Introducing the Prince Tour 100P 2022

The Prince Tour 100P is a control-oriented, low-power racquet that isn't very hard to play.

It is one of the rare racquets to combine a 645 cm² headsize with an 18x20 string pattern.

With the same association head size/string pattern, there is also the Volkl V-Feel V8 Pro (300 g), the Head Gravity Tour (305 g), the Head Speed ??Pro (310 g), the Head Gravity Pro (310 g), the Prince Phantom 100X (320 g) .

This association allows you to benefit from:

• power, tolerance, access to top spin with the 645 cm² head size,
• the control given by the tight 18x20 string pattern and the fairly low stiffness.

Finally, we obtain a tolerant racquet, with access to correct access to topspin and a good power/control compromise.

Regarding the shape of the head size, it is rather elongated, which I find interesting for maneuverability.

Lower stiffness

This 2022 version of the Prince Tour 100P has a slightly more flexible frame (the stiffness goes from 66 to 61 Ra), to improve the already excellent comfort we had with the previous version.

Technology

Another improvement concerns the Anti-Torque System (ATS), which corresponds to the use of Textreme and Twaron materials in the handle, as well as certain parts of the racket head.

ATS technology limits frame deformation when hitting and improves racket stability.

Grip size

In comparison with the previous model I have, in size 3 as for the test racquet of the 2022 model, the grip of the new model is larger than that of the old model.

For the 2022 model, I find the size to be what you most often see for a size 3, whereas for the old model the grip was quite small.

The power of the Prince Tour 100P 2022 (305g)

In terms of power, the Prince Tour 100P is a control-oriented racquet, with slightly reduced power.

At the same time, it's not very hard to play with this racquet.

I want to warn you that a risk with this racquet is too lack power, be careful.

The 645 cm²/100 in² headsize helps to provide power, but the low stiffness and the tight 18x20 string pattern reduce the power.

During my test, I had an excellent power/control compromise in forehand and backhand, with sensations very similar to those I have with the previous model.

We feel that the racquet is not extremely powerful but with a monofilament string stretched to around 22 kg, we still get a decent amount of power without forcing too much.

Since this racquet is not very powerful, I recommend it to players who are able to produce power with their technique and their physical skills and it's better to have large swings to find some easy power.

To conclude, in terms of power, good mix between power/control but be careful to the control oriented side of this frame.

To help you locate the racquet in terms of power, here is a comparison with other racquets:

More powerful racquets:

• Babolat Pure Drive, Pure Aero
• Wilson Ultra 100, Burn 100
• Head Speed MP, Instinct MP, Extreme MP
• Tecnifibre TF-X1
• Prince RipStick 100, Hydrogen 100
• Yonex VCore 100

Similar racquets:

• Babolat Pure Strike 100
• Yonex VCore Pro 100
• Volkl V-Feel V8 Pro
• Head Prestige MP, MP L, Speed Pro
• Wilson Blade 98S

Less powerful racquets:

• Babolat Pure Strike VS
• Babolat Pure Strike 18x20
• Head Prestige Pro, Tour
• Head Gravity Tour
• Tecnifibre TF40 305 18x20
• Wilson Blade 98 16x19, 18x20
• Wilson Pro Staff
• Prince Phantom 100X

Access to top spin with the Prince Tour 100P 2022

Concerning the access to top spin,

• the versatile head size helps for the access to top spin,
• the narrowed 18x20 string pattern reduces access to top spin.

Overall, the access to top spin is really correct, thanks to the 645 cm² head which compensates for the tight 18x20 string pattern.

A monofilament string that is not too tight (about 22 kg), with a medium gauge (1.25 mm) or smaller will facilitate the access to top spin.

Maneuverability of the Prince Tour 100P 2022

With its balance located at 31 cm for an unstrung racquet, more on the handle side, I found that the Prince Tour 100P had excellent maneuverability.

On my one-handed topspin backhand , I sometimes lack maneuverability with certain racquets having a head size of 645 cm² and a rounded shape.

With the Prince Tour 100P, I didn't have this problem at all, the rather elongated head shape helps to have more maneuverability than with a more rounded head shape.

Comfort of the Prince Tour 100P 2022

I found the comfort excellent with the previous version of the Prince Tour 100P and I found these feelings again with this new model.

The vibrations are well absorbed, the shots are very pleasant and the tolerance is good, we keep comfort even when we off center the ball.

To increase comfort, I recommend using rather low tensions (about 22 kg), especially with monofilament strings.

To whom I would recommend the Prince Tour 100P 2022

I would recommend this racquet to tennis players who meet these criteria:

• not for beginners,
• intermediate or advanced level who want a slightly heavy racquet,
• able to produce power with their technique, 
• who have rather large and relaxed swings, in order to have power without forcing too much, because the control oriented side is present,
• who want a control-oriented racquet that's not too hard to play,
• with a modern game, with power and top spin, or semi-powerful game style with slice and flat shots,
• who are looking for a racquet with a 645 head size, for comfort, forgiveness, access to topspin and which is not too powerful (this is one of the most control oriented tennis racquet with a 645 head size),
• who are looking for a good power/control compromise,
• looking for a correct access to top spin
• looking for a racket with more balance on the handle side for a good maneuverability,
• who are looking for a racket with a very good level of comfort.