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Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Racquet Review

As the lightest member of Prince's ATS Textreme Tour family, the Tour 100 290 is not to be overlooked. Whether in stock form or as a platform frame for customization, the Textreme Tour 100 290 offers high playability for a wide range of levels and playing styles. It features Anti-Torque System (ATS) technology that includes both Textreme and Twaron in the shaft and at 10 and 2 o'clock in the upper hoop, providing a powerful and stable response upon impact. Also new to 2022, Prince changes the beam to a more flexible 62 RA for added comfort on every stroke. Our playtesters are well versed in this ATS Textreme family, with all of them testing several other models in the line as well as past generations. Although the weight is a little lower than their preferred specs, all were impressed with the performance of this "hidden gem." Highlights of the playtest include great maneuverability, easy access to spin and a nice blend of control and power. Not to mention, all of the testers were fans of the feel. With a weight under 290 grams unstrung, there were some stability issues when the levels of pace and spin increased, but that was anticipated. Overall, the ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 is a serious contender for every player looking to take their game to the next level.

• Maneuverability
• Slightly unstable at times

Beginner to Intermediate

Groundstrokes - Score: 87

Our team found the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 easy to use and spin-friendly from the baseline. Brittany has playtested several other racquets in the ATS Textreme family and has recently dabbled with lighter racquets. She started off by saying, "I was extremely excited for this playtest, and it did not disappoint. Even at an unstrung weight under 300 grams, the Tour 100 290 offered high levels of playability, especially from the baseline. I noticed two things on my groundstrokes: excellent maneuverability and controllable power. This racquet is extremely easy to swing, so it's easy to generate racquet head speed. That translated to power, but I never felt like the ball was launching. I had good control over where the ball was landing and felt confident going after riskier targets on my more aggressive groundstrokes. Slices were just OK, which was to be expected with the lighter weight."

Tiffani is also familiar with the ATS Textreme family. She said, "My current racquet comes from this ATS Textreme Tour line, and this playtest just lengthened the list of frames I enjoy from this family. The Textreme Tour 100 290 is lighter than my ATS Textreme Tour 100P, and it has a more open string pattern, but this 290 version was easy for me to transition into. Although it has a lower static weight, there's enough swingweight to mask instability most of the time. I only recalled having stability issues when I was hitting high above my shoulder outside of my strike zone. Otherwise, this racquet offered stability on par with 300-gram racquets. With an open string pattern and an easy swing, this Tour 100 290 let me hit some great angles. I could dip the ball and get it moving off the court. My slices were OK, but they were more defensive since my slice shots didn't penetrate the court like they would with my own racquet."

"The Tour 100 290 reminded me just how fun tennis can be," added Sage . "My racquet of choice is substantially heavier, so I decided to relax, loosen my grip and swing away. This strategy produced some smile-inducing rallies. The open string pattern lifted the ball and imparted heavy spin, leading to easy depth. Combine the insanely maneuverable swing and controlled feel the ATS technology provides, and the result was effortless consistency. Sure, there were times when I missed the extra weight, but I've never hit with a 290-gram frame that was as stable as this one. The specs work in harmony to squeeze stability, power and placement out of a weight that typically doesn't exhibit those traits. Beginners will be rewarded with more shots in the court, intermediate players can harness the spin and control, and it acts as a customization platform for more advanced players. Prince nailed this one."

Jason was able to head directly to the court and instantly start playing well. He said, "This is such an easy racquet to use from the baseline. I knew it was going to be maneuverable and I knew it was going to be spin-friendly, but I was surprised by the depth I was getting and the effectiveness of my shots. Sure the 290-gram weight was on the lighter side, and because of that, I wasn't hitting with as much pace as I would've wanted, but I could easily add some tungsten tape to fix that."

Volleys - Score: 84

Heading up to net, our playtest crew found the ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 to be a speedy racquet with great feel, although they did notice some instability at times. Tiffani found herself ending more points up at net with this racquet. She said, "When a racquet instills confidence in my volleys, I can't complain. This Tour 100 290 felt so quick at net that I was more confident following a short ball up to close out the point with a punch volley. The stability was sufficient for my needs, and I liked the easy depth on my volleys."

