Overview
Prince updates the Phantom Pro 100 with a thicker, more powerful beam but keeps the outstanding playability and sublime feel of the previous generation. Named the Phantom 100X 305, this update is ideal for the intermediate or advanced player who wants a lively and spin-friendly player's racquet with above average control and comfort. For this update Prince adds its Anti-Torque System 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. This stick also packs a variable CTS Beam, which deploys a wonderfully thin 18mm shaft for outstanding ball feedback. Like the previous generation, this racquet offers a plush feel on groundstrokes, and it rewards full swings with the kind of precision that inspires confidence. Although the 58RA stiffness is a tad higher than the previous generation (resulting in a slightly crisper response), the Phantom 100X 305 remains one of the more flexible and arm-friendly racquets in its weight class. It also packs an open 16x18 string pattern, giving it enough spin-potential to bring the ball down hard. At net the Phantom 100X 305 comes around with relative ease to deliver great touch and placement. Clean mechanics are rewarded with penetrating depth. Advanced players looking for rock-solid stability will find plenty for weight customization. On serve this racquet whips easily through contact to deliver easy targeting. All in all, by combining a slightly more solid beam with some incremental tweaks to the feel, Prince has delivered a very impressive update. If you are looking for a modern player's racquet with above average feel and comfort, this one is hard to beat.
Specifications
| Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm² | ||||
| Length: 27in / 68.58cm | ||||
| Strung Weight: 11.4oz / 323g | ||||
| Balance: 12.69in / 32.23cm / 6 pts HL | ||||
| Swingweight: 321 | ||||
| Stiffness: 58 | ||||
| Beam Width: 22mm / 20.5mm / 18mm | ||||
| Composition: Textreme/Twaron/Graphite | ||||
| Power Level: Low-Medium | ||||
| Stroke Style: Medium-Full | ||||
| Swing Speed: Medium-Fast | ||||
| Racquet Colors: Grey-Blue | ||||
| Grip Type: Prince ResiTex Tour | ||||
String Pattern:
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| String Tension: 45-55 pounds |
Product Details
Model Number: 7T51B091
Updated with thicker, more powerful beam, this arm-friendly player's racquet delivers controllable power on full swings. Headsize: 100in². String Pattern: 16x18. Standard Length.
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Customer Reviews
Control, spin, comfortThis is a great racquet. Don't let the 100 square inch head or the 16x18 string pattern fool you. Slices stay low, and there is plenty of control for blocking and touch shots. Feels great from all parts of the court. Very fast and maneuverable, easy to generate lots of topspin but not overly powerful or too high of a launch angle. Power is low-medium. I have a one handed backhand, and usually play with 93-98" player frames and this one feels right at home. I played with the previous version phantom 100 (black and green) which is a little softer, more buttery, but not as stable and needs lead tape. I love the black and green cosmetic but all the reviews are true, this version addresses the shortcomings of its predecessor. It has a crisper feel, a little more power, more stability and no compromises. Weakest link is probably hard flat serves but if your technique is good, you'll be fine.
Good for intermediate playersI was using the Phantom Pro 100 before this, so it was a smooth transition. I am looking for flexibility (arm and shoulder health) and something that isn't too demanding in terms of weight. My racket came in under weight be several grams, so I put on a leather grip, which added about 6 grams and then I added just a little bit of tungsten to the hoop for balance.
Power isn't anything special, but it's got more pop than you might think. Control is also not spectacular, but it's very good. Just an overall easy-to-use racket that is comfortable and helps out the user... a sort of middle-of-the-road racket in the best possible sense. It also looks nice, in my opinion.
I use multifilament strings and sometimes synthetic gut (Technifibre Multifeel, Head Velocity, Gosen Umishima AK Pro CX). They play nicely.
Firm butter (not whipped) with a twistI have a strong preference for racquets with more feel and higher spin potential. I’m a 50-yo racquet nerd (4.0-4.5 player that started playing in the late ‘80s) and I jump between frames a lot. I also customize all frames to yield similar specs (think 330-ish weight, 327 swing weight, 7-8 point HL balance), so the differences mentioned below are more about the racquet shapes, string patterns, and flex traits.
The Phantom 100x (305) is one of my all-time favorite sticks. It’s the racquet that feels most like an extension of me and gives a great tactile response. The video reviews at TennisNerd and on TW website are the ones that align most with my impressions. TennisNerd is more into dense string patterns, so he likes the 18x20 version of this stick more. The 305 gives more spin and is more forgiving.
