Prince Ripstick 98 Racket 2025
Series: Ripstick
$229.00
Power. Spin. Comfort
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x18 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 12.65in / 32.13cm / 7 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 328 |
| Stiffness | 67 |
| Beam Width | 27mm / 25.5mm / 22mm |
| Composition | Textreme/Zylon/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Red |
| Grip Type | Prince ResiTex Pro |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 18 Crosses |
| String Tension | 48-58 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers agree the Ripstick 98 2025 is a spin-and-power machine for aggressive baseliners, with the O-Port technology giving it a plush, comfortable stringbed feel despite a stiff, high-swingweight frame. The tradeoff is a muted, less connected feel and control that drops off for flatter hitters, plus near-universal dislike of the all-red cosmetic.
Best for
- Aggressive topspin baseliners
- Players wanting easy spin from a 16x18 pattern
- Big servers who want stability and pace
- Players who prioritize comfort over crisp feedback
Pros
- Explosive, easy power with a high swingweight that rewards full swings
- Massive, effortless spin from the open 16x18 pattern
- Plush, comfortable string bed thanks to the O-Port design
- Stable and maneuverable enough to be effective at net and on serve
Cons
- Muted feel that several testers said left them less connected to the ball
- Control suffers for players who hit flat, driving strokes
- Not very versatile - built for one style of aggressive spin game
- All-red cosmetic was disliked by most testers
Voices
— Munish N., Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
The spin potential is crazy, and paired with the power, this Ripstick 98 is a beast.
— Munish N., Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
I found the feel of the Ripstick 98 very muted.
— Michelle H., Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
This racquet felt very muted at impact, and I wasn't super connected to what the ball was doing off the stringbed.
— Chris E., Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
I was able to inject pace and spin at will just by accelerating a little more before contact.
— Mark B., Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
I did not forecast how solid it would feel and how easy it was to play with from the baseline.
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd.net, Web
Spin potential off the charts.