Overview
The POG Oversize returns in another retro cosmetic that pays homage to the original with its sleek black color and familiar green stripe. Fans of the original will be happy to know this version of the Prince Original Graphite Oversize keeps the specs that made this racquet one of the best player's sticks of all time. With over 30 years under its belt, this iconic racquet possesses a level of feel, stability, precision and control that never gets old. Originally made famous as the racquet choice of Andre Agassi and Michael Chang, the POG not only has tour level stability, it also delivers massive power to those who can leverage its mass. Update this classic racquet with a modern co-poly string and you have a spin generating machine heavy hitting baseliners will love. The 19mm beam, beefy weight, head light balance and Cross Bar Stabilizer continue to make this racquet a cherished choice among advanced 4.5 to Tour level players.
Specifications
| Head Size: 107 in² / 690.32 cm² |
| Length: 27in / 68.58cm |
| Strung Weight: 12.2oz / 345.86g |
| Balance: 12.7in / 32.26cm / 6 pts HL |
| Swingweight: 336 |
| Stiffness: 65 |
| Beam Width: 19mm / 19mm / 19mm / |
| Composition: 100% Graphite! |
| Power Level: Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style: Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed: Medium-Fast |
| Racquet Colors: Black w/Green Stripe |
| Grip Type: Prince Leather |
| String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses Mains skip: 8T 8H Two Pieces No Shared Holes |
| String Tension: 57-67 pounds |
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Customer Reviews
Prince got it rightThe Prince Graphite is the best racquet of all time, period. All other makers will always recognize this is the one that set the standard in the graphite thin beam era. Such a relevant frame to this day deserves a spot in the Smithsonian. I wish prince would offer the 90 too but this 107 oversize is where the sweet spot is found. The Prince Graphite is to tennis what a copa mundial cleat is to soccer, or an air Jordan to basketball. Please Prince, never stop making these.
One of the best rackets of all timePlease keep this racquet relevant! It has mass and a huge and forgiving sweet spot. I play with a 4 5/8 grip and notice that these sizes go quickly when they are restocked. Please never stop selling the POG in 4 5/8. I will always be in the market to take them off your hands!
Best solid feel & powerful vintage It may not suitable to the modern game with aggressive top spin and fast close of racket face after hitting (which benefit more from those head light, flexible modern designed racquets), but the great solid feel, precision control and power always the best choice for the old style of big swing and hard hitting flat ball with moderate spin. Volley is also in exceptional control and stable.
Nothing better than the Prince 107Thank you so much for still making this racquet. I've played with it since 1983 only when I wanted to play competitive tennis. Nothing has more control and feel for the ball. There is also a 100sq. inch version out there that is a little lighter. I wish you would make that one too. I think it was only in Europe, but I get one once at the Prince warehouse sale. The 100 would even be a bigger hit! Please find the dye and make that one too!!
Still the best racket even after 40 years.I've been a POG user since my college playing days. I may be a little older now but the racquet continues to give me the plow through to counter any ball swung over the net at me and be able to hit it back just as hard without trying.
You do need to know how to hit with this beefy stick. If you're trying to become a Rafa or Carlos type player, then it's not for you. This is more for those Roger and Pete type players. And if you have that monster return like Andre, this is the weapon you should arm yourself with on the tennis court.
An Ever ClassicBLUF: This racquet is a unicorn that stays relevant. Although an OS, it has incredible maneuverability (great at net). Although not modern materials and a thin beam, it has plenty of power, and head speed. Although its open string bed offers plenty of spin, it offers flat hitting, and substantial accuracy on all strokes.
Not weak from any where on the court, this racquet is a workhorse. It does everything you ask it to, and its reliability is superb.
I first touched this racquet over 20 years, and felt at home. I think proceeded to go more modern in my frames over the next two decades, and moved towards midplus 98/100 inch frames. Some I loved, some where meh. Just before the pandemic, I found myself gravitating towards a lone POG in my stock. I was looking for a racket to help with the power and swing; although getting older, I was feeling the extra mass was helping me out. And although I was going between some solid and good frames, I wasn't feeling as at home with my racket. The more I played with my POG, the more I realized it was my desert island racquet.
I jumped on the opportunity to replenish my stock, and worked with TW racquet experts to find new frames to match my personal inventory. And I feel like I'm home.