Here’s how the Phantom 100x 305 compares to other frames that I like a lot:
- Prince Phantom 93P (14x18) - the 100x gives a little more free power and is much more forgiving. The sweet spot is quite generous on the 100x. The spin potential of the 100x is almost as high, despite the more dense string pattern. The Phantom 93P is the most fun do groundstroke drills with, but is hardest to defend with of this list.
- Babolat Pure Strike VS (2022) - the 100x has much more feel, but just a little less power. The head of the VS seems a little firmer…its flex is in the shaft, so the VS is just a little more predictable on volleys. The 100x feels better in the second hand when setting up for volleys, etc.
- Head Gravity Pro - the 100x has very similar feel and offers a little more spin, especially on kick and slice serves. I also find the 100x is a little quicker if I setup late (even with a similar swing weight spec). I prefer the Gravity on volleys and sliced ground strokes. The Gravity is my favorite slice ground stroke racquet.
- Prince Textreme Tour 100 (310) (2019) - the Textreme is my favorite racquet to play doubles matches with. It offers good, not great, feel and much more power than anything else in the list. Its only drawback is that after 5-6 hours of play in a week, it can lead to some arm tenderness. I use these more sparingly now. The 100x gives me most of the playability of the TT310 and is the most comfortable racquet I’ve used other than the Phantom 93P.
My only wishes for the 100x are that it had:
- just a dash more power, but that would compromise the comfort. The 100x definitely rewards good footwork. If I catch groundstrokes early, they pop nicely…no free power is necessary.
- the paint finish of the Pure Strike VS…clear coat top coats make frames look and feel better. The 100x looks like a sleeper…it’s kinda like a grey Porsche 997 C2…not super flashy, but very solid performance and timeless.
Best choice 100sq control-oriented racquet!I used to play tennis with different kinds of below 100 square inch racquets, such as the Prestige Tour (2018; 2020), T-Fight305 XTC, TF40 305 (18x20), Volkl V-Sense 10mid. The Phantom 100X 305 is also a control-oriented racquet but gives plenty of power, spin with wonderful touch and feel! I really enjoy with it on court! Please don't confuse its 16X18 string pattern, it provides you enough and remarkable control! Also, I love the PJ so much -- with fashion but keeping with the classic style.
ScalpelI've been playing for a year and six months. 45yo. I've got a lot of hours on court. Right now my groundstrokes are a solid 3.5 to 4.0 depending on the day. Started with a Pure Drive 107, then jumped right to this racquet after just a short time. Instructor thought I was nuts. Looking back, it probably wasn't the best decision, as it's not the easiest to hit with, but this racquet has really helped teach me the correct form and how to develop a "real" stroke - there is no cheating here. Initially I used this with the 16g synthetic gut it was delivered with, and I didn't care for the racquet much at all. After some research, switched to 17g Head Velocity - this was a major improvement and I really learned more of the racquet's abilities and how it could, and should, be played with; but disliked the short life of the multi string. Now I have 17g natural gut mains, and 17g Ghost Wire crosses. What a difference! More power, unreal pocketing and feel, and the same awesome control and tons of longevity. I don't think I'll ever switch racquets or this configuration unless I have to - power and pop when needed from the strings, tons of spin when needed from the pattern; the added weight really helps on off center groundstrokes or blocking volleys - real maneuverable and crisp at the net. The only reason I give this frame four stars is the paint is very fragile.
Very Good But Demanding RacquetI'm a mid-50s 4.0 doubles player switching from the Ezone 100, which is so easy to use with its free power and large sweet spot. However, I have been craving a racquet with a little more control and maneuverability, especially at net, where I try to get in as quickly as possible. With the Phantom 100x 305, I can say my doubles game has improved overall. I'm winning more sets and have more confidence to do what I want at the net, esp. in terms of control. Now I'm hitting more angled volleys and even half volley winners, drop volleys, etc. that I was not able to execute as effectively with the Ezone. When I'm playing well, I feel like I can put the ball wherever I want to with decent power. I do sometimes miss the free power of the Ezone- especially on my one handed backhand returns and on very hot days when I sometimes get tired and lose good form on my shots. This racquet is definitely more demanding in this regard for someone at my level, but the potential rewards are great.
