prince ats tour 100 290g

Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Review

Updated with a more flexible beam construction, along with a new paint job. how does the new textreme tour 100 play.

For 2022, Prince has revamped their Textreme Tour line, adding their Anti-Torque System (ATS) technology and, of course, a brand new paint job.

The Tour line has several rackets to choose from, the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 95, Prince ATS Textreme Tour 98, Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P, Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 310 and finally, the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290.

For this playtest, I picked up the 290g version, which is the lightest in the range and targets beginners and intermediates looking for an arm-friendly, easy-to-swing racket.

How does it play? Find out in this full Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 review and playtest.

Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Cosmetics

The new Textreme Tour line features a white base coat with a splash of solid black in certain areas and then a geometric line pattern on the throat and hoop in orange and cyan colours.

The head guard is orange, as are the grommets with that same orange used for the logo on the Prince Resi Pro grip.

I’m a fan of the design as I like white rackets and the injections of colour give it a bit of a funky look. The fonts used also work well for the ‘Tour’ branding.

The only area I don’t like is the grip, as I am not a fan of having logos on them; however, that is quickly fixed with an overgrip.

Prince ATS Textreme Tour Line Spec Comparison

My specifications and setup.

prince ats textreme tour 100 290 stringing

After removing the grip cellophane, I got the Prince on the weighing scales. The unstrung weight specified by Prince is 290g, but mine was over that at 294.4g.

This variance is pretty standard for most tennis racket brands’ tolerance levels. Luckily, I’d prefer a racket at 290g to weigh 294g as it brings the specs a little closer to the weight I usually like.

When strung, it came in at 316.5g with an overgrip, a balance of 33.5cm, 2 points head light and a swing weight of 327 kg/cm2.

If you bought this frame based on wanting a sub 320 swing weight, you would be disappointed. So do ask the retailer to match the specs if they offer it.

You can see the official (+ Tennis Warehouse ) ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 specs below and my self-measured specs for comparison.

I used Prince Diablo 17 (1.25mm) for stringing as a two-piece string job at 50lbs. Stringing the frame is easy with clearly marked holes and only having to skip 8T and 8H for the mains.

The 16 x 18 string pattern means the crosses are easy to weave, and you’re stringing one, or two crosses less than usual, which speeds it up.

For those interested, Prince Diablo is a co-polyester string that’s a tad softer than most strings in the category, and I thought it would pair well with the open string patterned ATS Textreme Tour 100.

The racket had an L1 grip which is not what I use, so I bumped it up with an overgrip. This took the specs to 11.2oz / 316.5g with a swing weight of 327 kg/cm2.

First Impressions

prince ats textreme tour 100 290 impressions

It has been a long time since I’ve used Prince rackets as, unfortunately, the brand hasn’t been well sold in Europe and therefore isn’t as popular or readily available as the other big players.

But popularity, marketing and having pros using the brand do not make a racket perform better. After all, the vast majority come from the same factories, so I was looking forward to giving the Textreme Tour line a playtest.

I’d already read and watched several reviews of the 95 and 98-square-inch rackets, but there was little on the 290g racket and having not used the previous iterations (the racket Iga Swiatek used before she signed with Tecnifibre), I wasn’t too sure what to expect.

After my first few hits, my thoughts were that the Tour 100 290 packs a decent punch, feels stable and is a racket I’d be able to use with no problems.

Full Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Review

Groundstrokes

My first few full-blooded groundstrokes were wild from the back of the court.

Most of my play before this playtest was with a Blade 98 v8 18 x 20 , which is a heavier, more headlight frame, so replicating those shots from muscle memory sent this ball flying towards the back fence.

However, after the first dozen shots and not trying to hit the felt off the ball, I started to get a feel for it.

Given the 16 x 18 pattern, I expected a high launch angle, but the Tour 100 290 doesn’t balloon the ball at all, and the strings are not that widely spaced around the ‘sweet spot’.

The slice, in particular, felt good, which again surprised me given the racket was 100 square inches and 16 x 18, yet keeping the ball low with a decent pace was not a problem.

This was probably helped by the extra mass in the hoop, which put a bit more oomph behind the ball rather than a loopy-type shot.

My other main takeaway was the Tour 100 gives an excellent connected feel to the ball, and the Diablo strings paired with the soft frame gave a very satisfying sound on impact.

The Textreme Tour 100 290 is a solid feeling frame from the baseline overall. It is not a whippy racket, but you can still swing it fast, and despite its low static weight class, it doesn’t get pushed around by heavier incoming balls.

Any downsides? This is personal, and your mileage may differ, but I found my forehand on the run where I’m trying to whip the ball cross-court and then recover became unreliable. This is probably caused by the weight distribution in the frame, which takes some more adjustments.

What You Can Expect

Not as high a launch angle as you’d expect from a 16 x 18 pattern
Pleasing thud sound at contact
Connected feel to the ball

The more I think about racket reviews, the harder it becomes to talk about specific shots, as they are very personal.

None more so than the service as you control every aspect of it from start to finish. Therefore a racket I think is good for my serve might be terrible for yours. And much of it depends on what racket you are transitioning from.

However, all players looking for spin and slice will find it with the 16 x 18 string pattern, and I think most players will find something they like when serving with this racket.

At 100 square inches, it does most things well – power but not excessive, control but not the ultimate precision and spin is plentiful.

Up at the net, the Textreme Tour 100 290 performs well. The racket I tested had a fair bit of mass in the hoop, so it was very stable, and punchy volleys had some real bite.

On the flip, the manoeuvrability of the frame wasn’t the best for those quick reaction type volleys, but if you were in position early or needed a little bit of extra stability when on the stretch, then your volleys were in good shape.

Good stability for a sub 300g racket

Returning serves ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 worked well. Again the 316.5g strung weight and 327 swing weight meant stability was not a problem.

Blocked returns worked well, and I felt I could still get a decent piece of the ball even on those off-centre stretch returns.

In the hoop at 10 and 2, Prince combines TeXtreme with Twaron for their ‘anti-torque system’, which probably helped. I measured the twist weight of this frame at 15.15, which is relatively high for a sub 300g racket, and a point higher than the 2019 version of this frame.

Stability when at full stretch
Good feel on block returns

Who is this Racket For?

prince ats extreme tour 100 290 thoughts

Like the Head Boom MP I reviewed recently, the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 is a racket with which many players of varying abilities can pick up and play decent tennis.

I think it is very well suited to a higher-level female player (it is no surprise Iga Swiatek used the previous version of this frame in stock form), as the best description I can give is that it’s a lighter player’s frame.

Most rackets in the 290g range are often stiff layups with lower swing weights, whereas the Textreme 100 comes in with a softer 62 RA and a 318 swing weight (if you get one close to spec).

You also get that mixed beam width that starts at 23mm, moves to 20mm, and then back to 22mm. This gives you a frame that blends the ‘tweener’ type spec with the thinner beamed player frame.

With my outlier specs and higher swing weight, I was almost playing with a customised version of the Tour 100 290, which means I benefited from added stability and higher shot weight (‘plow’, as the Americans, often say).

Based on how my racket played, I could see quite a few players adding lead to their frame to bring the stock specs closer to this one.

At stock specs, the Textreme Tour 100 290 will be a good racket to demo for intermediate male players, strong female players and those looking for a solid base to customise from.