It's an ageless racquet, and I see why it keeps (and should) coming back
Go forward / not back...The racquet is old school. Who likes dead, heavy, no tech tennis frames? If you are not strong enough don't even try it, this frame is almost 40 years old, nothing has changed tech wise. However I will probably never switch, been using this racquet for over 30 years. Sounds like a contradiction, but I am 6'2" - 240 lbs. and I add weight to these puppies with another 3 oz. A lot of players hate my sticks but I am used to them and most everything else feels foreign to me. But that's just me, good luck to all.
107' Racquet plays like a midsize!Best racquet I've ever played. This re-edition is a little lighter than the 1987 4 stripes version that I also own (I added some lead tape, in the throat, now exactly how I like it). Never seen another big racquet that feels like a small head: precise, underpowered, overall great!
Just as expectedI decided to return to my old school roots and was not disappointed! Just like I remembered!
Gold StandardReturning to tennis two years ago after several decades playing a different racquet sport, I bought one of these. I had played with a Prince Pro in the old days and always coveted the graphite version. But I couldn't handle the weight two years ago. Not enough arm strength. I traded the racquet back to TW and started searching for a modern racquet with reasonable power and control. I played with Wilson, Babalot and Head, but never got comfortable. As my body readjusted to tennis, I realized I needed a racquet with some mass. That eventually led me back to the POG. One I bought from TW, another on eBay. They are virtually identical. The newer racquet I strung with Hyper G Soft (17). It plays excellent. Great control, spin and power from the baseline, stability at the net and on returns. I've got natural gut in the other one, but I prefer the poly. There's a reason this racquet is still around more than 40 years after it was released. Amazing stick.
Had to come back!I sold a couple of POGs I had. I noticed the sale on TW and could not resist! I bought two. I had them strung with Solinco Hyper G 17 at 62 lbs. We shall see how it plays! Thanks TW!
POGGreat racquet. Unmatched. Wish you guys would bring the 93 square inch head size back!
Greatest Racquet Ever MadeNo racquet has had as much impact on the game as this one has ever. The fact that it was made in 1980 and transformed the game as the first oversize, then was used by Agassi his whole career, and can now be strung with polys and still hold its own in the current game is truly a marvel. I have tried other racquets and have had good success, but I still have yet to play as well with anything else.
Great Classic RacketI didn't like this racquet 4 years ago but after developing steady topspin on groundies and good serve control, I can see why it's a classic. It initially felt stiff and heavy but it's starting to feel really comfortable strung at 50 pounds (co-poly), I currently own 5.
Great RacquetAs a mediocre recreational player, I find this racquet to be very good! It's heavier than my first racquet and feels great in the hand. I've seen an increase in hitting power and overall pace of play.
Old School PerfectionIf you have classic strokes - Eastern and Continental grips, moderate spin, slice a lot of backhands, etc., then this is a racquet you should try. I learned to play with wood racquets and never used this stick when it first came out in the early ‘80's, but I did use and love the Wilson analogue, the Sting, back then. Since I hit the 55 and over division a few years ago I have used these POG reissues. It is a forgiving racquet - the sweet spot is big, so if you're aging eyesight leads to mishits with a 95 square inch head, you will find this one much more forgiving. The mass and long mains give you plenty of power. Spin is easy to produce and if you keep it out in front it is a volleying machine. The string tension is the key to getting the most out of it. Experiment to find what works for you. You can sting lower than the recommended range if you have short backswings or need more comfort. I love it.
Previous Feedback
Comments: Simply the best racquet ever. I grew up playing with this frame through juniors, high school, and college. Have tried several other frames to keep up with the times, but always come back to the Graphite. Nothing feels quite like it. I hope it continues to stay available.
From: Brandon, IN, 2/15/22
Comments: I am a 4.5 player, and have been frustrated for decades to find a racket that I like. I loved playing with my Yonex R-22 in the late 80's and have tried many modern rackets and have liked none of them. I was finally fed up with my Wilson Blade 100 (too light), and I decided to go old school and buy the updated Prince Graphite. I love it! I can hit as hard as I want, and the feel and placement is amazing. The only downside, it is a little sluggish at net compared to the lighter and more maneuverable modern rackets.