"The Textreme Tour 100 290 felt so quick up at net," continued Jason . "It felt like there was no lag time from when I started my swing to when I made contact. I also felt well connected to my shots, and I loved the feel at contact."

Brittany has been a big fan of the feel of Prince racquets ever since she started using them at 10 years old. She said, "I enjoyed the responsive feel that the Textreme Tour 100 290 offered at the net. While I was able to soften my hands and hit touch volleys, I had my best success punching the ball deep with firm, short strokes. There was surprisingly good stability for the most part, but I did feel like the racquet was getting pushed around when a passing shot came in with solid pace and spin."

Sage agreed with Brittany here. He said, "Getting the racquet into position was smooth, and it offered a surprisingly forgiving response. I mostly looked for a crisp volley to hit through the court, but I could also come underneath it to drop it short as long as I wasn't up against a big hitter. That said, I was left wishing for more stability when I was up against a heavy ball."

Serves - Score: 82

The playtesters agreed that spin was the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290's biggest strength when it came to serves. Sage enjoyed the variety of serves he could hit with this racquet. He said, "This was another area of the court where the open string pattern made the difference. My serves weren't coming in as fast as with other racquets, but that was offset by the slice and kick I could generate. I preferred going to the body, so it didn't give my opponent a chance to take a full cut at the return. There was ample control to hit corners, and comfort was never in question."

The highlight here for Tiffani was the added spin on her slice serves. She said, "I found that spin came more easily than it does with my own racquet. My flat serves weren't enhanced, but I thought they were easy to execute with this racquet. Most of the time, I was choosing to slice both my first and second serves because I liked the added action I was getting on that shot."

While Jason found it easy to hit his mark with this racquet on serves, he noticed it lacking a bit of oomph. He explained, "The Tour 100 290 was great for hitting slice serves. I thought it was easy to accelerate the racquet and easy to serve with a high percentage. There was good access to spin for sure, but the lack of mass was noticeable to my opponents, who said they felt it was easier to attack my serves. A bit of tungsten tape would be able to fix that."

The ATS Textreme Tour 100 290's spin potential was the standout feature for Brittany on serves. She said, "I thought the Tour 100 290 offered plenty of access to spin, and I utilized it the most on both my first and second serves. My favorite serve to hit was a slice serve out wide on the deuce side to pull my opponent off the court. I wasn't hitting my fastest or heaviest serves with this racquet, but I was doing enough to start points at least neutrally, if not offensively. Second serves were consistent and comfortable, although lacking a little bit of weight behind them."

Returns - Score: 82

The Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 had mixed results for our playtesters on return of serve. On one hand, the racquet yielded strong returns for Tiffani . She said, "Once again, I was impressed with this racquet. I liked the way the easy depth mixed with easy spin to keep this shot in play. The swingweight is very manageable, so this Tour 100 290 was simple enough for me to get around in time, and I felt comfortable being more selective with my shot placement. On second serve returns, I could step in and get more offensive."

"The ability to get a racquet around my body quickly and never feel late when returning is a key aspect to starting a point off offensively," said Brittany . However, she and the rest of the playtesters did notice the lighter weight most on this stroke. "Normally, I prefer to return over serve, but with the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 I didn't have a preference one way or the other. I don't often say this, but I think this racquet could use a little added weight to bring up the level of playability even more."

Jason enjoyed the Tour 100 290 more for attacking than for defending on serve returns. He said, "The ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 allowed me to hit with lots of spin and nice depth, and it came around my body super quick. I also felt like the control was excellent, and I was finding my targets at a high percentage. The racquet was missing a bit of mass when going up against harder hit serves. It can get pushed back, and torsional stability suffers because of it."

Sage found returning to be the most difficult part of the playtest due to the lighter weight. He wrapped things up, saying, "Blocking the ball to try to neutralize a big serve resulted in the frame twisting in hand. I had to focus on getting my feet into position so I could take a full swing. I just never quite settled in with the ATS Textreme Tour 100 290, and I didn't feel confident in my return game."

