Head

Prestige Tour review

The heaviest, most stable Prestige. Uncompromising control for strong swings.

Racquet product shot
Highly recommended
Head 99 MP: 98
Weight 315g MP: 305g
Pattern 16×19 MP: 16×19
Stiffness 64 RA MP: 63 RA
Swingwt 338 MP: 322
Balance HL MP: HL
Full specsPrestige Tour · Prestige MP · Prestige Pro
Prestige TourPrestige MPPrestige Pro
Head size99 sq in98 sq in95 sq in
Weight (unstrung)315 g305 g305 g
Weight (strung)340 g330 g330 g
Swingweight338322325
Stiffness64 RA63 RA62 RA
String pattern16×1916×1918×20
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Fit check

Is it for you?

Level (NTRP)
Swing
Arm
Your match Strong fit
Strong fit. Swing the mass and it gives back stability and a ball that holds its line.

    Performance

    Prestige Tour Prestige MP

    Playtest

    Planted, flat, predictable.
    Full notes

    The extra mass crushes through the court for a heavy, flat ball that holds its line and never balloons. No free power, only precision and plough-through.

    + Pros

    • Exceptional stability and plough-through
    • Flat, predictable ball
    • Pinpoint control
    • Flexible, comfortable feel

    − Cons

    • Needs a strong, full swing
    • No free power
    • Too heavy for lighter swings
    • Sluggish in fast exchanges

    String for

    51–54 lbs 23.1–24.5 kg Soft poly, full bed, 1.25mm Pick: Luxilon ALU Power

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Luxilon ALU Power Control poly Crisp precision the flex softens.
      50–53 lbs 22.7–24 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Wilson Natural Gut Natural gut Maximum feel, or crosses in an ALU hybrid.
      50–55 lbs 22.7–25 kg · 1.30mm
    3. 3
      Tecnifibre XR3 Premium multifilament Gut-like softness without the upkeep.
      51–55 lbs 23.1–25 kg · 1.25mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised

    No player in our database uses this frame.

    Verdict: 8.4

    The heaviest, most stable Prestige: uncompromising control, plough-through and a flat, penetrating ball for strong, advanced players. Lighter: Prestige MP. Similar philosophy: C10 Pro.

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    FAQ

    Is the Head Prestige Tour good for beginners?

    No. It is a heavy, low-powered control frame for strong 4.5+ players.

    Head Prestige Tour vs Prestige: which should I buy?

    The Tour for maximum stability if you can swing the mass all match. The standard Prestige for the same character, more manageable.

    Is the Head Prestige Tour arm-friendly?

    Yes, for its class: the flexible Prestige feel, and the mass helps absorb shock.

    What string and tension is best for the Head Prestige Tour?

    A control co-poly in the low 50s lbs, or an ALU Power / natural gut hybrid for feel.

    Is the Head Prestige Tour a control or power racquet?

    The most control-oriented frame in Head's line: heavy, stable and low-powered.

    Who is the Head Prestige Tour best for?

    Strong, advanced, technically sound players who can swing a high-mass frame for a full match.