prince textreme tour 95 2019 review

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Prince Textreme Tour 95 Review

• Fast swinging
• Lower powered

As the pool of traditional-feeling player's racquets continues to diminish, Prince makes a big splash with the introduction of the Textreme Tour 95 . As more and more player's racquets get modernized with stiffer frames, more open string patterns and larger headsizes, this Tour 95 brings back some of the classic precision and feel that's been lacking in the marketplace. Our playtesters had pinpoint control of their shots from all over the court, going for their targets with confidence and swinging fast without fear of their shots flying long. The head light balance of the Textreme Tour 95 made it easy for our playtesters to generate racquet speed, maximize the spin potential and get the racquet into position when they were in trouble. Players who prefer a hefty feel may find this racquet to be too low-powered for them, but if you're a fan of a classic player's frame you definitely need to put the Textreme Tour 95 on your list of racquets to demo!

Groundstrokes - 85

Our playtesters loved the precise and responsive feel of the Textreme Tour 95 from the baseline, and all of them were able to get dialed in and comfortable during the playtest. "It was love at first hit for me with this racquet!" Karly exclaimed. "The control-oriented specs matched my game perfectly. The racquet was very low-powered so I didn't have to worry about overshooting my targets. I could basically aim exactly where I wanted the ball to land, and if I wanted to go for a powerful shot the racquet had enough weight and mass behind it to help produce that power. The racquet's excellent maneuverability and plow through made it extremely easy to swing through the ball and hit deep groundstrokes. My PlaySight data also showed that I was averaging more spin on both my forehands and backhands by a couple hundred RPMs. The racquet's fast feel made brushing over the ball for extra topspin or hitting slice shots a cinch. The Tour 95 also felt solid and stable on contact while absorbing shock well. I loved how comfortable the racquet was to hit with, both physically and mentally. I could swing freely without worrying about overhitting, and its stability and dampened feel were easy on my arm."

Chris was also extremely pleased with the Textreme Tour 95. It reminded him of a classic Prince midsize racquet from a few years back. He said, "This was my kind of racquet, and I really enjoyed the response from the baseline. I found a ton of control and feel. I was spot on with my placement shots and drop shots. I also felt very confident staying on the gas and going for a lot of heat even during the tighter moments of a match. I haven't felt this confident with a Prince racquet since the Tour Diablo Mid. However, this one is more forgiving. I remember getting more topspin on my shots with the Tour Diablo, but this racquet really came into its own on my backhand slice. I was hitting a heavy ball off that wing. I think my slice was helped by the fact I was getting enough feel and control to be confident in knifing through the ball. I hit this racquet with a full bed of Prince Tour XC string, which felt great when strung at the bottom of the tension range."

Troy was loving the control and freedom to swing big, although the Textreme Tour 95 is a little lighter than what he's been using recently. He said, "My first impression was that the Textreme Tour 95 had a fast and maneuverable feel. This Tour 95 felt more maneuverable than the Wilson RF97 Autograph that I've been using lately, but at the same time it didn't quite pack the punch when it came to put-away power. I found the feel of this racquet to be firmer than what the stiffness rating would indicate (near 60 RA). My favorite aspect, though, was the pinpoint control. I felt this racquet allowed me to take big cuts at the ball, and I felt completely dialed in. The 16x19 string pattern allowed for good access to both topspin and slice, which allowed me to mix up my shots as well as create sharp angles when hitting cross court. I was most impressed with the control I found from the baseline. However, I was left craving a bit more of the plow through and put-away power that I have become accustomed to from the Wilson Six.One 95 and RF97 Autograph."

After a brief adjustment period Mark was loving the Textreme Tour 95 from the baseline. He praised, "First I liked the way the racquet looked, and then I realized it plays as good as it looks. I was little concerned with the racquet being too heavy for me (since it's close to 12 ounces), and I did feel like I had to stand a little further behind the baseline to have time to swing it, but now it has become my favorite racquet for trading groundstrokes. The stability was there, and as I got used to the racquet it stopped fatiguing me during long rallies."

Volleys - 86

The feedback continued to be positive when our team approached the net with the Textreme Tour 95 . Everyone loved the precision and how connected they felt to the ball. It had everything Mark could ask for. He raved, "You cannot gripe much about lack of stability with a 12 ounce racquet, and the volley is all about the racquet being light enough to arrive on time while still being stable enough to fend off a passing shot with bad intentions. This racquet has all that I could ask for when it comes to its blend of stability and maneuverability at net."

Troy also had some success at net during the playtest, enjoying the blend of features this racquet had to offer. He shared, "Maneuverability was once again a standout attribute of this racquet when I went to the net. I found the Tour 95 very easy to manipulate considering it's close to 12 ounces in weight. I had great command over the ball, which allowed me to place volleys close to the lines with confidence. Although this racquet felt light and fast for me, I found decent stability against hard shots drilled at me. This racquet performed well for me when I was serving and volleying during doubles play as well."

Chris also found the Textreme Tour 95 to be easy to wield and sufficiently stable for his net game. He said, "This was a great racquet to volley with. It had a soft and slightly dampened feel to it. I thought the response was very comfortable, yet not so dampened that I felt removed from what was going on. For me it was very classic in its feel, and I felt totally dialed in. The weight and balance were very much to my liking. While I enjoyed the maneuverable head light response, I also found ample stability when I was volleying back heavy shots."

Echoing the others' sentiments was Karly , although she did find slightly less power outside of the sweetspot than she would've liked. She said, "This racquet offered me perfect touch! It was extremely stable and solid while still offering a dampened feel. It didn't flutter in my hand against a hard hitter, and I could take the pace of the ball easily if I wanted to hit a short touch shot. The excellent control and maneuverability was also apparent at net. I could get the racquet into position and hit sharp angles effortlessly. My only slight knock with volleys was when I hit outside the sweetspot. The low-powered response made my shots feel especially dead, and they lacked any kind of power when the ball made contact close to the frame."

Serves - 84

Precision ultimately stood out as a strength of the Textreme Tour 95 when our playtesters were serving, and they all felt like they were able to hit their targets consistently during play. However, they also wished for a bit more power when going for a big first serve. Chris illustrated this point, saying, "I served decently with this racquet. I didn't get quite the zip on the ball I get with my Wilson Six.One 95S, but I was very accurate. Likewise, I felt my spin was down a bit, but I was still able to get my serves to drop where I wanted without having to ease up. I was able to get a little more pace on the ball by keeping the string tension low, but I still felt slightly off my best. Again, I thought the comfort of the racquet was exceptional, and I really enjoyed its feel."

