Updated with a more flexible beam, this midsize player's racquet offers outstanding control and feel
This update to the Textreme Tour 95 retains the speedy and surgical feel of previous generations while adding an even more arm-friendly beam construction. Although it weighs nearly 12 ounces strung, the ATS Textreme Tour 95 comes around fast, making it great for whipping up spin and hitting shots on the run. It also has decent pop for a midsize player’s racquet (thanks in part to how fast this stick moves through contact). For 2022, Prince has given the Tour 95 a more flexible beam, resulting in even better ball feedback along with less shock to the tendons. Other updates include Anti-Torque System (ATS) which features Textreme and Twaron in both the shaft and at 10 and 2 o'clock in the upper hoop. The upshot is less frame torque at impact, resulting in a more powerful and stable hitting experience. Ultimately, with its seductive combination of speed, control and feel this update to the Tour 95 checks all the right boxes. Experienced players looking for user-friendly midsize player’s racquet should love this one.
Specifications
| Head Size: 95 in² / 612.9 cm² | ||||
| Length: 27in / 68.58cm | ||||
| Strung Weight: 11.9oz / 337g | ||||
| Balance: 12.5in / 31.75cm / 8 pts HL | ||||
| Swingweight: 324 | ||||
| Stiffness: 61 | ||||
| Beam Width: 22mm / 22mm / 19mm | ||||
| Composition: Textreme/Twaron/Graphite | ||||
| Power Level: Low | ||||
| Stroke Style: Full | ||||
| Swing Speed: Fast | ||||
| Racquet Colors: White | ||||
| Grip Type: Prince Resi Pro | ||||
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| String Tension: 45-55 pounds |
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In my bag for a short time.I do recommend this frame to any player with classic or modern strokes that plays at a high level. The feel of this racquet is very smooth and buttery, as people say, however it isn’t the most smooth as I have ever played. I found I could hit power flat serves with this racquet well and topspin serves I would rate as medium spin and kick off the string bed. I found this racquet wanted to hit higher topspin forehands off the string bed. Backhands I could hit more flat right down the line very well with this frame. Backhand slice was also very good. With the advent of so many very good technological players frames today I found this frame lacking to provide a great power control topspin blend like a Babolat Pure Drive or Wilson Ultra Pro 99 V5. I am also anticipating the new Yonex Vcore 8th Gen. These racquets have been developed for modern power topspin stroke production in which the recreational player can benefit. Even the pros can use these same frames stock that rec players use even without modification. The very same frames that you and I use. Technology has obviously changed here including string technology as well. I have played with many frames in the past. I love hitting with different tennis racquets. My latest will be the Volkl Vostra V4. I would like to use that as a slower paced doubles specialist racquet. In all these comparisons to the above mentioned racquets the Prince ATS Textreme Tour 95 still does present itself as a adversary worthy of testing. If you like the old school 95 box-beam classic frames you will like this one. I was hitting with Prince over 30 years ago. They are still around.
Best prince racquetI know what is buttery feel now, thank you Prince. A 4.0 baseliner.
Great RacquetGreat racquet! Plays just as well or better than any of the competitors’ “player’s racquets” for an extremely economical price. Highlighting that fact that quality racquets don’t have to be overpriced.
Solid, tight, controlled, great feelIf you were specifically looking for something along the lines of this racquet, you probably will find it is what it says it is. Dampened, crisp, extra control & feel, and measured in it's execution. I've had previous generations and rate them high, as well. This is a solid evolution in the Prince's 95 sq in line-up. I love it.
FYI: I'd string at high tension, personally... as you probably don't need any extra power if you are intentionally looking for this stick. Also, I have a OHBH, and this does really well if you have the technique.
Back to Prince for me!Found my new racquet with this one. Prince was my first "real" racquet over 20 years ago but haven't played with one since buying this one. Extremely easy to play with, the flex makes it very user friendly in terms of feel. It's also very stable in stock form (with the right string set up), and quite maneuverable for bring close to 12oz strung. Might be a tad too head light, but an easy fix. Time to buy another.