Similar Rackets

Head Boom MP
Dunlop CX 200
Head Gravity MP
Wilson Blade 100L v8
Prince Phantom 100X 290

Final Thoughts

The Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 ‘s slick cosmetics, coupled with the excellent thud acoustics it makes during impact, make it a very fun racket to play with.

At the time of writing this review, I hit with it for about 12 hours, and despite thinking I was ‘done’ with the review, it has become a racket that I keep picking up to play with, thanks to its ease of use, comfortable yet solid feel and the fact it does most things well.

While the racket didn’t deliver on the promise of a fast feeling and speed the net, it gave me plenty of controllable power, good stability and a great feel.

Slick cosmetics
Good blend of all-around specs
Very stable
Balance/swing weight specs off

Any questions about the ATS Textreme Tour 290? Have you used any rackets in the Prince Textreme Tour Line? Let me know in the comments.

And if you have tried the 290g version that was ‘on spec’, I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on stability, manoeuvrability etc. Do they differ from my experience?

Control - 8

Manoeuvrability - 7.5, stability - 9, comfort - 9.5, touch/feel - 8.5, serves - 7.5, groundstrokes - 8.5, volleys - 8, returns - 8.

A solid frame from intermediate male players and higher-level female players looking for controllable power and great feel.

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Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Racquet Review

As the lightest member of Prince's ATS Textreme Tour family, the Tour 100 290 is not to be overlooked. Whether in stock form or as a platform frame for customization, the Textreme Tour 100 290 offers high playability for a wide range of levels and playing styles. It features Anti-Torque System (ATS) technology that includes both Textreme and Twaron in the shaft and at 10 and 2 o'clock in the upper hoop, providing a powerful and stable response upon impact. Also new to 2022, Prince changes the beam to a more flexible 62 RA for added comfort on every stroke. Our playtesters are well versed in this ATS Textreme family, with all of them testing several other models in the line as well as past generations. Although the weight is a little lower than their preferred specs, all were impressed with the performance of this "hidden gem." Highlights of the playtest include great maneuverability, easy access to spin and a nice blend of control and power. Not to mention, all of the testers were fans of the feel. With a weight under 290 grams unstrung, there were some stability issues when the levels of pace and spin increased, but that was anticipated. Overall, the ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 is a serious contender for every player looking to take their game to the next level.

Maneuverability
Slightly unstable at times

Beginner to Intermediate

Groundstrokes - Score: 87

Our team found the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 easy to use and spin-friendly from the baseline. Brittany has playtested several other racquets in the ATS Textreme family and has recently dabbled with lighter racquets. She started off by saying, "I was extremely excited for this playtest, and it did not disappoint. Even at an unstrung weight under 300 grams, the Tour 100 290 offered high levels of playability, especially from the baseline. I noticed two things on my groundstrokes: excellent maneuverability and controllable power. This racquet is extremely easy to swing, so it's easy to generate racquet head speed. That translated to power, but I never felt like the ball was launching. I had good control over where the ball was landing and felt confident going after riskier targets on my more aggressive groundstrokes. Slices were just OK, which was to be expected with the lighter weight."

Tiffani is also familiar with the ATS Textreme family. She said, "My current racquet comes from this ATS Textreme Tour line, and this playtest just lengthened the list of frames I enjoy from this family. The Textreme Tour 100 290 is lighter than my ATS Textreme Tour 100P, and it has a more open string pattern, but this 290 version was easy for me to transition into. Although it has a lower static weight, there's enough swingweight to mask instability most of the time. I only recalled having stability issues when I was hitting high above my shoulder outside of my strike zone. Otherwise, this racquet offered stability on par with 300-gram racquets. With an open string pattern and an easy swing, this Tour 100 290 let me hit some great angles. I could dip the ball and get it moving off the court. My slices were OK, but they were more defensive since my slice shots didn't penetrate the court like they would with my own racquet."

"The Tour 100 290 reminded me just how fun tennis can be," added Sage . "My racquet of choice is substantially heavier, so I decided to relax, loosen my grip and swing away. This strategy produced some smile-inducing rallies. The open string pattern lifted the ball and imparted heavy spin, leading to easy depth. Combine the insanely maneuverable swing and controlled feel the ATS technology provides, and the result was effortless consistency. Sure, there were times when I missed the extra weight, but I've never hit with a 290-gram frame that was as stable as this one. The specs work in harmony to squeeze stability, power and placement out of a weight that typically doesn't exhibit those traits. Beginners will be rewarded with more shots in the court, intermediate players can harness the spin and control, and it acts as a customization platform for more advanced players. Prince nailed this one."

Jason was able to head directly to the court and instantly start playing well. He said, "This is such an easy racquet to use from the baseline. I knew it was going to be maneuverable and I knew it was going to be spin-friendly, but I was surprised by the depth I was getting and the effectiveness of my shots. Sure the 290-gram weight was on the lighter side, and because of that, I wasn't hitting with as much pace as I would've wanted, but I could easily add some tungsten tape to fix that."

Volleys - Score: 84

Heading up to net, our playtest crew found the ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 to be a speedy racquet with great feel, although they did notice some instability at times. Tiffani found herself ending more points up at net with this racquet. She said, "When a racquet instills confidence in my volleys, I can't complain. This Tour 100 290 felt so quick at net that I was more confident following a short ball up to close out the point with a punch volley. The stability was sufficient for my needs, and I liked the easy depth on my volleys."

"The Textreme Tour 100 290 felt so quick up at net," continued Jason . "It felt like there was no lag time from when I started my swing to when I made contact. I also felt well connected to my shots, and I loved the feel at contact."

Brittany has been a big fan of the feel of Prince racquets ever since she started using them at 10 years old. She said, "I enjoyed the responsive feel that the Textreme Tour 100 290 offered at the net. While I was able to soften my hands and hit touch volleys, I had my best success punching the ball deep with firm, short strokes. There was surprisingly good stability for the most part, but I did feel like the racquet was getting pushed around when a passing shot came in with solid pace and spin."

Sage agreed with Brittany here. He said, "Getting the racquet into position was smooth, and it offered a surprisingly forgiving response. I mostly looked for a crisp volley to hit through the court, but I could also come underneath it to drop it short as long as I wasn't up against a big hitter. That said, I was left wishing for more stability when I was up against a heavy ball."

Serves - Score: 82

The playtesters agreed that spin was the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290's biggest strength when it came to serves. Sage enjoyed the variety of serves he could hit with this racquet. He said, "This was another area of the court where the open string pattern made the difference. My serves weren't coming in as fast as with other racquets, but that was offset by the slice and kick I could generate. I preferred going to the body, so it didn't give my opponent a chance to take a full cut at the return. There was ample control to hit corners, and comfort was never in question."

The highlight here for Tiffani was the added spin on her slice serves. She said, "I found that spin came more easily than it does with my own racquet. My flat serves weren't enhanced, but I thought they were easy to execute with this racquet. Most of the time, I was choosing to slice both my first and second serves because I liked the added action I was getting on that shot."

While Jason found it easy to hit his mark with this racquet on serves, he noticed it lacking a bit of oomph. He explained, "The Tour 100 290 was great for hitting slice serves. I thought it was easy to accelerate the racquet and easy to serve with a high percentage. There was good access to spin for sure, but the lack of mass was noticeable to my opponents, who said they felt it was easier to attack my serves. A bit of tungsten tape would be able to fix that."