Mark struggled at times with the weight of the racquet when serving. He shared, "This is the one area where I felt the Textreme Tour 95 was just a little heavy feeling over my head. To my dismay, PlaySight accurately depicted that my serve was not on par with the rest of my game, and I have yet to consistently post anything over 100 MPHs with this racquet."

Troy had a little more success when he utilized the variety in his service game, although he never found the power he needed to hit a more offensive first serve. He said, "I was finding I could generate racquet head speed with ease when serving with this racquet. With how easy it was to swing I found my spin serves were getting a lot of action on them. My favorite serve with this racquet was my (lefty) kick serve to the deuce court. I also found great command when going for specific targets within the service box. The only downside was a lack of pop on flat first serves down the middle. Overall, though, I was serving with lots of spin and getting good consistency."

Karly was, once again, finding a perfect blend of power, control, spin, maneuverability and feel that helped her serve effectively throughout the test. She raved, "I felt like I was in total control with my serves. I could count on my serves landing on target, or close to it, whichever direction I wanted to place the ball. This racquet also allowed me to have great precision and pace because of its plow through. Not only was my shot placement more accurate, but I could also hit heavy serves by speeding up my swing and using the weight to drive through the ball. My second serves were landing with a ton of kick on the ball due to the exceptional spin potential from the Textreme Tour 95. I was hitting smarter and more aggressively on both my first and second serves with this racquet."

Returns - 84

The precise and maneuverable feel of the Textreme Tour 95 translated extremely well for returning serve. All of our testers felt really comfortable when having to defend against an opposing serve. "This was simply a great racquet to return with," Chris said. "I felt fast enough with it to be able to react quickly, which opened up options. I also liked the solid, stable and comfortable feel at impact. This racquet's classic head light balance just felt right in my hand, and I really enjoyed the way the racquet moved with my swing. I felt like I could place the ball very accurately, use the pace of the incoming ball and hit consistent but aggressive returns."

Karly was often surprised at how easy the Textreme Tour 95 felt to swing on her returns. She said, "Since this frame is so low-powered I wasn't worried about overhitting my returns. I could control exactly where I wanted to send the ball back, so I was getting on the offensive quickly by making smart returns. On paper the Tour 95 might have somewhat of a hefty swingweight, but it didn't feel like it because this racquet whipped around easily. When I was returning against a tough server I could use the exceptional spin potential to my advantage to hit an aggressive chip shot back. I loved being in complete control of the type of shot I was hitting with the Tour 95."

Mark was also very comfortable returning serve, and he offered, "I had all the returns in my arsenal working with this racquet. When I took a step back I felt good taking a big swing at the ball. When I stepped in I felt confident going for a chip return deep in the court."

Troy wanted a bit more heft at times for blocking back defensive returns. He said, "I was able to get my racquet on a lot of serves since I could swing it with ease. Anytime I got a good look at a return I felt like I could take a big rip and be aggressive. When I was forced to slice or chip my returns against big first serves I found this racquet was lacking some plow through, and often times my returns were landing shorter than I would prefer. I enjoyed the control when returning during doubles play; I could consistently get the returns cross-court or up the alley. I found good consistency on my returns, although I typically favor a more solid feel."

Overall - 85

Chris - "I loved the feel and control. This felt like a classic racquet, and it had everything I like, including a head light balance, great feel and comfort and a solid response."

Karly - "The control, the touch and feel, the stability and plow through and the access to spin. The list of things I liked about the Textreme Tour 95 is long. I even thought the cosmetics were great!"

Mark - "It is the overall blend of performance attributes (and looks) that does it for me."

Troy - "The maneuverability on serves and volleys. Much better predictability on groundstrokes compared to previous versions, too."

Chris - "Just a tad down on power, but I was able to get some back by stringing it low."

Karly - "I stared at this question for a while trying to think of something. I'm going to say none."

Mark - "I could never really get dialed in on serve."

Troy - "It didn't have quite enough plow through or put-away power for me."

Comparing it to other racquets they've used, our testers said:

Chris - "This racquet plays very similarly to the Babolat Pure Control 95. Both offer tons of feel and control. Both are also very classic in the their blend of a nice stable weight and a maneuverable head light feel."

Karly - "My racquet of choice for a while was the Volkl Organix 10 Mid, but I now have to say it's the Prince Textreme Tour 95 . They both have very similar attributes; they're low-powered, have very control-oriented specs, are extremely comfortable on the arm and have great stability in all areas of the court. Though the reason I prefer the Prince more is because it's easier to swing and isn't quite as flexible, so it has a more solid and responsive feel on contact."

Mark - "The Head Prestige Pro, a lighter, older Dunlop 200 Tour, the Babolat Pure Control Tour, the Pro Kennex Ki Q5, the Kinetic Pro 5G or the Volkl Super G 10 (325)."

Troy - "My first thought was that this racquet reminded me of the old Prince Tour Diablo Mid, but this Tour 95 swings a bit faster. Some other racquets that came to mind are the Babolat Pure Control Tour, Dunlop Aerogel 200 (16x19) and Volkl Power Bridge 10 Mid. One thing that all of these racquets have in common is that they all possess great control and feel but lack the power you get from a slightly heavier racquet."

Technical Specifications

Babolat rdc ratings.

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Playtester Profiles

Chris: 4.5 all-court player currently using the Wilson Six.One 95S. Chris uses a full-western forehand grip, has a fast swing style and hits a one-handed backhand.

Karly: 4.0 baseline player currently playing with the Prince Textreme Tour 95. She hits with a semi-western forehand grip and uses a two handed backhand.

Mark: 5.0 lefty all-court player with a one-handed backhand. He currently plays with the Wilson Steam 99S.

Troy: 5.0 lefty all-court player with a full Western Forehand and a two-handed backhand. Troy currently plays with a Wilson BLX Six.One 95.

Review date: February 2015. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.

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Prince Textreme Tour 95 Racket Review

I have to say; I was really excited for this playtest. I loved the Tour 100 (310), so I was really interested to see what the Prince Textreme Tour 95 had to offer.

So far, I’ve found the Textreme Tour rackets to be well balanced with a great blend of speed, power, and spin.

I was hoping to find the same qualities in the Tour 95, perhaps with just a greater focus on control from the 95sq inch head.

This racket comes in at 320g unstrung, which is a great weight for me.

