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Comments: I've been playing with this racquet for a couple of years. It felt heavy at the beginning, but got better
after a few weeks. It has excellent control and ok power, but the spin suffers a bit. It's good for precise serves and shots. I
dropped my tension from 55 lbs to around 53 for added power. Overall, it's a good racquet to try out.
Comments: All around a very nice racquet. Groundstrokes feel solid at contact. Only thing I am not fully satisfied
with are the slices. I feel that they do not have the same bite as my previous racquet, nor do they remain as low.
Comments: I've had this racquet for two years now. I keep it strung at 57lbs with tnt16 strings. I personally think
this is a great racquet. It does everything you tell it to do. I don't think this racquet is for beginners who don't understand the
dynamics of the ball and a racquet's relationship. I also teach tennis with this beauty and it's a great racquet for feeding balls as
well. Can't go wrong with this racquet if you are an experienced player. If you are on the not-so-strong side I recommended
getting stronger before using it.
Comments: I've had this for two years, and it's a fantastic racquet. Nice rock-solid feel with good control. A little
hard to manage though.
Comments: Nice stick. I played with it for 2 years. Best for players that hit a mainly flat ball. Good control and feel.
I think I'm going to switch to the speed mps for the extra spin though.
Comments: I loved this racquet, despite its lack of power it is a very comfortable stick especially for shotmakers. I
switched to this racquet from the K blade tour, looking for another control oriented racquet and this stick did the job.
Comments: I had used Aero Pro Drive, however it was not enough control, so I had change MG Prestige mid 93".
Amazing. I play this racket 3 times then it can make perfect control and feel and stable. I never find other racket, it is my best
choice.
Comments: This is by far the worst Prestige ever made. It actually doesn't feel like a Prestige at all. I owned all
generations of Prestige starting with the Intelligence and this is the ONLY Prestige I have ever bought and sold back because the
feel is not Prestige. It feels like a board. Everything is muted and yea...everything is muted. There is absolutely no feel whatsoever.
My favorite Prestige is the i. Prestige because of the feel. The Microgel looks cool though.
Comments: This is the closest racquet I can find to the Head Intelligence I.Prestige. For some reason, the newer
racquet lines all sport bigger head size, it's hard to find 93sq.in. rackets now. I still prefer the I.Prestige better since the Microgel
Prestige is a bit too muted and doesn't offer as much feel. However, it still performs extremely well!
Comments:
Let me tell you I've tried so many different tennis rackets but this one is the one of the best I used. The control, placement,
precision, and accuracy is crazy. If you have good technique this is the racket for you. Serving is a plus, again if you have the
proper technique. Initially when I used the racket it was extremely heavy. But I went to the gym and did some work on my
forearms and now the racket feels like a feather. I really liked the racket so I did some work to make sure I was fit enough or
strong enough to use it. If your not gonna purchase it at least demo it. Also the look of this racket is hot. lol
Comments: This racket has the perfect weight and balance. It is also one of the few rackets that let you do
everything well; it has no weakness. Basically, if you can't do something with this racket, it is your fault. The response from this
racket is very consistent. Overall, you really can't ask more from your racket. Control/accuracy is really the best out there. The
dense string pattern makes it a little tough to put topspin on, but with the right swing and speed, you can put lots of spin. Slice is
also really easy to come by. I have played with many different rackets in the past, but I have played some of my best tennis with
this racket. Because it requires precise timing and good technique, if you are not sharp or play tentative, you may find yourself
hitting short balls and your balls tend to sit up perfectly for your opponent. Of course, it happens with any racket, but the effect
may be more pronounce with this one. In that sense, it is not the most forgiving racket. I have also used all flavors of Prestige Mid
rackets including the original ones, but I think this one is the best. It has a little less feel than the original PC600, but it is a little
more powerful, which helps you keep us with player that use powerful rackets nowadays. It is also a little easier on your arm as
well. Overall, IMHO, this is one of the best rackets ever. This racket should be on top of your list if you like a classic players style
rackets.