From: Rob, Wisconsin 6/22/21
Comments: By far one of the very, very far the best players racquets ever made. Solid on all strokes, predictable and produces very heavy spin and depth. All that plus no shoulder or elbow pain! I use this with Luxilon 4g 125 or other soft poly at 60/62 lbs and control is predictable. Don't be fooled by the oversized and 107 inch head. It plays like a 98/100 square inch head. Try it and fall in love.
From: Joe, 6/2/21Staten Island , ny usa
Comments: Without a doubt one of the greatest sticks ever, however it may not be for everyone. I have been playing with this racquet for over 30 years, and to be honest other racquets do not give me the feel and spin, along with plow through that this frame does. I put tons of lead on my sticks and most players can't handle 14 to 15 ounces. Frames, I also string then tight, depends on surface and weather conditions. For me; I may never switch, why would I? When I've got what I know works so well. Thanks TW.
From: Stan, 3/15/21
Comments: This is the Holy Grail. Can't be beaten after 35 years of tennis racquet innovation. Will be there another 35, getting on the nerves of racquet marketeers, in the hands of many like Andre.
From: Anonymous, 3/14/21
Comments: This racquet produces absolute monster balls. If you can get it around on time, which I can't. Also my arm feels like a noodle after about 15 shots.
From: Yarek, 3/9/21
Comments: This one is still the benchmark for those seeking player-frame mass, stability, and feel in an oversize frame. I still have a few hanging on the racks. If you have the timing, form, and footwork dialed in, this frame will do the rest. It will neutralize the heaviest serve with little effort. It will allow you to deliver, with pinpoint accuracy, punishing groundstrokes and laser-like first volleys. Half volleys on challenging service returns at your shoes are no problem. You'll crush overheads. Kick serves, slices, and flat missiles are effortless. Touch shots such as drop shots are butter, but if you don't have the timing or form and footwork dialed in, a 12 gram plus piece of lumber that will punish you all day long. If you're an Open Division, 5.0, or maybe a younger 4.5 on-the-rise level competitor, you won't find a better players frame in the 107 range. I pull mine off the racquet every few months and enjoy it for maybe a set, I can't drive it for long however, those days are gone. I went to the next best thing, the Head Microgel Oversize, it's close, but it's just not the POG caliber, surrendering the things of youth.
From: John, 11/15/19
Comments: This racquet is amazing to hit with. Power and stability is present in the racquet. I feel very connected to the ball and enjoy the spin; it really helps with control because there is so much mass to keep the ball deep. I strung the racquet with Volkl V-Pro at 50 pounds, and 56 pounds at another time. I enjoyed the power of the lower string tension, but struggled to flatten out my shots. The higher tension really helps with control. I am a 3.5 player that plays both singles and doubles. This is the best racquet I have played with. I also use a Head Extreme for a lighter and easier to swing option, but the Prince Classic Graphite 107 offers so much better feel and stability.
From: Brad, 5/31/19
Comments: I bought one of these POG oversize racquets late last summer as I wanted to get back into the game after many years of not playing. I've been hitting a lot more with it recently and am really into the comfortable old school feel. Not only is it a dream to hit with from the baseline, but also excels at net, very stable on volleys. I used to use racquets like the Pro Tour 280 and Rd-7, so I was used to a heavier players type of racquet. After not playing in so long I decided an oversize would probably be the best option, but I didn't want an ultra stiff feather weight racquet. I strung mine up with Gosen OG Sheep Micro 16 gauge at 67 pounds. I may go up in tension a little bit more as I heard control it is best at around 70 pounds.
From: Glen, 5/5/19
Comments: Is it my imagination or has this latest incarnation of the POG gotten a little lighter. My previous one weighed in at over 12 ounces. I picked up a new one recently and it weighs in at around 11 3/4. It actually feels a bit lighter, too.
From: Steve, 3/24/19
Comments: Still a great racquet. Still relevant. Pretty awesome for a 35 year old stick. I played with this racquet tonight for the first time in 28 years. Like an old girlfriend. 4.0 doubles, 4.0-4.25 singles player.
