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I love it was my raquet of choice in my youth the prestige flexpoint a masterpiece

Dumbed down rackets are for weak players . The head weight is the only limitation with running ball accesability . You can work with the strings for more spin and it's very precise over long distances ... I will not pay for these new gen update dumbed down rackets which cost more and have poorer performance .

Thanks Coach Alex! A lot of history behind the Prestige name forsure!🏆 definitely not for players that just swing across their chest! 😬 gotta use the power from the ground up! Is there a Pro player that you are looking at to really make a move in 2025?? I hope it's a great exciting new year on tour 🎾 Great job with this video 📸 thanks again 🙏

I tried a Blade v7 18/20 with quite some weight added for two or three years. Great when attacking. Even better when the ball comes with some speed. But not so great when on the back foot. You really have to swing out, even when you barely reach the ball. That's why I dropped it and moved on to something with a little more power on its own. But for what those racquets are made they are just great!

Everyone roots for power and spin these days. Hopefully the Prestige line will survive.

how would this compare to the Ezone 100

Hello Alex, diference with 2022 version ? higher SW is noticeable and very demanding ? thanks from Argentina.

Switched to this racquet from previous VCore Pro 97D. This frame really works with my old school, all-court game. It was a little light for me, so as to not get pushed around on the baseline, I added 4g to the head at 10&2 o'clock and another 4g to the throat sides. I string with full bed of YTex Hexagon-X Red @ 46lbs. Thanks for the review.

Since you will be able to demo more racquets, my suggestion would be to try a couple different strings setups that you find appropriate with the frame that you test. I think it would be an added value from your reviews. Keep up the good work!

I though that wilson revolve was a very soft poly string like head lynx, while your feedback is that is quite stiff! Which round soft poly do you recommend in full bed with a bit of free power? Thanks

Alex, what about the new 2025 Ezone 100? Some are saying that it is even more powerful than the PD.

Coach Alex, have you tried the new version: 2025 Ezone 100 V8? If so, impressions?

Excellent! I will be picking up a new Ezone 98 after I make sure I like it.

Thanks Coach Alex! my advice, haha I don't know if you want it, but I do consult with many tennis teachers, is to keep your channel FUN!! for yourself and don't overdo it, keep it simple and something you can do easily so it doesn't become overwhelming and consume all your time! Thanks again 🎾🙋‍♂️☑️🙏💯

A deeper analysis of brands . Poss having interviews if poss with company regional reps like Volkl , Babalot and others . Real consumer issues with consumer concerns and product analysis that is more independent and researched . Also , poss going to local or regional tennis events like in Montreal to see if it's worth going to them . Overall tennis scean in that region . Light weight shoe product perspectives for performance . Basicly define who you are targeting as an audience and your age demographic . You are young so speaking to your audience that allows for your knowledge and growth is key .

I bought a 18x20 today and got it strung at 50lbs....Will start hitting tomorrow. I added no lead for weight anywhere. I already like the feel.

Actually polyester strings came way before Luxilon. Among some of the first manufacturers were Pacific and Gosen (Polylon). The crystal clear Pacific polyester was wonderful and had a natural gut like feeling but that lasted only a couple of hours, it then "died" and became very dull to play with. Polylon was a long lasting poly. What Luxilon introduced is the coating technology allowing the snap-back of the strings that made them so popular up to today. The Original Big Banger is still one of the best bangs for your buck as it lasts almost forever (only 15 G Kevlar lasts longer). Too bad Luxilon does not offer this string in 17 G or 18 G... Then again if the Original version were available in thinner gauges, the Alu Power strings might not sell at all...

I play with 345gr (with string , rubbers, overgrip) & dont need to worry about stability. It’s a 305 overspecced to 310 and leather grip…

Your point at 1:19, about how any unstrung racquet weight over 310g is a matter of preference, suggests that, after overgrip and strings, the weight will be about 330g, and that's the top weight most amateurs should need. From personal experience as an advanced amateur, I've experienced this for myself, even as I know many a good player who play weights into the 340s.