Arm Friendly GemMoved to this frame from the TXT100(310g) about 6 months ago to complement rehab work on persistent wrist and elbow tendinitis. Best decision I could have made. The flex/super low stiffness makes for a very comfortable on court experience with no post match ill effects either. Controllable power, with plenty of feel and spin potential. Suited to the all court player with the standout features for me being penetrating backhand slice and how I've been able to dial up precision when hitting through DHB return. Strung with Volkl V-Square 52lbs, customised with 3g Tungsten @ 12.
Too FlimsyNot a fan of the Phantom line, just too soft and flexible. The heavier frames are ok from a stability standpoint but then they are just too heavy. The lighter ones like this 305g 100x just don't return enough energy to the ball and feel like they break down against heavy hitting. The spin is fantastic but the launch angle is a bit too high, also not a fan of 16x18 combined with a 100 inch hoop.
Great racquetI had tennis elbow so bad I could not play anymore. I decided to try this racquet as it was supposed to be good for reducing tennis elbow. I decided to switch arms I play with and so far, no issues with my tennis elbow, even when I switch to my bad arm to reach for shots.
A Good Racquet with Some FlawsThis is a pretty good racquet with some strengths, but it has some flaws as well. Depending on your style and level, this may or may not be the racquet. This is one of the highest rated current racquets on Tennis Warehouse with 88 Overall Score. I disagree with this score. I'd say it's a 84-85 Overall Score. I'm a 50 y. o. 4.0 all court player with a one-handed backhand with 35 years of playing tennis. I migrated to this racquet from Babolat Pure Strike 16 x 19 2nd gen. (the TW highest rated racquet at that time with 90 Overall Score) due to tennis elbow issue even with multifilament.
Initially I only added a dampener and an over-grip, but it felt unstable against hard hitting high level players. So I added a total of 3 grams of tungsten at 3 and 9 o'clock, and another 3 grams inside of the shaft. Also added protective tape from 3 to 9 o'clock. This seemed to do the trick with stability, but with added weight, I couldn't whip the ball as well. I've used Solinco Hyper-G 16L and 17, Prince Tour XP 17, and Solinco Confidential 18, all between 46 - 48 lbs. I want to try a hybrid with a copoly and gut, but with the lack of control and high launch angle, I expect it to lose even more control even if I gain some more feel and power from the hybrid setup.
Pros:
- Good top spin, but GREAT slice
- Plush to the point that my tennis elbow is gone
- Wide head width for a 100 square inch racquet that forgives mishits
- Decent power (not great)
- Good looks and color
Cons:
- Lacks control with too high a launch angle
- Lacks power
- Sweet spot is small
- Lacks a solid hitting feeling even when hit in the center of the sweet spot
- Low accuracy with one-handed backhand
The following would be my scores for this racquet:
Overall 85
Groundstrokes 85
Volleys 85
Serves 82
Returns 86
Power 80
Control 80
Maneuverability 84
Stability 82
Comfort 88
Touch/Feel 86
Topspin 87
Slice 93
Excellent control fame for the modern game.For fans of connected, thin-beam control frames, the entire Phantom line is a godsend in a market filled with a plethora of overly stiff, hollow, muted spin and power racquets (yuck!). The 100X 305 in particular could be seen as the best of the line for the intermediate-advanced 3.5-5.0 player. It provides forgiveness in a way most 97's and 95's simply can't, while offering a string pattern that is both controlled yet spin-friendly, and an excellent amount of pocketing and feel. On the downside, you're not going to get the ultra pinpoint control of a mid or 95, nor will you get the spin or power or a truly open 98 or 100" tweener, but what you will get is an arm-friendly, "size XL scalpel", with enough power, spin and stability to hang in there with all but the most aggressive players around 4.5/5.0 or beyond. The 100X also makes for a decent platform racquet and in my experience plays best with a bit of lead added around 12 o'clock. I have 6" of 1/8" wide strips (hand-cut in half from 1/4") between the "ATS" inserts from 11 to 1 o'clock, for about 1.5g total, plus 1g at 9 and 3, all of which add more stability to the tip and bump swing weight to about 330-335. At that spec, the racquet can handle just about anything -- returning hard serves, serving hard in its own right, exchanging hard groundstrokes, hitting hard volleys, you name it. It also plays well for both a one-handed and two-handed backhand. It's especially great for 30's+ players who learned a flatter technique but have adopted a more modern style and want something that will embrace this evolution as arm-friendly "control tweener." In closing, Prince may not be the market force they once were, but they are certainly continuing to crank out amazing frames, and the Phantom 100X 305 is one of them. I, for one, am super thankful we have the Prince and the Phantom series as an option. Well done!
