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Prince Textreme Tour 310 Review Revisited

Sometimes I like to revisit racquets I reviewed a while back. This is the Prince Textreme Tour 310 Review revisited.

The Prince Textreme Tour 310 Racquet Review was done in 2019 and it was convincing enough for me to make the switch to for a period of six months or so (which is a long commitment for me when it comes to tennis racquets). I just loved the easy playability, connected feel, good power and spin, decent comfort. It wasn’t all the way to a Pure Drive style racquet, more in the category of a HEAD Speed Pro , kind of in the middle of the Pro and the MP actually.

Now I tried it again with a bunch of different play-testers and they were all enamored with the racquet. One Hungarian tennis coach has already made the switch and placed an order for a couple of Textreme Tours. One Portuguese high-level player thought the racquet played great but felt some discomfort with a stiffer string. My take on it was similar to the first time around,  great playability, all-around performance on all shots. My one-handed backhand felt great for a 100 sq inch racquet (I usually struggle a bit with the maneuverability on that wing), I felt in tune with my forehand and could whip up a nice deal of topspin and the feel on volleys and touch shots was crisp and direct.

What struck me a bit differently this time around was the stiffness. I have a more sensitive arm these days (testing too many racquets, over-playing) and value comfort more than the first time I used it. The Prince Textreme Tour is a little stiffer than I remember it. Not harsh, but if you are sensitive to stiffer frames, this is something to take note of. There are other Prince racquets I like, such as the Phantom 100P or 100X , which are much more comfortable on the arm.

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Despite the slight stiffness concern, the Prince Textreme Tour 100 310g version is as good as I remembered it.

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Hi Jonas Its good to hear how you have experienced the stiffness of racquets and how models change within the same brand. Do you think the Dunlop range has some arm friendly models similar to the Clash? regards Ed

I bought a used one last year that had Gut and RPM Blast hybrid strings. There’s decent power and bags of spin on offer. I hit some of the kickiest kickers I’ve ever made and liked it on all shots from the baseline as well. Unfortunately I got some soreness in my forearm near the elbow after playing with it a few times in one week and I recently sold it. Worth a demo for players who look for power and spin, imo.

I use Hyper-G 1.30 in mine. I think that’s an excellent string for the Textreme Tour 100 310. Not only is it comfortable and spin friendly, it also looks fantastic in this racquet. The green inner hoop of the racquet matches the in-your-face green of the Hyper-G perfectly! Maybe your Portugese friend would like this combo as well. No arm issues here!

Hello Jonas,

Thank you for a great review. did you prefer this one or Prince 100x on your backhand side ? which one do you find more manoeuvrable ?

Hi Cukovic, I prefer the Textreme Tour. Thanks / J

Hi Jonas, How would you compare this Prince TT310 with Wilson Clash 98, Babolat Pure Drive Plus and Pure Drive Tour 2021 in terms of spin and launch angle?? Im a young aggressive baseline hitter (5.0 – 5.5) coming from a Babolat Pure Drive gt plus with a repaired break on the tip and around 350~ swgt (according to TW Swingweight estimation technique), so I bought PD Tour 2021 in order to improve maneuverability and controllable power, but I notice it has a lower launch angle than my PD GT + resulting in a less controllable frame for my game (I cannot find the spin I’m used to, and end up hitting mostly too short or too long from the baseline). I have no major problems generating or controlling power with spin, and also have no stiffness/arm issues, but I’m finding really hard to adjust depth control with lower launch angle sticks, so I do my research and pick up these frames, which are quite different in some categories (comfort for Wilson Clash 98, Power for PD+ and all-around/versatility for Prince TT310) but all claim to be spinny-loopier with high launch angles frames for groundstrokes, in the swingweight range I’m looking for (324-330). Since I can’t acces to demos in my country (Argentina), and you have tested these sticks, I would really appreciate your opinion about the spin-launch angle differences between these frames. Thanks for your time!

How would you compare the TT with the phantom 100x 305 in terms om power, spin, control and feel? Many thanks!

Hello Sir – For the last few days I’m liking both 360+ Speed MP (not the 2022 Auxetic one) and TT 100 310. If I have to choose one, can you please recommend one ? Thanks so much !!

I’d go for the Prince unless you have arm issues. The Prince is slightly stiffer.

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Prince ATS TeXtreme Tour 100 310g

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The Tour 100 (310g) with ATS is a racquet offering a great blend of control and power suitable for intermediate to advanced players with long and fast swings.