The ATS Textreme Tour 100 290's spin potential was the standout feature for Brittany on serves. She said, "I thought the Tour 100 290 offered plenty of access to spin, and I utilized it the most on both my first and second serves. My favorite serve to hit was a slice serve out wide on the deuce side to pull my opponent off the court. I wasn't hitting my fastest or heaviest serves with this racquet, but I was doing enough to start points at least neutrally, if not offensively. Second serves were consistent and comfortable, although lacking a little bit of weight behind them."

Returns - Score: 82

The Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 had mixed results for our playtesters on return of serve. On one hand, the racquet yielded strong returns for Tiffani . She said, "Once again, I was impressed with this racquet. I liked the way the easy depth mixed with easy spin to keep this shot in play. The swingweight is very manageable, so this Tour 100 290 was simple enough for me to get around in time, and I felt comfortable being more selective with my shot placement. On second serve returns, I could step in and get more offensive."

"The ability to get a racquet around my body quickly and never feel late when returning is a key aspect to starting a point off offensively," said Brittany . However, she and the rest of the playtesters did notice the lighter weight most on this stroke. "Normally, I prefer to return over serve, but with the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 I didn't have a preference one way or the other. I don't often say this, but I think this racquet could use a little added weight to bring up the level of playability even more."

Jason enjoyed the Tour 100 290 more for attacking than for defending on serve returns. He said, "The ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 allowed me to hit with lots of spin and nice depth, and it came around my body super quick. I also felt like the control was excellent, and I was finding my targets at a high percentage. The racquet was missing a bit of mass when going up against harder hit serves. It can get pushed back, and torsional stability suffers because of it."

Sage found returning to be the most difficult part of the playtest due to the lighter weight. He wrapped things up, saying, "Blocking the ball to try to neutralize a big serve resulted in the frame twisting in hand. I had to focus on getting my feet into position so I could take a full swing. I just never quite settled in with the ATS Textreme Tour 100 290, and I didn't feel confident in my return game."

Overall - Score: 86

Brittany - "I like the feel, controllable power and maneuverability."

Tiffani - "There's so much I like! This ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 has great overall playability. I like the easy spin, depth and feel."

Sage - "This is a versatile and easy-to-use racquet that shines in the spin, maneuverability and comfort categories."

Jason - "Very user-friendly. Excellent maneuverability and spin potential."

Brittany - "Nothing really! There are some stability issues at times, but that is to be expected and could be fixed with some customization."

Tiffani - "I don't have any!"

Sage - "I'd personally add some weight to bump up the stability."

Jason - "The Prince Textreme Tour 100 290 lacks a bit of weight."

Comparing the racquet to others they've tried, our testers said:

Brittany - "I consider this my favorite racquet in the ATS Textreme Tour line. While the 100 310 and 100P offer more stability and plow through, this Tour 100 290 is the most versatile. It is easy to play with as is, but it's also a great platform frame for customization. Other racquets that play similarly include the Tecnifibre TFight 295 RS, Dunlop CX 400 and Wilson Clash 100 v2."

Tiffani - "Compared to my own ATS Textreme Tour 100P, there's easier net clearance, access to depth and topspin. Although the swingweights aren't drastically different on paper, this Tour 100 290 is easier to swing than the ATS Textreme Tour 100 310. The feel and comfort levels are similar, though. Outside of Prince, I was reminded of the Wilson Blade 100 v7. There's a similar balance of power and control."

Sage - "The Tour 100 290 took over the lead for my favorite racquet under 300 grams (unstrung). It gave me big-time spin and control when strung with a polyester string, although I actually enjoyed a multifilament in it as well. The multi helped pump some extra power into my shots and flatten the trajectory of the ball a little bit. Compared to similar racquets, like the Wilson Blade 100L v8, Babolat Pure Strike Team 3rd Gen and Head Gravity MP, I'd stick with this Prince option."

Jason - "The Prince Textreme Tour 100 290's playability is similar to that of the Wilson Blade 100 v7, but with a more comfortable response."

Playtester Profiles

Brittany: Open level player with a semi-western forehand and a two-handed backhand. She currently plays with the Yonex EZONE 100.

Sage: 4.5 lefty all-court player with a two-handed backhand. He currently plays with a customized Head Speed MP 2022.

Jason: 4.0 baseliner with a semi-western forehand and two-handed backhand. Currently using a customized Prince Twistpower X100.

Tiffani: 4.0 level baseliner with a semi-western grip on the forehand and hits a two-handed backhand. Currently playing with the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P.

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Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) Racket Review

One of our top 10 rackets under 300g, the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) is an excellent racket for intermediates looking to play some aggressive strokes and hit a heavy ball.

At 290g unstrung, this racket has the maneuverability that an intermediate player needs, but it also has enough mass to get you playing some very good tennis.

We’ve been big fans of the Prince Textreme Tour 100 rackets for a while now and really connected with the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (310).

The 310 version offered a great blend of modern maneuverability and classic control that we loved and at 310g is another great option for slightly stronger intermediate players and more advanced players.

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We got our hands on the 290 version a few months ago for a quick hit and liked what we saw, which prompted us to rank this racket at number 7 on our top rackets under 300g list .

After our successful first session with the Tour 100 (290), we decided it was time to get it back for a full playtest and a thorough review.

The one thing we particularly liked about this racket in our initial playtest was how the open string pattern allowed intermediate players to generate some serious spin.

However, the Textreme Tour 100 (290) did this without sacrificing control.

Too often with light rackets, you get spin or control, but this stick was able to give us spin and control in equal measures.

While the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) comes in at a very manageable 290g unstrung, it has a serious 324 swingweight which adds a great deal of stability on contact.

The extra swingweight gives this racket some extra control, meaning this stick can compete even when the power levels go up.

This high swingweight means that the Textreme Tour is suitable for a wide range of players.

Whether you’re an adult intermediate, advanced junior player, or an advanced senior player looking for a slightly lighter racket, the Textreme Tour is an ideal option and is sure to suit a wide variety of players.

As we said, we were very impressed with this racket the first time we tried it, so we were excited to get our hands on it for a proper playtest.

Having had some experience of the racket already, we knew it had quite a bit of spin potential so we set it up with some Babolat RPM Blast at 56lbs, just to try and maximize the control aspect of this stick.

I tend to produce a lot of topspin naturally, so normally my setup will try and minimize the amount of spin a racket will give me, but different players will look for different characteristics from their strings.

If you’re looking for a little bit of help with your string setup then check out Tom’s “ Tennis String Tension Guide ” to get that perfect setup for your racket.

We’ve been talking this racket up for a while now, so here’s our in-depth review of one of our top picks under 300g, the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290)!

Groundstrokes

7 out of 10

I always find that Prince rackets feel really nice in my hands, they just seem to be very clean, no-nonsense rackets.

The same can be said of the Textreme Tour 100 (290) , which feels wonderfully balanced and very clean through the hit.

I’m someone who values maneuverability and control above everything else from my racket and the Textreme Tour 100 really hits the nail on the head in this regard.

This racket has an unusually high swingweight for a 290g racket, which means there’s plenty of stability on contact, leading to huge amounts of control for such a light racket.

This excellent control, combined with good spin potential allows players to really attack with spin and accuracy.

I found this combination suited my game perfectly and I loved getting on the front foot and moving my opponent around the court with heavy topspin shots.

For intermediate players, this racket offers excellent performance when it comes to stability, spin, and control, but perhaps its one weakness might be its maneuverability.

While it is naturally a fast racket, at 290g it couldn’t be anything else, it is not super maneuverable compared to many of its sub 300g competitors.

