Ah, the Prince O3 Speedport Black. According to Prince, wind tunnel testing proves O3 Speedport racquets move through the air up to 24% faster than traditional racquets. I, for one, would really like to see a squash racket be tested in a wind tunnel. But for now, I’ll just have to imagine it. WHOOOOOOOSH.
Note: It looks like a new version of this racket will be coming out in the next few months. It’s called the Prince Pro Black Speedport 850.
Image via amazon.com
This racket is 135 grams (medium) with a 37.5cm balance point (head-heavy).
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Here’s Malaysia’s Delia Arnold preparing to swing 24% faster than ever before:
Photo: Steve Cubbins
There’s also a Prince O3 Speedport Black “Special Edition”. From what I can tell it has the same specs, just a different paint job with some silver on the shaft. Thanks to Marlin for the tip.
Images via holabirdsports
Tushar C says
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Hi, I’ve been playing with this racquet for some time now…never had any issues and loved playing with it..but wanted to get a new one finally. Prefer head-heavy and Prince. What would be a good similar replacement? Thanks, T
Arnaud says
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Wondering the same thing – of course prince o3 speedport is no where to be found these days. best A
Marlin says
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The special edition has silver on the shaft. here’s a pic http://racquetdepot.com/prince-speedport-black-special-edition-squash-racquet-pi-18011.html
Pierre Bastien says
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Thanks Marlin! I have updated the post.
Marlin says
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Perhaps worth noting that there’s a special edition of this racket? Same specs, different cosmetics.
Pierre Bastien says
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Hi Marlin, I believe the one I posted is the special edition. I’m not 100% sure though. I couldn’t find the “non-special” edition. I wonder if the O3 Black is the non-special edition. Not sure.