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 10.9 ounces unstrung is a heavier racquet which provides lots of stability and power potential for players who can manage to keep swinging the racquet and hitting the sweet spot over the course of a match. The racquet is quite flexible which should provide comfort for players who are sensitive to shock and vibration. The racquet's balance is very head-light which allows fast 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 (310g) has a more modern set-up which should allow a wider range of players the ability to achieve a powerful, impactful game providing they can carry the heavier weight through to the end of a match.

• Head Size: 100 sq inches / 645 sq. cm
• Length: 27 inches / 68.6 cm
• Weight: 10.9 oz / 310 g unstrung
• Balance: 10 pts head light / 310mm unstrung
• Swingweight: 323 strung / 290 unstrung
• Beam width: 22mm / 23mm / 20mm
• Flex: 62 RA
• Tension Range: 48-58 lbs / 22-26 kg
• String Pattern: 16x18
• Style #: 7T54F291
• 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

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Prince TeXtreme O3 Tour 100 (310g) Tennis Racket

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The 310g O3 Tour 100 brings added power to a precision spec frame. o3 technology in the frame.

Built for advanced players, the 310g Prince TeXtreme O3 Tour 100 provides optimal stability on long fast swings, allowing you to place your shots with pinpoint precision, while the O3 technology enhances the sweetspot on the 100 sq inch heasize for improved power and more forgiveness on off-centre shots.

With TeXtreme included in the construction, premium stability is now available across various specifications of the range, allowing extra power and control on shots and an enhanced hitting feeling. The added Twaron filaments ensure that vibrations are dampened which now make the Tour series more comfortable to use.

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Do you know the old version of the O3 Tour 310? So get ready to consider the new version of the  Prince Textreme O-Tour 310 , something new and different from the previous versions, a sort of revolution in the wake of tradition!

Starting from the graphic choice that replaces the colours of the past tour series, black and orange, proposing the historical colours of the American brand in black and bright green with gold logos and white writing, the racket is on the market as something new also from the point of view of the general shapes, the stringing pattern and some other choices that make it an extremely technical tool, refined and suitable for players with fine palates.

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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)!

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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 Textreme Tour 100 (310) Thread

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• Start date Dec 31, 2018
• Nov 28, 2019

t_pac said: Stability of my O3 is no different from my solid TT310 (and as a rule, the O3 versions of Prince racquets are usually around the same twistweight as their solid beam counterparts). End of the day they're both really good frames, I just preferred the more predictable response of the O3 due to the 8 mains but could switch between the two with no issues (although I don't use mine much any more). Click to expand...

Tecnifibre TF40. The TT310 is a great all court frame but I just prefer a tighter string pattern and smaller head size.  

• Nov 29, 2019

Tried O3 in Beasts with solid version and also Tour 310. With ports the rackets swing very easy and fast, it is also very manuevarable, but I preferred the solid version for the feel and timing. TT310 is good overall racquet, especially if you play with spin.  

I have both the Beast 98 O3 and the solid beam Beast 98. Personally, I like the solid beam version because I think the feel and control are better. There are still some good arguments for the O3 version: the spin is better, and it has better response on off-center hits. However, despite the fact that I like to play with a lot of spin and I hit off-center too often, I still prefer the solid beam version because I'm more confident that I can place the ball where I want it, and compared to most solid beam racquets the spin and off-center response are still very good. I heard reviewers comment that O3 racquets are easier on the arm. That's true, and I have a sensitive elbow, but both version of the Beast are easy enough on my arm that it doesn't matter to me which one I use. The final nail in the coffin for the O3 version is the stringing. I string my own racquets, and I can tell you that the Beast 98 O3 is dreaded by anyone who strings racquets. Not only do you need to employ special techniques for the O-ports, but on top of that you have to deal with tie-off holes that are too small and holes that are difficult to get through because they are blocked by other strings. If you don't string your own racquets, you might think this doesn't apply to you, but it does apply to whoever strings your racquet, and if he ends up taking shortcuts or gets inconsistent tension, it can affect your game.  