Comments: I have been playing with this racquet for over a year now. I have no trouble generating power with any
racquet. The only problem I had with other racquets was that they would give me an uncontrollable amount of power. With this
racquet I don't have as much of this problem. I can consistently serve around 110 mph with accuracy. I play junior tennis with
USTA and this racquet allows me to compete. Also a note to those demoing... The strings they use are terrible so do not judge on
that.
Comments: I've been using this racquet for about 5 months now. Great racquet if you have enough power to use it.
If you wipe the ball and spin it a lot, you can hit as hard as you want. The control is phenomenal; ball goes exactly where I want it
to go. My forehand couldn't be better, I hit the ball fairly hard and this racquet fits perfectly with that. Ever since I got this racquet
about 90% of my approach shots off my forehand are winners. My one handed backhand feels smoother than ever and my slice
has been fantastic. This racquet's very dense so it may be a little hard to generate spin but you get used to it. The serve is great
and the volleys are crisp as well. It's a high chance you won't like it the first time you use it, but in the long run it'll be great. It has
a little too much ring/vibration to it, but other than that it's perfect.
Comments: I bought this racquet after a recommendation from my coach because it would be a good fit to my
game. It was only all right. SERVE: my first and second serves were very solid the racquet had enough plow to really hammer the
ball with a good amount of spin. Great targeting from side to side. FOREHAND: lacked some power compared to my Wilson
kblade tour 93, with out the same court penetration. BACKHAND: had the same problems as my forehand but much less backspin
on the slice. I would not recommend this racquet to anyone. Buy a Babolat or Wilson or just another head; they do make quality
racquets.
Comments: I demoed this from Tennis Warehouse next to two Wilson's -- a KBlade Tour and the K6.1 95 (18x20).
The KBlade felt a little deader and less solid. The K95 was the most solid of the three, but slightly to heavy and the balance didn't
benefit me. The Prestige Mid felt solid and well balanced, but had too much spring. Maybe it was a tension issue. TW strings its
demos at mid-tension plus 2, meaning it would have been 59 lbs., but it still felt awfully bouncy and I saw a lot of shots fly long
that ordinarily would have dropped in. That being said, I'm sure I could have adapted to it in a couple weeks, but another racquet
from a previous demo group seemed perfect out of the box -- the Pro Kennex Black Ace 93. But all in all, the Head Microgel
Prestige Mid was up there with the Black Ace and K95 as my favorites that I tried. If you like the Head grip shape and need a little
extra oomph from the string bed, this Head might be perfect for you.
Comments: Now, I've been playing with the Prestige racquet series for a while. I played with the Liquidmetal when it
was almost new, and have been using the Flexpoint (FXP) for about two years. Here's my breakdown of this new Prestige. First off,
this one was considerably lighter than the past two. The Liquidmetal weighs in at 12.3oz strung, and the FXP and Microgel both
come in at 12.2oz. It was the first thing I noticed because a few of the things that other people seem to dislike but I love about
Prestige frames is the stiffness, lack of power, and weight. I felt when holding a Prestige, unlike other racquets, that this wasn't
going to break on me. Picking up the Microgel was odd, then, because it felt as if it could have been less than 12oz. While the
specs say it is just as heavy as my beloved FXP, while actually playing it feels like less. Also, it felt less stiff and more fluid, for lack
of a better word. At first, these changes were unsettling, and I swung with some apprehension. After a few minutes, however, I
realized that I was still getting the same Prestige feel I got out of my older models, it just hit differently. This speaks highly of the
Microgel technology. It let me swing faster, and with greater conviction during actual games. Also, my arm felt great after I was
done, because the way the vibration is distributed throughout the frame reduces stress on the arm. And since I was pushing
myself quite hard that day to better test the racquet, my arm should have felt worse than it did. All in all, this is a great addition
to, if not an improvement on, the older Prestige generations.
Comments: The first racquet that really feels like I can pound the ball with all my strength and not be afraid to miss
long. Feels very smooth on contact. It's soft and supple and feels like a pillow. The "pop" that comes off the strings speaks for
itself. It's really something you have to hit with to understand, merely reading reviews doesn't do it justice.