The reason for this is probably the 324 swingweight, which makes this racket just a little bit more difficult to swing.

While this might be a negative for some players, it is certainly a tradeoff which allows the Textreme Tour 100 to achieve such good performance.

In my opinion, this aspect lends the Textreme Tour 100 towards the slightly more advanced intermediate players whose strokes are a bit more developed.

If you’re a beginner/intermediate player, you might find this stick a little bit more difficult to play with than many other light rackets.

However, for those intermediate players who are a bit more comfortable with their strokes and looking to develop their game quickly, the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) represents a brilliant option.

Stylewise, I definitely see this racket suiting someone who loves to attack using topspin to open up the angles.

I’m a player who loves to use my forehand to hit heavy topspin shots and move my opponent side to side, and I found the Textreme Tour 100 (290) to be ideal.

I had easy access to spin, but at the same time, I felt like I had the control to put the ball exactly where I wanted it.

All in all, I was very impressed with the Prince Textreme Tour 100’s performance from the back of the court.

This stick provides a great blend of maneuverability and stability that can give intermediate players a big boost in performance.

My only warning would be to make sure you’re ready for a racket with this kind of swingweight.

I gave the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) a 7.5 out of 10 for the groundstrokes.

7.5 out of 10

The Textreme Tour 100 is undoubtedly one of the best lightweight rackets I have played with at the net.

The big challenge for rackets under 300g when it comes to volleying is stability because they lack the weight to absorb power effectively.

With its 324 swingweight though, the Textreme Tour 100 has an edge over its competitors in this area.

Again, if you’re quite new to the game, you might find this racket is a little bit more difficult to get into position than many other light rackets.

What you sacrifice in maneuverability though, you do makeup in performance.

For the majority of intermediate players, I don’t see this being an issue, but it is worth giving any racket a playtest before buying!

Personally, I got on extremely well with the Tour 100 at the net.

I’m a firm believer that weight is all-important when it comes to volleys, so the 290g Textreme Tour 100 wasn’t likely to be able to compete with heavier rackets.

However, it’s when it’s compared to similarly weighted rackets where this racket really stands out.

I was able to get into position quickly, giving me every opportunity to time the ball well, and when I did, this racket rewarded me.

The extra stability of this racket means you’re able to absorb power and place the ball back where you want it with ease.

The good levels of control the Textreme Tour 100 showed from the back of the court continued at the net and I certainly benefited from it.

It’s always a bit tricky scoring rackets for their volleying performance.

The weight makes a massive difference at the net so I couldn’t score this racket as high as many heavier rackets.

So, I’ve plumped for another 7.5 out of 10.

It might not sound like a great score, but it’s about as good as it gets for a racket under 300g.

8 out of 10

The serve is another area where the swingweight really helps the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290 ) .

It means this racket is not only fast through the swing but it has enough weight going through the ball at contact point to turn racket head speed into true power.

We all want to add a little bit of pop to our serves and the Textreme Tour 100 is certainly a sub 300g racket that can do that.

I found I was getting a good balance of power, spin, and control with this stick, but when I wanted to flatten the ball out and hit a big serve things really came together.

The nice thing about this stick though is that it doesn’t focus too much on any one characteristic.

Yes, it offers plenty of power on the serve but I didn’t find that it sacrificed on control in order to achieve this.

When it came to the second serve, I had full confidence in the Tour 100’s ability to produce spin and help me guide the ball into the court.

Performance wise, everything worked out nicely for me with this racket and I didn’t lose too many points on serve.

My first serve percentage was solid and I picked up a lot of free points, but when I needed it, my second serve was right there, giving me plenty of confidence to attack the first.

I found the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) performed brilliantly on serve, and it was deserving of its 8 out of 10 score.

This rounded off an excellent playtest, and reinforced my belief that the Textreme Tour 100 is one of the best rackets under 300g.

As you’ve probably guessed, we think the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) is an excellent racket.

It offers players looking for a racket under 300g an excellent option in the control/spin categories as well as a ton of performance.

This racket is strong from anywhere on the court, but it particularly impressed me on volleys and the serve.

For any intermediate players with designs on quickly progressing into more advanced tennis, I think this racket has the perfect level of performance.

The extra stability it has means it can handle the power of more advanced tennis, whilst still offering the maneuverability that a less experienced player needs.

If there is one slight weakness for this racket, I would say it is the maneuverability.

It’s a little less maneuverable than many other light rackets, so if you are someone who doesn’t have very developed strokes this could make life a little bit more difficult.

I don’t think this will be a problem for the majority of players though, and you can soon find out by giving this stick a playtest.

Overall, I gave the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) a 7.5 out of 10, which is about as good as it gets for rackets under 300g.

It gives solid performance on all shots and has a lovely blend of power, spin, and control, with a slight emphasis on spin that will really suit the aggressive baseliner.

Once again, this is another great racket from Prince and one that we love at TheTennis Bros.com.

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Prince Tour 100 Rackets (290g)

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Updated with a more flexible and arm-friendly beam construction for 2022

One of the most arm-friendly racket's in its class, the ATS Textreme Tour 100 (290) is perfect for the intermediate player who wants controllable power and great feel. At 290 grams unstrung this stick is faster than the ATS Textreme Tour 100 (310), making it great for hitting shots on the run and reacting quickly at net. It also packs a spin-friendly 16x18 string pattern, giving you enough spin-potential to bring the ball down hard. For 2022, Prince adds a more flexible beam, resulting in better ball feedback along with less shock to the tendons. Other updates include Anti-Torque System (ATS) which features Textreme and Twaron in both the shaft and at 10 and 2 o'clock in the upper hoop. The upshot is less frame torque at impact, resulting in a more powerful and stable hitting experience. Intermediate players looking for controllable power and great feel will love this one.

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Prince ATS TeXtreme Tour 100 290g

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The Tour 100 (290g) with ATS is a racquet offering a great blend of control and power suitable for intermediate to advanced players with long and fast swings that is a little easier to manoeuvre than the heavier versions.

The headsize at 100 square inches is relatively average, resulting in a balance of power and control, thereby providing easier power than the 95 and 98 versions while still maintaining good control with a little more forgiving feel. The string pattern is open and compliments the racquet by enhancing its forgiving feel with easier access to spin and power. The weight at 10.2 ounces unstrung is an average weight which makes it more manageable and easier to manoeuvre while still providing good stability. The racquet is quite flexible which should provide comfort for players who are sensitive to shock and vibration. The racquet's balance is head-light which allows faster movement for greater spin and power potential while also enhancing net-play.

For this series, Prince has continued with TeXtreme, an advanced, super thin carbon fiber fabric that maximizes the strength-to-weight ratio for maximized stability. Prince has added its Anti-Torque System which adds TeXtreme with Twaron into the hoop of the racquet for a more consistent string bed which improves on power and ball feel.

The Tour 100 (290g) has a more modern set-up which should allow a wider range of players the ability to achieve a powerful, impactful game while being easier to handle over the duration of a match than the heavier editions.