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Ramon said: I have both the Beast 98 O3 and the solid beam Beast 98. Personally, I like the solid beam version because I think the feel and control are better. There are still some good arguments for the O3 version: the spin is better, and it has better response on off-center hits. Not only do you need to employ special techniques for the O-ports, but on top of that you have to deal with tie-off holes that are too small and holes that are difficult to get through because they are blocked by other strings. If you don't string your own racquets, you might think this doesn't apply to you, but it does apply to whoever strings your racquet, and if he ends up taking shortcuts or gets inconsistent tension, it can affect your game. Click to expand...

2nd Serve Ace said: On that one, best to do the "50-50" method and just start the crosses in the middle, working outwards. Right about the small tie-off holes! Gotta razor those ends thin, no doubt. Personally thought the solid beam 98B was ordinary, but the o3 was an absolute joy to play. (Maneuvers like a mid but forgiving and powerful like a 100) Click to expand...

2nd Serve Ace said: (Maneuvers like a mid but forgiving and powerful like a 100) Click to expand...

captainobvious

• Dec 13, 2019

I have been VERY pleased with this racquet, coming from the Yonex SV100 and SV98. I also demod a LOT of frames before settling on this one. I started with full poly (Hyper G) at about 48lbs and it was too springy. It’s about perfect with Weiss Canon Ultra Cable 17 (or Fire Stroke 17) at 55/53. Comfortable, nice control, great topspin (better than my SV’s) and enough power for sure. Less than my SV100 (which I wanted). Power is comparable to the PS97 but more comfortable, better feel. I hit a OHBH and it has been great for that as well. I find it easier to hit deeper topspin shots with control as well as the ability to flatten out balls when I want to put a point away. Excellent frame. The balance could feel a little nicer but I dont have much to complain about here. I loved the balance of the PP with the solid beam (not box beam) and the uber thin beam profile, but my demo was strung too tight and it had no power. I may give that a hit again sometime with some different string setups to see what I think again, but for now I am really happy with this frame. Highly recommended-do it all type of frame.  

soulfree914

• Dec 26, 2019
• Jan 23, 2020

tennis347 said: After playing with the PP 100P, I get the feeling with the RA of 65 and even with the Twaron the 310 tour is going to be quite stiff. What turns me off with the modern racquets is the upper portion of the hoop plays very stiff and has no forgiveness. I grew up playing in the early 90’s and the racquets made then we’re alot more forgiving as well as more arm friendly. I grew up playing with the head prestige classic, pro staff classic and the Volkl C10 Pro. Those were the best racquets made IMO. I am currently playing with PK 7G which is good racquet, however I find a big power and stability drop with balls hit towards the upper hoop of the frame. I have some shoulder issues which has made a little difficult finding another racquet. The question is whether the 310 tour will be jarring to my arm when hit a bill way off center? I found the PP 100P to be jarring on my arm after playing with it for a few months. I also strung it around 50 lbs with a Synthetic string. One TW tester Jason stated that balls hit near the upper hoop were more jarring than usual! Maybe the 310 tour would agree with my arm with a multi?? I don’t like demos because they usually have poly string and the grip is too small. I don’t play with poly anymore and need a 1/2 or 5/8 grip to good flavor for a racquet strung with Synthetic string. Anyone have any other thoughts? Click to expand...

• Feb 5, 2020

Been using the TT310 for about a month. The feel is a bit too muted for me--i had hard time predicting where my shot would go, but i'm adjusting to it now. Mine came about 4 grams under spec and I wish it had a bit more plow through. Great blend of spin, control and power.  

Brady12 said: Been using the TT310 for about a month. The feel is a bit too muted for me--i had hard time predicting where my shot would go, but i'm adjusting to it now. Mine came about 4 grams under spec and I wish it had a bit more plow through. Great blend of spin, control and power. Click to expand...

Binatang said: I have 2 TT290 weighted up to TT310 spec. Both came in on spec with just half gram difference. You can adjust it by adding weight. I added 1g each at 10 & 2 & half g each at 6 & 9. What strings are you using? The twaron's plushness can make the stick feel overly muted depending on the strings you are using. Full bed of known muted strings like MSV Hex soft or Kirschbaum PL Evo will make it feel overly damped. Click to expand...

Brady12 said: I’m using Volkl cyclone black strung at 50. Any better recommendations for string? Click to expand...

darko.sumanovac99

Waqasmajeed.

• Feb 20, 2020

jmacdaununder2

If you love poly at 52 in a TT100, then 54 was way too low for a multi, even a relatively low powered one like Velocity.  

