I needed to add enough mass at 10 and 2 to bring the sw up to 335 to make it come alive (I normally play with swingweights in the 360 to 380 range).

The full cap grommet gave the racquet a much crisper, firmer feel than I would have expected given its 58RA flex rating, but the response was predictable and satisfying.

Pros:
Control, Feel, Customizability, Predictable Response, Handsome Cosmetics

Cons:
A bit too light in stock form for players who are customization-shy. Felt like it needed mass added to upper half of hoop to make it shine and even out the weight distribution. Handle length was a little on short side for 2hb (I customized mine higher on throat for better upper hand comfort).

String and tension used for test:
My all-time favorite gourmet hybrid, ashaway kevlar 1.30 / zx pro black, thoroughly prestretched, at 60 lbs.

Tennis experience/background:
In my early 50s, high 4.5c ntrp (WTNd 20), ex 5.0 with self-taught strokes. I live and breathe tennis racquets with a passion. I have been experimenting with all different racquets in all shapes, sizes, lengths, stiffnesses and headsizes for many years. I have deep expertise in racquet customization for improving performance. I am CEO and owner of a racquet customization startup company with multiple Top 50 ATP pros under exclusive contract, including a recent slam champion.

Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley):
In singles, I am a crafty finesse / geometry player who uses depth, placement and consistency, good movement, with serve-and-volley and finishing at net the biggest part of my game. I’m not a power player. I don’t’ hit very offensive serves in singles anymore. In doubles, I S&V behind a kick serve and play almost exclusively in the forecourt taking most balls out of the air, and rarely coming over the top of my forehand. I slice most forehand returns in both singles and doubles. My 2hb is reliable.

Current racquet/string setups:
In singles, I prefer players’ sticks, currently using a Dunlop CX200 Tour 16x19 heavily weighted as my main racquet. In doubles, I’m currently using a heavily weighted-up Wilson Hammer Titanium OS (my doubles paddle).

How many hours did you play with the racquet?
10 hours, about half of it on the wall trying out new customizations. Rest of it in singles sparring sessions.

Groundstrokes:
First off, this racquet has a very unique hoop shape. The oval is elongated compared to most racquets, so that the width of the head is about the same as for my 95si Dunlop CX200 Tour, but the hoop is about ½” longer. I consider this a good thing.

The elongated hoop shape makes it easier to control the shape of a groundstroke trajectory with spin and height control, making it feel more like a 95 but with extra foregiveness.

The elongated hoop also makes the frame play with almost ¼ inch shorter effective length compared to other racquets of the same head size (that is, the center of the stringbed is closer to the hand). This is also something that I like about it. It adds a noticeable amount of control on one-handed shots, including the forehand and 1hb slice, without being too short for the 2hb and serve. The effective length was right in my favored sweet zone, as I have a closet full of midplus racquets shortened to 26.75” that I used for a 15-year period in my “shorty phase.” The shorter effective length adds a bit of extra effective mass behind the ball for a given sw, which also contributes to the added control.

In stock form, I found this racquet to be very low powered on groundstrokes, but having a pleasing grabby feel at impact. With the 58RA flex rating, I was surprised by the firm feel (felt more like 63 or 64 to me). I believe it was the full cap grommet placing some extra mass in the lower hoop that stiffens the response. I was able to control the ball quite well in my wall testing.
However, when playing points, I was definitely craving more mass.

And adding mass at 10 and 2 to take the swingweight from 320 stock up to 335 fixed that and created a super satisfying groundstroke racquet. My hitting partner was getting frustrated that I was running him around in the points, and kept saying that I had a better racquet today. This was still a lot lighter than my usual racquet setup, but it felt amazing. The extra weight also softened up the feel and made it feel more like I was cupping the ball (felt more like 62 RA with this weighting). The shorter effective length made it so my groundies were a little more linear than they would be with a more typical hoop shape, but I could still use the spin from the open string pattern to shape the shot. Targeting felt pinpoint. This racquet earned a slot in my bag on the groundies alone.

