Classic Prestige feel meets modern speed
As the lightest member of the Prestige family, the Prestige MP L brings the incalculable benefit of maneuverability and speed to one of the game's most storied control franchises. At approximately 11.2 ounces strung and boasting a whippy sub-315 swingweight and open 16x19 string pattern, this racquet will give intermediate players the kind of user-friendly hitting experience that breeds confidence. For the more advanced ball striker, the MP L not only makes a great customization option, but it's also no slouch in stock form where it provides a user-friendly entry point into the outstanding control and feel of the Prestige family. The main technology is Auxetic 2, a uniquely flexible material in the yoke and handle to optimize feel. The MP L also benefits from Graphene 360+ (labeled Graphene Inside), which strengthens the frame in key locations to increase power and stability. Ultimately, this racquet is an outstanding option for those who want a faster, more spin-friendly Prestige without sacrificing the control and feel for which the franchise is known.
Specifications
| Head Size: 99 in² / 638.71 cm² | ||||
| Length: 27in / 68.58cm | ||||
| Strung Weight: 11.2oz / 318g | ||||
| Balance: 12.79in / 32.49cm / 6 pts HL | ||||
| Swingweight: 309 | ||||
| Stiffness: 61 | ||||
| Beam Width: 21.5mm / 21.5mm / 21.5mm | ||||
| Composition: Auxetic 2/Graphene Inside/Graphite | ||||
| Power Level: Low | ||||
| Stroke Style: Full | ||||
| Swing Speed: Fast | ||||
| Racquet Colors: Maroon | ||||
| Grip Type: Head Hydrosorb Pro | ||||
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| String Tension: 48-57 pounds |
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Great racquetSuper comfortable, great power and decent control racquet.
Perfect blend for intermediate/adv playerI’m an intermediate/advanced player who was looking for more control but a racquet that was still easy on the arm. I hit pretty flat balls and would be considered an “aggressive baseliner who likes to use a variety of shots.” Demoed many frames, mostly towards the “control” end of the spectrum. Wanted more control than my Head Speed MP and Prince Speedport Black (yes, it’s old… I have a hard time switching racquets). For example, the Head Speed Pro was good but too “low-powered” for me. Yonex Vcore Pro and Babolat Pure Strike both felt pretty good but didn’t give me as much control as I was looking for. I found I needed an open string pattern or my flat balls would too often hit the net or not have the depth I wanted. So none of the 18x20’s for example were good for me. The Wilson Blades just didn’t feel solid to me, the Pro Staff 95 felt too heavy and the Pro Staff X was okay. I always stayed away from the Prestige line because of their weight but my racquet store owner threw the Head Prestige MP L into the mix, and said “try this one as well.” The frame, weight and balance felt good right from the start. It gave me more power than the Speed Pro but less than my Speed MP. All my shots felt good and it gave me as much control as any of the others I tried. After about five hours of use I still find it easy on the arm, and my game has improved noticeably. I’m the type of player who has a hard time switching racquets so I’m relieved to have finally found such a great blend of control and power in a racquet that’s also easy on the arm. A lighter weight Prestige... what took Head so long?
The Platform PrestigeOh my, where to begin... The MP-L is a hidden gem of a platform frame, who's genius has finally been made available to the US market for all to experience. Why is this racquet so special? Because you're basically getting the closest thing to a pro stock player frame in retail form, whose stock spec already has an MGR/i of 21, which means near-perfect swing physics for most of those who will choose this frame (flatter/linear hitting, all-court attackers who love to play with angles and variety). Even more appealing is the ability for higher-level players to customize the MP-L into any type of weapon they prefer. Heavier, more head-light, all-court OHBH scalpel? No problem. Lighter, head-heavier 2HBH baseline hammer? Sure thing. As long as you know what you're doing with applying weight and have access to a swing weight machine, Briffidi SW1 or otherwise, the sky is the limit.
Beyond that, the TK334 mold (99" 21.5mm constant hybrid box beam), semi-open conventionally-drilled 16x19 pattern and CAP grommets combine to offer a true "pleener" (player/tweener) experience, which will blow the minds of those who've wondered if they could ever find tweener-level forgiveness with the string bed consistency and playability of a Prestige. The MP-L delivers both, in spades.
Additionally, beyond its ability to accept *frame* customization really well, it's also super *string* compatible, playing well with everything from full-bed natural gut, to gut/synthetic/poly hybrids, to kevlar/zyex, to full bed poly, and gauges from low 1.20's to mid 1.30's. If you can think up a string combo, it will probably play well in the MP-L.
In closing, this is quite likely the most customizable, universally playable frame on the market today, good for everyone from near-beginners (in stock form, or close to it) up to Andy Murray (who played the frame briefly, heavily customized of course, before returning to his beloved PT57A). Head absolutely hit it out of the park with the MP-L, and now American players will finally get to experience the genius of what Head has created, first hand. Take a bow, Head. You deserve it!
Absolutely super racquetI recently demoed the Prestige MP L along with a Völkl and Wilson racquet. I threw in the MP L with my demo order since I had seen some recent positive reviews on it, but didn't hold out too much hope for it since I usually prefer more forgiving/tweener racquets. Man was I wrong!
As soon as I picked up the racquet and starting hitting with it, it was like, "Where have you been all my life?" It's so easy to swing, super comfortable, has a great headlight balance, a generous sweet spot, plenty of power and volleys like a dream. As Manolo said in his review, "It's like slicing through warm butter cake." It really is, as it's so smooth it's unbelievable. Head really hit the nail on the head with the MP L. It was so good I placed my racquet order before I had even returned the demo racquet.
For reference, I'm a 65 year old male, 3.5 - 4.0 level.
Best Prestige EverJust picked up a demo at the local pro shop. It's like slicing thru warm butter cake. Very accurate, easy to control and excellent power. Easy on the arm, swings effortlessly and with pop!! I am placing an order as soon as its available.
10 Stars.