Comments: I demoed this racquet and I totally loved. Groundstrokes are awesome and volleys are like a piece of
cake. The only problem I had with this racquet was that I had a lot of trouble with my serve. The racquet is slightly too heavy for
me and all of my serves were going long because of the extra weight. Also in the third set of a tough match, this was about the
last racquet I wanted in my hands. If you think you can handle the extra weight, go for it, get this racquet.
Comments: Just bought this racquet yesterday and played with it for about 3 hours. Very low powered compared to
most racquets I have used previously. The racquet has a great serve with nice feel. Volleys are crisp. The ball goes where you want
it to, a very nice racquet, if you can generate your own power.
Comments: I have a 4.5 NTRP Rating and this is the best racquet I have ever used. The control is awesome and the
topspin is fabulous.
Comments: I sold my other racquets just to buy 2 more Microgel prestige mids. All I own now are these mids. A
modern, classic frame. Some days you go out and play and everything clicks, other days not...but the headsize, comfortable flex,
ability to cut through the air, dense pattern and amazingly accommodating sweetspot, which makes for surprisingly easy access to
spin, will make your off-days a little more bearable; building confidence and allowing you to become more comfortable. This
frame wants to move fast, it truly shines at high swing speeds, when you can put weight behind your shots. I don't presume that
any racquet will improve your game and anyone who says so... is full of it! But the two words I closely associate with this stick are
COMFORTABLE and CONFIDENCE. Period.
Comments: I had more of a chance to play with the stick this week. I think the best plus of this stick is service. I
don't know why, but your serves' speed is increasing at least 10-15 miles if you have a good serve technique. Maybe because of
balance or heft, not sure.
Net play is very good. I hit some volleys better than ever. Racquet has very crisp feel. It's not hard to give direction. When you hit
at the net, balls stay very low and this is a big advantage for you.
Really great racquet, very rewarding, but also very challenging. If you do the things (position, swing) right, you get the big prize.
But if you don't, you face unforced errors and ball at the net very quickly. I personally buy racquets that will improve my game and
teach me more, not the ones, which make everything easier for me. I believe I'll learn a lot from this racquet and it'll help me
improve my game a lot.
Comments: I strongly disagree with the review score of this racquet. Overall score 75 is really ridiculous. I think
they mistyped it, it should have been 85. I'm an ex-owner of an Head Extreme Pro and also hit with a lot of good racquets of
various brands including Wilson K6.1 90, Head Liquidmetal Prestige, etc. I fell in love with Microgel Prestige Mid the first second I
took it in my hands. This racquet has perfect weight and balance. I came to this racquet from a 100 Head Extreme Pro and
thought it would take a long time to get used to head size 93. But I was proved wrong after the first hit. The head of the racquet
may be small but sweet spot is so large that it can be said almost all of the head is a sweetspot. It is very maneuverable and you'll
like it at the net. Ground strokes are also great. It is not an Extreme Pro which you can get topspin effortlessly. But it's not hard to
get a good amount of topspin with the right technique. If you have a good swing and technique, this racquet is THE ONE. This is
the best racquet I hit with so far. Great feel, control and power. I plan to play with this stick (at least) next 4-5 years.
Comments: Everything about this racket is awesome. Nice feel, power, control, everything. Just make sure you don't
use a dampener with it. It'll feel like plank
Comments: This racket is great. Do not, however, string a full poly like I did. That is wasting this racket's full
potential.
Comments: I can only use this racquet and be happy. A lot of control swing out and get so much spin. Power is easy
on everything. Volleys are great. Feel is incredible. Returns are great with the stick. First time with the stick I missed but a week
later everything is on spot. I LOVE this racquet. I might marry it.
Comments: This is a truly great racquet. It works perfect overall, incredible stability nice power, perfect weight, for
me it's definitely one of the best racquets in market. I wish, though, the racquet was a little stiffer. It's also a very sweet looking
frame. Trust me I have used Babolat Aero Pro Drive, Pure Drive Roddick, Wilson K Six 95, Head Microgel Extreme Pro and many
others, and I have found the right one with this.