From: Dan, 2/1/19
Comments: I have never submitted feedback for a racquet before. I have owned more racquets than I can probably remember. I have been playing for 40 years. Now almost all doubles. Three or four times a week at the 4.0 level. I bought two of these about a month ago and absolutely love them. Don't let the weight scare you off. I also have one of the original ones and these new ones just feel better. They feel rock solid. Very nicely balanced. No vibration. I would think that they will be good for the arm also. They did change the new ones a little. I put one up against the original and it looks like they moved the cross piece in the throat up about a half an inch. I strung one with Prince Topspin and the other with Technifibre MultiFeel 16 gauge, both at 62 lbs. They feel great. I am not a "poly" user so I can't comment on how they would play with a set of it. I am going to buy two more of them while they are still available and tuck them away. Do yourself a favor and at least demo one of these while they are still available. Thanks to Tennis Warehouse for carrying these great frames.
From: Terry, 12/11/18
Comments: After a few months of this racquet playing second fiddle to the C10 Pro I have finally realized this is a better racquet for me. I just have to find the right strings and tension. Added two more to my existing two. Now I have four. Maybe I should get another pair and I should be set for life :)
From: George, 10/14/18
Comments: Great opportunity to get them again! Thanks TW!
From:Mauro, 6/20/18
Comments: I purchased the Classic 107 but so far am hoping it loosens up a bit more. It was strung with Technifibre X-One Biphase 16 at 58 lbs. I returned to play after many years and was using my vintage Pro Staff 95. I needed a bigger sweetspot due to eyesight and elbow. I tested the racket I purchased here for my wife a few months ago, a Warrior 107 strung with NHT Control 16, and thought I would get at least the same effortless and solid stroke with even more heft. So far it is seems too tight and the sweetspot seems narrower and shorter than the Warrior surprisingly.
From:Steve, 5/1/18
Comments: I have 6 of the prior re-issued versions of this racquet (from 2014 I think), and I just ordered 3 of these! Seriously best frame I have ever used or played with. Have to stock up so I have enough of them to last until I am 90 years old haha! I may buy more if they still have them when I can re-stock my bank account! I usually string at 52 to 54 lbs with Vokl Cyclone. 4.0 USTA and WTT doubles league player.
From:Mark, 4/10/18
Comments: The Tour version is just awesome for doubles. It's very close to the straight shaft version, which is very hard to find these days. Thank you TW!
From:Fred, 3/29/18
Comments: I ordered three today! An all time great frame that does everything well. Easy on the arm with good access to spin. It's just an all court dream. Many thanks to TW for keeping this classic around. Stringing with Head RIP Control at 61 lbs.
From:Jeff, 3/6/18
Comments: Just recieved 2 of these frames. Strung up one with Lux 4G 1.30mm at 48 lbs. Will post here after first playtest. Really like the weight and balance. Old school (I'm a 59 year old) is the best school!
From:Doug, 2/22/18
Comments: First off I would like to thank Tennis Warehouse for bringing back one of the best racquets ever made. I have been hoping that they would bring back this exact series for a long time now. I guess I'm a lucky person this week because here it is. I was using the new version of the Graphite 107 that was lighter and it didn't feel the same. So unfortunately I have a few of those but I wasn't using because I didn't like the way they felt. These rackets feel identical to the series that Tennis Warehouse had for sale about seven years ago approximately. I string my racket with Head Synthetic Gut PPS at 70lbs. The only reason I'm using Head Synthetic Gut is because I got a bunch of it for a dollar a pack. I ideally would like to be using 15L Duraflex. That is my string of choice but it was way more expensive than what I was able to get the Head string for. If you have any holdbacks about this racquet, don't worry there shouldn't be any. I am a 5.0 level player from Massachusetts. I have spoken with many players that use this racket still and I have let them hit with it and they feel as though it is identical to the older models. If the price ever drops, which I doubt it will, I would consider buying some more. But seeing as how I have enough of them right now, I'm not going to. Thank you Tennis Warehouse and Prince for bringing back one of the best racquets of all time. I don't see why this wouldn't be a top seller for you guys at this price point.
From:Cameron, 1/18/18
Comments: Just hit with it last night! These are everything I remember and more! Strung mine with PSGD 16g at 60 lbs. No tweaking needed.
From:Steezo, 1/11/18
Comments: Oh BABY!!!! Im ordering 3 of these before they go away!!! Happy birthday TO ME!!!
From:Steezo, 12/31/17