Overall - Score: 86

Brittany - "I like the feel, controllable power and maneuverability."

Tiffani - "There's so much I like! This ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 has great overall playability. I like the easy spin, depth and feel."

Sage - "This is a versatile and easy-to-use racquet that shines in the spin, maneuverability and comfort categories."

Jason - "Very user-friendly. Excellent maneuverability and spin potential."

Brittany - "Nothing really! There are some stability issues at times, but that is to be expected and could be fixed with some customization."

Tiffani - "I don't have any!"

Sage - "I'd personally add some weight to bump up the stability."

Jason - "The Prince Textreme Tour 100 290 lacks a bit of weight."

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

Brittany - "I consider this my favorite racquet in the ATS Textreme Tour line. While the 100 310 and 100P offer more stability and plow through, this Tour 100 290 is the most versatile. It is easy to play with as is, but it's also a great platform frame for customization. Other racquets that play similarly include the Tecnifibre TFight 295 RS, Dunlop CX 400 and Wilson Clash 100 v2."

Tiffani - "Compared to my own ATS Textreme Tour 100P, there's easier net clearance, access to depth and topspin. Although the swingweights aren't drastically different on paper, this Tour 100 290 is easier to swing than the ATS Textreme Tour 100 310. The feel and comfort levels are similar, though. Outside of Prince, I was reminded of the Wilson Blade 100 v7. There's a similar balance of power and control."

Sage - "The Tour 100 290 took over the lead for my favorite racquet under 300 grams (unstrung). It gave me big-time spin and control when strung with a polyester string, although I actually enjoyed a multifilament in it as well. The multi helped pump some extra power into my shots and flatten the trajectory of the ball a little bit. Compared to similar racquets, like the Wilson Blade 100L v8, Babolat Pure Strike Team 3rd Gen and Head Gravity MP, I'd stick with this Prince option."

Jason - "The Prince Textreme Tour 100 290's playability is similar to that of the Wilson Blade 100 v7, but with a more comfortable response."

Playtester Profiles

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

Sage: 4.5 lefty all-court player with a two-handed backhand. He currently plays with a customized Head Speed MP 2022.

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

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

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

Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Review

Updated with a more flexible beam construction, along with a new paint job. how does the new textreme tour 100 play.

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

The Tour line has several rackets to choose from, the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 95, Prince ATS Textreme Tour 98, Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P, Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 310 and finally, the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290.

For this playtest, I picked up the 290g version, which is the lightest in the range and targets beginners and intermediates looking for an arm-friendly, easy-to-swing racket.

How does it play? Find out in this full Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 review and playtest.

Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Cosmetics

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

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

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

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

Prince ATS Textreme Tour Line Spec Comparison

My specifications and setup.

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

This variance is pretty standard for most tennis racket brands’ tolerance levels. Luckily, I’d prefer a racket at 290g to weigh 294g as it brings the specs a little closer to the weight I usually like.

When strung, it came in at 316.5g with an overgrip, a balance of 33.5cm, 2 points head light and a swing weight of 327 kg/cm2.

If you bought this frame based on wanting a sub 320 swing weight, you would be disappointed. So do ask the retailer to match the specs if they offer it.

You can see the official (+ Tennis Warehouse ) ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 specs below and my self-measured specs for comparison.

I used Prince Diablo 17 (1.25mm) for stringing as a two-piece string job at 50lbs. Stringing the frame is easy with clearly marked holes and only having to skip 8T and 8H for the mains.

The 16 x 18 string pattern means the crosses are easy to weave, and you’re stringing one, or two crosses less than usual, which speeds it up.

For those interested, Prince Diablo is a co-polyester string that’s a tad softer than most strings in the category, and I thought it would pair well with the open string patterned ATS Textreme Tour 100.

The racket had an L1 grip which is not what I use, so I bumped it up with an overgrip. This took the specs to 11.2oz / 316.5g with a swing weight of 327 kg/cm2.

