Introducing the Prince Vortex tennis racquet (300g)

The Prince Vortex is an original racquet, with its 14x21 string pattern and its V-shaped throat.

These characteristics are intended to promote access to topspin, power and comfort.

The V-heart shape is intended to provide more length for the vertical center strings, to provide power and comfort.

I doubt I understood the purpose of this technology correctly because I measured the length of the main strings and compared it with some other racquets, and I found it was the same of longer on the other racquets...

I don't know what to think about the particular V shape of the throat but tht most important is that indeed, the racquet is powerful and interesting for topspin.

This racket also uses ATS - Anti-Torsion System technology, which uses Textreme and Twaron materials to:

• limit the deformations of the frame,
• provide stability,
• bring power to the racquet,
• absorb vibrations, with the use of Twaron.

The shape of the inside of the frame has been designed to promote topspin, as well as the shape of the throat of the racquet which is aerodynamic.

The power of the Prince Vortex racquet (300 g)

I was a little confused by the sensations I had with the Prince Vortex, alternating between balls that were a little too short or a little too long.

Overall, I was surprised by the power provided by the Prince Vortex.

The power of the racquet, greater than that of the racquets I usually use, led me to make mistakes in length at the start of the session.

As the session progressed, I adapted myself, adding more topsin to improve my level of control.

Overall, from the baseline, I had a good amount of easy power, a bit too much for my game.

This racquet seems interesting to me for players with a game that lacks a little power and who want to have ball length easily.

Big hitters are likely to lack control and make mistakes sending the ball too far unless they play with a good amount of topspin for control.

In terms of technique, the racquet is relatively accessible, it can be used by players with medium or large swings.

At the net, the power didn't bother me, I had very good feelings.

On the serve, a weak point for me, I had correct power.

Overall, I would rate this racquet in the category of powerful and easy to play tennis racquets.

Here is a comparison in terms of power with other racquets:

More power:

• Solinco Blackout 
• Babolat Pure Drive
• Wilson Burn 100

Similar power:

• Wilson Ultra 100
• Head Extreme MP
• Tecnifibre TF-X1
• Yonex EZone 100

Less power:

• Prince Tour 100P
• Dunlop SX 300
• Babolat Pure Aero 2023, Pure Strike
• Head Speed, Radical, Boom MP
• Tecnifibre TFight
• Wilson Blade, Pro Staff, Clash
• Yonex VCore, VCore Pro

Access to spins with the Prince Vortex racquet (300g)

I had good feelings on my slice backhand.

From the baseline, the combination of the 645 cm² / 100 in² head size, with a slightly rounded shape and the original 14x21 string pattern, allows for very good access to topspin.

On the serve, I found access to the slice and topspin fairly easy.

Manoeuverability of the Prince Vortex racquet (300 g)

The balance of the Prince Vortex racquet (300 g) is located at 31.5 cm for an unstrung racquet, a balance towards the handle side.

With this balance and a swingweight of 285 unstrung, about 321 strung, the Prince Vortex offers a very good maneuverability.

It's interesting to produce topspin and also if you have slightly short swings, so you can still have a correct swing speed.

Comfort with the Prince Vortex racket (300 g)

I had very nice sensations with this racquet, It was pleasant to hit the ball, I found the vibrations and the impact when you hit the ball were well absorbed.

I found the tolerance on off-center shots was good also.

So overall, I found the level of comfort very good.

To whom I would recommend the Prince Vortex racquet (300 g)

To summarize, the Prince Vortex 100 is:

• a rather powerful tennis racquet,
• with an easy access to top spin,
• a good manoeuverability,
• a good level of comfort.

I would recommend the Prince Vortex (300 g) it to tennis players:

• with an intermediate or advanced level, not for beginners,
• who want a relatively powerful racquet,
• who lack a bit of power and ball length or with a powerful game with topspin to have enough control,
• who want good access to topspin,
• who like to play at the net because the racquet is easy to swing and I found it very nice at the net,
• looking for a racquet with a good manoeuverability and a good level of comfort.