Head Size: 100 sq inches / 645 sq. cm
Length: 27 inches / 68.6 cm
Weight: 10.2 oz / 290 g unstrung
Balance: 6 pts head light / 325mm unstrung
Swingweight: 318 strung / 285 unstrung
Beam width: 22mm / 23mm / 20mm
Flex: 62 RA
Tension Range: 48-58 lbs / 22-26 kg
String Pattern: 16x18
Style #: 7T54G291
TeXtreme: TeXtreme Spread Tow woven laminates are developed with a thinner structure and straighter carbon fibers to create a composite material that is 20% lighter in weight with improved stiffness. Positioning TeXtreme in the shaft and lower hoops with a 45 degree orientation reduces frames twisting by up to 25%
Twaron: Added to the Textreme-carbon weave, Twaron filaments give extra vibration dampening for excellent comfort characteristics
ATS: The Anti-Torque System adds TeXtreme & Twaron at 2/10 o'clock of the hoop to reduce upper torsion, resulting in increased power and ball pocketing

Photos used contain images of strings for illustration purposes. Adult tennis racquets are unstrung unless otherwise noted or stringing services have been selected above. Brand logo stencils are not applied by default with stringing services. If you request brand logo stencils, please note that a stencil is painted onto the strings within a brand's stencil and may wear off over time - this is how stencils are applied on tour. Depending on the string you select, the stencil paint application fullness, colour and visibility may vary. Adult racquets generally do not come with covers. To protect your racquet, we recommend getting a racquet bag .

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To determine your grip size without using a racquet, measure from the tip of your ring finger to the major fold crease in your palm. Write down the distance to the nearest 8th of an inch. This is your standard grip size.

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If you fall somewhere between the measurements, it is recommended to choose the smaller grip size as you can always build the grip size up using an overgrip (for a slight increase) or a grip build-up sleeve (for a half or full size increase). The grip measurements above factor in the pre-installed factory grip.

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Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 (290g)

The second generation of Textreme weaves Twaron directly into the graphite/Textreme matrix. Like Kevlar, Twaron is an Aramid, designed to enhance dampening along with improving the sound of impact. The Tour franchise has been developed to provide supreme control and enhanced feel for players with long fast swings. The material mixture has created a racquet with more stability than ever before, increasing control and power for those short or long shots.

· Head Size: 100in²/645cm²

· Weight: 290g/10.8oz unstrung

· Balance: 13.18in / 33.48cm / 3 pts HL

· Swing Weight: 324

· String Pattern: 16x18

· Cross Section: 22-23-30mm

· Length: 27in/68.6cm

· Composition: 100% Graphite/TeXtreme/Twaron

*All tennis racquets are shipped unstrung by the manufacturer unless string installation is specified.

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Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Review

For 2022, Prince has revamped their Textreme Tour line, adding their Anti-Torque System (ATS) technology and, of course, a brand new paint job.

For this playtest, I picked up the 290g version, which is the lightest in the range and targets beginners and intermediates looking for an arm-friendly, easy-to-swing racket.

How does it play? Find out in this full Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 review and playtest.

Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Cosmetics

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The new Textreme Tour line features a white base coat with a splash of solid black in certain areas and then a geometric line pattern on the throat and hoop in orange and cyan colours.

The head guard is orange, as are the grommets with that same orange used for the logo on the Prince Resi Pro grip.

I’m a fan of the design as I like white rackets and the injections of colour give it a bit of a funky look. The fonts used also work well for the ‘Tour’ branding.

The only area I don’t like is the grip, as I am not a fan of having logos on them; however, that is quickly fixed with an overgrip.

Prince ATS Textreme Tour Line Spec Comparison

My specifications and setup.

After removing the grip cellophane, I got the Prince on the weighing scales. The unstrung weight specified by Prince is 290g, but mine was over that at 294.4g.

When strung, it came in at 316.5g with an overgrip, a balance of 33.5cm, 2 points head light and a swing weight of 327 kg/cm2.

If you bought this frame based on wanting a sub 320 swing weight, you would be disappointed. So do ask the retailer to match the specs if they offer it.

You can see the official (+ Tennis Warehouse) ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 specs below and my self-measured specs for comparison.

I used Prince Diablo 17 (1.25mm) for stringing as a two-piece string job at 50lbs. Stringing the frame is easy with clearly marked holes and only having to skip 8T and 8H for the mains.

The 16 x 18 string pattern means the crosses are easy to weave, and you’re stringing one, or two crosses less than usual, which speeds it up.

The racket had an L1 grip which is not what I use, so I bumped it up with an overgrip. This took the specs to 11.2oz / 316.5g with a swing weight of 327 kg/cm2.

First Impressions

It has been a long time since I’ve used Prince rackets as, unfortunately, the brand hasn’t been well sold in Europe and therefore isn’t as popular or readily available as the other big players.

After my first few hits, my thoughts were that the Tour 100 290 packs a decent punch, feels stable and is a racket I’d be able to use with no problems.

Full Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Review

Groundstrokes

My first few full-blooded groundstrokes were wild from the back of the court.

Most of my play before this playtest was with a Blade 98 v8 18 x 20, which is a heavier, more headlight frame, so replicating those shots from muscle memory sent this ball flying towards the back fence.

However, after the first dozen shots and not trying to hit the felt off the ball, I started to get a feel for it.

Given the 16 x 18 pattern, I expected a high launch angle, but the Tour 100 290 doesn’t balloon the ball at all, and the strings are not that widely spaced around the ‘sweet spot’.

The slice, in particular, felt good, which again surprised me given the racket was 100 square inches and 16 x 18, yet keeping the ball low with a decent pace was not a problem.

This was probably helped by the extra mass in the hoop, which put a bit more oomph behind the ball rather than a loopy-type shot.

My other main takeaway was the Tour 100 gives an excellent connected feel to the ball, and the Diablo strings paired with the soft frame gave a very satisfying sound on impact.

What You Can Expect

Not as high a launch angle as you’d expect from a 16 x 18 pattern
Pleasing thud sound at contact
Connected feel to the ball

The more I think about racket reviews, the harder it becomes to talk about specific shots, as they are very personal.

However, all players looking for spin and slice will find it with the 16 x 18 string pattern, and I think most players will find something they like when serving with this racket.

At 100 square inches, it does most things well – power but not excessive, control but not the ultimate precision and spin is plentiful.

Up at the net, the Textreme Tour 100 290 performs well. The racket I tested had a fair bit of mass in the hoop, so it was very stable, and punchy volleys had some real bite.

Good stability for a sub 300g racket

Returning serves ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 worked well. Again the 316.5g strung weight and 327 swing weight meant stability was not a problem.

Blocked returns worked well, and I felt I could still get a decent piece of the ball even on those off-centre stretch returns.

Stability when at full stretch
Good feel on block returns

Who is this Racket For?

Like the Head Boom MP I reviewed recently, the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 is a racket with which many players of varying abilities can pick up and play decent tennis.

Most rackets in the 290g range are often stiff layups with lower swing weights, whereas the Textreme 100 comes in with a softer 62 RA and a 318 swing weight (if you get one close to spec).

You also get that mixed beam width that starts at 23mm, moves to 20mm, and then back to 22mm. This gives you a frame that blends the ‘tweener’ type spec with the thinner beamed player frame.

Based on how my racket played, I could see quite a few players adding lead to their frame to bring the stock specs closer to this one.

At stock specs, the Textreme Tour 100 290 will be a good racket to demo for intermediate male players, strong female players and those looking for a solid base to customise from.

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Final Thoughts

The Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290‘s slick cosmetics, coupled with the excellent thud acoustics it makes during impact, make it a very fun racket to play with.

While the racket didn’t deliver on the promise of a fast feeling and speed the net, it gave me plenty of controllable power, good stability and a great feel.

