Comments: Oh my; what a racquet. Recently returned to the game - after a long stint away (fromer 5.5 div 1 collegiate player). Upon my return was playing with a light titanium racquet - which worked decently. But after reading the posts here I returned to graphite and just had my first play with this stick (in the longbody version): unreal results. If you are an advanced player who generates your own pace and are looking for an incredible racquet - get this one! The placement potential is unreal.
From: Phil, NYC, NY, USA. 4/10
String type and tension: gamma synth 16 - 60 lbs
NTRP Rating: 5.0

Comments: In the last 3 years I have played with a number of frames; Prince TT Hornet 100 Wilson K Zen, 6.1 Tour, 6.1 95 16*19, 6.1 18*20, Dunlop M fil 400 & Aerogel 200 16 * 19. I now accept there is no perfect racket. Each one helps in one area and takes away from another. The Prince Graphite Longbody works for me because it fits my style of play. Played college tennis Div II in the 90's hitting a pretty flat ball. I have been building topspin into my game and this does the best job. That extra inch makes a big difference for me. More leverage on groundstrokes and serves. What I give up is quick reactions at net, but that's not my game. Still have one of my 28-inch Michael Chang 95" from college. It has a more open pattern which really bites the ball. If you are looking to put bite and pace into your groundstrkes it is worth a try. The racket is pretty flexible which allows you to swing out and keep it in play. It is an inch longer but it is also pretty headlight. I needed a little more plow through and added lead tape at the 3 & 9 o'clock positions as well as the 1 & 11. My habit of buying so many rackets over the years sounds crazy, but it really helped me understand the strengths of my game. Serve, groundstrokes and hustle around the court. 6'2 180lbs.
From: Hugh, Los Angeles, CA, USA 12/09
String type and tension: Solinco 16 gauge 54lbs.
Headsize: 100
NTRP Rating: 4.5

Comments: I am your typical former collegaite player coming back after being away for many years. I always was and always will be a baseliner / power server. The only way I am coming to the net is if bribed or threatened. "Back in the day" I used to use 28 inch racquets. Before homing in on this one - I bought an APDC & a K90 Tour. BOTH great racquets. The APDC is one heck of a racquet - but something just wasn't right in my head. So I bought one of these from TW.com on a whim with Technibre Black-Code @ 54 - WOW !!!!!! - Like an old glove that still fit - I decided to jump in a bought 4 more from TW.com - 2 with SPPP & 2 with SPP Hex (all at 56 pds) .
From: anon. 11/09

Comments: It is a good and classic racquet for tennis players with big swing and topspin and hard service.
From: Agarcia, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 10/09
String type and tension: 68
Headsize: 107

Comments: I switched for a prestige pro to this stick it was love at first ball! I have a big forehand so off the top I could handle the length. On the gun my forehand went from a average 81mph to 91mph it was so easy to crush one in the hundreds no lie. My serve went from about 128 mph to about 136mph. My friends from the tour like the way it played and even two of them switched. I have about 6 them strung at 50 to 60. I love it so much. I found on the groundies spin was easy to generate.I have a friend about 6,5 we played college together he said the ball kick head level. My kick serve kick at about 6 feet plus before I switch but after I got in the 7 foot Range. 8.8 in my book.
From: Julian Sims, Houston TX 08/09
String type and tension:55 Big Banger ace and gut
Headsize:95
NTRP Rating:7.0

Comments: I played with this racquet for maybe a couple of hours when my racket broke and my coach gave me this to use. It was the best feeling racquet I've ever used and I'm only 15 years old. The control is crazy good and the pop is great.
From: Martin, Charlotte, NC, USA. 04/09
Headsize:100
NTRP Rating:4.5

Comments: One of the most unstable and unreliable racquets I've ever used. It's so lightweight that a deep heavy ball is nearly impossible to generate. I even tried adding a large amount of lead to the 3 and 9 o'clock positions of the head but that just compromised maneuverability and my shots still fell short. On serve, I could place the ball on a dime and get good angle, but no matter how hard I tried, there was still No power at all. I tried all different string combos, Poly main Synth cross, Full synthetic, full poly and never liked the overall response, feel or power I got. I highly recommend you stay away from this stick.
From: Alex, Monte Carlo, Monaco. 04/09
String type and tension: many different hybrids, Synthetic guts and Polys
Headsize: 100
NTRP Rating: 4.5

