The Head Graphene XT Prestige racket family for 2016 and 2017 will be released in mid-January. What can we expect from these new cannons?
Head Graphene XT Prestige Pro side
The Graphene XT material should provide greater stability and maneuverability. This second generation of Graphene is even stronger and lighter, allowing Head to shift even more weight from the throat of the racket to the head and the handle. The extra weight at the head of the racket should provide greater stability in the frame on off-center hits, which should be noticeable on shots such as returns. The extra weight shifted to the other end of the racket (the handle) provides additional maneuverability.
The Head Graphene XT Prestige racket family consists of the following models:
- Prestige Pro: 98 sq/inch, 315 grams, 31.5 cm balance, 16/19 string pattern, RA 63 The dynamic 16/19 string pattern combined with the heavy weight makes this the most aggressive Prestige in the range, suited to the power hitters among us.
- Prestige Rev Pro: 93 sq/inch, 300 grams, 31.5 cm balance, 16/19 string pattern, RA 59 This Prestige is best suited to ambitious junior players with good power and technique who are looking for control in a fast, easy-to-maneuver racket.
- Prestige MP: 98 sq/inch, 320 grams, 31.0 cm balance, 18/20 string pattern, RA 65 The classic is the Prestige MP: its 320 grams and compact string pattern provide exceptional control, while the 31.0 cm balance still makes the racket easy to maneuver.
- Prestige S: 98 sq/inch, 305 grams, 32.0 cm balance, 16/19 string pattern, RA 62 Its weight, balance point, and open string pattern make this the most accessible Prestige in the new range.