Slick cosmetics
Good blend of all-around specs
Very stable
Balance/swing weight specs off

Any questions about the ATS Textreme Tour 290? Have you used any rackets in the Prince Textreme Tour Line? Let me know in the comments.

And if you have tried the 290g version that was ‘on spec’, I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on stability, manoeuvrability etc. Do they differ from my experience?

Power – 8

Control – 8, manoeuvrability – 7.5, stability – 9, comfort – 9.5, touch/feel – 8.5, serves – 7.5, groundstrokes – 8.5, slice – 9, volleys – 8, returns – 8.

A solid frame from intermediate male players and higher-level female players looking for controllable power and great feel.

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The Prince Textreme ATS Tour 100 290g is the newest and lighter iteration of the renowned Prince Tour series. This tennis racket is exclusively crafted to offer supreme control and an enhanced feel, particularly for players with long and quick swings. The 2022 update of the Tour series introduces the innovative ATS (Anti Twist System) technology, intertwined with TeXtreme® and Twaron®, ensuring remarkable stability and an unparalleled feel.

How to choose an adult racket

A tennis racket is usually rarely bought, once in a few years, for several years, and often for the first time in life. During this time, technologies used in the production of rockets are changing dynamically. Many racket parameters affect the pleasure and progress in the game of tennis. Descriptions of the main parameters of the rocket should be located on its frame (in different places). However, they are often difficult to read, especially for novice players. In order to facilitate the appropriate selection of the racket and understanding its parameters, we present below the main features that you should pay attention to when buying a racket, so that it is most accurately matched to the individual predispositions of the player.

Head (size) and shape of the head

Rackets have different shapes and different sizes of heads. When it comes to the shape of the head, there is no clear assessment of what shape is ideal and recommended for the appropriate group of players. Most of the heads are in the shape of a "classic egg". There are clearer classification rules for the size of the racket head. The size of the racket head is given in centimeters and / or square inches and refers to the surface area. The surface of the racket head is responsible for the force and precision of the strike.

There are three basic sizes of racket heads:

Midsize (small) - 85-93 square inches
Midplus (medium) – 94 – 103 square inches
Oversize (big) – above 104 square inches

Summarizing, it can be assumed that:

Beginners - should pay attention to heads with a size from 660 cm 2 (102 square inches)
Intermediate people - heads of size 645-690 cm 2 (100-107 square inches)
Advanced people - individual selection, but rather, these are heads with an area 645 cm 2 (100 square inches) i mniejsze.

Racket length

The length of the racket is the distance from the base of the handle to the end of the racket head. The standard adult racket is 68.58 cm (27 inches) long, by far the most on the market. Extended rackets (even by a few centimeters) increase the range and strengthen the force of impacts, as well as provide better service and ball rotation. Instead, they reduce ball control. The lower maneuverability of the extended rackets is especially noticeable when playing at the net. Standard rockets are more dynamic. Shorter lengths than the standard ones are junior rackets. The physical conditions of the child are an important factor in the selection of rackets for children. The height and weight of a child may contribute to the fact that physically grown children should use rackets a little longer than recommended by the manufacturer.

Division of rackets due to length:

27 inches (68.58 cm) and larger - for adult tennis players
26 inches (66 cm) - for children 10-12 years or 136-146 cm
25 inches (63.5 cm) for children 8-10 years or 128-136 cm
23 inches (58.5 cm) - for children 6-8 years old or 120-128 cm
21 inches (53.5 cm) - for children 5-6 years old or 112-120 cm
19 inches (48.5 cm) - for children 4-5 years or 100-112 cm

Racket weight

This is a very important factor in choosing the right racket. The weight of the racket for an adult player may vary between two hundred and three hundred grams.

Beginners - should look for lighter rackets weighing 270-290 grams (men), 250-270 grams (women),
Intermediate people - should pay attention to rackets weighing 280-300 grams,
Advanced people - choose rockets that exceed three hundred grams with the option of individual "weighing" of the rackets through the use of lead tapes attached to the frame.

Racket balance

The balance of the racket is the center of gravity of the racket. It is measured in centimeters from the shoe to the tip of the head. In this respect, the rackets can be divided into: balanced on the head - HH (head heavy), balanced on the handle - HL (head light), balanced evenly - EB (even balance). Two rackets with the same weight but differently balanced give a completely different feeling when playing. Rockets with a center of gravity shifted towards the handle have a lighter head and are more maneuverable. They are great to play with the net. Head-balance rackets usually belong to the group of light rackets. By shifting the center of gravity towards the head, the player can spend less energy to deliver a strong hit. These types of rackets allow for a dynamic "swing" during the game. Rather, they are intended for beginners. Center-balance rackets have an evenly distributed weight. They offer the player a balanced power and impact control. Handlebar balance rackets are rather heavy rackets. Their head is lighter. This translates into a less dynamic "swing" but better controlled strokes. These types of rackets are most often chosen by advanced players.

Swingweight rackets

Swingweight - weight sensation throughout the entire strike cycle. This parameter depends on the mass of the rocket, balance and aerodynamics (including the size of the head). And the selection in terms of this parameter depends on the physical build and strength of the player:

strong, athletic player - high swingweight
medium build - average swingweight index
weak, flimsy build - low swingweight

Racket frame stiffness

Racket stiffness, which is how much the frame deforms when it contacts the ball, is measured in RA units. Stiffer rackets allow for a stronger impact, but more shocks are transferred to the wrist. Flexible rackets give you more ball control and put less strain on your wrist.

The division of rackets due to the flexibility of the rocket frames:

flexible frames <60 RA - less impact force, less vibration on the wrist
medium flexibility of the 60-69 RA frame - a compromise between flexible and stiff
stiff frame> 70 RA - greater impact force, more vibration transfers to the wrist

Profile (thickness) of the racket frame

Rocket frames have different thicknesses. There are those that have the same thickness along the entire length, while the thickness of others is variable. You can classify the racket frames according to the frame profile into three groups: thin, medium and thick:

Thin frames <23mm - lots of feel and less strength and damping. Rackets with a rather small head area, heavy. For advanced players with a full swing.
Medium frames 23-25 mm - universal, closer to 23 mm for advanced players and closer to 25 mm for beginners, tennis players with a medium swing.
Thick frames> 25 mm - low feeling, a lot of own power, for short swing play For beginners with poor technique, older tennis players with minor hand injuries. These are usually rockets with advanced vibration reduction systems during impact.

Racket design

Until a few decades ago, wood was used to produce rockets, with time aluminum. The main disadvantage of these rackets was their weight, which made maneuvering difficult and at the same time easy to play and led to frequent injuries. With time, tennis equipment production technologies were improved.

Currently, the production of tennis rackets is used:

graphite composites (graphite, i.e. carbon fiber, with an admixture of aluminum)
pure graphite
graphite with admixtures of materials such as kevlar, boron, titanium

Aluminum rackets are the most flexible, but also heavy and transfer a lot of vibration to the wrist. That is why they are not very popular among players who prefer to choose rackets made of graphite composites, made of graphite only, or with the aforementioned additional materials (boron, kevlar), which make the racket light and durable. Tennis racket manufacturers have their own trade names for the materials and technologies used in racket production.