Comments: This is a very unique racquet that really stands out from the crowd. For baseliners who value hitting aggressively and with heavy topspin, this is a magic stick and a must demo! Despite the added length, the longbody is very headlight, keeping a manageable, maneuverable swingweight. The frame has a very, very flexy feeling like a noodle, with little weight in the head. Topspin is prodigious from the baseline as a result. The extra length is very noticeable and feels like a whip in your hand, especially on windshield wiper type forehand strokes. Hit the ball hard, feel the flex, and watch the balls drop like a rock at the other baseline. With the longbody, swinging hard and taking full cuts is a must. This one is not for smooth swingers that like to let the frame do the work, but rather for ball bashers in the mold of Ferrero or Nalbandian. If you buy this frame, PLEASE be willing to string loose. A poly strung in the low 50s or high 40s works great in this racquet; the flexiness in the head will give you little pop on its own, so stringing low is a MUST to realize the true potential of the frame. Spin, feel, control, it all comes alive when strung loose vs. a dead, lifeless feel when strung at more conventional tensions. As a shorter player, the extra length has been nothing but a plus on my serve; I can really feel the extra leverage and snap, giving me a more reliable serve with greater pace and spin. I have noticed similar results with overheads. Volleys can be awkward with this frame; the extra length can be an issue here, and the flexiness makes sticking your volley precisely difficult. This racquet works best for occasional ventures to the net after a big groundie sets up an easy volley. As a one-hand backhand player, the extra length was at first a bit strange, but extended play and practice has ironed this out, and I am enjoying the kick on my backhand very much. Overall, I couldn't be happier with this frame, and I sincerely hope that it is still available in the future. There is simply no other currently available racquet like it.
From: Mike, Milwaukee. 11/08

Comments: This is an average stick. There's an extreme lack of maneuverability. I didn't notice a lot of pop on groundstrokes. I couldn't hit my usual heavy topspin groundies with this, I'd have to flatten out my swing and focus more on hitting spots. I used a tightly strung poly/synth combo and had decent success, but control was still an issue. I did like the flexibility of the frame when the ball was struck. As a guy who makes friends with the net, I had to hit a beastly approach shot in order to set up an easy volley, otherwise I was fairly out of luck. I'm ordering two graphite OS's. I may try cutting this frame to 27.5 and maybe to standard length just for an experiment. I'll post again once I do so.
From: alex, The Woodlands (TW, lol) TX. 9/08
String type and tension: M:Luxilon alu rough @ 64, X: Prince Synth Multi at 60
Headsize:100
NTRP Rating: Semi advanced tournament player. Lots of topspin on groundies, serve volley, big serves.

Comments: This POG midplus longbody is the perfect racket I've ever used. Feeling, weight, balance, everything is PERFECT. I tried to change to another racket for many times because this POG midplus is disappearing from Japanese market, but I couldn't meet find a better one. (or even a good one.) PLEASE DO NOT STOP PRODUCING this racket. This makes tennis tennis.
From: Tsubasa (age 22), Japan. 8/08
String type and tension: Alupower, 55lbs
Headsize: 100
NTRP Rating: 5.0

Comments: Well...I sort of like this racquet. Truthfully, I got it a bit early for my skill level, just because I had an opportunity to get it cheap. I hated the leather grip. Even with my usual overgrip, Tourna Grip (that's never given me a single blister), I found myself with 3 big ones after an hour of lessons. I strung with Tecnifibre X-One Biphase at 60-ish. I found a lack of power, but that's because of I've been ill. I'm using my MG Radical Pro again, and I'm much happier with it. The mobility of the 28 inch frame was a problem with me. I tweaked my wrist due to the mobility, (my rad pro has the same weight). The headlightness was deceptive and it felt much less maneuverable. Maybe when I'm more experienced and stronger overall, I'll give it another shot. For now, it'll keep my bag warm.
From: Alex, the woodlands, tx, usa. 8/08
String type and tension: Tecnifibre x-one biphase @ 60
Headsize:100
NTRP Rating:3.5

Comments: I just got back into playing after several years. The POG OS was the racquet I learned on as a kid and am still fond of, but the Thunder 820 Longbody was my favorite racquet as a teen and early 20s. When I got back into playing recently, I tried out a POG OS and was happy with it, but something was missing. So I tried out the POG Longbody and I found exactly what I was missing. I'm 6' tall, have a big serve, play mostly on clay and rely on heavy topspin on my forehand and a one-handed backhand slice. I have a very long, fast swing, and generate a lot of power on my own. I was able to put a lot more topspin on the ball with this racquet than with the OS and my service game is more powerful as well. I find this racquet to be deadly accurate on drop shots and topspin lobs. It is an unforgiving racquet when you miss the sweetspot, but feels like heaven once I got used to putting it on the button every time.
From: Ben, Orange Park, FL, USA. 7/08
String type and tension: BDE 16 gauge natural gut
Headsize: mid