• Feb 21, 2020

jmacdaununder2 said: If you love poly at 52 in a TT100, then 54 was way too low for a multi, even a relatively low powered one like Velocity. Click to expand...

These days I string full poly quite low at 44lbs in my Prince Equipe 95 LB; I still add about 4lbs for poly/multi - so 48lbs - and add 8lbs+ for even low powered full multi such as Rip Control or Velocity - so say 52lbs. Like many others, I used to string multis and syn guts higher in the same head size racquets, say 58 - 60 lbs back in the 90s/Noughties, but I was younger and hit the ball harder and that was also the prevailing wisdom. In your 100" head if you like Hyper G at 52lbs and RIP Control was okay at 54lbs but strings were moving too much I'd probably try 58lbs for Velocity, 56lbs for RIP Control and go up from there. It can be hard to adapt/revert to multis when you get used to poly launch angles and spin levels.  

• Feb 22, 2020

soulfree914 said: I picked up a Beast 98 O3 and I like it more than TT310, despite the fact that I paid less than half of what I paid for the TT310. With Beast 98 03, topspins come effortlessly and put-away volleys are easier, plus I feel like I'm unlocking certain aspects of my game with the added maneuverability, power, and tighter cross string pattern. It did seem to require a low-powered poly for me to tame the power coming from the racquet and still be able to get a few touch volleys, but the racquet was comfortable enough to use a stiffer poly. I'm in a 4.0 league and surprisingly, I didn't feel a significant drop-off in stability against big hitters either. I've heard the new Beast model is released in Japan; I'm hoping they'll make 98-sized ones. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Click to expand...

ccmtennis said: Could you share your string set up with the O3 beast 98? How would you compare the power level between the TXT 310. According to prince and their own power level it seems quite a bit different or is it not that noticeable to you? Click to expand...

• Feb 23, 2020

soulfree914 said: I have used full-bed polys such as pro line X, RS lyon, and ice code (all 1.25mm; all 52 lbs). I liked all of them. The power level is O3 Beast 98 > TT310 by a noticeable margin. The stiffness level of 69 comes into play to give you a bit more pop, whereas I think the TT310 has a better balance between power and control. I still use TT310 for singles as it gives me more stability and control (and slightly more feel) than the o3Beast98. But when it comes to playing fast-paced doubles matches with lots of reaction volleys and more space to hit into, I love using the O3 Beast98. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Click to expand...

ccmtennis said: Sounds great , I’m goin to try it myself and I’ll give some feedback. I have one ordered with cyclone at 54. Did you try the regular beast 98 as well and if so what didn’t you like about that ? Click to expand...

• Mar 14, 2020

Any more feedback from those using the 290 version..? Highly interested in a comparison to the 310...which I own and now thinking about the 290..  

Tar Heel Tennis

Professional.

• Jun 24, 2020

just received my TT100 310 today. have strung it with Hyper-G 20 at 48. looking forward to hitting with it tonight. racket was 309g unstrung and 31.0 headlight. my normal frame is 357g and 30.5 headlight. will probably do some customizing after hitting with it. TT 100 310  

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Tar Heel Tennis said: just received my TT100 310 today. have strung it with Hyper-G 20 at 48. looking forward to hitting with it tonight. racket was 309g unstrung and 31.0 headlight. my normal frame is 357g and 30.5 headlight. will probably do some customizing after hitting with it. TT 100 310 Click to expand...

Loved it with Pro Line Evolution 17 @ 49LBs, full bed. Great control and spin with decent power.  

i played a competitive 4.5 doubles match tonight. with no customization other than an overgrip i found the racket to be fairly light during our warmup. once we started the match, i quickly found that the stock frame is lacking in plowthrough and substance. the one place where the stock racket shined was with my serve. i only served one game with the Prince and managed three aces. i was getting good pace when i wasn't trying to return a heavy ball but the racket needs a more solid 'backbone' when hitting with these guys. i only managed three games with the Prince before i switched to my normal Wilson BLX PS 100 which is customized to 12.6 oz and 31" HL. I will add tungsten putty in the butt and lead tape at 3, 9 and 12 in the hoop to get the racket to my normal spec. i look forward to hitting with the heavier version as i think i will enjoy it as much or more so than my Wilson's - which i love.  

• Jun 25, 2020

Can anyone compare the TT310 with the Ezone 98 2020? Which racket has more power?  

