Prince Classic Graphite 100 Tennis Racquet (4-3/8)

I got this racquet as a gift based on the reviews. It has a very thin frame that is hard on the elbow and also has a very small sweet spot. The mishits fall short unlike newer models with more forgiving hitting zones. I don't see why they would turn back the clock when frames have come such a long way. The O3 is a much better racquet in this price range,

I picked up my first Prince Graphite nearly 25 years ago when I made my college team. I played both the oversize and the midsize. I subsequently switched to another classic frame, the Volk C10. Part of that reason was the larger head size. I remember thinking then that if Prince ever made a version bigger that the Mid but smaller than the Oversize, it would be the perfect racquet. 30+ years after the original was brought to market and voila: the POG 100. The weight balance just feels right in your hand and is immediately and easily recognized as soon as you pick it up. The maneuverability is outstanding, providing the ability for quick reflex volleys and fast swings at the ball. I especially like the solid feel on service return. While I can't, in stock form, hit the big heavy serve that some of today's racquets allow... I have enjoyed the laser like precision that lets me mix it up and keep the returner busy chasing slice serves wide or struggling with kick serves to the body. What I also appreciate is that it's a player's frame that isn't overly heavy like many are. This allows you to customize the racquet with lead tape, foam in the handle, etc... The cosmetics are both nostalgic but modern at the same time. All-in-all a great frame if you have the ability to use it properly.

I played long time ago with the prince graphite 90 instead of the 100, and I had an excelent feeling. But this time I found it very slopy and didn't full filled my expectations. Probably was the way was strung with not the original Prince strings and the tension wasn't the right one for that raquet. I really don't know, but I have it on sale now. Was very dissapointed.