2010年11月4日 星期四

Prince EXO3 Hybrid 100 (For the aggressive player looking for a control oriented racquet in a lighter package)


This racquet is for the aggressive player 
looking for a control oriented racquet in a lighter package.

I bought this form Tennis Warehouse,
but when I received this racquet,
it doesn't have EXO3 damper on it...
So it makes me a little depressed...Orz...

EXO3 Hybrid 100


At 3 and 9 o'clock with speedports provide a wider sweetspot for plenty of power generation. From the baseline the feel is crisp and solid, 
while off-centered shots still feel forgiving.

The EXO3 pore



And the traditional ports provide the feedback of shotting feeling.
At the top( 12 o'clock) with traditional pore


At the bottom( 6 o'clock) with traditional pore


But the EXO3 string way is not as the traditional raquet.
It has it's own start port.
And it has it's own tie off port as well.
If these spots is not  tie off on the right way,
It might damage your racquet structure frame.

Start Port


Tie Off Port
(The yellow square and inside words)
And the shop tied off at the wrong site... Orz

Tie Off Port
(The white square and inside words) and (yelloe words without square frame)

Tie Off Port (The yellow square and inside words)


I use the No.2 grip.


As you see, the racquet hitting area shape is oval (the left picture).
If you prefer hitting ball with  top spin,
sometimes you might hit the frame...
(the forgiving area is shorter than hitting area shape is round. Ex: EXO3 Black the right picture)



Therefore, sometimes I think if this hitting area is designed as round shape,
It might be a good racquet for top spin player.

But since I learned the whole swing movement,
The Prince Ozone 4 Blue to me became too powerful.

So I turned my racquet to the Prince Hybrid 100,
my partner said that my tennis skill up to a higher level.

So don't be scared by the words on Tennis Warehouse about the Hybrid 100 that "this racquet is great for 4.0+ NTRP Players looking for control and easy access to spin."

If you can realize and do the right whole swing movement, 

this racquet is the best choice for player ask for advanced  and  lighter one.


I use String Tension 56 pounds,
and the string is Slazenger NA-CONTROL.
And my NTRP is around 2.0+.


Midplus Specs 

Head Size:
100 sq. in. / 645.16 sq. cm. 
Length: 27 inches / 68.58 cm 
Strung Weight: 10.7oz / 303.34g 
Balance: 8 pts HL 
Swingweight: 318 
Stiffness: 60 
Beam Width: 22.5mm/22.5mm/22mm/ 
Composition: 100% Graphite 
Power Level: Medium (900)
Swing Speed: Medium-Fast 
Grip Type: DuraPro+ 
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 20 Crosses
Mains skip: 7T 9T 7H 9H
Two Pieces
No Shared Holes
String Tension: 51-61 pounds 

             


Next time I will share about the string I use on the EXO3 Hybrid 100: 
Slazenger NA-CONTROL.



2010年10月11日 星期一

Prince EXO3 Black Team 100 Racquets


The open string pattern help me generate plenty of spin.
Prince claims their EXO3 Energy Channel technology helps boost stability and ball control.


Maria Sharapova Lite Edition.

The first time I took the Black Team,
extremely solid feeling returned to my hand than any other brands of racquets. Just like King Arthur took the Caliburn form the stone.
Then I decided to buy it immediately.

This lightweight version of the EXO3 Black provides plenty of access to spin. 
The maneuverability allows this stick to shine up at net.
Being lighter, but with serious stability, I find I can do things better than ever.  
At the net it's just as good or better.

The Black Team 100

Just got my Prince EXO Black Team 100, I strung with Prince Lightning XX 16L and 17L. 16L is durable, and 17L is more playability with feedback of hitting, and it's fantastic.

Not fraying at all for me, but I've only played/hit with it two matches. I love the feel, plays very well and provides good spin too.

The String is Prince Lightning XX 16L (Blue color with shinning)

This racquet is extremely solid and has really good feed back on all shots.
Perhaps some people think this racquet is too mute...

But in my opinion, 
I would rather say that it provides a good shock absorber...
Effectively reduce the damage on the wrist and elbow when hitting the ball.

For people who have tennis elbow, 
This is definitely the first choice of tennis racquets.


EXO3 Port
My favorite part of this stick is the serving, 
it iss responsive and extremely good at placing the serve exactly where I wanted. 
This racquet did everything else really well, serving is just where it helped me improve the most.

US Patent: 7,309,299

280g, Power Level 975

100 in, 27 in long

           

2010年10月3日 星期日

Why Prince O grommet technology and EXO3 Energy Channel Technology Works?


The traditional hole support the strin point stress, however,
the O grommet technology and EXO3 Energy Channel Technology provide the strin line stress even face stress so that it can effictively dispersed forces when you hit the ball so you can feel more confortable and the tension share holes bear the same tension lead to get more control.
So it is the reason why some tennis player said those racquets have this technology will lose some of the hitting feeling.

As the result, Prince O grommet technology and EXO3 Energy Channel Technology is a trade off between control, comfortable and hitting feeling.

This article is written by Tennis Prince Eric.

2010年10月2日 星期六

Prince Ozone Four Racquet (1)














Oversize Specs
Head Size:110 sq. in. / 710 sq. cm.
Length: 27.5 inches / 70 cm
Strung Weight: 10.3oz / 292g
Balance: 2 pts Head Heavy
Swingweight: 328
Stiffness: 68
Beam Width: 24-27-24 mm Tapered Beam
Composition: Carbon Wave Matrix Constructions
Power Level: Medium-High
Swing Speed: Moderate
Grip Type: DuraPro+
String Pattern:16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Mains skip: 7T.9T.7H.9H
One Piece
No shared holes
String Tension: 55-65 pounds

Offering the aerodynamic benefits of O3 technology, the Prince Ozone Four has infused the O-Ports with Carbon Wave Matrix Construction adding increased stability and an enhanced sweetspot. Though it has the size and mobile feel of a game improvement frame, this one performs more to the standards of a 'tweener with a controlled power. Nicely placed between the Ozone One and Seven, the Four is ideal for those that may find the One too powerful, while the Seven being not enough. We found the Four to offer plenty of power yet also be very accessible to spin resulting in more controllable shot making. A dampened and forgiving stringbed with a large sweetspot makes it easier hit shots from all areas of the court. Stability as well as maneuverability come to the forefront at net. The Four only adds confidence when approaching for a volley. Offering more than enough power when serving, this racquet still provides consistency and access to spin. A nice offering for those looking to add a bit more power to their game.