prince textreme o3 tour 100 (310) rackets review

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Prince Textreme Tour O3 100

• Thread starter 3loudboys
• Start date Nov 7, 2018

• Nov 7, 2018

Has anyone any information on when this twaron frame with O3 ports will be released in Europe? Currently use the 100P and really want to try this O3 offering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk  

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Same. Ported phantom a bit too thin. Wouldn't mind a ported frame with a beam closer to 21mm. Beast o3 series bit too thick with loads of power.  

The O3 Tour 100 is 21-23mm beam with a 16x19. It’s 5g heavier than the 100P but never been able to tell that much difference between sticks 300-310 weight range. The addition of Twaron is really interesting as the old Head sticks with that material were great. I suspect it’s sometime 2019 but getting impatient... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk  

• Nov 8, 2018

According to Michelle from TW, the new Textreme 2 Tour range (out in JP now) is going to be released in Dec/Jan. https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...nd-tour-100-availability.628517/post-12793296  

tata said: Same. Ported phantom a bit too thin. Wouldn't mind a ported frame with a beam closer to 21mm. Beast o3 series bit too thick with loads of power. Click to expand...

hurworld said: According to Michelle from TW, the new Textreme 2 Tour range (out in JP now) is going to be released in Dec/Jan. https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...nd-tour-100-availability.628517/post-12793296 Click to expand...

• Feb 3, 2019

Looking forward to the new Prince Textreme Tour O3 100. I want to buy the pair (2).  

• Feb 4, 2019

Getting very impatient now... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk  

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• Feb 6, 2019

Pretty sure japan has solid beam and port version of the 310 and 290.  

tennisBIEST said: This? Click to expand...

• Feb 11, 2019

That O3 version looks nice. Anyone information on when it will be available to the public? Also would be nice if Prince would introduce new 98/95 sq head sizes  

3loudboys said: Yes - thats it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Click to expand...

Victor88 said: Where exactly did you get the pic from? anymore details? Click to expand...

• Apr 4, 2019

Specs below from a UK website - anyone know an RA? - Headsize: 100in 2 /645cm 2 - Unstrung Weight: 310g/10.9oz - Unstrung Balance: 31cm/12.2in 10 Pts. HL - Length: 27in/68.6cm - Power Level: 850 - Swing Weight: 290 - String Pattern: 16 X 19 - Cross Section (Mm): 20-22-18mm  

3loudboys said: Specs below from a UK website - anyone know an RA? - Headsize: 100in 2 /645cm 2 - Unstrung Weight: 310g/10.9oz - Unstrung Balance: 31cm/12.2in 10 Pts. HL - Length: 27in/68.6cm - Power Level: 850 - Swing Weight: 290 - String Pattern: 16 X 19 - Cross Section (Mm): 20-22-18mm Click to expand...

lima said: I have information that it is 65 ra Click to expand...

3loudboys said: Was hoping for low 60’s but the Twaron and ports may well compensate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Click to expand...

lima said: Me to. I've sent mail to one european site that has the racquet and they responded 65ra. I hope they understood I asked about o3 version, not the regular. Click to expand...

• Apr 5, 2019

Ported version is unlikely to be lower RA than the solid beam, I'd expect it to be the same (65) or higher (like the Beast) Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk  

Will the ported version be coming out in the U.S.?  

• Apr 16, 2019

Finally landed in TWE: https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe...._310_Rackets/descpageRCPRINCEH-PT1O33-EN.html  

Just saw that myself, they don't appear to have the solid beam version yet though?  

t_pac said: Just saw that myself, they don't appear to have the solid beam version yet though? Click to expand...

• May 3, 2019

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/prince-items-on-tw-europe.642469/ Looks like it won’t be coming to the US site anytime soon.  

• May 4, 2019

When someone has playtested this model, I'd be interested in hearing more about their experiences. And for example how it compares to the ‘old’ EXO3 Tour 100 16x18, if possible.  

TWE should run playtest for new Textreme O3 in Europe for tw forum members like TW does in US.  

• May 6, 2019

tennis1111 said: TWE should run playtest for new Textreme O3 in Europe for tw forum members like TW does in US. Click to expand...

I've got a feeling that the Prince Textreme O3 Tour 100 310g could be an improved version of the Prince Phantom 100 310g: similar specs, but an additional cross string (16x19 instead of 16x18), a slightly thicker beam (20-22-18mm) and slightly higher stiffness for a bit more punch while retaining maneuverability, comfort and foregiveness. Sounds good to me!  

