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Finally, some detailed review about Prestige MP! I have played with it for 3 months already and I am very satisfied. Previously used Prestige Tour, Gravity MP but I always lacked control and couldn't properly point my shots where I want them to go.. so I switched from 16x19 and 16x20 to this one and really enjoy it so far
@@dimitarmollov4650 nice :) any mods ? What strings are you using ? Ye I think it’s Head’s hidden gem really. Most tennisnerds imo will enjoy this racquet. Will it be a switch it depends but its a very fun to play racquet for sure !
@dandan.tennis I currently stringed it with Wilson Power (natural gut) and Head Multifillament (MLT) at 24/23kg. I have had some elbow issues since January when I played with the Gravity MP, so I decided to go for natural guts. I am very surprised of this combination so far (power + lack of pain + control). The one thing my trainer says I need to focus on is the top-spin.. my shots are a bit flat. Except for the Gravity MP (2023) and Prestige Tour (2021), I also have Extreme Tour (2022), Speed Pro (2024) and about 7-8 other Heads :))) older than 2015.. so after playing for 3 years until now, I can definitely say the Prestige MP offers the best combination between power/control/slice/.. Hopefully I will add topspin to it :) I am right handed and got one-handed backhand
@@PaulKirk-wc1vs ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xj-ezKfLbhU.htmlsi=YHwe5OwccuZ4L0Rn Part of omakase experience. Toroline suggested me this string. Its super toro / enso pro
I put about 5grams into the handle of my 100D and use an overgrip with Hyper-G soft 1.15 at 50lbs. I play at lot of doubles at an intermediate level so need a bit more help with power at times. Add to this the Percept 100D absolutely knives volleys at the net
I no longer have tc95. But MP is definitely bigger. A bit more „rounded” . Tc95 is more oval in shape with „sharper” cuts. Almost like comparing tc95 to speed pro.
@@mteca5093 nope. TF40 looks quite similar to TC95 while being a 98" headsize. It is juuuust tiny bit bigger but shape and the overall vibe is similar. Performance is different though. TF40 more control, less spin
@dandan.tennis I have hard time with yonex shape n oval shapes like blade 98...I played best with rounder head shapes... can you measure the Prestige 95 length n width from inside the frame??? Tnxxx
I just got measurements from my aero 98 and tc95 with surprising outcome .... TC95 IS 5mm longer then aero98 BUT same width...tc95 327mm x 245mm...aero98 322mm x 245mm
Hi, I used to use the Head Radical MP, I switched to the Team since i found it a lot easier to play with -20grams. I don't really like the beam of that racket though. I don't know which racket to pick from the yonex line, I demoed the ezone 100L, Ezone 100, and Vcore 100. Please recommend me
@@oneshadeoff9440 what you didnt like about the radical mp ? Yonex ezone 100 will feel „heavier” than the radical mp. Vcore 100 is more spin friendly and more comfortable. Percept 100 is the most consistent with best feel. On the other hand Murray switched to ezone 100 so there is some inspiration behind this potential pick. Personally I would probably go vcore 100. Fun stick to play with💪
@@cekinekshn smaller headsizes give more control and are good on flatter playstyles (Del Potro, Djokovic, Murray, Medvedev). Sense of the racquet in the hand is improved (you have better connection with the ball). So in my case - i play better backhands and dont do as many mistakes on forehands. I think first serves are also better. Slightly worse on returns, volleys and on defense but as a grinder i am usually good at running around the court 💪 but lets see how far it will go in my tournament of racquets! :)
@@dandan.tennis yes I all know that but this type of racket doesn't give you anything for free. Have you played with it against some heavy hitters in a real match? Not baseline practice when you hit through the middle. I mean, I watched your videos and your shots are far from being flat. You play with topspin. Especially on forehand Thicker beam and 100sq inch frame will you just more. Also, a stiffer frame not butter soft like prestige. If Alcaraz or Sinner can play with modern 98 and modern 100 then we also can. And we should be able to control it. Prestige is for old school heavy hitters. And even they sometime move to Babolat Pure Drive because it just gives so much more for free. Andy Murray moved from old Head PT57A to modern tweener racket Ezone 100 (not even pro stock Ezone).