The arrangement of strings (tension) of the racket

The most popular arrangement of strings is the arrangement (vertical / horizontal ratio): 18/20 and 16/19. There are also other layouts such as: 18/19, 16/18, 14/18 and others. Due to the density of the string arrangement, there are two basic arrangements: open "open" (a rare arrangement of strings, e.g. 16/19) and closed "close" (dense 18/20 string arrangement)

The string system (tension) is open

more ball power but less control, ,
greater deformation of the impact surface ,
gives the ball more spin because the ball has more contact with the tension ,
they have a negative effect on the durability of the string (due to the easy movement of the strings in the racket, they are rubbed faster),
lower "stiffness of the string system,
larger "sweet spot" - clean hit field,

Closed string system

less strength and more control,
less deformation of the surface of the impact of the racket and thus lower dynamics of the game,
longer string life (you need to replace it less often because it has a lower tendency to break). This is due to the fact that the "dense" string cannot move relatively freely,
less "rotation"
smaller "sweet spot" - clean hit field

Recommended tension force

Racket manufacturers provide the recommended tension force, measured in kilograms, with which they recommend stringing rackets with a tolerance of +/- 2 kg. Tighter strings in the racket give more control of the ball, but reduce strength, dynamics and rotation. Increasing the string tension also makes the game less comfortable, as more adverse effects from hitting the ball will be transmitted through the racket frame to the player's body generally. Weaker racket string tension reduces ball control (the catapult effect is often cited). However, we will achieve greater dynamics of strokes and rotation, because the ball stays on the strings longer and "bites" more into the racket.

Racket handle size

An important detail is the appropriate adjustment of the size (circumference) of the racket handle to the player's hand. There should be markings on the size of the racket handle on the racket. The American method specifies the handle circumference in numbers from 0 to 5 (often the letter L or G is added), while the English method specifies the handle circumference in inches from 4 to 4 and 5/8 inches. Size L (G) 0 is 4 inches, L (G) 1 - 4 (1/8 inch), L (G) 2 - (4 1/4 inch), L (G) 3 - (4 3/8 inch) ), L (G) 4 - (4 1/2 inch), L (G) 5 - (4 5/8). The correct grip is when the index finger of the other hand is between the ball of the thumb and the fingertips of the racket holder. The most popular handle sizes are L (G) 3 and L (G) 4. Small women should choose a handle size - L (G) 1. Teenagers, women and men with medium and short stature (rather short fingers) should choose handle size L (G) 2 and tall people (with long fingers) - L (G) 4 or L (G) 5. When we are not sure whether to choose, for example, handle 3 or 4, remember that it is always safer to buy a racket with a thinner handle and possibly thicken it it with a wrapper, the so-called overgrip. The Head company was the first to use the so-called "interchangeable handles" so that you can thicken or slim down the racket handle depending on your needs.

There are several dozen manufacturers of tennis rackets known on the market, producing several hundred models of tennis rackets. Every year, new rocket models with new technologies and new, fashionable colors appear on store shelves. However, the rules for selecting rockets, especially for beginners, for whom it is often the first rocket in their life, can be simplified. This is an important choice because the selection of the right racket will partly depend on whether you like tennis and become a way of spending your free time. Based on the characteristics of the rocket parameters described above, beginners should be guided by the following guidelines when choosing a rocket:

large heads exceeding 660 square cm (or 645 cm square)
standard length, i.e. 68.58 cm or slightly extended (1-2 cm)
light rackets not exceeding 280 grams
balance on the head of the racket, i.e. above 34-35 cm
low swingweight (weight sensation during the entire bump cycle)
rather hard frame (above 70 RA) or medium flexible (60-69 RA)
racket frame profile approximately 25 mm or greater
frame structure enriched with admixtures of graphite composites and other modern, light, durable materials with technologies enabling the shock absorption of vibrations during impact
open string arrangement - a rare arrangement of strings
recommended tension force as recommended by the manufacturer, medium or below average
individually fitted handle (we remember that the correct grip is one when the index finger of the other hand is placed between the ball of the thumb and the fingertips of the hand holding the racket)

Grip is a tennis racket part held by a tennis player. The size of the grip defines its circumference. At the beginning of tennis adventure, we often have problems with choosing the proper size of the grip. Bellow we will present you a solution to this problem.

You won’t find grip size markings in centimetres. To make it easier, we converted inches to centimetres, to help you choose the right size. It will be useful for you when you are unable to try the racket in the shop, e.g. when you want to buy a racket in the online store.

Information about the size of the grip is usually located on its bottom. Size of the grip is very important, however in contrast to the head size, not because different sizes give different effects during the game. Grip circumference must be precisely matching players hand size, only then the player may be sure that his grip will be firm, the racket will be stable in their hand, and the wrist won’t be overstrained.

The first method may be done without the racket, using only a ruler.

1. Straighten your hand and measure the distance from its centre to the end of the ring finger.

2. The result should be compared with the size chart, which we presented above which grip size should I choose.

The second method in which we may check if a certain grip is good for us will work only if we have a choice of few rackets with different grip sizes. If you don’t have one, you can always use a racket of your friend and see if his grip is good for you.

1. Grab the racket as on the picture above.

2. If the index finger of the other hand fits between the thenar eminence of the thumb and the fingertips, it means that the grip has proper size.

3. If there is too much space between the thenar eminence of the thumb and the tips of your fingers and your index finger cant fill this space, it means that the grip is too large and you should choose the grip with smaller circumference.

4. If you can’t fit your index finger it means that the grip is too small, and you should choose a racket with a bigger circumference.

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The updated 2022 Prince Tour (290g) has been enhanced with the all new ATS technology, along side TeXtreme® x Twaron® for added stability and unrivalled feel with each hit of the ball. The Tour 100 290 is the lighter version of the Tour 100 that allows for the same combination of precision and power but in a more manageable and manoeuvrable frame.

The Tour franchise has been carefully designed to provide supreme control and enhanced feel for players who hit hard and have a long fast swing.

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Weight : 290 g Head Size: 100 sq in Swing Weight: 285 Length : 27 in Balance: 325mm String Pattern: 16x18

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This new 2022 version of the Prince Tour 100 has a new, more modern and colorful look that will appeal to a wide range of players. It delivers power with control. This racket also boasts enhanced stability thanks to its new Anti-Torque System technology.

Indeed, its weight of 290 grams offers a good compromise between maneuverability , stability and power , enabling you to be solid on the volley. Its 32.5cm balance provides more ball speed for greater efficiency from the baseline. As for its 645cm² headsize, it provides power and good forgiveness on off-center balls.

What's more, its headsize coupled with its 16x18 string pattern gives you more power and an excellent spin . This makes it easy to push your opponent back behind the line and take control of the rally.

Even though it provides great ball speed, its 62Ra soft frame and slim profile (22-23-22mm) offer greater precision to find the areas that will give your opponent trouble. This flexibility also means greater comfort when hitting the ball .

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C’est une très bonne raquette mais je viens d’une Clash à 295g et je voulais un peu plus léger, j’ai pris une Tour à 290g et j’ai eu une Tour à… 295g , pas de chance !

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Are the Head Speed MP 2022 or Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 (290g) 2022 too control-oriented and too high a swingweight for a 30-year-old, 5'3" woman?

Thread starter Deleted member 793514
Start date Aug 7, 2022

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Aug 7, 2022
Head size: 100 sq inches
Length: 27 inches
Strung weight: 11.1 oz / 315 g
Balance: 4 pts HL
Swing weight: 323
Beam width: 23.0mm
Stiffness: 62
String pattern: 16 mains / 19 crosses
Strung weight: 10.8 oz / 306 g
Swing weight: 318
String pattern: 16 mains / 18 crosses

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Overthinking. But for most adult female players, if you don’t use a Pure Drive or Pure Aero, you are leaving something on the table.