Best Prince RacquetThe Phantom line is perhaps Prince's best. The 100X 305 in particular is the best in the lineup. It just does everything well. It's one of the most comfortable racquets on the market without the gimmicky tech like the Clash. It has a good balance of control and power. I recommend adding a leather grip for increased stability against heavy hitters. Overall, just an amazing racquet that deserves more hype. Can't wait for the next edition to see what they can improve on.
Previous Feedback
Comments: I love this racquet. I switched from the previous version, which was just too underpowered and unstable against big hitters. I found this version, with its slight increase in stiffness, to be ideal. My groundstrokes had some more pop, but the real improvements were with volleys, serves, and handling pace from my opponents. While the racquet is still flexible and great for avoiding tennis elbow, it's just stiff and powerful enough for the modern game. Highly recommend.
From: P, New York, 1/1/22
Comments: I want so badly to love this stick, but I don't. The positives are clear: nice plush feel, and very conducive to spin, but two big problems I have with it are stability and launch angle. I just don't find that a 321 swing weight is enough to avoid twisting, particularly with a frame so flexible. I had to add 2 grams at 3, 12, and 6 to get it playable, but then I've made the frame far less head light and thus less maneuverable. At least the stability problem has been fixed. The launch angle is just too high for me. Such spinny racquets can have this problem; call it the good and the bad from a spin monster frame. For me, my balls tended to sail too high, with my shot either being a very difficult to return deep, heavily spun ball... or it sails out. Mind you, I am used to playing 18x20's that naturally have a much lower launch angle, so maybe it's me.
From: Andrew, Winnetka, 10/31/21
Comments: I found this raquet to very stable. It outshines the Yonex line Vcore Pro in my book. Very rewarding strokes with some lead tape at 10 and 2 for a little more plow through. I found I could hit controlled flat shots from the baseline and mega-spin, if needed, for clearance. Volleys and slicing were a dream. Flat serves were pretty powerful, also. I am a 4.0 player and strung it up with Volkl Cyclone 17 at 50 pounds.
From: Clint, Aurora, CO, 10/3/21
Comments: I'm an instructor and stringer. I always playtest frames before I recommend them to clients. This frame is awesome. It's kind of a no frills package -- very dampened due to the low RA. It lets you swing away while keeping the ball in the court. But more importantly it is awesome for players with tennis elbow! I strung this at 52 lbs with Volkl Cyclone 18 for a client with chronic tennis elbow. First text after their first outing "my arm didn't hurt the whole time, or hurt less than usual. After multiple outings the pain was gone!" Time and time again, even with different set ups as long as it's 55 lbs or less seems to do the trick. So for people in pain, look no further this will not hurt as much, if at all. You may give up feel or power or touch, but at least you won't have to sacrifice time on court and enjoying the sport you love!
From: Danny, 5/28/21Nashville area, TN, USA
Comments: Great racquet -- incredibly comfortable, lots of control, superb touch. I particularly love playing at net with this racquet. It's stable and precise. I wasn't able to get good access to spin but I believe it is because of the strings I have it set up with (Prince Premiere Control at 50 lbs) which is my first experience with multis, but I must say the strings were very comfortable and I believe aided with control. The racquet definitely lacks power but I didn't need much extra with the precision I'm getting with it. I cam serve anywhere I want to put it with ease. 4.5 player, mid 40s and am coming from VCore Pro 330 (too much racquet for me!).
From: Julian Denton, 5/28/21 Texas
Comments: Strung with Luxilon ALU Power Rough at 48 pounds. I love this racquet so far, have played about 10-15 hours with it. I'm a 4.0 level aggressive-baseliner with a two handed backhand. I have a good amount of power, control, and feel from all areas of the court with this racquet. I feel like it's a good, evenly-balanced weight for my skill level, and find it very easy to generate spin with. The only area I wish I had a little more stability for is volleying, where I really have to make sure to get into perfect position in order to hit deep, penetrating volleys, this may also be due to my low tension. Drop volleys, on the other hand, are a breeze with this racquet. Serving is consistent and predictable. Overheads are similar. I will probably order another one of these strung at a higher tension. I also demo'd the Wilson Blade v7, Wilson Blade v6 CV, and the Prince Textreme Tour. The Textreme Tour is more of a traditional players' racquet with a more solid feel at net, but the Phantom 100X was more suited to my game and blew both Wilson racquets out of the water as far as feel and accuracy go.