Comments: Prince, please DO NOT DISCONTINUE producing this awesome racquet. This is the best longbody 28" racquet on the market; it feels better than the POG mid and OS. I've demoed some of the newer technology racquets, but nothing comes close to the feel, balance, and look of this classic. Please I beg you keep this 28" longbody version in the POG line-up.
From: Z, San Jose, CA, USA, 04/08
String type and tension: Prince Synthetic mult-Gut 17
Headsize: 100"
NTRP Rating: 3.5-4.0

Comments: I've played the Prince Original Graphite 93 for last couple of years competing in Open Senior Division events locally, sectionally and nationally. I'm a serve and volleyer at altitude and play a more traditional style when competing at sea level. I shied away from trying this frame due to the extra length until a few weeks ago. Do you mind if I say "wow!"? If you know your way around the net and wish you were just a little taller, do yourself a favor and try this frame. The spin from the baseline is 20% better (heavier) than the 93 head and will force the short ball you'll need to launch your attack. This frame will allow you to stick a laser-like volley and absolutely crush an overhead. Have I mentioned how easy it is, with this longbody, to snap off the wide kicker serve out to the ad side? Approaches, offensive slices and the stretch squash shot are all effortless with this beauty. Like Steve, from Minnesota, I put the lead at 3 & 9 o'clock and under the cross to finalize at 12oz. Love it!
From: John, Highlands Ranch. 3/08
String type and tension: Tecnifibre NRG2 16
Headsize: 100
NTRP Rating: 4.5

Comments: The pros: If you are a baseliner with a variety of established strokes and angles, this has to be one of the best frames on the market. The extra length and low flex make massive top easy to generate off both wings. It's great for slicing one-handers down the line. It's extremely comfortable, especially with some weight under the grip, under the cross bar and at 3 & 9. I haven't found a set of strings I didn't like in this one, but it eats them all up a little quicker than most. It's versatile on groundies and gives predictable response on all shots. The cons: It's easy to get seduced into staying at the baseline and drilling groundies, especially with lots of spin; so it's probably not ideal for flat hitters. The extra length boosts my serve percentage (easy to do safer kick serves, etc.), but hard flat serves have less pop than standard length frames I have used. The real achilles of this frame has to be the volleys. If you have quick hands you can volley well with it, but definitely much harder to really stick volleys into the corners or at sharp angles. You need strong approach shots to move forward. Overall, it's a great frame to accentuate established baseline game, but it will not help you develop much of a net game. Highly recommended!
From: Steve, Minnesota. 11/07
String type and tension: Kirschbaum Supersmash Spiky 16 @ 53 lbs
Headsize: 98
NTRP Rating: 4.25

Comments: I love the Prince Graphite Range it seems it gives more topspin than any other racket with traditional feel, all the new lighter rackets are rubbish and cannot reproduce the same feel. Highly recommend this stick to everybody who have not tried the traditional racquets of the 90s
From: David, Malaysia, 11/07
String type and tension: Babolat Powergy, 60lbs
Headsize: 100
NTRP Rating: 5.0

Comments: I'm a POG mid & OS fan. Bought this racquet and I am extremely pleased. Spin and control of the mid and access to power when needed as in the OS. I'm 5'8" and the extra inch is nothing but a + on the serve. My 2-hand BH is lethal with this stick. Volleys took a little getting used to, but I stay on the baseline and venture forward on the easy volleys too. Groundies kick up with force allowing me to get offensive on my opponents quickly.
From: Michael Lafayette, LA, USA. 6/07
String type and tension: Luxilon ALU Power Rough @ 53 Lbs, Prince Synthetic Gut w/Duraflex @ 58 Lbs
Headsize: 100
NTRP Rating: 4.0

Comments: PRINCE! Please keep on producing it! I throw away my ncode 90, rdx 90, prestige mid, prostaff.. Because this stick is so good.. so much control.. nice spin.. extra length is better for served! more power and accurate.. all you need to do in front of the net is to hold upper at the handle because it is long.. that's all... i wish this stick will keep on produced by Prince.. same goes to POG.. you guys just have that since 20+ years and I am sure it will last for another 100 years!
From: Adi, Malaysia. 5/07
String type and tension: Luxilon Alu Rough 16L @ 53 Lbs main + natural guts at 60 Lbs cross
Headsize: 100 inch
NTRP Rating: 4.0+