Alright, thanks, good to know. She's previously had diagnosed tenosynovitis that took 2 months of not using her hands (i.e., not using a phone or laptop) to heal, so I'm trying to get her something more comfortable than the Pure Drive or Pure Aero.

If you don't mind me asking, when you say she doesn't work out, do you mean she doesn't have much muscle mass? I'm definitely on the smaller side, but I can hit a heavier ball than the majority of men I hit with. Can sustain a rally with others. The Speed MP sounds like a good one to try.

Clash 100 or Gravity MP are both comfortable and have good power.

GummiiBear said: If you don't mind me asking, when you say she doesn't work out, do you mean she doesn't have much muscle mass? I'm definitely on the smaller side, but I can hit a heavier ball than the majority of men I hit with. Can sustain a rally with others. The Speed MP sounds like a good one to try. Click to expand...

Internety said: Clash 100 or Gravity MP are both comfortable and have good power. Click to expand...

I haven't personally tried it, but would the Yonex VCP 100 look appealing specs-wise? Edit: I neglected to remember that power is a concern, sorry. I can't speak to the comfort of, say, the EZONE 100s.

GummiiBear said: I haven't personally tried it, but would the Yonex VCP 100 look appealing specs-wise? Click to expand...

Get a Clash 100 v.2 for her and don't look back.. Or a VCore 100l is also a very nice racket.

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Head Speed MP, Head Boom MP and Prince Textreme Tour 100P are low RA heads, the Prince is a little heavier than the prior two, and the Boom and Speed are about the same weight, but the Boom is a little more headlight, so giving up a little SW vs the Speed. I know the plasterers loved the Yonex Ezone 100, it's stated RA is stiffer than I would have thought, but it does not sound like they thought with was an uncomfortable racquet.

BaronVonSlam said: Head Speed MP, Head Boom MP and Prince Textreme Tour 100P are low RA heads, the Prince is a little heavier than the prior two, and the Boom and Speed are about the same weight, but the Boom is a little more headlight, so giving up a little SW vs the Speed. I know the plasterers loved the Yonex Ezone 100, it's stated RA is stiffer than I would have thought, but it does not sound like they thought with was an uncomfortable racquet. Click to expand...

gatorgirl54 said: Head Speed MP - 2022 Head size: 100 sq inches Length: 27 inches Strung weight: 11.1 oz / 315 g Balance: 4 pts HL Swing weight: 323 Beam width: 23.0mm Stiffness: 62 String pattern: 16 mains / 19 crosses Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 (290) - 2022 Head size: 100 sq inches Length: 27 inches Strung weight: 10.8 oz / 306 g Balance: 4 pts HL Swing weight: 318 Beam width: 23.0mm Stiffness: 62 String pattern: 16 mains / 18 crosses Click to expand...

BlueB said: I'd go Prince. You can always add weight and swing weight to a lighter racquet, but can't not reduce on the heavier one. String all gut, or gut/poly (much loser poly), for sensitive arms. Click to expand...

BaronVonSlam said: Alternatively, you could have her join the TT forums, and let her go down the rabbit hole of finding the Holy Grail racquet herself, spend years trying to find the perfect flex, weight, customizations, strings, grips, etc. Would be more fun, no? All kidding aside, while i have no experience with them (at least in recent history), Pro Kennex is known for super arm friendly racquets as well. Click to expand...

Mar 15, 2023

Ok with Prince, also Yonex Ezone 100L or Head Extreme Team

Mar 16, 2023

Deleted member 793514 said: I live somewhere where it's very difficult or expensive to get demos, and I'm trying to buy an arm-friendly racket for an NTRP 3.5 female friend who had private lessons in high school. I'm guessing she's stronger than the average woman because in high school, she hit the heaviest balls on the varsity team even as a freshman (first year) student, though she doesn't work out now as an adult. I'm wondering if one of these two rackets might be a good choice for her. I'm leaning toward the Prince racket since it's more powerful, even though I'd slightly prefer having the Speed MP because I'd like to have it in my arsenal (the racket I end up buying will belong to me, though I'm letting the friend use it up until she feels comfortable buying her own). Am I just overthinking this? Is the Head Speed MP possibly not enough power for a 30-year-old woman who doesn't work out? Is the Prince Tour 100 (290g) possibly not powerful enough, too? Iga Swiatek used the 2019 version of the Prince Tour 100 (290g), so that makes me doubt whether a woman who's nowhere near a world-class athlete can handle that racket. Click to expand...

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Prince Textreme ATS Tour 100 290g The Prince Textreme ATS Tour 100 290g is the newest and lighter iteration of the renowned Prince Tour series. This tennis racket is exclusively crafted to offer supreme control and an enhanced feel, particularly for players with long and quick swings. The 2022 update of the Tour series introduces the innovative ATS (Anti Twist System) technology, intertwined ...
Prince TeXtreme Tour 100 (290g) Tennis Racket
RRP: £190.00. This item has now been discontinued. The 290g Tour 100 lets you take control the game with spin and accuracy. Lighter weight in the Tour range. Built for intermediate to advanced level players, the 290g Prince TeXtreme Tour 100 provides optimal stability on long fast swings, allowing you to place your shots with pinpoint ...
head speed mp vs Prince tour 100 (290)
Mar 4, 2023. #2. The biggest differences between the PS97 and Prince ATS Tour 100's (both 310 and 290) is the noticeably more open 16x18 string pattern and the softer flex and slightly airier feel on contact.
Prince Tour 100
The Prince Tour (290g) has been enhanced with the all new ATS technology, along side TeXtreme® x Twaron® for added stability and unrivalled feel. The Tour 100 290 is the lighter version of the Tour 100 that allows for the same combination of precision and power but in a more manageable and manoeuvrable frame.
Prince Textreme Tour 100 290g
Legend. Jan 15, 2020. #1. It looks like this one has flown completely under the radar. It's pretty much the only Prince racquet not on clearance. I have the TT100T (Orange) and it's an awesome racquet. In fact it was so good that I've been here using it over the past couple of weeks. Even so, the Textreme Tour 100 290g looks slightly better.
Prince Tour 100 (290g) racket
Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290g Racket. This new 2022 version of the Prince Tour 100 has a new, more modern and colorful look that will appeal to a wide range of players.It delivers power with control.This racket also boasts enhanced stability thanks to its new Anti-Torque System technology.. Indeed, its weight of 290 grams offers a good compromise between maneuverability, stability and ...
Are the Head Speed MP 2022 or Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 (290g) 2022
Is the Prince Tour 100 (290g) possibly not powerful enough, too? Iga Swiatek used the 2019 version of the Prince Tour 100 (290g), so that makes me doubt whether a woman who's nowhere near a world-class athlete can handle that racket. Head Speed MP - 2022. Head size: 100 sq inches; Length: 27 inches; Strung weight: 11.1 oz / 315 g; Balance: 4 pts HL
Tour 100 (310g)
The 2022 update to the Tour franchise sees the addition of ATS technology with the TeXtreme® x Twaron® for added stability and unmatched feel. The Tour 100 (310g) has enough mass to really pack a punch and be super stable while still maintaining that familiar Tour feel and control. The Tour franchise has been developed to provide supreme ...

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Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Racquet Review

Groundstrokes - Score: 87

Volleys - Score: 84

Serves - Score: 82

Returns - Score: 82

Overall - Score: 86

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