Good vid Alex you must hear some crazy stuff working in a tennis store I can only imagine the patience needed 😂🤣 happy new year to you and your family..See you next year..

Not really a myth but a joke that went around tennis teaching conferences for many years, I don't know who started it, "A guy walks into the Pro shop at his club, and says to the clerk, I want to return this racquet, there's NO backhand in it" haha 😂😂 thanks Coach Alex 🙏 💯 Great video!!!!

what in your opinion is the user-friendliest 98?

While it is true that all tennis gear companies have items worth having . We should not be limited to anyone brand and yet we should hold ones primary brand accountable for what they do produce . Yet , what is most important is the attitude in which a company and its reps give to consumers in regards to their products . For instance for me , while not a Babolat person ; I can appreciate the quality of performance from their newer pure strike 97 . It is for a very special singles player in my opinion , but the attitude of the u.s rep and lack of message return from corporate in France is disgraceful along with even my primary current brand . What is worse is the silent treatment . So how a brand treats consumers and through reviewers matter most and loyalty goes both ways . The worst thing for a brand is for the consumer to go silent and abandon the brand in their tiredness with the effort .

I have heard all of that, but it never met the requirements of being a myth. I could tell some stories about a couple of points that would make you question common sense.

Zero spin. It is very comfortable though.

Is ‘Head Synthetic Gut PPS’ a multifilament as indicated on their packaging?!

Arm lssues...wilson clash.. is there any alternative ( except völkl )

It used to be my string of choice when I was a kid. It made me learn to produce topspin by myself, because it doesn’t spin that much compared to a velocity mlt for example.

Hi Coach Alex 🙋‍♂️ thanks for this great video, I really like Sensation, it's been popular for many years, you missed my comment on your last video 😲🤨 haha (I forgive you) 😂

did you use 1.30 gauge.. I am using 1.25 in black colour on my ezone 98. I will probably remake it on 98 tour and go to 1.30 gauge becouse of tension maintance . 1.25 should have more spin potencial an energy return. however , heavier racquet shoud reduce that to the same withouot loosing tension maintance. Try out 1.25 version

What about the radical mp?

Everytime 😂

I'm a bwehhaaa player 😂😂 gravity pro

thanks! i use a v9 and its very practical

Thanks Coach Alex for this video! some great racquets 🎾 forsure!! I feel that the Head Radical MP or Pro could be in a category of all around general performance! What do you think? I wonder how much longer 98 sq.in will really be sold to the public, I never thought 95's would go away 🤷‍♂️ there were still so many even 15 years ago. I don't know, I understand way tho, thanks again 💪💥👍💯

I love your videos Alex, short and straight to the point!

Hi. I m still using a vcore 98, and liked a lot a percept 100 that I quickly tested. My question : how would you compare the percept 100d to the vcore 98 ? Pro and cons ? Thx a lot.

Powerful players don´t need power racquets. It´s those players without long and smooth swing paths that need more help from the racquet. The list is also very short. E.g. the power section could have seen the Ezone as well. Not because it offers the single most power, but because it is versatile like no other. And the difference between point and shoot like Pro Staff versus classic control in the Blade should be explained to your audience. So three and a half minutes is a little short to give a full overview of all racquet types.

Thanks Coach Alex!! Control rackets for me is the Yonex Percept 100 and the Wilson Clash 98 V2. My power racket is the Ezone 98 but not always easy to control that extra power!!

I went for the V8 16/19 Roland Garros limited Edition for £115 👌 V9 would have cost over £200 🤔 no brainer

Thank you for the review ! I was quite good at tennis but I stopped when I was 20... Now I am starting again after 40 years... I am looking for an all round well balanced raquette. I am 6' 2" and 80kg. I think at the beginning I will look like a beginner....🤦‍♂ but if after a while if I start to play just a bit decently I would like a raquette that is not too difficult but can also allow to have some fun and relatively good shots. My only doubt is that stiffness is 69 Ra maybe a bit too rigid for my low level and no longer young age....? There is a special deal on Decathon to buy this model at 120EUR vs 250EUR !! What do you think?

Please review v3 ❤