Curius to see how it plays compare to the standard version i am using  

The first item, it came with a weight of 316 grams. Added on 10 and 2 hours still on 1.5 grams. Very good feeling, feels much softer than TT 310. More power is unambiguous, but the spin is much lower. I play one-handed backhand, my strongest blow, I can not find the rotation with this racket. Forehand Western grip I couldn't find a shot with TT 310, TT 310 O3 incredible sense of impact with a simultaneous power, but give a great spin hard. My level: Amateur 4.5 In General, do not chose ТТ310 or TT310 O3  

Michael80 said: The first item, it came with a weight of 316 grams. Added on 10 and 2 hours still on 1.5 grams. Very good feeling, feels much softer than TT 310. More power is unambiguous, but the spin is much lower. I play one-handed backhand, my strongest blow, I can not find the rotation with this racket. Forehand Western grip I couldn't find a shot with TT 310, TT 310 O3 incredible sense of impact with a simultaneous power, but give a great spin hard. My level: Amateur 4.5 In General, do not chose ТТ310 or TT310 O3 Click to expand...

Sorry, In General, I did not choose between these rackets Rackets = 9 of 10  

• May 7, 2019

rlau said: So you’re saying you like both the O3 and the solid beam Textreme Tour 310 frames? Which of those has more spin? Click to expand...

Very good feeling, feels much softer than TT 310. More power is unambiguous, but the spin is much lower . Click to expand...

t_pac said: Sounds as though the solid beam has more spin. Click to expand...

markwillplay

No doubt the O3 has more spin. The ports work. I get more spin with the same stroke using my tour 18 20 than my 100p. There is no doubt about it. The 100p has a more open pattern but when swinging aggressively, the ports seem to hold the ball and spin it more. Now the tours are more flexible but I believe the ports are doing it.  

• May 15, 2019

2nd Serve Ace

rlau said: The Fukky Lafino crew reviews the Tour O3 100 310 and 290 gram versions, starting around 5:55 Click to expand...

Just noticed TWE has the ported tour 290 as well. Mmmm this has me licking my chops.  

• Jun 5, 2019

tata said: Just noticed TWE has the ported tour 290 as well. Mmmm this has me licking my chops. Click to expand...

liftordie said: Did you tried it?? Click to expand...

tata said: Nope. Still waiting for it in Australia Click to expand...

• Jun 10, 2019

liftordie said: I will try it this weekend... Sorry Click to expand...

• Jun 12, 2019

2nd Serve Ace said: How did it go? Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk Click to expand...

• Jul 15, 2019

ckhirnigs113

• Aug 6, 2019

Any more info on the O3 Tour 310? I really wish it was available to demo in the US!  

ckhirnigs113 said: Any more info on the O3 Tour 310? I really wish it was available to demo in the US! Click to expand...

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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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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 100T Racket Review

Prince brings a traditional feeling racket with a modern twist to the market with the Textreme Tour 100T. This is one of the first rackets that Prince brought out with their now iconic bright inner frame colours, and the Textreme Tour 100T definitely stands out from the crowd. This control and spin friendly racket is ideal for players that like to take big cuts at the ball and need a racket to rein in their natural power.

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Groundstrokes

8.5 out of 10

The first thing to mention about the Prince Textreme Tour 100T is its crisp and responsive feel. This was the first racket that Prince went back to a traditional grommet system with, following their use of their famous O-Ports which saw elongated holes for strings to move more freely.

This gives the Tour 100T a more back to basics feel, which is emphasised by its Textreme technology which helps stiffen up the feel of the racket. However, it only has a 62 RA stiffness rating, so you get a really nice blend of crisp responsiveness and plush comfort. This makes for a great combination and is something that Prince has nailed with this racket.

From the back of the court the racket feels really lively and the ball will ping off the strings when you rip your ground strokes. It is not the most powerful racket in the world, but it is very easy to swing and feels surprisingly stable for a racket under 300g.

It is nice and easy to swing fast, but also feels reassuringly solid on contact, which makes for a high performing but accessible racket.

It actually feels more like a 305g or 310g swing, but also somehow has the manoeuvrability of a racket under 300g

The 16×18 string pattern is slightly more open than the vast majority of rackets in this segment of the market, but it actually makes quite a notable difference on the court.