First Impressions

It has been a long time since I’ve used Prince rackets as, unfortunately, the brand hasn’t been well sold in Europe and therefore isn’t as popular or readily available as the other big players.

But popularity, marketing and having pros using the brand do not make a racket perform better. After all, the vast majority come from the same factories, so I was looking forward to giving the Textreme Tour line a playtest.

I’d already read and watched several reviews of the 95 and 98-square-inch rackets, but there was little on the 290g racket and having not used the previous iterations (the racket Iga Swiatek used before she signed with Tecnifibre), I wasn’t too sure what to expect.

After my first few hits, my thoughts were that the Tour 100 290 packs a decent punch, feels stable and is a racket I’d be able to use with no problems.

Full Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Review

Groundstrokes

My first few full-blooded groundstrokes were wild from the back of the court.

Most of my play before this playtest was with a Blade 98 v8 18 x 20 , which is a heavier, more headlight frame, so replicating those shots from muscle memory sent this ball flying towards the back fence.

However, after the first dozen shots and not trying to hit the felt off the ball, I started to get a feel for it.

Given the 16 x 18 pattern, I expected a high launch angle, but the Tour 100 290 doesn’t balloon the ball at all, and the strings are not that widely spaced around the ‘sweet spot’.

The slice, in particular, felt good, which again surprised me given the racket was 100 square inches and 16 x 18, yet keeping the ball low with a decent pace was not a problem.

This was probably helped by the extra mass in the hoop, which put a bit more oomph behind the ball rather than a loopy-type shot.

My other main takeaway was the Tour 100 gives an excellent connected feel to the ball, and the Diablo strings paired with the soft frame gave a very satisfying sound on impact.

The Textreme Tour 100 290 is a solid feeling frame from the baseline overall. It is not a whippy racket, but you can still swing it fast, and despite its low static weight class, it doesn’t get pushed around by heavier incoming balls.

Any downsides? This is personal, and your mileage may differ, but I found my forehand on the run where I’m trying to whip the ball cross-court and then recover became unreliable. This is probably caused by the weight distribution in the frame, which takes some more adjustments.

What You Can Expect

• Not as high a launch angle as you’d expect from a 16 x 18 pattern
• Pleasing thud sound at contact
• Connected feel to the ball

The more I think about racket reviews, the harder it becomes to talk about specific shots, as they are very personal.

None more so than the service as you control every aspect of it from start to finish. Therefore a racket I think is good for my serve might be terrible for yours. And much of it depends on what racket you are transitioning from.

However, all players looking for spin and slice will find it with the 16 x 18 string pattern, and I think most players will find something they like when serving with this racket.

At 100 square inches, it does most things well – power but not excessive, control but not the ultimate precision and spin is plentiful.

Up at the net, the Textreme Tour 100 290 performs well. The racket I tested had a fair bit of mass in the hoop, so it was very stable, and punchy volleys had some real bite.

On the flip, the manoeuvrability of the frame wasn’t the best for those quick reaction type volleys, but if you were in position early or needed a little bit of extra stability when on the stretch, then your volleys were in good shape.

• Good stability for a sub 300g racket

Returning serves ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 worked well. Again the 316.5g strung weight and 327 swing weight meant stability was not a problem.

Blocked returns worked well, and I felt I could still get a decent piece of the ball even on those off-centre stretch returns.

In the hoop at 10 and 2, Prince combines TeXtreme with Twaron for their ‘anti-torque system’, which probably helped. I measured the twist weight of this frame at 15.15, which is relatively high for a sub 300g racket, and a point higher than the 2019 version of this frame.

• Stability when at full stretch
• Good feel on block returns

Who is this Racket For?

Like the Head Boom MP I reviewed recently, the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 is a racket with which many players of varying abilities can pick up and play decent tennis.

I think it is very well suited to a higher-level female player (it is no surprise Iga Swiatek used the previous version of this frame in stock form), as the best description I can give is that it’s a lighter player’s frame.