It’s got enough weight to give some real plow through but is not so heavy that you struggle to create racket head speed.

In general, I’m more of an 18 x 20 string pattern guy, but Prince has gone for a slightly more open 16 x 19 pattern.

A little bit more open that the 16 x 18 that I found worked pretty well with the 310g version of this racket.

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This should mean that despite the 95 sq. inch head and extra weight, the Tour 95 should still offer plenty of access to power and spin to keep you on the front foot.

Prince has added Textreme to the latest update of this racket, which gives it a little bit more flexibility and stability.

With an 8 PT head light balance, this racket did need a bit of extra stability to turn racket head speed into power and I think the Textreme might be the missing ingredient for this stick.

The swingweight comes out at 322, which isn’t huge for a racket that weighs 320g.

This should indicate that we can look forward to some fast swings with the Textreme Tour 95, but plenty of control from the 95 sq. inch head.

As much as I thought the Textreme Tour 100 was a brilliant racket, I found it didn’t quite suit my playing style.

The 16 x 18 string pattern felt just a little bit too involved for me and I was hitting with more spin than I would normally go for.

The slight changes that have been made with the Tour 95 should make it perfect for me though.

I was hoping the extra weight and smaller head might just dampen the feel with the Tour 95 and reign in the spin potential.

Of course, at the same time, I wouldn’t want the extra weight to take away from the great manoeuvrability of this stick, so the Tour 95 was going to have to perform a tight balancing act.

I took the Prince Textreme Tour 95 out with my regular string set-up of Babolat RPM at 52lbs, so I was airing on the side of control and hoping the 16 x 19 string pattern would give me just what I need.

Swing speed and control are my two favorite qualities in a racket, and with this setup, the Prince Textreme Tour 95 should have been ideal.

Groundstrokes

9 out of 10

I quickly found that I was really enjoying the differences between the Tour 100 and the Tour 95 .

The best part for me was the slightly dampened feel of the frame.

This stick has a nice thick beam which feels really solid and comfortable to play with and for me the feel was perfect.

I know I might be in the minority, here, because most people seem to prefer a slightly more involved feel, but I think players looking for a 95 sq. inch frame might share similar views to me in this regard.

It gives you that easy swing speed and solid power without the feeling of an explosion happening on our racket at contact point.

It’s not like a Pure Drive Tour , where you feel every movement of the string, but more like a Head Prestige Pro with better manoeuvrability.

This combination worked out especially well for me on the backhand side, where I was able to drive through the ball and keep a really good length of shot.

The head light balance makes it easy to swing through despite the extra weight of the racket, but the 16 x 19 string pattern gives you enough “oomph” to turn the racket head speed into power and spin.

If I had one slight complaint, it would still be about the launch angle of the 16 x 19 string pattern.

I find it just means you need to add more topspin to get the ball back down and that’s not something I need to be encouraged to do.

This showed up much more on the forehand side than the backhand, but to be honest, it wasn’t a massive downside.

That’s because I was hitting some vicious shots of the forehand wing.

I love a racket where you can swing for the hills and know you’ve got all the tools you need to keep the ball in.

The balance of this racket allowed me to generate huge racket head speed, but most importantly, the control was there to keep the ball in.

The result was a vicious mixture of spin and power that made my forehand a no-go-area for my opponent Larry.

It didn’t take him long to realize that every ball needed to go to my backhand, but even off my weaker side, I was able to make life very difficult for him.

I had heard that the Tour 95 has quite a dampened feel and I wondered whether I should string it up a little looser than normal, perhaps at 48 lbs.

I needn’t have worried though, as I think I got it about spot on for how I play. I couldn’t have asked for much more on the day.

I gave the Prince Textreme Tour 95 a 9 out of 10 for groundstrokes.

I may have been playing very well on the day, but the Tour 95 certainly helped.

There’s not much I would change about this racket. Would I like to see an 18 x 20 version, though? Yes, please!

8.5 out of 10

I compared the Tour 95 to the Head Prestige Pro in the groundstroke portion of this review and the similarities continued at the net.

That’s a good thing for the Textreme Tour because the Prestige is one of my favorite volleying rackets.

The Tour 95’s combination of manoeuvrability and control worked a treat at the net and ensured that I could do whatever I wanted with my volleys.

It didn’t matter how hard the ball came at me, I felt like I had the stability to absorb the power and redirect the ball where I wanted it.

I found it to be particularly good when the ball came quickly to my feet.

I was able to get the racket into position very quickly and block the ball back without fear of it pinging on me.

This is my one qualm with my Pure Strike – that sometimes when I think I’ve hit a volley perfectly, it sails just long.

The Prince Textreme Tour 95 has that extra little bit of mass though and is able to absorb the power better.

The Textreme is also very useful when you’re trying to put an easy floater away.

The 16 x 19 string pattern is more than capable of injecting some power into your volleys and overheads and this is a big help when the ball is coming at you with no pace on it.

Sometimes you can get a racket that is so control oriented that it makes it hard to put the ball away, but that’s not the case with this stick.

I had great fun on the volleying part of this playtest with the Prince Textreme Tour 95 and was mightily impressed.

Another great performance gave the Tour 95 a score of 8.5 out of 10; just behind the Prestige Pro that I loved so much.

8 out of 10

You can’t have everything!

Precision and power don’t normally go hand in hand, and I did find the Textreme Tour 95 was a little bit down on power on the serve.

This is fairly normal for these types of racket, but someone with a big serve will still be able to extract a huge amount from this stick.

Those are the trade-offs you make when choosing and fine tuning your rackets, but I’d rather take a little hit on my serve to get that extra control on the groundstrokes.

I was expecting just a little bit more power from the Textreme Tour 95 based on the excellent performance of the Tour 100 and the fact that it is a manoeuvrable racket.

However, I think how I strung it up (high tension) might have been my downfall on this occasion.

What I did get from the Tour 95 was great precision and decent spin.

I built up a lot of confidence on my second serve and was able to focus hard on hitting my targets.

The extra topspin I was generating also helped me to stop my opponent from getting on the front foot early in the rally.

All in all, it was a pretty good performance from the Textreme Tour 95, but I would say it was the weakest part of the playtest.

I could see this racket in the hands of players with much bigger serve than my own though, and I don’t think the racket’s slight lack of power would worry them.

If you’re a natural big hitter, then the Tour 95 is going to perform very well for you, and you will be able to maximize your shots with its manoeuvrability and excellent control.

