My Racquet Ratings

My name is Bruce , and I'm a racquetaholic

I can't even remember how I got this habit of accumulating racquets, but I have 20+ now, and it's getting out of control. I know some people have hundreds, so it's nice to know I'm not alone.

I thought I might as well start a blog about them, because I myself am always pleased to read other's opinions about a racquet's characteristics.


For a quick synopsis, see my Racquet Rankings List

see also my Wish List - racquets I'd Like To Own

A source for racquet data:


http://www.racquetfinder.com/






Friday, 16 December 2022

Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290)

 


At 290gm, this is the lightest version of this stick, there are 300gm and 310gm versions as well. 

It's slightly head heavy as stock, with a 325gm swingweight that emphasises that feeling. I liked the balance between power and control from the baseline, and found a good length very quickly. I could whip around reasonably easily due to its light weight, but the head still felt quite reluctant to accelerate into a shot.  I'm going to add 30gms under the butt cap to counterbalance the head, taking it to 11.4oz and see how it feels. 

(update )

reweighting to slightly head-light felt a lot more comfortable. still a cracker from the baseline. my accuracy on my sliced one-hand backhand is  more erratic, though. 

But its easy power and still lighter weight than my NTour and PK Destiny make it a fun stick to play with, so it will stay in my bag while I decide whether it or the NTour becomes my first choice.

Update May 2023:  still undecided;  I LOVE this stick off the ground, but I have to say my volley isn't as precise as with the Ntour, maybe the 16x18 pattern is to blame?  I still use it a lot!



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wannabe mad scientist a la Muppet Lab