Small but MightyFour years I owned the prince ATS Textreme Tour 98. It was a fantastic racquet. So when I was ready to add another racquet to my collection I thought of my VCore 95, which is also a fantastic racquet and my go to in tournament play. Why not order another 95 in this case? I ordered the 95 and it definitely lives up to all the reviews and the hype. The head size looks and feels like a 98. I had to read the label twice to make sure! It is very headlight so it can whip quite easily. One caveat… it is a bit on the heavier side, but that makes it fantastic for hitting against stronger players and serves. I was quite unstoppable with this racquet and serves. I would highly recommend this racquet to anyone who likes a small head racquet, whippy, headlight, and pinpoint accuracy, and wants great serves. I must admit the next day if I have another match, I have to switch to a lighter frame to give my arm and shoulder rest. So I weave in my different racquet, depending on what level I’m playing against, how often I play or if it’s just for fun. Again… Great racquet! I added orange strings to bring out the orange in the racquet frame and it’s an art piece.
THE BOX FRAMEOne of the few classic racquets that remains on the market with an open string pattern. Great for players who want a traditional feel with good access to control and spin. The other reviews are correct in saying that this racquet is whippy!
Very similar to the classic Wilson box frames, especially Wilson's BLX Pro Staff 95. Prince has sort of carried on the legacy of the box frame with this racquet after Wilson abandoned it for the PS 97 line.
Really enjoyed this update—Prince is moving in the right direction with each new version!
Prince ATS Textreme Tour 95 - Two Thumbs UpI have always been a huge fan of Prince racquets. This particular one has really been a step up from my Thunderstick that I bought in 1999. Yes, the technology has changed quite a bit since then and I am really enjoying how the ball comes off the racquet with this model. Next step - buy a backup racquet and yes, it will be this one...
Better than PS 14 and Percept offeringsAn excellent players frame. Check the specs and compare with Pro Staff 14 and others and you will find it is right in there. Love this racquet all around. Strung with hybrid set up at 48/49 pounds
The racquet I didn’t know I neededI have been searching for the right racquet to fit my game over last one, the two years, and I’ve also been dealing with wrist and elbow injuries. Coming from stiffer frames, I tried the Prince Phantom 100x and fell in love with the flexible feel. However, it was too light and low powered for me to stay in rallies with big hitters. I demoed both the Tour 98 and Tour 95 and found that the 95 had the best combination of stability, feel, and power that I have found thus far. If you are thinking of trying a 95, this is the one!
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Save the 95's!Feel, control, and spin are what this racquet excels at. I have been playing with Prince racquets since the 90s and prefer classic flexible, thin, box beam, heavy racquets with a 95 square inch head. This Tour 95 gives me all the benefits of those classic frames - incredible feel, control and whippiness. But its sweet spot is a little more forgiving. It still gives that special satisfaction you get when you hit a shot right in the sweet spot like the more classic player frames, but somehow is still about as forgiving as a 98 square inch head. And the spin! Because it is so head light, it is very whippy and I can generate massive racquet head speed and as much spin as I want. It’s a heavier frame, which gives it great stability and mass based power. I can serve bombs with this thing. I hope Prince and other brands continue to make these types of racquets. Please save the 95's!
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ButttaahhhhWhippy racquet. Feels like butter. It's soft with tons of maneuverability. Have to get used to the launch angle since I'm coming from an Yonex Vcore HD and D version, 18x20.
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Love the open string pattern!Where else can you get an open string pattern, 95 in head, and a racquet with some heft? This racquet is really nice, and a low flex which is easy on the shoulder!
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Best Prince I've used in a whileI am not normally a fan of white racquets, but tried this out after an extensive playtest of older and new frames. What a great racquet! I have used the Prince racquets back to the Pro 90 and Graphite Pro 90. This racquet has great feel, add a leather grip and some lead and you have the perfect stick! Thank you Prince for bringing back this old college player!
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Not for everyone but brilliant nonetheless!I'm a 3.0 to 3.5 player who is on the court about three to six hours a week, entering my fourth year of playing. After my 101 and 201 courses I switched from a modern racquet to a 1979 Fischer Superform and then to a 1984 Kniessl White Star Twin. I wanted a racquet I could develop the "touch" I wanted in my playing and would communicate to me exactly where I was hitting the ball in regards to the sweet spot. The Kniessl and the Fischer were perfect for that but as I (and the people I played against) improved the inability to develop spin on those racquets because of the impossibly small head sizes became a real handicap. Enter the Prince, which I feel is a perfect marriage between the touch and feedback of a classic racquet and the head size and power of a modern one. The racquet is very communicative and you know right away where you are hitting on the racquet face. I have it strung with a full bed of natural gut which, combined with the racquet's weight, gives you plenty of punch for volleys and power for groundstrokes when you want it. The brilliant thing is you can turn that off for touch volleys and drop shots right over the net when you need that as well.