For those of you who struggle a bit on the serve, though, I would look more towards the Tour 100.

I gave the Prince Textreme Tour 95 an 8 out of 10 on the serve.

It was just a tad underpowered, which I think could be an issue for players who already struggle a little bit in this area.

However, if you hit a big ball and look for control from your racket, you should be extremely interested in this stick.

I think it’s pretty clear that I really enjoyed the Textreme Tour 95 !

For a guy who loves a blend of manoeuvrability and control, this is an ideal stick and one that would suit most playing styles.

I think it’s best suited to more advanced players whose strokes are going to be able to extract a bit more power and spin, but it could also work for strong intermediates.

Everything clicked for me with this racket from the minute I started hitting from the back of the court.

It had the blend of control, power, and speed that I look for with a nice dampened feel, allowing me to focus on the important parts.

I did find the 16 x 19 string pattern to play a little “loopier” on groundstrokes than I would normally like, but as I focused on flattening the ball out, I started to get very good results.

At the net, there wasn’t much more I could have asked for from the Textreme Tour 95.

It got into position easily and was able to absorb power when the ball was coming at me fast and supply power when it was floating to me.

If you play a lot of doubles then I think this is an excellent racket to look at because it does so well at the net, but also plays great from the back and on returns.

The only area where I didn’t gel perfectly with the Prince Textreme Tour 95 was on the serve, as I felt it was a little bit underpowered.

If you’re not a big server then perhaps this could be an issue for you, but it does offer plenty of control to make up for that.

Overall, I found the Textreme Tour 95 to be an exceedingly good racket and one that I would highly recommend.

As someone who loves to control the point from the baseline, there aren’t many rackets that I have found to suit my game better.

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Racket Review: Prince TeXtreme Tour 95

Originally published on 12/05/17 00:00

The Prince TeXtreme Tour 95 was included in tennishead's 2017 racket reviews for advanced players, and it will help those craving for more firepower.

Prince has fluctuated in terms of popularity over the years but it certainly produces solid rackets. This certainly applies to the Prince Textreme Tour 95 according to the testers as this racket got a rather positive crit.

At 320g it is towards the heavy end of the spectrum of the advanced rackets but Elliot thought it didn’t feel that weight and instead had a very solid feel. He said, “Despite a thin frame, it actually felt quite chunky and the 320g weight offered lots of power to my game.”

The green and black appearance went down well too.

For those looking for a little more power in their game this racket is certainly worth a go. Elliot added: “Having always liked Prince, there was nothing particularly surprising or peculiar about the racket – it plays like my old Prince Hornet!”

Tennishead's 2017 advanced racket reviews were published in the April edition of the tennishead digital magazine.  Download the tennishead magazine app for free to read the reviews in full.

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Prince Textreme Tour 95 Racquet

Let’s say you’re looking for something different than the traditional kind of a solid frame. The Textreme Tour 95 racquet’s midsize head and a soft flex that provides comfortable feel and touch. These aren’t the specifications of your usual favorite racquet that you’ll so often hear about, but they bring something different to the Textrime Tour 95 racquet.

If you’ve come across rackets from the Tour 95 line by Prince, you know their strength and precise control. This racket brings exactly that and some more thanks to the updated formula.

It’s a racket made for players who want precision, and a robust and stable feel on the hand. If you had your hands on any previous model from the Tour 95 line, you know how much more you can expect from this one . If you’re passed the beginners stage and want something else to improve your game and skill level, this may be the answer you’re looking for.  ​

Players who hit hard know the struggle of finding the right racquet that can follow and adapt to that. The Textreme Tour 95 is ideal for that because of its lower power that allows you to hit hard without throwing the ball across your opponent’s head.

Continue reading if you want to know how the lower power works to your benefit, and many other specifications, pros, cons, and features.

Features and specifications:

The first thing we’d like to talk about is the head size and why it’s so special in this case. It’s midsize of 95 square inches, which is smaller than what you’d consider a standard head size.

The difference between the Textreme compared to previous Prince racquets is the increase in stability of the frame without any additional stiffness and weight. Its original weight is 12oz which gives the stability and firmness of the structure.

The string holes here are very traditional, and the string pattern is 16×19 now. This allows you to feel the ball much easier as it hits the strings. Also, you won’t hear that annoying whistling sound that you’re probably familiar with if you’re a heavy hitter. However, this isn’t such a major thing but is good to note as some people are very annoyed with that sound. This string pattern also gives better spin potential along with the head light balance. It offers a large sweet spot that feels bigger than you’d think given the head size of the racket.

You won’t find many models of this size to offer such quality of game and ease of skill improvement. It’s forgiving and ideal for advanced players who want something different than the standard racquet size.

The racket itself doesn’t have much power. If you play against someone who has a quite heavy groundstroke game , you won’t be as able to kick back. This means that you’ll have to be the one to provide weight and power of the shot. Some people believe that to be a bad thing, while some people choose the racquet precisely for that reason. In this case, it’s a matter of preference and what you’re looking for and works for your game.

The frame has enough air resistance, so that’s fine and gives enough control, even at high speed. The Prince Textreme itself doesn’t have much power but can achieve it with a little bit of effort on your side. Its balance is 9 points head light, which is another important detail.

Its weight of 320g is a little on the heavier side when it comes to advanced tennis racquets . However, customers didn’t have much negative to say about the weight. Nicole stated that it doesn’t feel as heavy but more reliable and sturdy. She said: “The weight does offer some power even though the racquet has a thin frame and relies more on your power of the shot.”

Its specifications and features make it suitable for advanced players who have a more powerful shot. It doesn’t have much power on its own but allows you to use yours. Its size, sweet spot, string pattern and balance give you enough support and control to upgrade your game rapidly. It’s designed to follow your pace and strength of shooting, which is always a useful detail to look for in a tennis racket.

The good: ​

• Soft flex frame
• Enough weight to provide stability
• Ideal for players who hit hard
• Precise control
• Allows you to apply more power to your shots

• Weight may be a little too much for someone
• Takes some effort to achieve full power

Final verdict:

The Textreme Tour 95  is different than many of the best tennis racquets. It’s smaller, a bit on the heavy side, and has a soft touch, so you can see it’s not something you get to see very often.

But, those specifications are what works for some players who hit hard and want to be the one to provide the power of the shot. Besides, it’s made for advanced players who know how to play and what they’re looking for.

