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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.

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

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?

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.

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• Head Boom MP
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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.

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 Textreme Tour 100P Racket Review

If there’s a man who loves the promise of modern maneuverability combined with classic control, then that man is me!

Luckily, that’s exactly what the Prince Textreme Tour 100P claims to give you, and I thought I’d be the one to find out if it lives up to its promise.

On paper, the Prince Textreme Tour 100P is very similar to my Babolat Pure Strike.

They’re both 305g unstrung, with swingweights around 325 and an 18 x 20 string pattern, so I should feel quite at home with the 100P.

The one small difference between the two rackets is the balance, where the 100P is just a little bit more headlight, so I should be able to whip up some real racket head speed with this stick.

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We tried the Prince Textreme Tour 100 a few months back and were extremely impressed with its blend of spin and control which earned it an overall score of 8 out of 10.

The 100P brings a slight reduction in weight from the Tour 100 from 310g to 305g, but one of the big differences between the two rackets is the string pattern.

The Tour 100P sees a switch to a much denser 18 x 20 string pattern, which should limit the spin potential of this racket slightly but add even more control.

18 x 20 string pattern rackets can be a bit of an acquired taste, but if done well, I think that they can appeal to a wide variety of players.

I for one am a disciple of the 18 x 20 string pattern and so, I was greatly looking forward to trying out this racket.

To get the most out of these slightly lighter rackets with dense string patterns I find the most important thing is swing speed.

Players who don’t produce much racket head speed often find the 18 x 20 string pattern very deadened and struggle to get the power and spin they crave.

Luckily for me, I get a ton of racket head speed, especially on the forehand, and I find these rackets really suit me.

Knowing that the Prince Textreme Tour 100P has a very similar setup to my Pure Strike, I went with my normal string set up of Babolat RPM Blast at 52 lbs.

For me, I find this balance works nicely, but for many players, I would say you might want to look at something a bit more power friendly for this racket.

If you want a little bit more advice on string setups then take a look at Tom’s excellent string tension guide and find the right string set up for you!

Based on my previous playtests with Prince rackets, the Textreme Tour 100P has a lot to live up to when compared to the Tour 100 but not a great deal compared to the Warrior 100 (sorry Warrior fans).

So, with that in mind, I set about doing my playtest hoping that the Tour 100P would give me the same thrills as it’s near cousin, the Tour 100.

Groundstrokes

8 out of 10

For those people who were put off in the intro when I said the 18 x 20 offers less spin potential than the 16 x 19, I’ve got some good news!

The Tour 100P seems to offer plenty of spin as well as plenty of power, plenty of control, and plenty of feel.

That’s a pretty great combo!

I’m always talking about rackets balancing power, spin, and control and that’s something I felt the Textreme Tour 100P does well.

Although this racket is very maneuverable, I found that racket head speed wasn’t as important as I thought it might be because the 100P was a little bit more powerful than I expected.

This did come slightly at the expense of control, with the balance not being quite as control oriented as I thought it would be.

Although this doesn’t necessarily suit my preferences I think it will make this racket more playable for the majority of players.

I do find with my Pure Strike 18 x 20 that it’s a case of swing at 100% or don’t bother swinging at all, but the Textreme Tour 100P was a little bit more chilled out to play with.

This meant that I was able to vary the way I was playing throughout the match, switching between offense and defense easily.

I’m much more of a front foot player who likes to attack by using the angles of the court and the Prince Textreme Tour 100P really suited this.

But equally, when I felt like sitting back and soaking up pressure I felt extremely comfortable with the way the Tour 100P played.

If you’re looking for a racket that leans towards one characteristic in particular then this stick might not be the one for you because it’s nicely balanced.

However, if you want something that is a firm middle ground then I would certainly suggest taking a look at this racket.

For me personally, I had the same slight problem with this racket as I did the Tour 100.

I just found the 7PTS headlight balance to be a little bit too much.

I just missed the little bit of extra weight I get in the head of the racket with my Pure Strike, and that would be the only real negative for me.

Put all this together and you get a really good score of 8 out of 10 for the Prince Textreme Tour 100P on the groundstrokes.

On the plus side, it’s a very accessible racket for an 18 x 20 string pattern and I think there are a lot of players who will enjoy its feel.

7 out of 10

This is going to sound very fussy, but I definitely feel a difference between the 310g weight of the Tour 100 and the 305g weight of the Tour 100P when it comes to volleying.

As with my Pure Strike, I just found the Tour 100P lacked a little bit of stability at the net.

Somehow I felt like I’d hit the perfect volley and I was a little bit aggrieved when I watched the ball sail long.