The higher launch angle of the Textreme Tour 100T automatically gives you more margin for error and a few more RPMs on the ball, which enhances the control and allows you to feel confident when taking a big cut at the ball. The only downside to this is that at times it does lack a little bit in the feel department.

I tend to prefer a more dense string pattern for playing control and touch shots, and sometimes you do get a bit of an inconsistent response from the racket as the strings are spaced a little further apart than usual.

This is not a major issue, but it is worth noting as it can take a little bit longer to find your range if you are not used to a string pattern this open.

If you like to play aggressive tennis and rip the ball with a lot of spin, but don’t necessarily like the weight that most mid plus rackets come with, then this could be a great option for you. It is easy to add weight with a bit of lead tape to this stick as it is a very solid platform to build on.

This is something I would recommend as although the racket does feel solid on contact if you have time to take a bigger swing, you can get pushed around a little bit by faster incoming balls due to the lack of weight from the Textreme Tour 100T.

One area that the racket did stand out is when approaching the net. It felt very comfortable and arm friendly thanks to the low stiffness rating and when I needed to hit a slice or bunted approach shot, there was a lot of feel to do so.

You can really place the ball exactly where you want and get a lot of spin when you need to whip up the back of low balls around the service line, which helps with confidence when approaching the net.

7.5 out of 10

Volleying with the Prince Textreme Tour 100T felt pretty natural. It is not the weightiest racket out there so of course there were a few stability issues from time to time.

The open string pattern and lack of weight did leave the racket feeling a little bit tinny and there was the odd inconsistent connection when I was absorbing more pace from the oncoming ball.

However, that aside the racket was crisp and responsive and I could definitely place the ball where I wanted to, regardless of whether I was approaching the net or right on top of it.

The racket is very easy to manoeuvre which makes it great for doubles play, and also adds to the appeal of this racket for beginners or improving players that don’t feel so confident up at the net.

There is a lot to be said for a slightly lighter racket that still offers a fairly solid response up at the net, as it can give players that would otherwise be intimidated in the forecourt a bit more confidence even if their technique is not perfect.

You can definitely swing at your volleys a bit with this racket trust they will land in the court one way or another! The head size and sweet spot are both large enough to accommodate off centre or poorly timed strikes, whilst the combination of the low stiffness rating and responsiveness from the Textreme technology gives the racket a unique feel.

The Textreme Tour 100T was a very approachable racket to hit serves with. Its low swing weight and relatively large sweet spot made it easy to swing and offered some easy power when I needed it.

The open string pattern was great for carving out angles with both slice and kick, and the ball seemed to drop in a few times when I thought it was going to sail long.

However, despite there being easy access to power, the level of power available was not insane, and I do tend to prefer a racket that gives me more help on serve. This isn’t really a knock against the Prince, but just a personal preference thing for me.

Again, there were a few inconsistencies of the feeling on contact which tended to come when I was going for big first serves, but this is to be expected from such an open string pattern.

Whilst you can definitely generate a lot of racket head speed for a long period of time with this racket, you can tell it feels more comfortable translating this to spin rather than power.

8 out of 10

In general, I tend to like returning serves with rackets that are plush feeling but also have a bit of weight behind them for added stability. With that being said, the Prince Textreme Tour 100T should fall a little outside of my comfort zone in terms of weight. In some ways it did, but in others it was surprisingly responsive.

The open string pattern gave me more spin and control than I am used to on returns, and I didn’t seem to suffer from as many inconsistencies for some reason.

I think when you are hitting different balls with different speeds, spins and trajectories (as you often do when returning), the Tour 100T seems to perform well. However, when you get into draw out baseline rallies it can occasionally show some chinks in its armour.

The lower swing weight did reduce the stability somewhat, but for under 300g I can’t complain too much about how solid the racket felt when returning serve.

It offers a tactile connection with the ball which helps you feel exactly where you want to place your shots time after time. It also felt really crisp when chipping balls back (which is something I do a lot), as the launch angle is a little higher and you can really knife the ball deep nicely.

Overall, the Prince Textreme Tour 100T is a very solid all rounder that is well suited to beginners or intermediate players that are looking for a spin friendly racket that is easy to swing.

If you like to take big cuts at the ball and want a comfortable, yet responsive racket to tame your power, then this is well worth trying out.

Whilst it has its natural limitations due to the lack of weight, it does feel pretty solid and stable off the ground and performs well when approaching the net.