Its features and specifications aren’t bad; they just don’t work for everyone. For example, it’s a matter of preference whether you’d like the smaller head size, or not. It isn’t a bad racquet; it’s just not standard and doesn’t work for everyone. Besides, the many satisfied customers speak only the best about its quality and the quality of its performance.

If you hit hard, you probably don’t want a racquet that has way too much power because you’d throw your ball over your opponents. Instead, you need a racquet that will adapt to the power you offer and can follow your pace.

All in all, if you’ve been around for a while and tried some of the more standard tennis racquets that didn’t work for you, it’s time you try the Textreme Tour 95. We’re sure that you’ll quickly notice the difference it brings to your overall experience and the quality of the performance each time you take it to the field.

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Prince textreme 100P (2015) vs Prince textreme 100P (2019)

• Thread starter joseosuna
• Start date Jan 3, 2019
• Jan 3, 2019

What are the difference between this 2 models?  

CosmosMpower

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About 100 bucks  

CosmosMpower said: About 100 bucks Click to expand...

In terms of playability?  

joseosuna said: What are the difference between this 2 models? Click to expand...

Any of the TW staff that can help on this question please?  

3loudboys said: Higher RA on the 2019 model and the addition of Twaron. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Click to expand...

Blair said: RA went from 62 to 65, right? Is that even discernible? Hey TW people who moderate these threads - what’s the upside on the 2019 tt100p from the 2015 model? Also, will the 2015 model parts (bumper/grommets) fit the new 2019 model? Click to expand...

Professional

Didn't realized they came out with a new 100P as well. What's the difference between the 100 and the 100P?  

jacob22 said: The 2019 is NOT labeled 100P. Click to expand...

jacob22 said: Didn't realized they came out with a new 100P as well. What's the difference between the 100 and the 100P? Click to expand...

AA7 said: 1) string pattern: 16x18 in 100 and 18x20 in 100P 2) RA (very close): 65 in 100 and 66 in 100P Click to expand...

jacob22 said: Well, I ordered the 100 based upon the good playtest report. Liked the old Tour 95 but lacked plow. Didn't like the old 100P so much. Hopefully, I don't hate the Tour 100. Click to expand...

In the past I weighted up a TT100T to as close to 100P specs as I could get it. Definitely liked the 16x18 pattern a little better, but I could never get the balance to feel right so I gave up on it. This new 100 may fit the bill perfectly!!  

joseosuna said: In terms of playability? Click to expand...

Old version vibration frequency was 139, which is pretty buttery. New is 150 - which seems to be at the limit for my elbow. http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/cgi-bin/vibfrequency.cgi  

WestboroChe

• Jan 4, 2019

Blair said: RA went from 62 to 65, right? Is that even discernible? Click to expand...

• Feb 2, 2019

Has anyone else demoed the new one? Impressions?  

markwillplay

• Jul 22, 2019

I am interested in this as well.  

• Jul 23, 2019

I demoed all 3 princes. Hit about 200 balls each off a ball machine. I keep saying this but the 2019 TT is awesome, it’s a lot like the 2015 blade. Nothing will be a blade but this comes close. It was putting the ball where I aimed it every time. I knew where the ball was going as it left the racquet. I tend to get some arm pain with poly, it’s not tennis elbow. It’s more of the triceps connection area of my elbow, I get the same pain when I play hockey. Anyways fun, poly bed on the TT and it was great. The sound is not so much. I like the pop sound on my ‘14 PS with a gut hybrid but my main stick is the TT now.  

Tt310 or tt100p?  

markwillplay said: Tt310 or tt100p? Click to expand...

lefty10spro

The 2019s do not feel stiffer, but if you have old joints please beware. The numbers do not lie. My 4.0 friend in his 60s developed GE after a couple of months with his TT100P(2019) and I did as well (59 and 4.5). It can creep up on you. My friend is not ditching his 2019, but I am back with the 2015 - better stock up since they will soon be gone. Younger players will be most likely be fine health-wise and will prefer the new models. The main difference between the TT310 and TT100P is launch angle - lower with the 18x20 of course.  

hmmmm. I would be coming from the tour 100 ports. I played the tt100p for a while and liked it. I ended up se snlling them and going with my tours all the way ag ain. I do have a sensitive elbow so I think you just answered my question. I am demoing the 310 and yonex vcore 310 for kicks. If nothng blows me away I wlll probably remain wth the tours or even go back to the tt1009P 2015 in 1/2 grip. No more 3/8 for me. I have sleeves on my tours and will not go back. Thanks for the help.  

• Jul 24, 2019

markwillplay said: or even go back to the tt1009P 2015 in 1/2 grip. No more 3/8 for me. Click to expand...

Absolutely not. If anything it would be better. My elbow is not suffering, I just don’t want 3/8 grip anymore. I always add a half sleeve or use shockshield grips which are thick. I used to use 1/2 and I would rather have the 1/2, use my fav thin overgrip and feel bevels more.  

• Jul 28, 2019

lefty10spro said: The 2019s do not feel stiffer, but if you have old joints please beware. The numbers do not lie. My 4.0 friend in his 60s developed GE after a couple of months with his TT100P(2019) and I did as well (59 and 4.5). It can creep up on you. My friend is not ditching his 2019, but I am back with the 2015 - better stock up since they will soon be gone. Younger players will be most likely be fine health-wise and will prefer the new models. The main difference between the TT310 and TT100P is launch angle - lower with the 18x20 of course. Click to expand...

what is your grip size?  

I'll be able in a week or so to tell you the difference between the Prince Textreme Tour 100P v.2015 and the Prince Textreme Tour 310. I just ordered the 310 and have the 2015 Tour. I ordered the 310 because I wanted a larger grip size and wanted to explore a more open pattern. All I can say about the 100P.2015 is that it's got enormous backhand slice; a new and useful tool for me. Good at serves, and feels great. I'm used to a 16 x 19 pattern, so I'd like more spin with the serve and a higher launch angle and hope the 310 has some answers here.  

max said: I'll be able in a week or so to tell you the difference between the Prince Textreme Tour 100P v.2015 and the Prince Textreme Tour 310. I just ordered the 310 and have the 2015 Tour. I ordered the 310 because I wanted a larger grip size and wanted to explore a more open pattern. All I can say about the 100P.2015 is that it's got enormous backhand slice; a new and useful tool for me. Good at serves, and feels great. I'm used to a 16 x 19 pattern, so I'd like more spin with the serve and a higher launch angle and hope the 310 has some answers here. Click to expand...

taylor15 said: Could you tell a big difference in how the 2015 and 2019 100p played? I’m between weak 4.0 and strong 3.5 (moved up and down depending on season and fitness). I have a 2015 and they are NLA in my grip and wondered if I could get a 2019 and they would play the same Click to expand...