Comments:Nice! I reduced the length to 27-1/4" and placed 1/2 oz. of lead under the bumper guard to compensate. I have a traditional game with a one-handed backhand, so the original 28" was not a good fit for me. The result: something the highly rated Tour Diablo MP only wishes it could be. The feel, maneuverability, spin potential, and control is amazing. Lower string tension also delivers some impressive power. I have always loved the POG, but found the OS tough to serve with and the mid a little too demanding...this fits right in between the two.
From: Ben, 11/06
Headsize: 100"
NTRP Rating: 4.5 allcourt player

Comments: Terrific frame. Has that same, great POG feel (rock-solid and well-dampened, with a ton of ball feel) in a whippier package. Prince has engineered this frame to provide a full extra inch of frame length, without sacrificing maneuverability or swing speed. I play a power baseline game with a one-handed backhand and long backswings off both wings, and I found that very, very little accommodation was required in order to get this frame around and into the hit zone. The extra length is especially noticeable and beneficial on serves, the racquet feeling as though it's capable of being snapped through the hit zone like a long, wooden ruler. Granted, this is not a powerful racquet, even with a playability-first string set-up like my Klip Excellerator 17g. at 55 lbs., but if one has a long swing and can get a head of steam going into the racquet, there's some pop there. The extra inch is also handy on desperation reaches when all you're looking to do is to prolong the point. All in all, very happy with this frame.
From: Anon 09/06

Comments: I have been a long time user of Prince Original Graphite racquets in both 93 and 107 head sizes. I've always felt that Prince should have offered a 98-100 head size in this racquet. With this longbody -here it is - but at 28" and a much lighter feeling racquet than the 107 or 93. I immediately had them cut down to 27" and had a racquet tech customize them to match my 107 racquet - 12.3 oz strung, same swingweight, etc. I really like this racquet customized, more control than the 107 and I serve and volley much better than with the 107. More pop and less demanding than the 93. Note to Prince - make this in a 27" racquet at 12.2-12.3 oz's strung and put more current graphics on it and it will sell.
From: Mike, Southlake, Texas 08/06
String type and tension: Gosen OG Micro 17 @ 63 lbs
Headsize: 100
NTRP Rating: 4.5

Comments: I was a little skeptical about the one-inch longer frame at start but that turned out to be nothing but help. Both on backhand and forehand I get a good extra reach because of this one-inch and I also feel that it helps me slice better in defensive situations. I have nothing negative to say about control either; I found it easy to place shots with this racket. I haven’t been serving that much, but from what I have it feels really up for the job. I can agree that volleying isn't this rackets thing, but I have to say that it does impressive despite of the 28" length. I Actually found that I could place my hand a little longer up on the handle to improve the maneuverability, without losing any stability while volleying. This is probably thanks to the 12 points head light balance. Topspin was great, however I experienced that balls might sail long if not doing a full long stroke, but that didn't do any trouble for me. I will probably string at 2-3 pounds less next time because I feel that I can sacrifice some on the control side.
From:Roar A., Tromsoe, Norway 06/05
String type and tension: Luxilon big banger original 16 @ 55 lbs
Headsize: 100
NTRP Rating: 4.5-5.5

Comments: I love this racquet! I'm a huge Prince fan and I've tried everything from the O3 tour to the Diablo and this is by far the best of them all. I didn't want to try it at first because of its length but I really enjoy it on serves and I can still work it at the net. I'm a 5.0 player and a USPTA teaching pro. Give it a shot!
From:Robert, Nashville, TN, USA 06/05
String type: Prince Duraflex Gold 56lbs
Headsize: 100
NTRP Rating: 5.0

Comments: This racquet plays very much like the old Michael Chang Longbody, but it offers a few other advantages. On the serves, I can hear a big pop. I notice I can generate maybe another extra 10 to 15 mph on the radar compared to the Michael Chang graphite. This racquet gives fast head speed for flat out serves. What I was impressed most with this racquet is how much pace and spin I can get while using the full western forehand grip. I can hit the ball deep down the baseline and it jumps so high that it bounced over the shoulder height of my opponents. It's like having the advantage of taking a kick serve into the baseline. On backhands, with a 2hbh, I felt the racquet was a little too powerful. Each time I took a big swing, I felt like I had to use extra wrist to get more spin to keep the ball in the court. I think this can be fix if I put higher tension on the strings. However, if you are looking for a powerful backhand racquet, this is probably it. This racquet has a lot of comfort, especially for people who hit with western forehand. You will love how this racquet feels after you take a big whack at the ball. But, like most other players who gave reviews on this racquet, I also felt weak on the volley with this racquet. It is way too long while you're up at the net. It's wiser to choke up the handle a little if you want a more effective volley. This racquet is a beauty, I would definitely give this a try if you're an aggressive baseline player. Your opponent will have a hard time controlling the rally game if you have this weapon. If you also own or owned a Michael Chang Graphite, you’ve got to try this. Oh, I forgot to add one more thing, this racquet is very maneuverable. Much more than most 12 ounces racquet. I will definitely add this racquet to my collection of Prince Graphite racquets.
From: OnTheRise, CA, USA. 4/05