Comments: I really liked the control and stability of this complete player's frame!
Comments: First of all, I am pretty sure that if you weigh less than 130 pounds, you cannot serve the ball 130+
mph. Especially if you say you are 5'11 (that's my size; I weigh 40 lbs heavier) I can't come close to serving that fast, and I can
really hit the ball. So this really is a pointless argument. I think that if you want to become a better player, than you need to be
honest with yourself and realize that a person your size is not serving that fast. If you do have a great serve, that is a huge benefit,
don't get me wrong. If you are having difficulty hitting shots in, maybe you need to get with a local pro and work out the kinks in
your game. And if you are looking for some more weight but like your racket, modify your racket. Regardless, you're not going to
find a racket that serves the exact same and magically helps keep every other shot in as well. So, from my perspective, you have a
few options. 1) You can demo a bunch of different rackets from TW; they have an excellent program. This is how I determined
what racket I currently use (kblade tour). 2) You could always just work on your game, and all of the trouble areas that are hurting
your game (trust me; I have a terrible backhand. just get in there and fix it), Lastly, you could just go and add some weight
without changing your balance. This is the riskiest, just because the extra weight can change your game. TW also have guides to
adjusting weight to your racket. In my opinion, just get out there and work on your game! Sorry to be blunt, but it's just the logical
thing to do. Good luck!
Comments: A great racquet for baseliners who take big cuts at the ball. Solid, offers more plow through than the
i.prestige tour in my opinion, although does tend to feel a bit heftier when wielding. Worthy of the title "Prestige."
Comments: Great frame overall. Tried it first with a few different polyesters such as Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour, as
well as Topspin Cyberflash before finally settling on Prince Synthetic Gut. With Prince Synthetic it still allows you to hit out from
the baseline, but makes volleys much more firm and less demanding than with poly's. Make no mistake, the L6 swing rating on it
is right on the money. Players with slow head speed should avoid this frame. This was much better playing than the Flexpoint Mid
in my opinion, seeing as how it generated more spin on groundies and serves, and demanded less at the net. A great product by
Head. This frame is very comparable to the Wilson Kblade Tour, however I give this the slightest advantage because it performed
better at the net and serving. Groundstrokes were a pinch better with the Kblade Tour, but just a pinch, nothing really noticeable.
Comments: I have been using the 80's Head Edge for years but I finally decided to try a new racquet. I tried Nadal's
and Federer's racquet and didn't like them. I wanted a racquet that hit like my old Head and I finally found it in the Head Microgel
Pres. Mid. My 1st serve is dropping in hard, fast and flat. The racquets weight is just perfect but it hits like a heavy racquet, which
I wanted. Spin is easy to come by and my one handed backhand is great with it. I will say YOU MUST have and keep good form on
all of your strokes to make it work. If your wanting an old school racquet, this is the one you want. My yearlong search is over.
Thanks head.
Comments: I can't say a bad thing about this racket. It's awesome. You can really go for your shots and not worry
about them going out. It still gives plenty of topspin and power for an 18x20. It's definitely my new racket.
Comments: This racquet is very satisfying. I find it very easy to smash, volley and serve. Although it looks a fairly
similar to the Head's older model, it's really nice. Awesome racquet for advanced players looking for more control and power.
Comments: Let me tell you that I have never bought a pair of racquet at MSRP. I always try to get them used, but
the MG prestige mid is my first exception because it's astonishingly good and I don't want to wait till a deal comes around.
Compared to the Flexpoint Prestige, MicroGel Prestige has more swingweight but doesn't slow down my swing. It has this amazing
quality of heft and maneuverability. It feels a tad less headlight than the Pro Staff 85, which I started playing tennis with, but just
as maneuverable. I love that feel of heft because it lets me know exactly what I am doing. With lighter racquets, I don't get such
feedback and I won't know if my stroke get awry. With this stick I know exactly what's going on. I suspect the nice heft feel is due
to the grommet system that wraps all the way around the head, which provides great protection for the frame and stability
because of slightly increased mass. Hitting forehands feel butter smooth with great feedback. You can feel the heft pummeling the
ball for you, and backhand is just as great, again due to the swing weight. But the real bombshell is the serve. Like I said before,
it's got good swingweight but doesn't slow down the swing, so with decent technique, I am dropping bombs like Safin on flat
serves. You will just know it when you nailed it: everything feels right and fluid, and the swingweight will pummel the ball for you.