Serves:
In stock form, this racquet was very fast through the air, and I was getting good pace and decent spin on the ball. But since I normally play with heavier racquets, I needed to get some weight in both the hoop and handle for to feel fully confident on the trajectory control. Weighted up to 335sw, with some ample counterweight in the handle, this frame was pleasure to serve with. Maybe not the most powerful or the most spinny, but the stringbed had a very controlled and precise feel, and I was able to place the ball in the corners easier than I’m used to.

With the racquet weighted up closer to my usual spec (with lots of hoop mass heavy handle), the racquet actually felt very explosive yet with controlled trajectory on serves (no complaints):


Volleys:
The volleys were probably the highlight of the stock form part of the playtest for me. Despite being a lot lighter than I’m used to, this racquet was super easy to volley with in stock form. It just felt perfectly balanced for controlled and crisp reaction volleys.

Reaction volleys with stock PP:


When weighted up to my normal heavy specs, I enjoyed it even more, with the shorter effective length and full-length cap enhancing the crisp feel.

Serve returns:
I didn’t care for the underweight feel on returns in stock form, but after weighting up to 335 sw by adding at 10 and 2, my return was my favorite shot with this racquet. Very precise and pinpoint feel, with ability to shape drive returns of second serves, and could glide my forehand slice return DTL with confidence. The shorter effective length helped get my hand feeling more behind the ball.

Power:
In stock form, this is a very low-powered racquet, by design. Not a bad thing in a platform frame – I consider this a positive.


Control:
This is a very well-designed platform racquet for a player who relies on control. I felt very confident in my trajectory control with moderate added topspin, and blocks were rewarded with depth control from the predictable stringbed response.

Spin:
The 16x19 pattern felt very grippy with the Kevlar/zx hybrid I playtested with, and this grippy/grabby feel complemented the shorter effective length of the hoop geometry nicely to make up for the linear stroke feel. It wasn’t what I would call a spin monster by any means, but ample spin to enhance control.

Comfort:
This is generally a comfortable feeling frame on the softer end of the racquet spectrum, but definitely plays much firmer than the 58RA rating. My only comfort compliant was that the handle was very short, making a bit squishy to fit two hands on the handle.

Feel:
Feel was a highlight and I really enjoyed the feel of this one. The way the stringbed predictably grabs the ball was very satisfying. The full cap grommet stiffened the flex, and also gave me a feeling (in stock form) that the upper half of the hoop was a bit undermass compared ot the rest of the frame. Once adding a few grams to the upper hoop at 10 and 2, the weight distribution of the hoop felt better distributed.

Maneuverability:
This was a lot lighter and more maneuverable racquet than I am used to. I especially enjoyed my time doing reaction volleys against the wall.

Stability:
The cap grommet places a lot of mass around the perimeter and gives it high twistweight for its weight. Despite the thin beam, it felt more torsionally stable than most 20mm frames.

Final Comments:
I really enjoyed this playtest, and I am still figuring out exactly how I want to customize it. It has earned a place in my bag simply because the feeling of hitting the ball with a precise response and grabby feel is so rewarding.

Ongoing, I will be weighting mine up closer to my usual heavy specs north of 360sw. I can see this becoming my regular singles frame if I can get it tuned right. It’s pretty much everything I look for in a singles platform frame.

I have a feeling TW is going to sell a lot of this one.
I see you switching to this frame.
 

