Prince Textreme Premier 105 Review: The Ultimate Comfort for Players with Arm Problems
The Prince Textreme Premier 105 combines the innovative O3 technology with the advanced Textreme material , resulting in a stable frame with a generous sweet spot, lots of power and exceptional comfort. This racket is an absolute must for players with arm problems who are looking for a solid, powerful racket that is also friendly to the arm.
Tested Racket:
- Brand: Prince
- Model: Textreme Premier 105
- Blade size: 105 sq/inch
- Weight: 280 grams
- Balance: 33.0 cm
- Stringing pattern: 16/19
- Length: 27.25 inches
- RA: 68
- Power level: 1300
- String: Prince Synthetic Gut Original 16
Tester:
- Name: Mike
- Playing strength: 4/4
- Player type: Classic player, flat groundstrokes, generates little spin himself. Had shoulder problems until recently.
- Racket history: Head Ti Fire, Babolat Pure Drive, Prince EXO3 Rebel Team, Wilson Steam 100 BLX2, Head Graphene Radical MP, Prince Textreme Warrior 107
Technology: Textreme and O3
The Prince Textreme Premier 105 is one of the few rackets in the new Prince Textreme collection that uses the O3 technology . This technology consists of the characteristic 'holes' or O-ports at 9, 12 and 3 o'clock in the racket frame, which ensure maximum freedom of movement of the strings. This produces a dynamic trampoline effect, which makes the string bed more lively and enlarges the sweet spot.
The Textreme technology increases the torsional stiffness of the racket without making it feel stiff. This results in a racket that is not only powerful and stable, but also offers a lot of comfort, especially on off-center hits. The racket is the successor to the popular EXO3 Red 105 and O3 Red .
Playing features
Baseline:
From the baseline, the Prince Textreme Premier 105 feels surprisingly stable for a racket in this weight class. The racket effortlessly delivers a lot of power, while you still maintain control over the ball. The 16/19 stringing pattern and the trampoline effect of the O-ports provide a lot of dynamics and liveliness in the game, without putting extra strain on the arm. This racket is ideal for players who are looking for free power without sacrificing stability.
Service:
Serving with the Textreme Premier 105 is easy and powerful. The open string pattern makes it easy to add spin or slice to your serve. The string bed provides excellent grip on the ball, and the power of the racket makes serving effortless.
Net game:
At the net, the Textreme Premier 105 makes a solid impression. The racket is stable enough to block hard balls and offers enough touch for precise volleys.
Power:
The Prince Textreme Premier 105 really excels in the area of power. The power level of 1300 delivers a lot of hitting power, making this racket perfect for players with a more compact swing who generate less speed in their strokes. The racket more than compensates with the extra power it offers.
Control:
Despite its lighter weight, the Textreme Premier 105 offers a surprising amount of stability. Like all Textreme models, this racket has a solid playing feel with little torsion, which keeps ball control optimal. Although it offers more power than control, it is still quite well balanced for a comfort-oriented racket.
Comfort and Arm-friendliness:
Comfort is perhaps the biggest plus of the Textreme Premier 105 . The O3 ports significantly increase the sweet spot, which means that off-center hits have less impact on the arm. Players with arm or shoulder problems will certainly appreciate the comfort and vibration dampening of this racket. In my experience, this racket, together with the Wilson Ultra XP 110S , is one of the most comfortable rackets I have tested recently.
General Impression:
The Prince Textreme Premier 105 is a wonderfully comfortable racket that excels in power, without sacrificing stability and ball control. This racket is an excellent choice for players looking for an arm-friendly racket that also offers the stability and performance of a competition-oriented frame. With its generous sweet spot and excellent dampening properties, this racket is ideal for players with arm problems.
The Prince Textreme Premier 105 is now available in our webshop!
Similar rackets: Wilson Ultra XP 110S , Prince Textreme Premier 120.