From: Greg, 3/15/21
Comments: I have about eight hours on this frame, strung at 48 pounds Hyper-G. Coming from a Pure Strike Gen 3 16x19. I wanted something more flexible with a bigger spin window and a narrower beam. This frame is extremely controllable and accurate. Crosscourt drills you feel like you can't miss. It feels like the frame and the strings are flexing together and the dwell time is phenomenal. Absolutely zero complaints about the power, feel like I'm getting just as many aces and winners off this racquet as Pure Strike. It will take some adjustments since you can hit higher launch angles and the ball stays in. Kick serves the toss will need to be behind you a little more, but when you flatten out the ball it will launch. I felt the Pure Strike was a little more stable on volleys, but the touch and feel of the 100X was better. Both my rpm and ball depth are up because I'm taking bigger cuts at the ball with that 6" spin window. I will probably go up in tension 2-4 pounds. Bought three frames, this will be my 2021 competition racquet. I'm a 4.5 nationally ranked senior with 471 league matches, 207 tournament matches, 124 District and Section matches, and 5 gold balls.
From: Alan, 1/2/21
Comments: I have demoed about every players racquet available in an effort to upgrade and update my Prince Diablo MP. I had all but given up until I tried the 100X 305. Reminded me a lot of the Diablo, but a little more plush and powerful. Just ordered two 100X 305 racquets and an pumped for them to come in. Great maneuverability and feel for sure. I am a 4.0 level player.
From: Tim, 12/20/20
Comments: I am a 4.0 player and thought I had found the racquet for me in the Prince Textreme Tour 100P, right up until I developed golfer's elbow. I was out for months. I know it is not the racquet; it is my technique that is the real issue here, but still I wanted a more arm-friendly racquet and didn't want to go through that pain again. So I bought a new Phantom 100X 305 with all Luxilon gut strings 1.25 at 50 pounds based on the reviews. I hated it; felt like a dud, no pop, very muted feel, but I kept at it. Then something funny happened. I was winning more; more shots going in. My touch had improved a lot, I could place the ball better. My serve is definitely not as powerful as it was with the 100P, and I miss that, but I believe my first serve percentage has gone up too. I have a full, hard swing, and it works well with this racquet.
From: Ed, 10/1/20
Comments: I have really tried to like this racquet but just can't, I usually play with a heavier stick, either a ProKennex Ki Q+ 315 or Volkl Super G 325. I reduced in weight due to having a moderate shoulder impingement and thought reducing in weigh might help, plus I was drawn to the plush specs, low RA, thin beam etcetera. I played with this Prince Phantom 100X for two months solid and for me it just wasn't stable enough and I felt I was constantly having to muscle the ball on groundstrokes and the much hyped access to spin was just not there for me. I also felt the 18 mm throat beam ascending to 22 mm at the hoop was not compatible with the 100 square inch head size and it just felt a bit odd. On the plus side it was slightly above average for serves and volleys which is why I persisted in using it. Overall I do feel this racquet has been overhyped by TW and other tennis review sites. One last thing considering the plush specs and low RA, I did not find this racquet to be that comfortable probably due to feeling like I had to really muscle the ball and exaggerate wrist action for decent spin and power, and after using for an hour or more so of play I had slight elbow and wrist discomfort.
From: Jo, 7/5/20
Comments: I tried this stick after playing steadily with the past iteration for over a year. I found that past generation to offer a great balance of spin control, spin generation, soft large sweetspot, and decent power. The things I wish it had a bit more, was a bit more power on the serves and maybe a bit more court penetration. I purchased this stick based on the Tennis Warehouse hype and my fondness for the previous version. Compared to the past generation, this stick had a much more muted and flexible feel. It was in fact it's a lot more comfortable and it also supplied more power, both on serves and on groundstrokes. But it was also very unstable. The racquet face would break on impact with heavier balls. Although it served a lot better, the other categories that I liked so much about the previous generation like spin, control, and feel were downgraded. I feel like this version lost all of the control that made the previous generation so great. The racquet face on this stick has a hotspot that when hit, the ball will just explode with unpredictable high power. The control is very erratic, it's actually more difficult to sling the ball from side to side, which was really easy with the previous generation. I would not feel confident using this in a match. I would feel self conscious about the erratic power and the loss of control is too much of a sacrifice for a minor upgrade in comfort and power.
