Updated with a more flexible and arm-friendly beam construction for 2022
One of the most arm-friendly racquets in its class, the ATS Textreme Tour 100 (290) is perfect for the intermediate player who wants controllable power and great feel. At under 11 ounces, this stick is faster than the ATS Textreme Tour 100 (310), making it great for hitting shots on the run and reacting quickly at net. It also packs a spin-friendly 16x18 string pattern, giving you enough spin-potential to bring the ball down hard. For 2022, Prince adds a more flexible beam, resulting in better ball feedback along with less shock to the tendons. Other updates include Anti-Torque System (ATS) 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. Intermediate players looking for controllable power and great feel will love this one.
Specifications
| Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm² | ||||
| Length: 27in / 68.58cm | ||||
| Strung Weight: 10.8oz / 306g | ||||
| Balance: 13in / 33.02cm / 4 pts HL | ||||
| Swingweight: 318 | ||||
| Stiffness: 62 | ||||
| Beam Width: 22mm / 23mm / 20mm | ||||
| Composition: Textreme/Twaron/Graphite | ||||
| Power Level: Low-Medium | ||||
| Stroke Style: Medium-Full | ||||
| Swing Speed: Medium-Fast | ||||
| Racquet Colors: White | ||||
| Grip Type: Prince Resi Pro | ||||
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| String Tension: 48-58 pounds |
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Excellent racquetI am 70 year old 3.5 with a one-handed backhand (flat topspin on both wings) who plays a lot of doubles with better and younger guys. I found this racquet to be comfortable, easy to swing, solid at net, controllable, and moderately powerful without swinging as hard as I can. I use Super Smash 1.23mm at 55 pounds and I think this is a great racquet in stock form.
Too light for meI've been playing with the heavier (310 gram) version of this racquet for about a year. I like it. But many reviews suggested the 290 is the one to have. I ordered it when it was discounted and strung it with Champions Choice at my normal tension. Right away, I noticed a horrible vibration that isn't present in the heavier racquet and shouldn't be present in this one. Clearly, the racquet was defective. Nonetheless, I took it out on the court and hit with it. I was not impressed. To me, it lacked the stability of the 310. I suppose you could add a little weight and it would be more stable. I especially didn't like the way it played at the net. I don't know who plays with racquets like this. I can't recommend it. This one was returned as defective and I got a refund.
Amazing light frameThis frame is a hidden gem, it's light but hits with pace, you have a great great feel, it's easy to swing but not that light in the head, and brings lot of speed and spin. I've tried about anything on the market and that's the one in my bag next to my beloved Solinco Whiteout. My first serves are very fast (more than Ezone 98 / Speed MP) as is my one-handed backhand. I can play fast flat shots to leave the opponent far away and create deep spin also. The slice is a dream. I love it.
Needs some customizationThe ATS Tour 100 290 is not a racquet you go into battle with in stock form if you are playing advanced-level tennis against hard hitting players 4.0 and up. You must generate your own power with this racquet or choose strings that gives you the max power and spin in your comfort level. I found serving and returning solid as the force of my movements made the ball do what it’s supposed to. But on volleys, touch slices and defensive returns, the racquet gets pushed around. I plan on giving it a ‘Troy Treatment’ with a leather grip and adding weight to the hoop, and also putting in a string gives the ball more energy and pace. Many Prince racquets feel decent but take a little soul searching to find the right mix of stability, control, spin and power.
Like no otherI have tried many 285/290 gram frames and they have all felt too lightweight and couldn’t stand up at all in a high speed exchange. The Prince Tour 290 is an exception. It stands up to pace well with no shock to the arm. Gets good ball rotation with no flyaway or loss of control. Plays well at a variety of string tensions and different string types. There is a slight loss in serve speed to some heavier frames but the targeting of locations and spin options is worth the loss of 5 mph. I agree with one of your reviewers “ it’s a hitting gem.“
Great stability and smoothI demod this racquet for two hours and I loved it. It's ideal for intermediate players. Smooth, easy power, stable, maneuverable. Easy to swing without pain. Forehand topspin and backhand slice are more easy with this lightweight weapon. I would purchase it.