I am not saying this is a magical racquet that will let you or me serve at 130 mph, but it's a racquet that will let you understand
the path to achieving that and how it works.
Control is without saying superb, given its 18X20 string pattern and the 93 sq in. For example, when I am in trouble on the
backhand and I have to slice the ball back from slightly behind me, the racquet's heft and control consistently allows me to push
the ball back to within inches or on the baseline, but rarely out (less than 5%, definitely my fault) to get me out of trouble. It's
really sweet. It gives you so much confidence, and in turn so much control. Finally, when I want to go all out and hit a flat
forehand, the 18x20 string pattern and 93 sq in head and the heft gives me all the confidence I need to rip the ball with great
result, but I usually prefer to hit a normal topspin forehand and let it drop in last second at a corner of the court to finish the
point. Even if my opponent can get to it (which is rare, and I am playing people who are fit and in their 20's who can really hustle),
the reply is weak and it's a easy finish at net. For those of you who are worried about the spin potential, it has not been a problem
for me and my forehand is all about topspin (I rarely flatten my forehand and go for a shot), so all I can say is at least demo this
stick.
Comments: This frame is The Truth! This is for serious ballerz only, ladies and gents. I have not played with a
racquet this demanding and rewarding since my beloved PS 85. It does exactly what you tell it to do, and if you don't swing with
authority and perfect technique, it does nothing, which is exactly what I love. But unlike the 85, the Prestige Microgel has no
weaknesses and it feels more solid than the 85, especially from the baseline. The biggest difference is the 18x20 stringbed. It
gives the same if not more control than the 85. The only area where the PS 85 will probably remain king is on serves. Whatever
this MicroGel compound is, I'm sold. And I was using a demo frame with cheap synthetic. I can't wait to buy one and string it up
with my favorite poly, Signum Poly Pro Pure. Bravo Head! Keep this one around for a while.
Comments: It's my first experience with headsize under 98 in 12 years. I was pretty hesitant, to say the least. To
bring out the best of this racquet you need controlled long fast swings. I, for one, can get cute or lazy with this stick. As long as
I'm focused finish my swings, the racquet will reward you we controllable power and accuracy. I'm playing much better tennis due
to this racquet and string combination. A very welcome bonus is that I'm not breaking strings nearly as often. In fact, since
purchasing the racquets I haven't broken a string yet (small headsize, dense string pattern). Conclusion: INCREDIBLE RACQUET.
PERIOD.
Comments: Played with the prestige Line for the past 4 years, Liquidmetal Mid Plus, Flexpoint Mid Plus, Microgel
Prestige PRO and The King of the prestige line> THE Prestige Classic 600. Before Purchasing the MG prestige Mid I was already
setting myself up for disappointment BUT I was very surprised to how well and How close this racquet plays to The PC600! Of
course you need very good strokes and have to Swing away, serves were powerful, groundstrokes were deep. I will stick with this
for a while and probably will keep going back and forth with the 2 sticks since they are very similar!
Comments: I like this racquet better than the Flexpoint version because it doesn't have that weird tang sound that it
makes due to the fact that the racquet is filled with Microgel and is not a hollow double shell. There is great power and control
and it's great for flat hitters.
