Tennis Racquet Preview: 2016 HEAD Graphene XT Prestige Series

January 28th, 2016 by Do It Tennis

filed in Tennis Product Reviews, Tennis Racquet Reviews

This year’s Head racquet release centers on the Prestige line of player-oriented, performance tennis racquets. With GrapheneXT integration into the Speed and Instinct tennis racquet lines in 2014, and into the Extreme and Radical lines in 2015, the Prestige is now up to par with the rest of HEAD’s performance racquets.

HEAD Prestige Gets the Graphene XT Upgrade

Technical players often compensate for lack of swing-weight by hitting the tennis ball closer to the tip of the racquet. Bring your shots back to center with HEAD’s Graphene XT innovations.

This tennis racquet technology begins with fused GrapheneXT material at opposite ends of the racquet. The distribution of stronger, lighter material to the racquet’s grip and tip creates a faster, more powerful swing, without sacrificing maneuverability.

Get a Look at the 2016 Prestige Racquet Series

HEAD Graphene XT Prestige S Tennis Racquet

• Head Size: 98 sq. in.
• Length: 27 in.
• Strung Weight: 10.3 oz
• Balance: 4 pts Head Light
• Beam Width: 22mm
• String Pattern: 16 Mains x 19 Crosses
• String Tension: 48-57 pounds
• Stiffness: 62
• Swing Weight: 321

The GrapheneXT Prestige S is the lightest racquet from the Prestige line; with one exception being the REV Pro with its smaller head size. It is a good option for players who produce plenty of power, but want a softer, more flexible racquet than the Prestige Pro or MidPlus. This tennis racquet is recommended for intermediate players.

HEAD Graphene XT Prestige Rev Pro Tennis Racquet

• Head Size: 93 sq in.
• Length: 27 in.
• Strung Weight: 11.2 oz
• Balance: 6 pts Head Light
• Beam Width: 20mm
• String Pattern: 16 Mains x 19 Crosses
• String Tension: 48-57 pounds
• Stiffness: 59
• Swing Weight: 325

The GrapheneXT Prestige Rev Pro is the smallest racquet from the Prestige line. The smaller headsize creates a forgiving sweetspot, and the inclusion of GrapheneXT technology combines more power, with greater precision. This tennis racquet is recommended for young, aggressive players.

HEAD Graphene XT Prestige Pro Tennis Racquet

• Head Size: 98 sq. in.
• Length: 27 in.
• Strung Weight: 11.7 oz
• Balance: 7 pts Head Light
• Beam Width: 22mm
• String Pattern: 16 Mains x 19 Crosses
• String Tension: 48-57 pounds
• Swing Weight: 331

The GrapheneXT Prestige Pro tennis racquet meets all the specs Prestige Pro players have come to know and love, with the added power and swing weight from the GrapheneXT technology. This firm, tour racquet provides plenty of control and now offers more speed and increased accuracy. This HEAD racquet is recommended for advanced players with an NTPR rating of 4.5 or greater.

HEAD Graphene XT Prestige MP Tennis Racquet

• Head Size: 98 sq. in.
• Length: 27 in.
• Strung Weight:  11.9 oz.
• Balance: 7 pts Head Light
• Beam Width: 21mm
• String Pattern: 18 Mains x 20 Crosses
• String Tension: 48-57 pounds
• Stiffness: 65
• Swing Weight: 319

The 2016 GrapheneXT Prestige MP tennis racquet closely models its 2015 counterpart. As the heaviest in the Prestige line, this MidPlus racquet perfectly blends precision with maneuverability. This racquet by HEAD is recommended for intermediate players with an NTRP rating of 4.0 or greater.

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