Which 1 these 4 Prince rackets should I get?

[btpayne13]

I read customer reviews and saw the low prices (people said don't be fooled by the low price, that these are great rackets) of some Prince rackets. I need to improve my game, but I'm not a complete beginner. I probably need some power without sacrificing control, because it's paramount to me that I keep the ball in play more. Here are the rackets:

- Prince Triple Threat Warrior OS http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-TTWO.html
- Prince Triple Threat Bandit OS http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-TTB.html
- Prince Triple Threat Scream http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-TTSCRM.html
- Prince Shark Oversize http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-PSHKOS.html

What does each one offer?

 

[ReopeningWed]

If you're considering these rackets, they won't have any effect on your game. Just pick the one you think looks the best, work on watching the ball and learn how to hit your strokes.

 

[btpayne13]

If you're considering these rackets, they won't have any effect on your game. Just pick the one you think looks the best, work on watching the ball and learn how to hit your strokes.

What do you mean they won't have any effect on my game? I've really looked into them, and customers have said that they are great rackets. Could you be a bit more specific please?

 

[Jack Migger]

Not to be mean b/c I would hardly call myself a great tennis player at all, but I believe he was meaning that they are all beginner racquets. As a person reaches a certain point in their gameplay, they are able to feel the tiny differences between various racquets. Those racquets linked to are all what would be classified as beginner racquets. And don't let that deter you from buying one. Beginner racquets are exactly what a person starting to play tennis needs. Going out on the court with an 86 inch head would not be as good for a beginner to learn on than an oversized head model would be. In other words, any one of those racquets would probably work, hence the comment of choosing which one you think looks the best.

 

[mutantducky]

all 4 are fine and I've hit with each except for the warrior OS. The MP warrior was really popular. Yeah, good racquets for beginners but I also see 4.5+ doubles guys over 45 using them.

 

[ReopeningWed]

Personally, the Bandit OS was my first racket. I could never figure out how to dress in brown after that :lol:

 

[chollyred]

I know several 4.0+ guys (particularly in doubles) using these rackets. If you compare closely, the specs on all of those are real close. My 16 year old plays with the Scream and loves it.

It's too light for me. It gets bounced around pretty good trying to return hard serves or volleys, but is quick at the net. You'll need a pretty good vibration dampener. The Scream has a definitive "ping" and vibration that needs to be tamed somewhat.

I have a TT Cloud that has nearly identical specs that I've put back in the bag. It's too light for me. It gets pushed around pretty good against hard serves or volleys, and I can't get good power for serves. One of these days I'll lead it up and see if it will stabilize some.

 

[dekko1]

I think the best thing to do is try out a few racquets, see which one feels better and go for that one.
To buy a racquet without trying is gambling.