Comments: Why doesn't Prince make the Prince Original Graphite Longbody a permanent racket in their offerings? This along with the other POG's are for players with tournament level strokes who prefer not to have their arms rattled off by shock. No gimmicks, just graphite and grommets. Keep these coming.
From: Eric Matuszewski, Princeton, NJ, USA. 10/04
String type and tension: Babolat Ballistic 16g @ 65lbs.
Headsize: Prince Original Graphite 100 Longbody

Comments: I played 3 hours with it and here are my first impressions :
- The racquet felt a lot more maneuverable than what I expected from a racquet supposed to have a 330+ SW and a 28" length.
- The racquet immediately felt clearly more flexible and more comfortable than the POG mid.
- The feeling was outstanding, and the racquet provides amazing touch.
- The racquet really shines on serves, you can do it all, serving extremely hard and flat, or go for wicked kicked or sliced serves and put massive action to the ball, my slice serves were really terrific and I could vary the pace of my serves without any difficulty, the % of first serves in was very high, and the racquet made so easy to serve, that I really felt confident and went for service winners and aces even on my 2nd serves. That racquet makes the serves really easy to hit, and it doesn't need much efforts to obtain a very effective serve. IMPRESSIVE.
- On the baseline the racquet provided the adequate power level for my grounstrokes, and I always found that my shots were totally under control, sharp angled crosscourt shot were very easy to generate, and I enjoyed to move my opponent around the court in all easiness, I could generate my own pace in all confidence, or benefit from the added length to obtain a slightly boost on medium swing strokes, and I never had problem to absorb some heavy paced shots from my opponent, so very few ball sailed long due to unforced errors. Though I expected a certain lack of stability (due to the not so high weight + 28" length + and great head lightness), I have to say that for the groundstrokes I did not experienced any lack of stability (it was an other history with my return of serves),the racquet felt comfortable and provided a generous sweetspot. Topspin generation was very easy, and my slice backhands really bit the ball, stayed low, and were skidding aggressively with the POG Longbody, hitting flat shots was not a problem, curiously I didn't need time to adjust my game to the extended length, and felt confident with the racquet almost immediately, I didn't suffer from any lack of control, and as I already said I loved the feeling provided by the racquet. I tried to hit some 2HBH, and I felt like if I was a natural 2 HBH player, I couldn't hit them better than I did, so I think that the 2 H Backhand players will love this racquet.
Volley / Overheads:
Overheads were great and easy, the racquet really felt more maneuverable than what I expected, I was never late and could always generate the perfect mix of power and placement, to conclude the point successfully. No problem of maneuverability on the volleys, but this is the specific area where I think that I need more time to adjust myself to the 28" length. There was no problem when I had time to set up, I could generate clean volleys with great touch and always felt that great feel that I like so much. However, when I was a little in a hurry and for reflex volleys, it was like I often use the wrong form to volley. It was not a problem of maneuverability, but more a pure matter of length that squeezed my marks, so I often hit off center. I had the strange sensation at impact that the ball was unusually far from my hand, something that I didn't notice with my groundstrokes.
Return of serves:
I didn't feel good in this department of the game with the POG Longbody. It is the only area where I experienced a certain lack of stability with that racquet, and like for the volleys, I struggled to find the sweetspot and often hit off center. I really felt the need to adapt myself to the 28" length. I never found the groove, whatever kind of return I tried (simply blocked back, or aggressive returns). The racquet gave me little confidence for my return of serve, but perhaps that it is only a problem of adaptation to the 28" length. I will try a little lead tape to see if I gain in stability for the returns of serve without changing too much the overall playing characteristics of the racquet. I will continue to test the racquet in its stock form, then will see what I can do with some lead tape, and the last change will be to shorten to 27.5" or 27" and see how it will play. Before I demoed the racquet, I wanted to shorten it directly to 27 inches, but since at 28" I immediately found the groove for my groundstrokes, I will go first to 27.5 inches to see if it can already fix some of my problems on volleys and returns of serves. I hope to still keep some of the advantages of a slightly longer racquet for the serves, overheads, and also some of the slightly extra pop on medium swing strokes. To me, that racquet already looks like a winner, I immediately felt in love with its feel. The problem for me now, is that I already like too many racquets (Prince POG II MP, Technifibre T-Fight 270), so I will have hard time making up my final choice for the current and next tennis seasons.
From: Spinbalz, Talk Tennis, 10/04