Most rackets in the 290g range are often stiff layups with lower swing weights, whereas the Textreme 100 comes in with a softer 62 RA and a 318 swing weight (if you get one close to spec).

You also get that mixed beam width that starts at 23mm, moves to 20mm, and then back to 22mm. This gives you a frame that blends the ‘tweener’ type spec with the thinner beamed player frame.

With my outlier specs and higher swing weight, I was almost playing with a customised version of the Tour 100 290, which means I benefited from added stability and higher shot weight (‘plow’, as the Americans, often say).

Based on how my racket played, I could see quite a few players adding lead to their frame to bring the stock specs closer to this one.

At stock specs, the Textreme Tour 100 290 will be a good racket to demo for intermediate male players, strong female players and those looking for a solid base to customise from.

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?

Control - 8

Manoeuvrability - 7.5, stability - 9, comfort - 9.5, touch/feel - 8.5, serves - 7.5, groundstrokes - 8.5, volleys - 8, returns - 8.

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

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Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) Racket Review

One of our top 10 rackets under 300g, the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) is an excellent racket for intermediates looking to play some aggressive strokes and hit a heavy ball.

At 290g unstrung, this racket has the maneuverability that an intermediate player needs, but it also has enough mass to get you playing some very good tennis.

We’ve been big fans of the Prince Textreme Tour 100 rackets for a while now and really connected with the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (310).

The 310 version offered a great blend of modern maneuverability and classic control that we loved and at 310g is another great option for slightly stronger intermediate players and more advanced players.

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We got our hands on the 290 version a few months ago for a quick hit and liked what we saw, which prompted us to rank this racket at number 7 on our top rackets under 300g list .

After our successful first session with the Tour 100 (290), we decided it was time to get it back for a full playtest and a thorough review.

The one thing we particularly liked about this racket in our initial playtest was how the open string pattern allowed intermediate players to generate some serious spin.

However, the Textreme Tour 100 (290) did this without sacrificing control.

Too often with light rackets, you get spin or control, but this stick was able to give us spin and control in equal measures.

While the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) comes in at a very manageable 290g unstrung, it has a serious 324 swingweight which adds a great deal of stability on contact.

The extra swingweight gives this racket some extra control, meaning this stick can compete even when the power levels go up.

This high swingweight means that the Textreme Tour is suitable for a wide range of players.

Whether you’re an adult intermediate, advanced junior player, or an advanced senior player looking for a slightly lighter racket, the Textreme Tour is an ideal option and is sure to suit a wide variety of players.

As we said, we were very impressed with this racket the first time we tried it, so we were excited to get our hands on it for a proper playtest.

Having had some experience of the racket already, we knew it had quite a bit of spin potential so we set it up with some Babolat RPM Blast at 56lbs, just to try and maximize the control aspect of this stick.

I tend to produce a lot of topspin naturally, so normally my setup will try and minimize the amount of spin a racket will give me, but different players will look for different characteristics from their strings.

If you’re looking for a little bit of help with your string setup then check out Tom’s “ Tennis String Tension Guide ” to get that perfect setup for your racket.

We’ve been talking this racket up for a while now, so here’s our in-depth review of one of our top picks under 300g, the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290)!

Groundstrokes

7 out of 10

I always find that Prince rackets feel really nice in my hands, they just seem to be very clean, no-nonsense rackets.

The same can be said of the Textreme Tour 100 (290) , which feels wonderfully balanced and very clean through the hit.

I’m someone who values maneuverability and control above everything else from my racket and the Textreme Tour 100 really hits the nail on the head in this regard.

This racket has an unusually high swingweight for a 290g racket, which means there’s plenty of stability on contact, leading to huge amounts of control for such a light racket.

This excellent control, combined with good spin potential allows players to really attack with spin and accuracy.

I found this combination suited my game perfectly and I loved getting on the front foot and moving my opponent around the court with heavy topspin shots.

For intermediate players, this racket offers excellent performance when it comes to stability, spin, and control, but perhaps its one weakness might be its maneuverability.