Comments:I recently switched from a Babolat Pure Drive Roddick after playing with it for 2yrs to the Head Prestige
Mid for three reasons:
1. The Babolat had too much power, which compromised accuracy for baseline rallies, passing and approach shots.
2. Volleys were difficult to control due to too much pop
3. The stiffness of the racquet led to tennis elbow when a strung at high tension.
I am very glad that I switched because each of those above three points have been rectified. When I purchased the Head, I was a
little concerned when the 93sq. inch might be too small for me and a stiffness of 63 might prove to be too unstable. On both
counts the concern tuned out to be baseless. Due to the shape of the head, the sweetspot is relatively large and control is
awesome. Due to a low stiffness, I can actually feel the ball dwell on the strings, which further gives control. I would highly
recommend that you try it out.
Comments: I used a Liquidmetal Prestige mid and I loved that racquet. The butts started to come off it because the
shaft was cracking. I wanted to find a new 93-98 head sized racquet for me. Since I already had my 2 old Liquidmetals, I gave the
MP a shot. THE MP AND THE MID ARE 2 TOTALLY DIFFERENT RACQUETS. The mid has the classic feel of the Prestige, and the MP is
a duplicate of the Babolat Pure Drive. It is not like the older Prestiges at all. If you are looking up get a new HEAD and you played
with a MID, don't switch for the MP.
Comments: The Head Prestige Mid has been my favorite racquet. The newest version, Microgel is not my choice,
unfortunately. I prefer the "stiff" and "crisp" feeling. The i.prestige and the Flexpoint prestige have the stiffness and crispness I
prefer. The microgel is "flex" and also has much more vibration when I hit with it. The power and control on this frame is as good
as I prestige and flexpoint, however, my preference is for the stiffer feel from the previous models.
Comments: A great racket with absolutely huge power and control.
You let them loose with this one; it is hard to believe
it is 12 ozs. Best shot is the backhand topspin drive. Ivan Lendl
would love this racket. This is easier to handle than the Wilson ProStaff 85, and much better feel.
Comments: This racquet is awesome. I just upgraded my Flexpoint midplus racquet with this stick, and this is just
great. I have been using a midplus, and I thought I was ready to change the weight and the headsize into a smaller and heavier
one. I got this stick last week, and wow, it just feels great. The control, the power. I can control so much better with this than the
midplus and a more controlled power. Of course, you use a lot more energy, but this is a lot better than my Flexpoint midplus.
The look of the racquet is great too. It looks a bit similar to the old model of Head but still, it's really nice. Awesome racquet for
advanced players looking for more control and power.
Comments: This is the best racquet ever! I'm buying it! It has so much control, and it's easy to use topspin. I find
spin really easy to use, and my serve is a lot better! If you have mastered the basics and want to get more advanced, this is the
racquet for you!
Comments: BRILLIANT! I have demoed this stick along with the Bab pure storm tour plus, and the head extreme,
and the mg mid plus comes out on top! It is great for the slice backhand and touch of the drop shot, grounds are good too, but
the serve is huge with this stick, I love the color and the neck length is awesome, head have done a great job on this bad boy
Comments: I have to say that I absolutely love this racquet just from my first 2-hour experience with it. I have had
some problems with control in the past but this racquet gives off a great feeling of control and stability. Even with the small
headsize, it didn't seem to bother me as much as I thought it would. Last playing season I bought a MicroGEL Extreme Pro and
that turned out to be a wild racquet for me. I am very glad that I made the right racquet choice this year.
Comments: Well, as someone who was looking for a modern day replacement for my Wilson Prostaff 85s I was
disappointed. I demoed a number of rackets but they all came with springy string beds and 4 3/8 grips, which made it really hard
to truly get a feel for them. I settled on the Prestige 93 since the frame was a high flex and a low power rating too. I guess that
when my last Prostaff breaks I'll have to use these but until then I'm using my old Prostaffs. As a FYI I also leaded the Head to
mirror the Prostaffs and it still fell way short, sorry Head.
Comments: Wow, this is one of best sticks that Head has made. I've been playing with the Head Prestige Classic mid
(Made in Austria) for the last 11 years and didn't think there was another racquet that could top the Classic until I demoed the
MicroGEL Prestige mid.The MG is almost identical racquet to the Classic only it has more pop on the groundies and serving.
Comments: Since the discontinuation of the Wilson ProStaff 85, I have been looking at the Prestige line of racquets
for a couple of years. I have tried Prestige Classic 600, and Liquidmetal prestige, both of which are great racquets, different feel.
