The Prince Pro Tour 850. Here’s a new version that’s just coming out in 2016:
Product Notes
Seems to be a cosmetic update of the 2014 model below.
2014 Model
Image via amazon.com
Specs
Weight: Medium (145 grams)
Balance: Head-heavy
Head Size: Small (464 sq. cm)
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Racket Info
This is the 2014 version of the Prince EXO3 Pro Tour.
James Willstrop appears in the ads for this racket, but he isn’t playing with it at the moment; he’s using the Prince Pro Beast 750.
Here’s what James would look like using this racket, if he played in a suit:
Image via princesquash.com
Adrian Waller has been spotted with the Prince Pro Tour 850:
Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞
Prince Pro Tour 850 Reviews
Here’s a review from Paul Hargrave at PDH Sports explaining a bit more about this racket and how it compares to other rackets in the Prince range:
And here’s my own personal take on the Pro Tour:
If you’ve had a chance to play with this racket, please leave a comment!
Paul Merrett says
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Many thanks. Thinking of finally moving on from the original 03 Tour (I know, I know!), but don’t want to splash the cash on the very latest range. I did try the “Ramy” a couple of years ago but didn’t like it much. Any further comments would be appreciated – regarding the comparison between the 03 Tour and the Pro Tour 850 rather than how far behind the times I am, please!
Mac says
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I’ve been using Pro Tour 850 for six months. My tips:
– it is a 145g head-heavy rocket, so it is harder to add a final touch from your wrist, but the rocket somehow helps you to play more technically than just using arm’s power
– i suggest lighter tension when stringing – it gives this rocket an extra punch (love it)
– it is not a durable rocket
– once precisely hit, the ball gets a lot of power, a lot
Paul Merrett says
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Thanks Mac. It seems I’ve been using them longer than you, then, as I just went ahead and bought one. Liked it so much I bought another before Amazon Japan sold out! The weight is the same as the original Peter Nicol 03, but the racquet has a better balance for me. The original strings fe,t horrible after years of using Technifibre 305 1.1mm, but I changed them almost immediately and as I said above, love it 🙂
George says
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James used this version in the final of the commonwealth games 😉
Pierre Bastien says
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Ah, thanks George. I wasn’t able to find any clear photos.