At the end of 2013, beginning of 2014, Prince introduced a completely new racket collection, which remains practically unchanged for the 2015 collection. Two rackets are new, namely the Tour Pro 100 ESP and the Warrior Pro 100T ESP. Prince builds on their latest rackets 'with holes', the Exo3 formula. This technology ensures a considerably larger sweet spot compared to rackets with regular grommets/tubing. In addition, the ESP technology has been introduced in the new collection. This Extreme String Pattern ensures more spin and grip on the ball. In addition to the rackets with holes, Prince has released a number of Pro models. These are regular rackets without holes, with or without ESP. The Double Bridge built-in damper, which is used in many rackets, is back. Prince has also given each racket a PowerLevel (PL); this way you can see at a glance for which type of player and swing a racket is suitable. Still very handy! Also, a number of top rackets from the past have been re-released in the Classic line. And the icing on the cake is the Textreme collection, which was released at the end of March 2015.
Textreme series Textreme is more resistant to impact and provides more torsional stability. This results in a racket that is more forgiving (arm-friendly) for off-center hits, but with the retention of stability, feel and easy maneuverability of the racket. The Textreme racket line consists of the following models. The addition PL stands for the power level of the racket.
- Textreme Tour 95: 95 sq/inch, 325 gr, 30.5 balance, 16/19 string pattern, 750 PL
- Textreme Tour 100T: 100 sq/inch, 290 gr, 32.5 balance, 16/18 stringing pattern, 850 PL
- Textreme Warrior 107: 107 sq/inch, 300 gr, 31.0 balance, 16/19 stringing pattern, 1200 PL
- Textreme Warrior 107T: 107 sq/inch, 280 gr, 32.5 balance, 16/19 stringing pattern, 1250 PL
Tour series The Prince Tour rackets are for players with a long, full swing. They provide a lot of control for players who get the speed out of their full swing. The new Tour line combines the old Tour and Rebel lines. This line offers a wide range of frames: ESP rackets with a more open string pattern for more spin, Pro rackets which are classic frames without holes and all other models that have the Exo3 technology. Below is an overview of all rackets with the power level (PL) included:
- Tour 100T ESP: 100 sq/inch, 300 gr, 31.5 balance, 16/16 stringing pattern, 900 PL
- Tour 100T: 100 sq/inch, 290 gr, 32.5 balance, 16/18 string pattern, 850 PL
- Tour 100 16/18: 100 sq/inch, 310 gr, 31.0 balance, 16/18 stringing pattern, 825 PL
- Tour 100 18/20: 100 sq/inch, 310 gr, 31.0 balance, 18/20 stringing pattern, 800 PL
- Tour Pro 100: 100 sq/inch, 305 gr, 31.5 balance, 16/18 string pattern, 850 PL
- Tour Pro 100 ESP: 100 sq/inch, 310 gr, 31.0 balance, 16/16 stringing pattern, 875 PL
- Tour 98 ESP: 98 sq/inch, 310 gr, 30.5 balance, 16/16 string pattern, 825 PL
- Tour 98: 98 sq/inch, 300 gr, 32.0 balance, 16/20 string pattern, 775 PL
- Tour 95: 95 sq/inch, 325 gr, 31.0 balance, 18/20 string pattern, 750 PL
- Tour Pro 98: 98 sq/inch, 305 gr, 32.0 balance, 18/20 stringing pattern, 750 PL
Warrior series The Warrior line is suitable for players with an average to full swing. The frames of this racket line are a bit wider for a bit more power. An additional advantage is that they are a bit more comfortable on the arm than the Tour rackets. However, you do give up a bit of control for this. In fact, this is the all-round line of Prince, suitable for players of all levels. Prince Warrior rackets:
- Warrior 100L ESP: 100 sq/inch, 255 gr, 36.0 balance, 14/16 stringing pattern, 1200 PL
- Warrior 100 ESP: 100 sq/inch, 290 gr, 32.5 balance, 14/16 string pattern, 1150 PL
- Warrior 100: 100 sq/inch, 300 gr, 32.0 balance, 16/19 string pattern, 1000 PL
- Warrior Pro 100: 100 sq/inch, 300 gr, 32.0 balance, 16/19 string pattern, 975 PL
- Warrior Pro 100T ESP: 100 sq/inch, 275 gr, 33.0 balance, 14/16 stringing pattern, 1050 PL
Premier series Prince has been very strong in comfort rackets for years. These rackets have larger blades and wider frames and are therefore particularly suitable for players with a somewhat shorter, compact swing. These rackets are unpublished in the Premier series and offer maximum comfort, arm-friendliness and power. All rackets in this series have ESP technology for more spin but also more trampoline effect (and therefore power), as well as the Double Bridge built-in dampener. These are them:
- Premier 115L ESP: 115 sq/inch, 256 gr. 36.6 balance, 14/18 string pattern, 1600 PL
- Premier 115 ESP: 115 sq/inch, 265 gr, 35.2 balance, 14/18 string pattern, 1400 PL
- Premier 105 ESP: 105 sq/inch, 280 gr, 33.2 balance, 14/16 string pattern, 1200 PL
- Premier 105L ESP: 105 sq/inch, 270 gr, 33.5 balance, 14/16 string pattern, 1300 PL
Classics series Pure nostalgia for some, still a favorite for others: the Classics series by Prince. Top frames from the past, back in the collection. Where Head, for example, has been serving its loyal fans for years with the Prestige and the Radical in this type of racket, Prince hopes to do the same now. No Ripstick or Mach 1000 (fortunately!?), but the Graphite (3 versions, including the Long Body) and the Response, see below:
- Classic Graphite 107: 107 sq/inch, 327 gr, 31.0 balance, 16/19 stringing pattern, 700 PL
- Classic Graphite 100: 100 sq/inch, 315 gr, 31.0 balance, 16/18 stringing pattern, 650 PL
- Classic Graphite 100 LB: 100 sq/inch, 310 gr, 31.5 balance, 16/18 stringing pattern, 675 PL
- Classic Response 97: 97 sq/inch, 325 gr, 30.5 balance, 16/20 string pattern, 660 PL