While it is naturally a fast racket, at 290g it couldn’t be anything else, it is not super maneuverable compared to many of its sub 300g competitors.

The reason for this is probably the 324 swingweight, which makes this racket just a little bit more difficult to swing.

While this might be a negative for some players, it is certainly a tradeoff which allows the Textreme Tour 100 to achieve such good performance.

In my opinion, this aspect lends the Textreme Tour 100 towards the slightly more advanced intermediate players whose strokes are a bit more developed.

If you’re a beginner/intermediate player, you might find this stick a little bit more difficult to play with than many other light rackets.

However, for those intermediate players who are a bit more comfortable with their strokes and looking to develop their game quickly, the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) represents a brilliant option.

Stylewise, I definitely see this racket suiting someone who loves to attack using topspin to open up the angles.

I’m a player who loves to use my forehand to hit heavy topspin shots and move my opponent side to side, and I found the Textreme Tour 100 (290) to be ideal.

I had easy access to spin, but at the same time, I felt like I had the control to put the ball exactly where I wanted it.

All in all, I was very impressed with the Prince Textreme Tour 100’s performance from the back of the court.

This stick provides a great blend of maneuverability and stability that can give intermediate players a big boost in performance.

My only warning would be to make sure you’re ready for a racket with this kind of swingweight.

I gave the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) a 7.5 out of 10 for the groundstrokes.

7.5 out of 10

The Textreme Tour 100 is undoubtedly one of the best lightweight rackets I have played with at the net.

The big challenge for rackets under 300g when it comes to volleying is stability because they lack the weight to absorb power effectively.

With its 324 swingweight though, the Textreme Tour 100 has an edge over its competitors in this area.

Again, if you’re quite new to the game, you might find this racket is a little bit more difficult to get into position than many other light rackets.

What you sacrifice in maneuverability though, you do makeup in performance.

For the majority of intermediate players, I don’t see this being an issue, but it is worth giving any racket a playtest before buying!

Personally, I got on extremely well with the Tour 100 at the net.

I’m a firm believer that weight is all-important when it comes to volleys, so the 290g Textreme Tour 100 wasn’t likely to be able to compete with heavier rackets.

However, it’s when it’s compared to similarly weighted rackets where this racket really stands out.

I was able to get into position quickly, giving me every opportunity to time the ball well, and when I did, this racket rewarded me.

The extra stability of this racket means you’re able to absorb power and place the ball back where you want it with ease.

The good levels of control the Textreme Tour 100 showed from the back of the court continued at the net and I certainly benefited from it.

It’s always a bit tricky scoring rackets for their volleying performance.

The weight makes a massive difference at the net so I couldn’t score this racket as high as many heavier rackets.

So, I’ve plumped for another 7.5 out of 10.

It might not sound like a great score, but it’s about as good as it gets for a racket under 300g.

8 out of 10

The serve is another area where the swingweight really helps the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290 ) .

It means this racket is not only fast through the swing but it has enough weight going through the ball at contact point to turn racket head speed into true power.

We all want to add a little bit of pop to our serves and the Textreme Tour 100 is certainly a sub 300g racket that can do that.

I found I was getting a good balance of power, spin, and control with this stick, but when I wanted to flatten the ball out and hit a big serve things really came together.

The nice thing about this stick though is that it doesn’t focus too much on any one characteristic.

Yes, it offers plenty of power on the serve but I didn’t find that it sacrificed on control in order to achieve this.

When it came to the second serve, I had full confidence in the Tour 100’s ability to produce spin and help me guide the ball into the court.

Performance wise, everything worked out nicely for me with this racket and I didn’t lose too many points on serve.

My first serve percentage was solid and I picked up a lot of free points, but when I needed it, my second serve was right there, giving me plenty of confidence to attack the first.

I found the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) performed brilliantly on serve, and it was deserving of its 8 out of 10 score.

This rounded off an excellent playtest, and reinforced my belief that the Textreme Tour 100 is one of the best rackets under 300g.

As you’ve probably guessed, we think the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) is an excellent racket.

It offers players looking for a racket under 300g an excellent option in the control/spin categories as well as a ton of performance.