Ahlun

New User
Was lucky enough to play with this for a couple sessions. Here are my condensed thoughts after ~3 hrs of hitting

String and tension used for test: LXN 4g black 1.25 at 50lbs
Tennis experience/background: picked up tennis after college. Sitting at a 4.0 rating
Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley): all court-ish
Current racquet/string setups: Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 or Artengo tr960 control tour 16x19 both slightly weighted up
How many hours did you play with the racquet? ~3

Comments on racquet performance for each stroke (each section should be 3-5 sentences minimum):
-Groundstrokes: I have a fairly heavy forehand that can be streaky, with a solid consistent 2HBH. I found my forehand grooving easily and the feedback on a well hit shot matched what I'm used to with my other racquets plus a little more "crack". The issues happened on my backhand where I felt like I couldn't get the racquet around to get much power or control. I even tried looping my backhand more but still couldn't get comfortable, I'll fault myself and my footwork and preparation, but this isn't something I've experienced with my other racquets.
-Serves: These were solid, and might have even given me a little more on my 1st serve. 2nd serves felt like they had slightly less spin, but not enough of a difference that caused me to double fault. Between the backhand issues and 2nd serve differences, my hunch is either the balance or swing weight might be off compared to what I'm used to, and I just need to be better to get all the potential out of this racquet
-Volleys: This is where I felt most natural in transitioning from my normal racquet. Volleys felt smooth and solid. My style at net is mostly point and shoot just get my racquet at the ball and direct it where I want. Not a lot of touch or flash here
-Serve returns: Similar to groundstrokes forehand returns were working better than backhands. Oddly enough my forehand return swing is a bigger stroke than backhand, so again I'd credit it to technique and weight transfer for my struggles. It's the prestige racquet living up to its name of being an advanced level racquet.

Comments on racquet performance in each area (should be 2-3 sentences minimum)
Power/Control- This is actually surprisingly more powerful than my existing racquets in that I was hitting pretty big shots, but slightly flatter than my UP or TR960. Control was about the same as they're all more control oriented frames.
Top Spin/Slice- Top Spin is available there, but it's definitely coming from the user and not the racquet doing you any favors. My standard strokes were clearing the net lower (or as I keep talking about here my backhand would dump in the net) I barely hit slices, but the few I do were solid and skidding. I would dare claim I'd resort to slicing more on my backhand if I had to keep playing with this racquet long term.
Comfort- Can't really say much here. The racquet plays maybe a hair higher than the listed RA but it's still very much a soft and flexible racquet.
Feel- I usually choose my racquet off of feel, and this is right up there with my go to racquets. When striking the ball well it gives you that smooth and plush feel through contact.
Maneuverability- I'm going to say this is the cause of my issues with backhands and getting action on my serve. While moving the racquet around at net felt fine, getting the racquet around on 2nd serves and backhands felt laborious.
Stability- Another area where I can't complain. Whether it was volleying or rallying against harder hitters the racquet held it's ground.

General reaction/comments on overall performance: I've always liked to be able to say I'm good enough to play with a prestige, but this brief test proved otherwise. If I were to keep tinkering with the racquet I'd try to add weight to the handle or switch to a leather grip and see if that helps. By the end of my time hitting with this I found myself counting down till when I could go back to my own racquet. Even though the profile of this racquet is eerily similar to my own racquets, I now know the prestige is a category of its own.
 

travlerajm

Talk Tennis Guru
My 2023 Prestige Pro has worked its way up to be my current main singles stick by attrition, after the front runner (my prestige mid redhead) popped a hyperG cross at the grommet.

I was really enjoying the plush feel on a damp green clay court in Miami.
 

AndrewUtz

Professional
I haven't hit a Prestige since the Graphene Touch Prestige Pro which was a 95" 16x19. I'd be very curious to see it it plays similar in a more forgiving package now that they have a 98" model but I've always loved the thin beam connected feel of this line. Good luck everyone!
i have the 95 gt pro as well as the new MP, gt pro is very muted. I also have the 360+ pro which has a great plush feel imo. new MP sits somewhere between the two leaning more toward feel of 360+. Was looking for a little more help in my game which is why i went with the MP. I like it quite a bit, better than average feel, unbelievable stability, and still maneuverable enough (it is hefty though, i’m a big guy).
 
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