The MicroGEL Prestige seems almost identical in balance to the Classic 600. I need to play a lot of tennis to feel comfortable with
the Prestige, but nothing rewards good technique better than the Prestige line of racquets. (except of course the ProStaff original).
After trying many, many racquets, I have narrowed choice to these two heritage
frames: ProStaff and Prestige. I may like MicroGEL Prestige racquet better with the Wilson shape of grip. The Prestige puts the ball
exactly where you want it..
Comments: I demoed the Prestige along with the Wilson KBlade Tour. They were both impressive, very control
oriented. I prefer the MicroGEL mid over the midpuls. Head MG Mid is so smooth and swift. Serves are superb, slice and drops
easy to produce, forehand and double backhands are powerful. You can hear the racquet when you swing fast. This stick is 10
times better than Head Liquidmetal Prestige and twice as nice as the Flexpoint version. Comparing to KBlade tour, it's very close,
but if you're used to Prestige's feel, this is the stick for you. It needs some lead and hybrid string.
Comments: The mid version is very comfortable on all shots. It's easy to find depth and power without sacrificing
control. It stays stable throughout shots and feels very solid. Unlike the MP version, the mid keeps the classic Prestige frame
shape. I was disappointed when I tried the MP. It seems like Head tried to modernize the frame and in doing so ruined its integrity.
The Mid is still a Prestige; however, the MP is not!
Comments: I love this racquet. It has helped me speed up my serves, and I feel like I can beat people who use
Federer's racquet. Overall this racquet is amazing, and you should buy it as soon as possible! I had it strung with my blend of
synthetic gut and Babolat Pro Hurricane at 53 lbs for maximum control, and I was hitting the corners like a pro!! This is a
recommended racquet for all players.
Comments: This is a real solid frame despite its light swing weight. I love how they made the frame more flexible
than the flexpoint version and I also love how maneuverable it is. This is a great serving racquet and is definitely an improvement
from the liquidmetal and flexpoint.
Comments: The Mid version is still a great racquet. Look at it closely and you'll see that it has kept the exact shape
of the original prestige classic 600. It plays very similar too; a little bit more forgiving, comfortable, and powerful; a little bit less
control.
The Mid Plus version (which used to be quite good as well) is not an update, but basically an altogether new frame. Look at the
pictures of the MP and MP pro and you will see. It plays very different too. Don't believe Head's swing style rating (L6). It is no
longer a tour racquet, but a good racquet for intermediate player who wants something a little bit heavier than for instance the
Head Instinct. For the more advanced player the Pro version is probably a better choice. But don't compare any of these racquets
with the Microgel Prestige Mid. They are all called Prestige - only one of them is a Prestige.
Comments: Like the others have been saying, this racquet is most comparable to the Liquidmetal models. On
groundstrokes, there is sufficient power in the racquet for generating pop and sufficient control to place those power shots well.
Volleys had nice sting on them but loads of control as well we dealing with hard volleys coming at or into the body. But, when
wanting to go after the volley there was plenty of control to keep the shot in. Serves had really nice pop on them and I was able to
find really nice placement. I really felt like the speed on my serves were enhanced by a good 5-10 MPH without really trying to go
for anything. Not to mention, the kick on the serve was easily generated but was not fantastic. About the only knock I have were
the slices, which didn't stay as low nor did they get as much knife on them as I would've liked. Nevertheless, finding depth on all
my groundstrokes was nice and under such control. The MicroGEL feels so comfortable. Even on mishits and framers, I was able to
get enough pace and control off the frame to make my shots. All in all, this is a very well built racquet. Try it out for yourself.
Comments: I came to the prestige line a little late. I have used the flexpoint prestige mids and have loved them. The
best feature about them is the ability to swing out and still maintain control. It is harder to get tight. The microgel is a definite
upgrade to the FXP line. It seemed more stable but also seemed to move faster through the air (even though the weight is the
same). It was an easy switch and a definite plus...
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