This racket is strong from anywhere on the court, but it particularly impressed me on volleys and the serve.

For any intermediate players with designs on quickly progressing into more advanced tennis, I think this racket has the perfect level of performance.

The extra stability it has means it can handle the power of more advanced tennis, whilst still offering the maneuverability that a less experienced player needs.

If there is one slight weakness for this racket, I would say it is the maneuverability.

It’s a little less maneuverable than many other light rackets, so if you are someone who doesn’t have very developed strokes this could make life a little bit more difficult.

I don’t think this will be a problem for the majority of players though, and you can soon find out by giving this stick a playtest.

Overall, I gave the Prince Textreme Tour 100 (290) a 7.5 out of 10, which is about as good as it gets for rackets under 300g.

It gives solid performance on all shots and has a lovely blend of power, spin, and control, with a slight emphasis on spin that will really suit the aggressive baseliner.

Once again, this is another great racket from Prince and one that we love at TheTennis Bros.com.

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Prince TeXtreme O3 Tour 100 (290g) Tennis Racket

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The 290g O3 Tour 100 is ideal for intermediate players to attack with spin, accuracy and power.

Built for intermediate to advanced level players, the 290g Prince TeXtreme O3 Tour 100 provides optimal stability on long fast swings, allowing you to place your shots with pinpoint precision. The O3 technology enhances the sweetspot on the 100 sq inch heasize for improved power and more forgiveness on off-centre shots.

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

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Suitable for advanced/intermediate looking for plenty of power and spin. The slightly thicker beams (22mm to 24mm) and regular range of weights give the perfect mixture of power & control.

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These rackets are perfect for the budget conscious player, or players who do not play regularly, but need a racket for some occasional family games or holiday play. Suitable for beginners and Intermediate players alike.

Suitable for regular club players or improvers alike, these rackets suit players starting to play regular competitive or friendly tennis. Lighter weight.

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One often overlooked, but crucial, aspect when selecting a tennis racket is the grip size. The grip size is the measurement around the handle's circumference, and choosing the right one can significantly impact your comfort, control, and potential to prevent injury. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the right tennis racket grip size.

Importance of Choosing the Right Grip Size

A correctly sized tennis grip ensures you have optimal control over your racket and helps prevent injuries. Too small a grip may cause your hand to shift during play, reducing accuracy and increasing the risk of developing tennis elbow due to overuse of the forearm muscles. Conversely, a grip that's too large can make the racket hard to turn and manipulate, and it could also lead to hand, wrist, or shoulder injuries due to overgripping.

Measuring Your Grip Size

There are two common methods to measure your grip size:

• The Ruler Method : Open your dominant hand and extend your fingers. Align a ruler with the bottom lateral crease of your palm, measuring to the tip of your ring finger. The measurement in inches correlates with your grip size.
• The Finder Test : Hold the racket with a standard Eastern forehand grip, where the base knuckle of your index finger is on bevel #3. You should be able to fit the index finger of your other hand in the space between your ring finger and the palm that's gripping the racket. If there's not enough room for your finger, the grip is too small. If there's too much space, the grip is too large.

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Choosing the right grip size.

When choosing the right grip size, consider the following points:

• Go for the smaller size if you're in between : It's easier to increase the size of a grip than decrease it. You can always add an overgrip (which usually adds about 1/16 inch) to a smaller handle to increase its size, but shaving down a larger handle is not recommended as it can compromise the racket's structural integrity.
• Consider your style of play : Players who rely on spin might prefer a smaller grip size, which allows for more wrist action. In contrast, players seeking control may benefit from a larger grip size.
• Test it out : If possible, try before you buy. Visit a local sports store, hold the racket, and mimic your swing to see how it feels. Remember that comfort is key - if it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't.

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

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Prince O3 Tattoo 290 Review

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

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

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

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

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

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

How does it play?

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

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

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

Control: Above average in the category

Spin: Good, not Ripsticky, but good

Touch: Nice and connected, not too muted

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

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

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

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

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