I’ve actually added a bit of weight to my Pure Strike (it’s now 312g) to combat this and the results have been really good, but in its custom specs, I was just a bit off with the Textreme Tour 100P .

On the plus side, I found the 100P to be super mobile at the net and I was getting into position with great ease.

I always say the last thing you want to be worrying about when you’re at the net is getting into position in time and that’s certainly not a problem with this racket.

I also enjoyed the feel of the 18 x 20 string pattern. The ball came off the strings nicely, it was just the lack of weight in the head of the racket that didn’t allow me to absorb power quite as well as I normally would.

On easy put-aways and overheads, the Textreme Tour 100P was a joy to play with though.

The Prince Textreme Tour 100P certainly isn’t bad at the net. I just felt it lacked a little bit of stability for the most difficult volleys.

There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’ve hit the perfect pick-up only for the ball to sail long and I found I had this happen to me a few times.

At the end of the day though, how often do you hit those kinds of volleys?

Not very often.

The rest of the time you’ll find this racket to be more than adequate on the volleys and so, it gets a 7 out of 10 from us.

8.5 out of 10

One thing’s for sure, the Textreme Tour 100P is a fun racket to serve with.

It’s extremely fast through the swing, which means there’s a lot of potential for spin and power with this racket.

Whether it’s a first serve or second serve, you’re bound to find something you enjoy about this stick.

For me, it was the excellent control that was combined with surprisingly good power.

Sure, I was having a very good serving day, but I felt like a lot of that was down to the Tour 100P.

While I was getting good power and placement on the first serve, on the second serve I was able to introduce the spin that gives me a little bit more margin for error, meaning I could attack the first serve, confident in the fact I was going to make my second serves.

Although I really enjoyed playing with the Prince Textreme Tour 100P from the back of the court, serving was definitely my favorite part of this playtest.

I was able to put my opponent under a lot of pressure from my serve and this allowed me to play the kind of front foot tennis that I enjoy.

I couldn’t ask for much more from this racket on the serve and it set me up nicely for the rest of my groundstroke play.

An excellent performance on serve meant that the Prince Textreme Tour 100P gets an impressive 8.5 out of 10 from me.

Overall, the Prince Textreme Tour 100P is another excellent racket from Prince.

Although it’s specs are very similar to the Textreme Tour 100, the 100P offers a nice variation that will suit many people.

Chief among those people who will relish this racket are the aggressive baseline players who love to use their serve to get on the front foot.

For an 18 x 20 racket, you get plenty of pop and spin potential from the 100P and attack-minded players will use this to keep their opponents on the run and under pressure.

That’s certainly not to rule this racket out for the counter-punchers out there though.

This racket has got the kind of power and spin potential that means you can happily hang out on the back foot, waiting for your moment before you pounce.

I do think the 100P leans slightly more towards attacking, but it’s versatile enough to suit all styles.

I found the weakest part of this playtest to be at the net, where I wanted a little bit more stability.

I wouldn’t say the Textreme Tour 100P is a bad racket for volleying, I just found it lacked a little bit on the most difficult volleys.

For the serve-volleyers out there you may find something different to me, but personally, it’s not the first racket I would recommend for someone who spends a lot of time at the net.

This was a racket I’ve been looking forward to trying for a long time now and I wasn’t disappointed.

The Prince Textreme Tour 100P makes an 18 x 20 string pattern very accessible for a wide range of players, and I personally got on really well with it.

A score of 8 out of 10 overall marks it out as a racket that’s well worth taking a look at!

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The Prince Textreme Tour 100P gets a highly anticipated update with the inclusion of ATS technology. Designed to strike a balance between arm comfort and a slightly stiffer upper hoop, the 100P offers excellent stability. While it remains similar to the outgoing model in some ways, Prince relaxed the flexibility to create a large sweetspot and a forgiving feel. Our playtest team did notice less power overall, but the addition of precision from the baseline and on returns of serve led to confident strokes. As far as the 18x20 pattern goes, our team was impressed by the amount of spin they could generate. On serve, the maneuverability overhead helped create a smooth motion through contact. While there were a few instances of instability against big hitters, by and large, this racquet stood up to the test at net with a nice blend of connectedness and control. This ATS Textreme Tour 100P is, without a doubt, worth a demo for players looking to take full swings and play aggressive tennis without having to give up ball placement.

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Bottom Line

This version is unlike the previous version of the Pure Aero VS and delivers plenty of power and spin with a little more precision than the standard Pure Aero.

