Upgrade from Youtek Prestige MP? Anything with same plush feel?

[lordsmee]

Hey guys. Looking to upgrade from my Youtek Prestige MP. Want something with the same super plush and comfortable feel.

I like control-based racquets that swing fast. My style is defensive baseliner, with a 2handed BH. Love returning the ball, so something maneuverable but stable is important. Youtek IG Speed MP 18-20 was the first real racquet I played with.

My Youtek Prestige MP is currently 350g with lead at the 3 and 9 o'clock and under the buttcap. Mains - Lux Alu Power 54lbs/ Cross - Wilson NXT16 57lbs.

Did some digging on the new Gravitys. Would this be a good option? - Head Graphene 360+ Gravity Pro

 

[Villain]

The current Prestige MP feels fantastic and is a true 98 now. Very versatile racquet.

 

[lordsmee]

Hmm that seems like the safest option. How does the new prestige line compare to the gravitys?

 

[TennisHound]

Hey guys. Looking to upgrade from my Youtek Prestige MP. Want something with the same super plush and comfortable feel.

I like control-based racquets that swing fast. My style is defensive baseliner, with a 2handed BH. Love returning the ball, so something maneuverable but stable is important. Youtek IG Speed MP 18-20 was the first real racquet I played with.

My Youtek Prestige MP is currently 350g with lead at the 3 and 9 o'clock and under the buttcap. Mains - Lux Alu Power 54lbs/ Cross - Wilson NXT16 57lbs.

I've tried the VCore Pro 97 330, but found it too cumbersome and didn't find it had enough feel with poly (the only strings that could manage it's power). Would probably like a racquet that'd pair well with a hybrid setup.

Did some digging on the new Gravitys. Would this be a good option? - Head Graphene 360+ Gravity Pro

Its flexy but not plush, and pretty weighty up top.

 

[dr325i]

The current Prestige MP feels fantastic and is a true 98 now. Very versatile racquet.

Agreed. The feel of the 360+ Prestige MP is awesome, and the specs are similar to the IG Prestige MP (weight, balance, SW).

 

[Dragy]

Looking to upgrade from my Youtek Prestige MP.

You want a replacement, or an upgrade? If former, latest Prestige MP as folks suggested. If latter, what needs to be improved?

 

[Power Player]

Wilson Ultra Tour as a wildcard. Has that prestige feel, sweetspot is more forgiving.

 

[Villain]

Hmm that seems like the safest option. How does the new prestige line compare to the gravitys?

I actually have two Prestige MPs and two Gravity Pros as my main sticks and I go back and forth. They both play really well. The Prestige is slightly softer and is closer to your Youtek in head size and string spacing. The Gravity has slightly more power and I don’t really notice much difference in spin or control between the two. The biggest differences are the SWs. I add lead to get both near 335-340 so the higher Gravity SW doesn’t bother me.

 

[SlapShot]

As a longtime Prestige user (both mid and MP), I'm really enjoying the new PT2.0 - I switched to that from the IG MP, and it's a much more solid feeling frame, firm without being harsh. My IG MP were set up with leather and lead at 358g, and the PT2.0 comes in at ~ 355g with leather and OG. Haven't needed to add any lead to it, and it's got plenty of stick - more than the IG.

 

[lordsmee]

You want a replacement, or an upgrade? If former, latest Prestige MP as folks suggested. If latter, what needs to be improved?

Just wondering if I'd get any edge with a new racquet. Don't have a backup racquet at the moment as well.

I'd like maybe a little bit more spin, but I suppose that could be remedied with a maybe different string set-up on my Youtek?

Will head to the tennis shop anyways and check out the latest prestige, PT2. 0 and Wilson ultra tour as suggested.

Appreciate the help guys!

 

[nohandedbackhand]

Just wondering if I'd get any edge with a new racquet. Don't have a backup racquet at the moment as well.

I'd like maybe a little bit more spin, but I suppose that could be remedied with a maybe different string set-up on my Youtek?

Will head to the tennis shop anyways and check out the latest prestige, PT2. 0 and Wilson ultra tour as suggested.

Appreciate the help guys!

Hmm I wouldn't count on finding the pt 2.0 or UT at your local tennis shop unfortunately...

 

[rafa_prestige89]

Head Pro Tour 2.0 or the Graphene 360+ Prestige MP. If you want more spin you can use shaped strings or thinner gauges.