From: Mike, 7/30/20
Comments: Decent stick but it definitely does not live up to the hype on TW. My impression after eight hours of hitting. The graphite gray cosmetic is possibly the nicest I've ever seen, simple, elegant, and understated, but not boring. The paint however is delicate and chips too easily revealing a white primer coat. Power is as advertised. Spin is as expected of a 16x19 string pattern. I found control to be erratic, but it might be a matter of getting of adjusting my timing to a new swingweight. Comfort is outstanding, even without a dampener, but feel is muted and lacks feedback. Stability is the weakest attribute of this racquet. In stock form it gets pushed around by heavier balls. I am coming from the previous generation Phantom Pro 100P which, in my humble opinion, shares all the positive attributes of the 100X 305 without sacrificing feel, control, or stability. I'd even say that the 100P has a larger spin window due to its ultra thin beam. Another small plus for the 100P is that the paint and primer are both black, rendering any paint chips invisible. In conclusion, I've been a Prince loyalist for many years, and a huge fan of the initial Phantoms in particular, but I was left feeling underwhelmed by this offering, especially given the recent wave of TW Playtesters switching to this racquet. I am a 4.5 level player and use Kirschbaum Max Power Rough 17 at 50 pounds.
From: Yarek, 7/24/20
Comments: Fantastic frame, never thought I could play with sub 320 gram unstrung before I tried this one. Among arm-friendly options this is the best and most well-rounded option since the Yonex DR 98 back in 2015. Compared to the DR 98 it is similarly soft on the arm, slightly less powerful, provides more spin and therefore a bit more spin control than directional control making it a very well-rounded racquet. Stability is very surprising for a 305 gram. I'm an average 5.0 ranked USTA player.
From: JZ, 7/5/20
Comments: Well balanced racquet. Came from the Prince Phantom Pro 93P, looking for a bit more power, spin, and bigger sweetspot. I tried the Head Gravity Pro, Yonex 97 HD and Prince Textreme 100 (310), but this Prince is the one I have been waiting for. For some reason I only like the Prince grips. The launch angle and power of this racquet is really good. Forehand and one handed backhand are superb. I was thinking that I had to weight it up, but the racquet had enough mass in my opinion. This racquet is amazing for slicing and volleying also. The racquet gives good enough control, more than Textreme (310) in my opinion. The comfort is perfect, where I found the Textreme a little harsh on my shoulder. If we consider the need for more comfort-oriented frames, I believe this racquet is a gamechanger, in the way one normally considers tradeoffs, comfort versus pop.
From: Robin, 5/31/20
Comments: What a great racquet. I have been playing with a 98 square inch Yonex frame for a few years. The Prince racquet feels so plush, not twitchy, with great plow through. All around a great racquet.
From: Gareth, 5/5/20
Comments: This is certainly the best all-around racquet I have ever used. I do not think this is a low powered frame at all. You just need to relax and have natural flowing strokes. I have added three grams of lead total, split at 10 and 2 o'clock and now have it at my preferred specs. The angles and control with this frame is sensational. What surprised me the most was how it performed on Euro clay, which was a true test. The spin and power allowed me to set up many points if I wasn't going for outright winners. Serves were brilliant, many aces served. Watching the TW playtester Erik as he chokes up on the handle seems to work well with this frame. Very forgiving like a Pure Aero, precise like an 18x20 player's frame, easy to use like a tweener, and good looking like a classic. Keep up the great work Prince and TW.
From: DJ, 3/20/20
Comments: Nice racquet. Nice feel. Just too underpowered for me. I am age 50, a former 4.5 singles and 5.0 doubles player.
From: Anil, 1/28/20
Comments: This is a flexible frame, with very nice and comfortable feel. It has good pop and stability and a nice combination of characteristics; very versatile with no real weaknesses. I found it to be a pleasure to hit with in every phase of the game. Relatively open string pattern + a spin window of over 6 inches + great maneuverability = spin monster. Good job, Prince.
From: Rich, 1/14/20
Comments: I have been playing with thin beam racquets since I started playing 30 years ago. I tried the original Phantom Pro but found it lacked stability for heavy hitting. The new 100x 305 is much improved from the original. The standout features are the added power and stability.I added 2 grams of lead at 12 and that has really improved the feel, plow and pop off the string bed. The comfort is top notch for players who have arm problems. The only uncertainty for me is the control aspect. I have only played in cooler windy conditions and some balls were flying on me. It might be a matter of dialing in the right string and tension. I don't play with poly due to prior arm issues. I did use Gosen Micro 16 at 53 pounds. The string pattern is quite open so I will most likely try a 15 gauge synthetic string on the mains to get a bit more control and durability. Definitely a nice offering from Prince!
From: Ken, 1/14/20