Prince

Phantom 100P review

Prince's purist control frame. An 18×20 with a plush, flexible feel.

Racquet product shot
Highly recommended
Head 100 Ripstick 100: 100
Weight 310g Ripstick 100: 295g
Pattern 18×20 Ripstick 100: 16×19
Stiffness 63 RA Ripstick 100: 63 RA
Swingwt 335 Ripstick 100: 305
Balance HL Ripstick 100: HL
Full specsPhantom 100P · Ripstick 100 · Ripstick 98
Phantom 100PRipstick 100Ripstick 98
Head size100 sq in100 sq in98 sq in
Weight (unstrung)310 g295 g300 g
Weight (strung)335 g320 g325 g
Swingweight335305315
Stiffness63 RA63 RA65 RA
String pattern18×2016×1916×19
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Fit check

Is it for you?

Level (NTRP)
Swing
Arm
Your match Strong fit
Strong fit. Precision, touch and an unusually soft response for an 18×20.

    Performance

    Phantom 100P Ripstick 100

    Playtest

    Precision and feel.
    Full notes

    The dense 18×20 and flexible layup give a flat, supremely predictable ball with a soft pocket. Little free power: you drive the ball.

    + Pros

    • Exceptional 18×20 control
    • Plush, connected feel
    • Arm-friendly flexible layup
    • Superb at net

    − Cons

    • Very little free power
    • Less easy spin and launch
    • Demanding for short swings
    • Strings deaden without warning

    String for

    50–54 lbs 22.5–24.5 kg Soft poly, full bed, 1.25mm Pick: Soft poly

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Luxilon ALU Power Control poly Crisp precision; drop 2–3 lbs.
      50–54 lbs 22.5–24.5 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Wilson Natural Gut Gut mains · soft poly crosses The most feel the frame can give.
      52–56 lbs 23.5–25.5 kg · 1.30mm
    3. 3
      Tecnifibre TGV Textured soft string Recovers some spin, softly.
      48–52 lbs 21.8–23.5 kg · 1.25mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised

    No player in our database uses this frame.

    Verdict: 8.3

    A control purist's frame: a dense 18×20 pattern and a plush, flexible feel deliver pinpoint placement and exquisite touch. Power and spin: Ripstick 100. Heavier control: C10 Pro.

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    FAQ

    Is the Prince Phantom 100P good for beginners?

    No. It is a low-powered 18×20 control frame for advanced players with sound technique.

    How does the Phantom 100P compare with other 18×20 control frames?

    It is unusually soft and plush, trading a little crisp feedback for comfort, with the same dense-pattern precision and a 100 sq in head.

    Is the Prince Phantom 100P arm-friendly?

    Yes, notably so. Pair it with a soft poly or a gut hybrid at a sensible tension.

    What string and tension is best for the Prince Phantom 100P?

    A soft or control poly at 50–54 lbs. Gut or multifilament for comfort, shaped poly to recover spin.

    Is the Prince Phantom 100P a control or power racquet?

    Firmly control: low power and a plush, precise feel.

    Prince Phantom 100P vs Ripstick: which should I buy?

    The Phantom for control and touch. The Ripstick for power, spin and manoeuvrability.