• Jul 29, 2019

I'm still waiting for the 310. Yeah, here, not so much into "crispy." The word reminds me too much of the Wilson Pro Staff 6.1 and its crispy-loving fans. It's another word for "stiff." Me. . . buttery. Love buttery frames. And frames that bend a bit in the tip. . . I like this because it gives me control since that's what I'm used to.  

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lefty10spro said: Not the same but pretty darn close. Except for me, all the 2015 users at my club have switched to the 2019 version and they are loving the crisper feel with a slight power boost. Click to expand...

• Jul 30, 2019

jmacdaununder2 said: '...all the 2015 users'; I'm now imagining your club is like some sort of tennis equivalent of the Galapagos Islands, one of the few remaining places in the world outside of Japan where Prince users not just subsist, but flourish in significant numbers - I must make a pilgrimage; it will be like the Cash/Rafter days all over again... Click to expand...

Sounds like my kinda club!! Don't suppose you're anywhere near Chicago? I'm hoping to visit the relos next year lol  

Unrelated, but maybe not.. Is Prince being distributed by shops other than tennis warehouse again?  

• Jul 31, 2019

taylor15 said: Unrelated, but maybe not.. Is Prince being distributed by shops other than tennis warehouse again? Click to expand...

• Aug 2, 2019

markwillplay said: what is your grip size? Click to expand...

• Aug 10, 2019

I just found a deal on a 2019 TT100P to go with my TT100P limited. Hopefully they’ll play close enough to the same. I think for the price I’m in them for, it’s worth it. We all know specs can be off for weight, balance, etc. how accurate are flex ratings? Is there a variance with same models?  

• Feb 28, 2024

I have both the 2019 prince tour 100p and the 2015 prince tour 100p The 2015 version: - more connection with the ball - much better sense of where you aim and strike while hitting the ball - more feel and feedback of what you do The 2019 version - Stiffer, harder frame - slightly more power, but in my opinion maybe unnecessary to mention since it’s little - close to 2015 in terms of playability (easy switch, same experience in terms of how it feels while holding it, swinging, same response. But, just less connected . If you are a feel/touch player who want to use the racket as very accurate extension of what you exactly plan to do and who wants connect and experience the ball contact, I would definitely recommend the 2015.  

• Feb 29, 2024

@Trip I really switched to the 2019 tour 100 310 as my main stick. I’m curious to the 100p 18x20 based on your posts about how great the control and overall performance with 6 mains in throat is. Do you agree with vincebox’s nice comparison between 2015 and 2019 models? Thanks.  

@gonzo666 - At a high level, the most obvious difference to most anyone who would compare the 100 and 100P inside a single hitting session would be the typical difference between a 16x18 and 18x20 with all else held equal: the 18x20 will give you noticeably less trampoline, more uniform response over a larger percentage of face area and a naturally lower launch angle. As for how much of any of the three, that really depends on your swing mechanics. For a flatter hitter like myself (eastern-bordering-on-southwestern forehand; eastern one-handed backhand), the 100P is about 10-15% lower-powered, about 25-30% more controlled and a few degrees lower launch angle on average. For someone hitting with more swipe, I could see the 100P exhibiting a larger loss of power, more equal to and/or perhaps slightly more than any amount of control gained, but launch angle difference might be minimized. Long story short, which one you pick really depends on your play style and your swing mechanics, and if you're even close to wavering on your choice, then I definitely think you should buy a 100P and see for yourself. As for the 2015 vs 2019 debate, I do largely agree with @vincebox , however I personally prefer the more stiff, solid feel of the 2019, as it gives the frame a more unique place in the overall arsenal of what's out there: a more Pure Drive -like rebound response, yet the same level of control and composure from the string bed (especially in the 100P). The 2019 is just a unicorn in that sense. There's really nothing else out there like it, especially the 100P. Micro-debates aside, one thing is for certain: the Tour is unequivocally Prince's best silo for most players, with the Warrior a close second. (Sorry Phantom and/or novelty silo fans; it just is what it is).  

Trip said: @gonzo666 - At a high level, the most obvious difference to most anyone who would compare the 100 and 100P inside a single hitting session would be the typical difference between a 16x18 and 18x20 with all else held equal: the 18x20 will give you noticeably less trampoline, more uniform response over a larger percentage of face area and a naturally lower launch angle. As for how much of any of the three, that really depends on your swing mechanics. For a flatter hitter like myself (eastern-bordering-on-southwestern forehand; eastern one-handed backhand), the 100P is about 10-15% lower-powered, about 25-30% more controlled and a few degrees lower launch angle on average. For someone hitting with more swipe, I could see the 100P exhibiting a larger loss of power, more equal to and/or perhaps slightly more than any amount of control gained, but launch angle difference might be minimized. Long story short, which one you pick really depends on your play style and your swing mechanics, and if you're even close to wavering on your choice, then I definitely think you should buy a 100P and see for yourself. As for the 2015 vs 2019 debate, I do largely agree with @vincebox , however I personally prefer the more stiff, solid feel of the 2019, as it gives the frame a more unique place in the overall arsenal of what's out there: a more Pure Drive -like rebound response, yet the same level of control and composure from the string bed (especially in the 100P). The 2019 is just a unicorn in that sense. There's really nothing else out there like it, especially the 100P. Micro-debates aside, one thing is for certain: the Tour is unequivocally Prince's best silo for most players, with the Warrior a close second. (Sorry Phantom and/or novelty silo fans; it just is what it is). Click to expand...

• Mar 1, 2024

gonzo666 said: Thanks. Great stuff. I have a SW FH (I do like to drive thru the ball) and BH is mostly slice. Or lobs during dubs. I will probably pick up one of these 100P for a fun, control stick. Click to expand...

