Specifications:
- Brand: Prince
- Model: Tour 98
- Blade size: 98 sq/inch
- Weight: 300 gr
- Balance: 32.0 cm
- Stringing pattern: 16/20
- Length: 27 inches
- Power Level: 775
The Prince Tour 98 is a comfortable racket, ideal for players with a big, full swing who generate sufficient speed in their strokes. It is the successor of the successful Exo3 Rebel 98 and offers an excellent balance between control, comfort and spin.
Similar Rackets
The Prince Tour 98 is in the same category as the Head Graphene Radical MP , Wilson Blade 98 18/20 , Babolat Pure Strike 18/20 , and the Yonex EZONE Ai 98 (310) . What sets this racket apart, however, is the relatively high comfort it offers compared to its competitors.
Unique Features
The racket has a 16/20 string pattern and uses Exo3 holes in the frame, which increases the sweet spot. This technology makes it easier to generate spin and offers extra comfort, making it less stressful for the arm. This is especially beneficial for players who are prone to arm problems or for whom comfort is important.
However, for players who are used to stiffer frames, the extra comfort can be a disadvantage because the feel of the frame is different from what they are used to.
Conclusion
If you're looking for a racket with a classic, smaller head size and a narrow box-beam frame for plenty of control, but you can also use some extra comfort and spin, the Prince Tour 98 is definitely worth a try. This racket combines control with an increased sweet spot and more arm-friendliness, making it a solid choice in this category.