Head Prestige Pro Racket
Series: Prestige
$269.00
Head adds another chapter to one of the game's most iconic rackets
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 18x20 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.9oz / 337g |
| Balance | 12.59in / 31.98cm / 7 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 324 |
| Stiffness | 58 |
| Beam Width | 20mm / 20mm / 20mm |
| Composition | Auxetic 2/Graphene Inside/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low |
| Stroke Style | Full |
| Swing Speed | Fast |
| Racket Colors | Maroon |
| Grip Type | Head Hydrosorb Pro |
| String Pattern Detail | 18 Mains / 20 Crosses |
| String Tension | 48-57 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers consistently praise the Prestige Pro's plush, connected feel and pinpoint control, calling it one of the best-feeling 18x20 frames on the market. The tradeoff is a demanding sweetspot and low stock power, so most reviewers say it rewards advanced players with strong technique and is not the racquet for players who want easy pace or forgiveness.
Best for
- Advanced players who prioritize feel over power
- Net rushers and doubles players
- Players building points off consistency and placement
- Slice and touch shots
Pros
- Plush, buttery, connected feel described as among the best in a player's frame
- Pinpoint directional control, especially on slice and volleys
- Spin comes easily when the racquet head is accelerated
- Softer, more comfortable than the 2021 predecessor
Cons
- Power is on the low side; needs a full, committed swing to generate pace
- Demanding, small sweetspot that punishes off-center hits
- Struggles defensively against heavy incoming pace or topspin
- Too physically and technically demanding for intermediate players
Voices
— Troy, Tennis Warehouse playtester (4.5 lefty all-court), Web
I love the plush, smooth and comfortable feel; there's just something about the flex of this frame.
— Chris, Tennis Warehouse playtester (4.5 all-court), Web
The Prestige Pro 2023 is a smidge down on power on serves, and it takes a bit more effort to hit powerful groundstrokes.
— Mark, Tennis Warehouse playtester (5.0 counterpuncher), Web
Great directional control and tasteful cosmetic and mass-based power.
— Tennisnerd.net, Web
If you love being connected to every shot, this is one of the best racquets on the market... fantastic racquet, just too demanding for most players.
— Tennis.com / Baseline review, Web
Pinpoint control is the outstanding feature... a double black diamond racquet: experts only.
— Tennis.com / Baseline review, Web
Power level is on the low side, requiring a healthy cut to produce a shot with any snarl.