@@cekinekshn Andy Murray didnt improve his results so his switch for now is more like a fun-fact rather than a direction to follow. (Before this tournament of racquets my main frame was a 95” anyway). Despite me hitting higher above the net (i agree with your observation) my visualisation of the strokes is more through the ball and its a bit easier with 95”. With 100” i start hitting out Unless its a gravity or speed or Percept. 98 is a happy sweet spot and I do enjoy many frames that are 98. Btw prestige tour (95) is more forgiving than a prestige pro (98). This is not my final pick but we will find out soon how far i can go with it. Being competitive is my main goal so of course maybe i will lack something with a more demanding frame. Usually its a balance of many things. I dont have to hit very hard. I must be consistent and smart with ball placement first. What are your top 3 frames? :)
The red shirt may have the most uncoordinated backhand I’ve ever saw. What in the world is he doing. The opponent I assume is also just learning the backhand ?
@@bigdaddy812 in my junior days my main racquet was Babolat roddicks signature pure drive which was extended. Fun stick ! But its been so long time ago…a bit worried that its not my cup of tea 🍻 if it was 18x19…. 🤗
I am now using confidential full bed 53lbs, i had tour bite soft on tbe mains at first but string bed is way too soft and felt muted. I also added total of 5-6 grams to 3.5-9.5 and 12. Now I get the punch I like for my winners. Didn't have enough plough before, definitely benifits from head heavier balance. Unfortunately not enough control for advanced players, should have slightly thinner beam. Much better racket for intermediate players can develop shots with this racket rather than trying to tweak what's already good.
Thanks for sharing your view. Have you tried tour bite ? Confidential is nice but tour bite might offer more spin. Tour bite soft has less „magic”. At the moment my setup is more HL with the leather grip i guess its a preference .
Yes I also have tour bite but haven't tried it on this racket, I find tour bite little boardy and not enough feel in full bed. Weight on the handle increase stability but also the power dramatically I think control is what lacking here. I go head light or head heavy depending on the racket as long as its not in between :))
@@sinand881 Ye, Maybe but i cant play with thin strings.. they are a bit unpredictable in the response (launch angle and power). In 18x20 maybe…18x19 i tried razor soft hybrid 125 with 1.20 and razor code 1.20 and it was not for me. In the past i was using 1.20 hyper g in a blade 18x20 it was nice but still…1.25 and 1.30 is my usual direction
@@pajavampir from yonex: poly tour strike 1.30 or poly tour pro 1.25. From other brands I would try Toroline KPop and Solinco Tour Bite. I also think Signum Pro Firestorm 1.30 could work like a magic :) Oh and tecnifibre razor code 1.25 white could work as well!
A friend of mine demoed the stick and loved it and switched, I tried it out about 2 hrs and liked it as well , the 18x19 string pattern is probably the best along with the iso 305 -18x19 What about the prostaff 97 ? I think it would serve you well 💪🏽💯
@@Game-Set-Match i usually prefer softer sticks. Maybe I will demo it at some point but its not a part of my tournament of racquets :) tfight 315 was my „pro staffy test” (but its foam filled) . I guess diadem Elevate tour also lands there (but its foam filled). In both cases (Elevate and Tfight 315) i haveNo issue with comfort but the feel of the sweet spot and its size is definitely different with those frames.
@@mteca5093 haha i am trying not to but i feel pretty confident that i will manage to switch. Then i will have to defend the choice in my local tournaments :)
Currently using Vcore 98 tour ohbh player. Looking for little more double friendly racket(but like solid prostaff feeling racket) Whiteout 98 1619 or Tfight315. Which one you prefer? Thanks
@@FlywithMiguel i prefer the whiteout 16x19 for double handed backhand. Something about the weight distribution and you still have the option to add weight modules to fine tune your setup towards pro staff / tfight direction so you still have options. So whiteout is a bit more versatile and tfight is a bit more specific. In my tournament of racquets whiteout is still in the game while tfight 315 is out. 👍
excellent vid, i was trying to figure out how to gel better w/ the E100 and found your analysis, very insightful, thanks. by the way, what shoes are you wearing in your rallying?