Trip said: Yep. Especially if slice is big part your game, you'll likely love the 100P. The more dense pattern is noticeably better at creating and controlling a nice low, knifing slice versus the more open 100, at least in my experience. One final note: when transitioning, just take care to select the right gauge and tension -- ex: with the 100 310, if you're using a gauge, say, in the upper 1.20's - low 1.30's (to close up the pattern a bit) and a reference tension of perhaps low-mid 50's lbs, you'll probably want to drop to down to low 1.20's to 1.25 ish gauge and perhaps mid-upper 40's tension in the 100P, just to give yourself enough of a similar open-ness and dynamic tension, overall. Mind you, doing so may lighten the weight of the string enough that you may feel it necessary to add maybe a smidge of lead to the frame (even with an extra 2 mains and 2 crosses, thinner string may still be lighter overall). Then, play test, and you can modulate from there. Hope that helps again! Click to expand...

vincebox said: I have both the 2019 prince tour 100p and the 2015 prince tour 100p The 2015 version: - more connection with the ball - much better sense of where you aim and strike while hitting the ball - more feel and feedback of what you do The 2019 version - Stiffer, harder frame - slightly more power, but in my opinion maybe unnecessary to mention since it’s little - close to 2015 in terms of playability (easy switch, same experience in terms of how it feels while holding it, swinging, same response. But, just less connected . If you are a feel/touch player who want to use the racket as very accurate extension of what you exactly plan to do and who wants connect and experience the ball contact, I would definitely recommend the 2015. Click to expand...

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Prince Textreme Tour 95 Racquet Review

With this updated Textreme Tour 95 , Prince aims to woo players looking for feel and precision without sacrificing power. The tweaks include the addition of Twaron to the frame's layup. With this slight adjustment to the racquet, our team found more mass and plow through from all areas of the court compared to the original version. Although the new Tour 95 has a slightly firmer feel, it still felt comfortable to our playtesters throughout the review. This racquet was a favorite when serving, and it proved to be just as effective when returning. At net, our team found great stability and touch, while they appreciated the extra plow through and precision off the ground. Two of our playtesters struggled with the Textreme Tour 95's muted feel, but overall the team found good playability with easy access to depth and spin. Fans of the previous version will find similar performance with a bit more plow through.

• Improved plow through
• Feel is too muted for some

Bottom Line

This updated Prince Textreme Tour 95 brings added mass and a firmer feel to the court, which translates into easy depth and power.

Strong intermediate to advanced

Groundstrokes - Score: 82

The new Textreme Tour 95 swung a bit heavier, with more plow through compared to the previous version, and our team was eager to see that added oomph in action. Initially, Troy thought the overall feel was pretty similar to the 2015 version. He described, "With the previous version, I was left wanting a bit more plow through and a slightly firmer feel on contact; the racquet lacked pop. With this update, I found a firmer feel on contact and more mass behind the ball. Considering that my racquet of choice has a 97-square-inch head size and a 16x19 string pattern, the new Textreme Tour 95 felt familiar to me, and the trajectory was very predictable. This racquet's swingweight was a bit lower than my racquet of choice, but it felt like an extension of my arms when I was hitting groundstrokes. I found enough control when taking full swings, and I was confident being aggressive with my groundstrokes. This racquet's mass made it easy for me to drive through the ball on my backhand slice."

The first thing Sean noticed when playing with the Textreme Tour 95 was the muted feel at impact. He said, "That response made grooving groundstrokes extremely comfortable, but it resulted in a loss of control since I felt less connected to the stringbed. On the positive side, I enjoyed the 325 swingweight, as I felt that it offered a great balance of stability and maneuverability from the ground. I also found solid stability, even on off-center hits. Spin potential was decent, but the launch angle seemed a bit low for the open string pattern, so I had to make sure to give the ball enough height or pace to send it deep."

While Michelle did not play with the previous Tour 95, she was interested in what this update had to offer her aggressive game. She said, "This racquet felt firmer than a Phantom but much softer than something like a Babolat Pure Drive, or even a Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph. With that being said, I appreciate a stiffer racquet. At times, I noticed an erratic feel when the ball hit outside of the small sweetspot, and I didn't always feel confident or connected to the ball. Despite that lack of confidence, I had no problems hitting effectively and found good access to power, depth and spin. I thought the open string pattern paired well with the 95-square-inch racquet."

On the other hand, Mark had the good fortune of being on the playtest for the previous generation of the Prince Textreme Tour 95. He fondly remembered how well it complemented his game from the baseline. He said, "Due to my past experience, I had high expectations for the refinement of this racquet. I was not disappointed at all. I grabbed both versions of the Tour 95 and found an easy transition from one to the other. From the baseline, I could detect the extra mass and increased firmness from this update, which made reaching the backcourt easier without compromising comfort at all. Both topspin and slice were easily generated. This racquet allowed me to confidently aim at smaller target areas on the court."

Volleys - Score: 86

At net, the Textreme Tour 95 proved to be stable against every game style. Despite not being a fan of the response on groundstrokes, Sean found this racquet more than adequate at net. He noted, "It definitely held its own against the incoming pace, and the muted response actually aided in those cheeky and deft drop volleys."

Michelle was happy with the depth she found when volleying. She said, "The string pattern helped me find some depth easily, and the spacing felt nice and open. The Textreme Tour 95 gave me good stability and maneuverability. I really had no issues at net, where the softer feel was just fine."

The Textreme Tour 95's extra mass came into play at net for Mark . He said, "The slight increase in heft came at the expense of maneuverability, but I appreciated the higher degree of stability. In doubles matches, my volley was effective enough that I felt like the other team tried to play 'keep away' from me with their passing shots. This racquet gets an 'A' from me when it comes to volleying."

Troy loved the controlled response and overall command of the ball the Textreme Tour 95 provided at net. "There was a nice, crisp feel on contact," he started. "I could place my volleys wherever I wanted within the court, and the stability was good. It wasn't quite as stable as my VCORE Pro 97 (330) or RF97 Autograph, but these are obviously heftier racquets. This update felt a bit more solid and stable than the previous iteration. I was able to execute touch angles and drop volleys with ease. As with groundstrokes, I wasn't overwhelmed with feel or response on my volleys. When compared to a racquet like the Prince Phantom Pro 93P, this Textreme Tour 95 wasn't as feel oriented, but I still found enough connection to the ball."

Serves - Score: 85

Our playtesters all unlocked some magic when serving with the Textreme Tour 95 . Mark felt especially dialed in on his serve. He said, "By the third session with this racquet, serving became my favorite part of the playtest. The combination of an 11.9-ounce strung weight, 95-square-inch head and 16x19 string pattern was ideal for hitting effective serves."