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Groundstrokes - Score: 86

Sometimes the stars align, and in this case every member of our playtest team brought extensive experience with both previous versions of the ATS Textreme Tour 100P . Tiffani explained, "I've played with the 2015 version of the Textreme Tour 100P for years, so I've been eagerly awaiting this update. I liked the preceding 2019 version, but I stuck with the original in the end because I preferred the slightly more flexible feel. With this ATS 100P, I feel like Prince has returned to a softer feel. This racquet offers me a great blend of control and just enough power. Although I'm not a big hitter, I prefer racquets that emphasize feel and precision over big power and spin, and that's what I find from this 100P. I can get plenty of topspin for my flatter hitting style, and I like how the string pattern and flex allow me to dig into my slice backhand. On the flip side, the ATS Textreme Tour 100P let me drive through shots with confidence. I usually play with multi-poly hybrids or a full bed of poly strung at 48 to 50 pounds. My favorite string setup with this playtest was a shaped co-poly. We typically string at 52 or 53 pounds for our reviews, but for my own setup I'd drop it a few pounds to get just a little more pop."

After a few small adjustments, it was smooth sailing for Brittany . She said, "I have long been a big fan of the Tour 100P, and I would consider it to be one of my favorite 18x20 string pattern racquets. I was on the playtest for the 2015 version (two generations ago), and I find that the two play relatively similarly, and I could switch back and forth without any adjustments. One of the first things I noticed with this new Tour 100P was the launch angle. It's a little bit lower than what I'm used to, which isn't a bad thing, just something I had to keep in mind when I was rallying from the baseline and noticed my shots were landing a bit short. I was, however, able to really swing through the ball without any fear of overhitting. I was also impressed with the control, which allowed me to be aggressive and go after riskier targets."

This update helped Jason with his accuracy, but there was one aspect that just didn't pair well with his game. He described, "I felt like this racquet offered high levels of control thanks to the 18x20 string pattern and great mobility. I was comfortable taking full cuts at the ball, knowing that I would not overhit. The good thing about this racquet is that its tighter string pattern is more 'open' than other comparable 18x20s. That meant I was still able to get a decent amount of spin on my shots. What this racquet lacks for me, though, is enough power to easily put shots away."

Kristen hits with the outgoing version, so she picked up on a few notable differences. She said, "The Textreme Tour 100P has been my racquet of choice for some years now, so I was excited to get this updated model out on court. From the first hit, I was reminded of the 2015 model since it felt a bit lighter through the air and more flexible in nature than the 2019 model I currently play with. I can't say I was super thrilled about that, because one of the reasons I was such a fan of the 2019 model was that Prince upped the stiffness a bit, making it more powerful without sacrificing control. Additionally, I thought the stability of the 2019 was superior. With this update, I was lacking a bit of stability coming through the ball. The racquet got pushed around against heavier hitters, which affected my consistency and control. I was also noticing a lot of vibration feedback. I did, however, appreciate the more whippy mobility for times when I was pushed out wide and had to slice balls back into play."

Volleys - Score: 84

Directional control and maneuverability stood out when our team volleyed with the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P . The feel of the ATS Textreme Tour 100P gave Brittany a lot of confidence when she was volleying. She said, "I actually preferred playing doubles with this racquet specifically because of how well it performed at net. I thought it offered a great balance of stability and maneuverability. The racquet was stable enough that it felt solid in my hands even on the heaviest of passing shots. It was also quick enough for fast reflex volley exchanges. I absolutely loved the connected feel and was able to utilize different angles and spins just by softening my hands. I felt very confident ending points up at net."

Jason echoed Brittany, saying, "The racquet felt quick and maneuverable on my volleys. I thought it had a nice feel and was forgiving on off-center shots. I enjoyed hitting touch and drop volleys with the ATS Textreme Tour 100P."

This area of the court left Kristen wanting a little more out of the ATS Textreme Tour 100P. She explained, "Moving into net, I didn't find this update to feel as stable as the 2019 model. It offered good maneuverability and decent touch, but the racquet would get pushed around a bit against tougher shots."

Tiffani felt right at home with the Textreme Tour 100P at net and found plenty of similarities to her own racquet. She said, "Since I've used a version of this racquet for quite some time, I was comfortable coming to net. This racquet offers good comfort and enough stability for me. I also feel in control of the direction of my volleys."

Serves - Score: 84

The Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P received praise for easy targeting on serves. For Kristen , it meant using placement to keep opponents guessing. She described, "This was one of my favorite shots with the ATS Textreme Tour 100P. It felt super whippy overhead, allowing for easy spin and pace generation. I could pick my spots with ease, and I also found I was able to maintain a relaxed service motion, even when I was under pressure during match play, thanks to the effortless feel overhead."