Spin is good and slice backhands are brilliant with this setup. I'm certain the 95" head size (not to mention the gut strings) would restrict a modern player who uses a ton of topspin in their game but for flatter, more traditional players like me it's a perfect balance.
The racquet really shines with volleys but is slightly slower on reaction volleys than other racquets I have been testing. Compared to the Dunlop CX200 Tour, this racquet has a bit more power, is more forgiving, and is much easier on the arm. Compared to the Yonex Ezone 98 Tour this racquet is much more focused, has more plow though, and gives much more feedback but also is slightly harder to play and probably less versatile (perhaps simply from the 95 compared to the 98 head size). Compared to the Tecnifibre TF40 305 its the same story, again perhaps from the head size.
In conclusion I think this is a brilliant racquet but you need to want to play the game it wants to play. It's not a topspin machine nor does it give you a bunch of free power. You need to generate the power yourself but it rewards you for that by giving you good plow though and tons of feedback on exactly how well you are hitting the ball. At the net you can shoot lasers between your opponents or absorb the pace and gently touch one over the net. It's best suited (at least in my limited experience) to a more traditional player who wants to control a point, place shots where they want, and either come to the net or fire flatter, harder game winners when needed as opposed to a top-spin player who might be playing a game of attrition from the baseline. Regardless, it's a fun racquet and one unlike what you usually see on the court!
Dont call it a come back!So I used to be a decent player back in the 80's and 90's. I didn't really stick with it and now decades later I find myself with a son who seems determined to be better at tennis then I ever was. So we joined the local club, play on Thursday nights, have fun and I am getting back to where I don't feel foolish when I hit a backhand. Is it the racquet, the motivation, the memories I am making with my kid? I don't know but I like this racquet. It feels good in the hand, isn't too stiff, and allows me to play with confidence. Try one out and let me know what you think. Luxilon Eco at 51 lbs.
Solid upgrade to the (2015) Textreme Tour 95Played for years with the original Textreme Tour 95 as my "go-to" racquet due to its high control and comfort levels along with a low swingweight. Tried a plethora of other racquets looking for one that has a bit more power and stability but the same feel and consistency as my 2015 TT95's. Could not find my magic stick till I took a chance and bought the ATS Textreme Tour 95 without demoing it first.
Plays just like the original but with a larger sweet spot, more stability and the extra controlled power I was looking for. Couldn't be happier so I bought a second one. Will buy more when price drops!
AmazingNew-age player's racquet! Amazing blend of power, comfort and control.
Upgrade from Prince Textreme ProGreat racquet for plow-through, generates enough spin, and stable at the net. Haven't missed a beat moving to this from Textreme Pro. Enough though swingweight is almost the same, it feels "lighter" through hitting area.
My New Favorite Racquet!!!I have 3 of the older Prince Tour 95 (2018..?), great racquets, but had to add lead tape at 10 & 2 o-clock, was my main racquet for a couple of years. I purchased the new Tour 98, but it didn't feel very solid to me. So I took a chance and bought the new Tour 95. Awesome racquet and didn't have to add any weight at all. It does everything well for my game. I put Tourna Big Hitter Black 7, 17 gauge on the mains at 46 lbs and Head Lynx Tour 17 gauge in the crosses at 47 lbs. Such a solid racquet and does every extremely well. I'm selling the Price Tour 98 and will buy another Prince Tour 95 ASAP!
Just rightI used to play with the ProStaff 95 (2012).
This has the same feel with more stability, so it's perfect!
A very powerful 95 sq in racquetI've been a long time user of the 93" Prince Phantom and have several 95" racquets in my collection, primarily have used a Wilson K Factor 95. This one is by far the most powerful in the bunch. It is also the most flexible and softest feel of them all too. I am very pleasantly surprised by the added power I have now with a smaller/mid size head. It doesn't have the pinpoint precision that I feel with the 93 Phantom or the heft and stiffness of the K Factor but that isn't a negative thing necessarily. It's just a very different racquet and one I'm really enjoying hitting with.