Thanks man for your comment :) shoes are asics resolution (i prefer them over the solutions). But I will probably go back to Nike or maybe try Yonex and Lacoste before final decision. Those are good shoes but I prefer more cushioning and stable feel. If you have any questions feel free to ask :)
@@dandan.tennis thanks for the reply :-) do you have any suggestions for a more controlled E100? I like the forgiveness, power, and stability, do you think pure strike 98 is a little more controlled?
@@BukBukBawk Maybe Babolat pure aero 98. Pure strikes are more „control oriented” but probably have best feel from all the Babolat frames. You can try first changing strings on your E100. Try signum pro firestorm 1.30. You should get more control. Maybe you dont have to change that much :) ezone 100 is very specific. I didnt find anything that stable and powerful in stock form to be honest. But for that power the launch response is pretty predictable so thats how ezone 100 is an interesting frame !
Thanks for the review. I recently got the regular VCore 98. I’ve been playing mostly on clay and love it. Tons of spin. I put a few grams of lead on the handle and I feel like it whips nicely. I have fully poly strings but I think I’ll try and hybrid with multi in the mains to get a little more power.
Thanks for the comment ! Ye on clay i had No issues at all. On hard courts i experienced lack of stability with the regular version but i guess customizing would help. I figured i will be closer to the tour anyway
Weight and balance is great with this stick, but 18 mains is too dense, hard to create string movement and spin. Also the racket is too flexible I think, RA is about 62 I believe?
Its 66! 😅 you can try lowering tension or use thinner strings but of course the strings are a bit more locked compared to 16x19 pattern. But you have lower launch so you can accelerate a bit more „free”. Different strokes react differently to different patterns and racquets. Thats really interesting about playtesting or recommending racquets to someone ❤
@@dandan.tennistrue, i didn't realize how significant launch angle could affect strokes until i tried switching to the Head Boom Pro and Vcore 98. While they really helped my topspin forehand i found the launch angle made slice and volleys too different and couldn't make the switch
@@dandan.tennis yes i tried that going to 16 guage. It did help a bit but i still lacked the accuracy i had with the launch angle of my 2017 Ezome 98. I really like the Ezome 100 but it has hurt my elbow, do you think adding weight would help? I have already switched to a soft multi
@@TheJstaples i think adding weight wont improve comfort. It could be associated with technique but from my experience if something hurts you with a specific racquet its better to move on rather than trying to adapt.
You are right saying it should be more head heavy - but you should maybe achieve it not by adding weight to the head but by removing weight from the handle, Barty style. ;)
Murray can't find the court with his new setup. I think he ruined that racquet with so much weight. He can't control the heavy, bulky racquet head with the wrist. When Roger changed to a bigger head, he played immediately well with it. Murray plays much worse.
also Federer didn't change "that much". The racquet was designed to be as similar as possible with just more forgiveness (in theory). So Murray actually did something more extreme. Djokovic also stayed with "his racquet" as a base. Slightly extended, lighter and different string pattern. So ye...Murray's change is a totally different mindset.
i believe I said "Iga signature racquet - Tempo" as a frame reference, not as a statement as you can still buy it :) sure she "switched" to the Tfight 300 but whats under the paint...who knows. I can tell that her specs before the switch to the tfight was 299g/32.6 cm/299 SW (unstrung) . Pretty much oldschool blade :)
Nope. Tc95 more comfort, more feel, Tempo easier to use and lower launch angle. Spin potential is similar. Tempo at the same specs maybe would have the same thump. In stock form it is faster through the air. Tempo can be used by anybody, tc95 is for a specific player.
It seems we have similar tastes in Toroline strings. I got almost the same pairing in my Omakase order of Super Toro mains with the green 1.27 Enso pro for crosses instead of the yellow 1.25. I liked it a lot and it made for easy defensive play with the extra power but I did miss some spin of a full bed of Super Toro. I also really like the K-pop strings. I am probably going to try Wasabi mains with Super Toro crosses at around 48lb next. I think it will offer a bit more control than "What The" but the only way to find out is to try!