Jason enjoyed serving, noting control as the primary characteristic. He said, "This was an easy racquet to serve a high percentage with. It comes up and through contact quickly, with little lag. I also felt like targeting was top-notch. Like with my groundstrokes, I was wanting more power on my serves."

"If there was anything the previous version did better, I might say serve," Tiffani added. "There might be a little bit more free power on serve with the 2019 version, but the margin didn't feel huge. The specs of this ATS Textreme Tour 100P feel familiar and smooth when I swing it overhead on serves. That confidence let me mix up my serving strategy with slice and flat serves."

Brittany had to adjust her strategy to work with a low-powered response on serve. She explained, "Compared to the 2015 version, I found I had to work a little harder to hit with the same amount of power. I had to put a little more effort into generating racquet head speed to hit the same MPHs. However, I had a lot of success with my precision. I focused more on smaller targets and utilized my slice first serve to get some free points. I wouldn't say there was anything special with my second serve, but I was able to hit it consistently without thinking too much, and that was a good thing."

Returns - Score: 85

The Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P held true to form on the service return, again giving our team command over the ball and the green light to swing big. Tiffani said, "This racquet just suits my swing style well. On returns, the 18x20 string pattern is dense enough to let me feel in control of where I'm sending the ball, but it's also open enough to get me the net clearance I need. I hit very flat returns, so if a string pattern is too dense I'm likely to hit the net or drop my shots too short. Although I didn't get free and easy depth on my shots, I think the confidence this racquet gives me to swing out or block a hard-hit serve has a lot to do with why I like it so much."

Jason loves to rip big forehand returns, and that tactic paired perfectly with the Tour 100P. He said, "I felt like I was able to swing away with this racquet. The lower powered response combined with the higher level of control let me take full cuts without fear of overhitting. However, I was leaving balls short when blocking or chipping a return back."

Brittany discovered she could trust redirecting returns, giving her control of the point from the first shot. She described, "I loved being able to really swing out on the ball on returns, and just like with most racquets, I preferred returning over serving with the Tour 100P. I was able to take big cuts at the ball and aim for whatever target I wanted. I could start off on offense on both first and second serve returns. The racquet pretty much did what I wanted and offered a consistent and solid response."

The love Kristen has for the outgoing model just wasn't there this time around, although she still found a few positives. She said, "The ATS Textreme Tour 100P was easy to get into position when hitting returns, and there was a nice response out of the sweetspot. However, like groundstrokes, I found that the control and stability could waver a bit."

Overall - Score: 86

Brittany - "I like the feel, the control-to-power ratio and how the ATS Textreme Tour 100P performs consistently from all areas of the court."

Jason - "Comfortable response. Precise and control oriented."

Tiffani - "I like how the ATS Textreme Tour 100P balances power and control. It also has a mix of a classic feel with a more modern swing and response."

Kristen - "Great maneuverability, easy spin, effortless motion on serves."

Brittany - "Nothing really!"

Jason - "I'd like more put-away power."

Tiffani - "I don't really have any. The stock grip can feel a little slick, but I use a tacky overgrip anyway."

Kristen - "The ATS Textreme Tour 100P racquet lacks stability, and I feel vibrations on some shots."

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

Brittany - "Compared to the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 310, I found the Tour 100P to have a lower launch angle and better maneuverability. I was able to hit a more consistent ball. Other racquets that play similarly include the Head Gravity Tour, Tecnifibre TF40 305 18x20 and Head Speed Pro 2022."

Jason - "This Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P is similar in playability to the Babolat Pure Strike 18x20, but with a softer response."

Tiffani - "If you've tried any of the two previous versions, this ATS Textreme Tour 100P will feel familiar through the air. I think this version is more comparable to the 2015 version than the 2019. It has a slightly softer feel than the outgoing model. Outside of Prince, I would demo it with the Head Gravity Tour and Yonex VCORE PRO 100 or 98."

Kristen - "As mentioned throughout my comments, this 2022 model swings a touch faster and has a lower flex rating than the 2019 model. I find the stability of the 2019 model to outshine this update, and I get a better balance of power and control with the 2019 model since it feels more solid in hand. Therefore, I'll be sticking with my current racquet and not updating my racquet of choice this time around."

Playtester Profiles

Tiffani: 4.0 level baseliner with a semi-western grip on the forehand and hits a two-handed backhand. Currently playing with the Prince Textreme Tour 100P (2015).

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

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

Kristen: 5.0 level player with a semi-western forehand and a two handed backhand. Kristen currently plays with a Prince Textreme Tour 100P.

Review date: June 2022. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us. All content copyright 2022 Tennis Warehouse.