Tar Heel Tennis said: i played a competitive 4.5 doubles match tonight. with no customization other than an overgrip i found the racket to be fairly light during our warmup. once we started the match, i quickly found that the stock frame is lacking in plowthrough and substance. the one place where the stock racket shined was with my serve. i only served one game with the Prince and managed three aces. i was getting good pace when i wasn't trying to return a heavy ball but the racket needs a more solid 'backbone' when hitting with these guys. i only managed three games with the Prince before i switched to my normal Wilson BLX PS 100 which is customized to 12.6 oz and 31" HL. I will add tungsten putty in the butt and lead tape at 3, 9 and 12 in the hoop to get the racket to my normal spec. i look forward to hitting with the heavier version as i think i will enjoy it as much or more so than my Wilson's - which i love. Click to expand...

ready for battle weighted TT 100 310  

25-TENNIS said: Can anyone compare the TT310 with the Ezone 98 2020? Which racket has more power? Click to expand...

• Jul 1, 2020

Played with a Volkl PB mid 10 for the past 8 years before switching to a Technifibre TF40 315. Groundstrokes were excellent but was really struggling with my serve. Demoed a TT 100 (310) and love it. I have so much more pop on my serve, slice backhands were better, and volleys were better. Groundies were a tad worse (a bit less control), but I play primarily doubles, and if I am sitting back I am dead anyway. Snagged one off of ****, and can't wait to string it up and take it for a spin.  

I am curious about comparison Tour 100 310 (2019) with Tour 100 290 (2019) and Tour 100T (2015, Orange one). All three have same swingweight - 285SW unstrung. But new models have noticeably higher strung SW (224, 226) versus old model - 217 I demoed Textreme Tout 100T (Orange) with leather grip on and it was fine but I felt it lack some plow. How about new models? Do you feel that plowthrough is there? Thanks  

• Jul 22, 2020

I’m using my 310 agin. I love this frame. Best prince ever made imho Very much the Goldilocks Primce frame. It has the power that the phantoms don’t provide.  

• Jul 23, 2020

and a thinner beam than most of the beasts, which gives a more direct feel.. this stick def didnt get enough credit as Princes crowned Prince..  

danbrenner said: I’m using my 310 agin. I love this frame. Best prince ever made imho Very much the Goldilocks Primce frame. It has the power that the phantoms don’t provide. Click to expand...

• Jul 24, 2020

Can anyone that plays with both the Wilson Blade v7 16x19 and the TT310 chime in as to how the two frames compare?  

FIRETennis said: Can anyone that plays with both the Wilson Blade v7 16x19 and the TT310 chime in as to how the two frames compare? Click to expand...

lefty10spro

Lavs said: I am curious about comparison Tour 100 310 (2019) with Tour 100 290 (2019) and Tour 100T (2015, Orange one). All three have same swingweight - 285SW unstrung. But new models have noticeably higher strung SW (224, 226) versus old model - 217 I demoed Textreme Tout 100T (Orange) with leather grip on and it was fine but I felt it lack some plow. How about new models? Do you feel that plowthrough is there? Thanks Click to expand...

25-TENNIS said: I demoed both. The TT310 has way more power and a higher launch angle. It's easier to hit with spin with the TT310 though. Click to expand...

• Jul 25, 2020

FIRETennis said: Same strings/tension? Click to expand...

FIRETennis said: How's the control? High power + high launch angle usually not a great combo for control (ie. Aeros). Click to expand...

I tried the TT310 alongside the new Phantom 100X (305) and Phantom O3 100. The TT310 was my favorite of the bunch. I liked my first-gen Phantom Pro 100 with a leather grip and a bit of lead more than either of the new Phantoms. Phantoms need extra weight to be useful. The TT310 is very nice in stock form. The swing weight is lighter than most of my racquets so my timing was a little off sometimes, but overall I still played well with it and required very little adjustment. It’s just easy to use for such good all-around performance. My modded PP100 had a bit more power and stability and better feel, but was notably more effort to use.  

• Jul 26, 2020

soulfree914 said: I'm going to continue to play with the blade unless a 98-sized Textreme Tour comes out. Click to expand...

Yep, can't believe that there is no TT97/98; must be a lack of suitable molds, as mooted previously.  

AA7 said: This. 98" TT 16x20 with 8 mains in the throat would be such a solid stick! Even 16x19 but 8 mains in the throat... i would be all over it. No need to change anything else.. that would take control up a few and boom! Click to expand...

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