I want to try Wasabi / Enso Pro. Its on my list to review as well but i am always behind my schedule. I will drop soon Vcore 100 vs Ezone 100, then probably Percept 97 because someone asked me about it and I value „community” :) i am still in the „missing puzzle” group of racquets with 100D , Whiteout 18x20 and Prestige MP 18x19 waiting for the review :)
I am switching from the Head Speed Pro. I mirrored the specs close to the Wilson ntour 95. But, I also collect and this is the last thing I have not done.
@@b.lakeberg7456 nice, you should enjoy it. Obviously the key difference is forgiveness but solidness and connection goes to tc95. I remember that when I was casually testing frames while using tc95 . Speed Pro (360+) and Prestige MP (360+) were the closest racquets, easiest to switch between each other. What string you plan to use first?
Great picks! You answered another comment, saying, "a slightly more forgiving tc95 with a slightly tighter string pattern could be the best racquet on the planet" for you. An on-spec Tour would seem to fit this bill the best. Regardless, I find your descriptions useful and accurate, and I'll be following your tourney with interest...
Yap. Tour is interesting for sure. Im gonna test it a little bit more. I must say that this group of racquets is very strong and im not sure yet which will go to next round (and ive been hitting them for few weeks now) . I havent tried whiteout 18x20 yet
I predict you'll like the Whiteout 18x20 for many of the same aspects you dig in the Tour. I also predict "racquet fatigue" testing so many frames at the same time. So take your time!
This vid answers all my questions about Angell frames, which were mostly about swingweight bc I too can feel a change of 3-points, if not 2. I must say, too, that I like this text-based format. It's shorter, more concise, and makes it easier to go back and find the info I'm most interested in (but I may in the minority in this opinion).
I'm using Diadem Solstice Power 16L on the main at 24 kg and Wilson Revolve 16 on the cross at 25kg on my VCore 98 Tour. I find I get a lot of control and spin from this setup. Pocketing is good.
@@dandan.tennis Yeah I had a full bed of Solstice and didn't like it. Too stiff. The Revolve softens it up and, I think, adds pocketing. The Revolve is also slick and got better snap back.. Should mention is it Revolve Spin.
Toroline is simply the best, marketing wise. They have managed to get every YT tennis influencer to chill these plastic shining crap strings. Jokes aside. I'm sure some of Toroline's products are great. I'm a Solinco guy though, more specifically a Confidential guy. I don't feel I need to experiment with other strings since I'm very happy with, and used to, Solinco Confidential. Take care. Are you active on "Talk Tennis Forum" btw?
I was recently debating replacing one of my Gravity Pro for the Gravity Tour or the MP XL because I enjoyed being able to move a lighter frame it quicker through the air. But the last 2 times out I killed with the Pro. I’m not so sure now…
If it works it works :) dont change the winning team! I havent tried the newest gravity tour. The previous version was kinda anemic and boring although much easier to play with. Gravity Pro is exciting and inspiring to play with :) ❤
@@dandan.tennis I’m of mindset that I won’t know if another raquet is better for me unless I try it. If the SW of GP was a bit lower (even if they went to 99 sq in) , it may be perfect for me. As it is I love it. But playing with the Boom Pro and Blade 98 sometimes is just great. Both are a close 2nd to the Gravity. Decisions.
Feel of the racquet is top of the top. Sweet spot could be defined a little bit better but its hard to do so in 100” frames. What strings are your favourite ?
Great review! Maybe your best yet. I play this frame and you describe its every aspect beautifully. It’s not unforgiving or underpowered, but if you’re looking for a forgiving power frame, look elsewhere. This is for more advanced players who want a frame that forces them to play better. And when you do (play better), oh, what a feeling!
❤ i am happy as well, this format might be something I will establish. Big thanks for the feedback as it helps me understand in what direction I can move next.
They are very very similar. The 360+ prestige pro is the same as the auxetic prestige tour. The name difference apart they play very very similar. The auxetic is not a big difference and I cannot even feel it most times. The connection and feel is top notch.
not much, a bit more solid/uniform in feel. more "focused". Performance to me is pretty much the same (not worth the money), just tweaking the feel (actually might be worth here)
My journey to land on the perfect TF40 315 16*19: Moved from very power oriented racquet (hard time speeding up my swing) to Pro Staff 97 (incredible feel but sweet spot too small) to Head Speed MP (enjoyed the free power, but launched too many shots and racquet felt light) to TF40. The feel is incredible. I can speed up my swing and still control the ball. Opponents comment that my shot is heavy. Serve like a dream whether kick, slice or flat. Keep the wrist loose and you will be rewarded.