Michelle also found success when serving with the Textreme Tour 95. She described, "Surprisingly, this was my favorite part of the playtest. I wasn't sure what to expect at first, but I grabbed this racquet to work on serves one day and found I was hitting deeper in the service box fairly easily. The extra depth and precision were super effective when targeting my spots. No complaints here!"

"I loved this racquet on serve," Troy professed. "It wasn't necessarily because I got lots of free power, but because I could be very precise and generate a lot of spin and kick. This Textreme Tour 95 felt similar to the Head Graphene XT Prestige Pro to me on serves. As I stated in that review, the mix of control, maneuverability and spin allowed me to be effective. I noticed the slightly stiffer layup and a bit more swingweight with this updated Textreme Tour 95, which helped me get more pop on flat first serves. It almost felt like a faster, more maneuverable Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph. My slice and kick serves jumped off the court with a lot of movement. I felt like I could spot my targets very consistently within the service box."

Sean enjoyed how fluid the Textreme Tour 95 felt moving through the air. He said, "The blend of maneuverability, with just the right amount of control, spin and power resulted in a perfect serving combination. Whether I was spotting a flat serve or going for a big kick, I was comfortable relying on the Textreme Tour 95 to do its part."

Returns - Score: 78

With a slightly livelier and more modern response, the updated Textreme Tour 95 met our team's needs when returning. As an aggressive returner, Michelle thought the 95-square-inch head size helped with precision when taking big rips at the ball. She elaborated, "I liked that the swingweight was hefty enough to do some damage but maneuverable enough for me to take big cracks at the ball. I continued to be a little lost in the feel and stringbed of this racquet, so I wasn't always sure where my return was landing. I still felt like I was making a high percentage of returns, though. I also found plenty of access to spin for dippers when necessary."

Troy continued to appreciate the added stability and plow through of this update when returning. He explained, "With the previous version, I had some stability issues against big servers and found it hard to get depth on my returns. This updated Textreme Tour 95 felt pretty solid on contact. If I needed to be defensive and chip the ball back, I could access easier depth in the court, and there was still plenty of maneuverability for me. I clearly remember consistently ripping forehand returns during one of my hitting sessions. I felt as though I could slap the ball as hard as I wanted and the returns would land in. This added confidence meant I could effectively 'grip-n-rip.' The feel was firm, but plush enough that I didn't have any jarring sensation if I made contact off center. I could knife a dirty slice at will, and the control allowed me to get my opponent moving on the defensive early in the point."

Sean was disappointed to find that he struggled with this racquet on return of serve, which is usually his favorite shot. He said, "I felt like the only thing I could do effectively was get the ball in play. The lack of feedback and the rather inconsistent stringbed made it hard for me to want to go after my return. However, even though I wasn't getting the type of response and control I was looking for, I thought this racquet had nice stability and comfort when handling returns."

Throughout Mark's time with the Textreme Tour 95, the stability of the racquet was never in question. He concluded, "My half-volley style returns were pretty effective thanks to the Textreme Tour 95's stability. However, I was challenged with getting over the top of the ball on my return with this racquet."

Overall - Score: 82

Troy - "Going into this playtest, I was wishing for a slightly firmer feel and a bit more plow through than the previous version. Prince delivered with this updated Textreme Tour 95 . For a 95-square-inch head size, there is a good blend of power and control."

Sean - "The comfort is top-notch, making this is a very playable 95-square-inch racquet. I can appreciate the quality of this frame without it being my cup of tea."

Michelle - "The Textreme Tour 95 is comfortable, puts a good amount of mass behind the ball and offers easy access to spin. I can easily ramp up the power when I need to."

Mark - "This racquet is plenty heavy enough to benefit my serve, but it's still light enough for me to remain reasonably effective from the backcourt."

Troy - "Leather grip, please? And just a smidgen more weight in the hoop to raise the swingweight up to my spec."

Sean - "The Textreme Tour 95 feels mushy at times and doesn't provide me with the amount of feedback I prefer. I also think the stringbed is rather 'hot and cold,' resulting in a loss of predictability."

Michelle - "There hasn't been a 95-square-inch racquet that I've gelled with this year. For me, the feel is comfortable, but it is not necessarily soft and also not on the firm side. I prefer a firmer layup."

Mark - "If I had to be extremely picky, I might vote for a layup of graphite that is even a little firmer."

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

Troy - "This update has a bit more plow through and a slightly firmer feel than the old model. The Textreme Tour 95 has some similarities to the Yonex VCORE 95, with easier access to spin. The control and spin of this Textreme Tour 95 are on par with the Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph, but this Tour 95 is a bit softer and swings faster."

Sean - "I think the Textreme Tour line sits between the Beast line and the Phantom line, going from most user-friendly to more player's spec frames. Although the Phantoms have a lower stiffness rating (RA), the Textreme Tours feel more dampened to me, almost to the point of feeling 'mushy.' Notable comparisons are probably the Yonex VCORE 95, with the Textreme Tour 95 having less control and more comfort, and the Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph, with the Pro Staff being less comfortable but offering more stability and plow through."

Michelle - "It's easy for me to compare the Textreme Tour 95 to my racquet of choice, the Pro Staff RF97 Autograph. My racquet feels firmer and has a bit more mass behind the ball. The sweetspot of the Textreme Tour 95 felt small, which was unfortunate because the head is not that much smaller than the RF97. However, the string pattern, while the same as the RF97, does feel more open on the Tour 95 ."

Mark - "The Babolat Pure Strike VS Tour, the Dunlop Srixon CX 200 Tour 18x20, the Tecnifibre ATP TFight 320 XTC, the Wilson Burn 95, the Head Graphene Touch Prestige Pro and the Volkl V-Feel 10 (320) are physically comparable to the new Prince Textreme Tour 95 frame."

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Playtester Profiles

Troy: 5.0 lefty all-court player with a full Western Forehand and a two-handed backhand. Troy currently plays with a Yonex VCORE Pro 97 (330).

Sean: Open level counterpuncher with a semi-western forehand and a two-handed backhand. He currently plays with the Yonex VCORE Pro 97 (310).

Michelle: Open level baseline player with a semi-western forehand and a two handed backhand. She currently plays with the Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph.

Mark: 5.0 lefty all-court player with a one-handed backhand. He currently plays with the Prince Phantom Pro 93P.

Review date: January 2019. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us. All content copyright 2019 Tennis Warehouse.

Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Review

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prince ATS Textreme Tour Line Spec Comparison

My specifications and setup.

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

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.

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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.

Similar Rackets

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

Final Thoughts

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power – 8

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

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

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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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