It could perhaps do with a little more weight in the hoop for my liking, but for someone that wants a plush all rounder with great access to spin and a traditional feel, it could be a match made in heaven.

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Prince O3 Tattoo 290 Review

I got a few demos from Tennis Warehouse Europe a while back and one of them was Prince O3 Tattoo 290. Here is my Prince O3 Tattoo 290 Review.

Prince makes the Prince O3 Tattoo 290 and 310 racquets as a part of a collaboration with Italian sports fashion brand Hydrogen. The brand has sponsored numerous players like Fabio Fognini and Feliciano Lopez and creates apparel that’s a bit edgier than the standard fare. The Prince O3 Tattoo is the Textreme Tour O3 with a new, tattoo-inspired paint job.

The Prince O3 Tattoo 290 comes with O-ports to create more string movement and dampen vibrations in the string bed. The technology has been a Prince regular for many years now and works as intended. The upside is comfort and spin potential. The downside is shortened string life and a muted feel. Like with most things, some people hate it, some love it.

There is also a 310g version, which is what I would typically go for, but this is what they had available for demo at the moment. The only difference between the 290 and the 310 is the weight and the distribution of the weight.

With the 290g you get more weight towards the head to increase stability and with the 310g you get more weight in the handle to increase maneuverability. The swing weight is a bit heavier on the 310, but it’s not drastically different. TWE has measured it as 318 strung for the 290 and 325 for the 310 version.

Head size: 100 sq inches Length: Standard Weight: 290 unstrung / 306 strung Balance: 32.5 cm unstrung (5 pts HL) / 33.5 cm strung (2 pts HL) Swing weight: 288 unstrung / 318 strung Stiffness: 68 unstrung / 65 strung Beam width: 20 mm / 22 mm / 18 mm Construction: Textreme/Twaron/Graphite String pattern: 16/19 Stringing: Mains skip 8T, 7H, 9H

How does it play?

I generally prefer heavier racquets and preferred this one with a 2-3 grams of lead tape at 12, so I did feel like the stability was slightly lacking at times. But the feel of the racquet was more connected than many o-port racquets and my favorite shot was drop shots or touch shots near the net. The lack of stability bothered me a bit at the net, but it improved when I added a bit of weight to the frame.

I prefer the thicker beam of the Ripstick in this case. It makes the racquet feel more solid despite the o-ports. And I also generally choose the non-O-port versions of the Textreme and Phantom racquets . O-port racquets with a high flex rating and/or thin beams can feel underpowered and unstable at times and that’s why I thought the combination of the tweener-style beam of the Ripstick and the O-ports for dampening was excellent. Here I felt like I needed more mass.

Still, on groundstrokes, the racquet came through the air nicely and it was easy to generate racquet head speed. The control was above average for a 16/19, 100 sq inch racquet and if you want a more forgiving and spin-friendly racquet but don’t want to go all the way to the Pure Aero/HEAD Extreme/Prince Ripstick, the Textreme O-port racquets are an excellent option. But unless you prefer light racquets, I would go for the more head-light 310g version.

Control: Above average in the category

Spin: Good, not Ripsticky, but good

Touch: Nice and connected, not too muted

Stability: I felt like it could do with a bit more weight, especially on volleys.

Power: A balance of power and control, not a racquet you tend to overhit with

If you want a racquet that stands out on the court with its aggressive and interesting looks and plays with a nice blend of power/control/spin/touch, the Textreme Tour racquets should be on your radar and the O-port ones will give you the best comfort of the bunch. If you’re not allergic to a bit more weight, I would recommend going for the heavier option to increase stability.

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Completely agree with this review. I have the 310 version, it’s a very good racket. I do however prefer the Ripstick like you mentioned, plus the Synergy.

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Tour 100 (310g)

The Tour franchise has been developed to provide supreme control and enhanced feel for players with long fast swings. The addition of TeXtreme® material has created a Tour franchise with more stability than ever before, increasing the control to laser like precision whilst adding enough pop to hit clean winners.

Specifications

POWER LEVEL: 825

Head size: 100in / 645cm, weight: 310g / 10.9oz unstrung, balance: 31.0cm / 12.2in / 10pts. head light, swing weight: 290, string pattern: 16 x 18, cross section: 22-23-20mm, length: 27in / 68.6cm, composition: 100% graphite / textreme®, tension: 53 +/- 5lbs / 23 +/- 2kg, available grip size: 1 - 5, grip: resipro, string: diablo 16, model number: 7t48z.