Ciekawe bo też szukam rakiety w z podobnych kategorii i też zastanawiam się nad solinco 18x20, radical mp, albo perceptem 97(myślałem nad speed mp ale jakoś nie widziałem zbyt wiele pochwał w necie) bo obecnie gram vcore pro 97hd i trochę mi brakuje darmowej mocy bo po godzinie już lekko opadam z sił i zaczynają się problemy
Testowałem HD. Fajny ale ciężko rywalizować. Radical MP jest niezły bo lekki ale wciąż stabilny i ma spoko dostęp do rotacji. Jestem już mocno przyzwyczajony do cięższych rakiet wyważonych na rączkę więc biorę pod uwagę tylko radical pro. Niby whiteout też wpada w tą samą kategorie ale mają odważniki które bardzo łatwo podmieniać i można szybko sobie ustawić balans. Percept 97 blisko, blisko! Ale TF40 wypełnione pianką bardziej mi się podoba na czuciu. Chociaż Percept jest solidniejszy i jest zapas na doważenie…podobne rakiety.
@@dandan.tennis teżwłaśnie jestem przyzwyczajony do cieższej rakiety bo ta 97hd ma 320g plus dorzuciłem troche ołowiu na godzine 12 główki by dodać powera. No teraz mam zagwozdke bo wszystkie 3 bym i tak dociążył, a ze gram 1hbh i all court to nie moge szaleć z grubością ramy :P i tak mam te trzy rakiety na celowniku chodz najbardziej mi tu leży whiteout z czego poczytałem na necie ktory chyba ma najwiecej darmowej mocy, bym obstawial ze radical mp ma najmniej a percept gdzieś pomiedzy.
@@Invesre Percept 97 ma najmniej powera z nich wszystkich ale powinien pasować jednoręcznym. W teorii cieńsza rama i balans na rączkę pomaga :) może extreme tour. Niedługo wychodzi nowy model ! Nowy Extreme tour będzie się nazywał extreme pro
@@dandan.tennis a slyszałem ze ma być nowy extreme, ale to raczej zbyt szalona rama :p Nie przepadam za rakietami typowo spinowymi bo z moim fh za bardzo piłe podnosi jak jest przelot zbyt rzadki i czesto długie piły wywalam. Miałem kiedys yonexa ezone ai 100, i cieżko było panować nad taka bestią ;D vcore pro 97 hd jest spoko kontrola tylko jak pisałem po godzine padasz :D
@@Invesre tecnifibre TF40 315 18x20 będzie łatwiejszy od HD jeśli chcesz mieć łatwiej ale ten sam styl. Jeszcze Head Speed Pro jest dużo bardziej przyjazny do gry i może go bym zobaczył na pierwszym miejscu szukając naturalnego przejścia z HD ale jednak utrzymując podobną trajektorie lotu i ogólna dynamikę uderzeń (chociaż w speed pro jest większa ale to jest ten czynnik pomagający)
Hejka, zależy czy TF40 305 czy 315 bo są pewne różnice. Ale biorąc 305 żeby mieć porównywalne parametry to TF40 będzie miał więcej kontroli, jest bardziej „tradycyjną” rakietą, odpowiednik Blade’a trochę. Z kolei Tfight 305 jest nieco bardziej „współczesnym” modelem, powiedzmy blade w stronę speeda albo ezone. Większy odskok, łatwiejsza rotacja, łatwiejszy serwis. Z TF40 ma lepsze czucie, ma lepszy slice i łatwiej uderzać płaskie bomby (niższa trajektoria lotu). Tfight jest bardziej „uniwersalny” ale jego parametry są nieco trudniejsze dla mniej doświadczonych zawodników. Lubię obie rakiety ale uniwersalność tfight 305 nieco bardziej mnie przekonuje.
