Head Youtek IG Prestige Pro Tennis Racquet (unstrung)

I got 2 of these off Tennis-Warehouse and 1 more off of Amazon (Midwest Sports) after I determined that this is "the one" *for me*. I got a 4-5/8 size. If you need help determining your grip size, check out Tennis-Warehouse's tutorials on how to measure.Please check out Tennis-Warehouse's reviews of this racquet for better information than I'd be able to give.I'd recommend this product for someone:-who is familiar with the philosophy of the Prestige model line (look at Head's website) compared to other makes and models-who has refined their strokes to be smooth and fluid-who might be a legit 4.0+ player-who is physically able to make fine changes to their game to avoid injury-who is looking for a generally-more-advanced racquet-who is looking for a racquet with weight to it to plow through the ball-who prefers a looser string pattern for more spring (power) and access to spin-who wants a mid-range (midplus) head size to mitigate mishits.Ending up on this model:After having done some kinematic research a while back, I determined that the Head Prestige Classic 600 (93 in^2) would be a good racquet for me to start on (I've played tennis a lot, but never went out of my way to find a better-than-average racquet). That model was a little too advanced for me at the time and was becoming harder to find as it was discontinued (though Head offers a mid-sized version of this racquet that's 93 in^2 with the same, tighter string pattern as the Classic). In the meantime (through trial & error and demoing), I found that I prefer a slightly larger headsize (98-100 in^2) as well as a looser string pattern to allow for easier access to spin with slightly more power from the racquet. I've ended up here and have decided to stick with it.Disclaimer:Let's be realistic... Everyone's going to have different opinions on any one racquet, so take any reviews that read like personal preference with a grain of salt (even this one). What's best for you isn't going to be what's best for me and vice versa. Also, spending enough time on one racquet will get you used to that racquet to the point where you know its ins and outs, it becomes an extension of your body, and it eventually translates your intentions with the ball to the best of your ability. In other words, the cap on your skill will be of your own doing ("need more practice at x") and not that of your racquet ("need a new/different racquet"). In even more words, a NTRP 5.0 player with a $20 Walmart racquet should be able to beat a 4.0 player with the best racquet suited for him/her.Racquets are like bicycles: something cheap and low-quality (something that gets less than a product-quality-based 5-star rating) isn't going to last long in the industry, so you seldom see them offered at all. Stick with the big names (Wilson, Head, Prince, Dunlap, Babolat, etc.), and you'll find quality and predictable consistency within the same model, even in the lesser tiers (I know that's not always true, but GENERALLY it is). I'd recommend doing your research (what works best for your needs/style as far as weight, string pattern, balance) and demoing as many racquets as you're comfortable with. It may take some time to figure out what works best for you, but I'd recommend you stick with it once you find something you like. If the racquet is "close enough," you can mold yourself around it. If the racquet is "way off," then you'll probably struggle to make it work for you and might even hurt yourself. Like a bicycle, you're making the same motions over and over; the relationship between you and your equipment needs to be really good (to where you don't even notice it), or else you won't optimize your performance (or worse, you'll risk injury).But yeah, great racquet!

TRUE BEAST! This racket does everything well. IMO the feel is solidly middle of the road: Not mushy but also not harsh. Just right.The groundstrokes are consistent. It serves bigger than the MP version. It is also a little more forgiving on my 1H backhand than the MP thanks to the 16/19 string pattern. The stock weight and balance are right on. Overheads and volleys are good. My only complaint is the leather grip can get damp from sweat even with an overgrip.

Highly reccomend this racquet for intermediate-advanced players looking for controllable power. Balance is great, racquet solid on groundstrokes, volleys and serves. Open string pattern gives great access to spin. Really, no complaints. Shot control and consistency has improved greatly for me since playing with this racquet.

I've been playing with Head Racquets for many years and this racquet is still the best Prestige frame Head has put out.It's stable, allows easy access to spin and holds up when the hitting gets heavy.

Greatest racket ever! So Glad I was able to grab two more of these cause the newest pretisge pro is horrible and totally different than the last two in terms of Head Lightness.

I received a good product

love transparencygreat productgenuinely new one

はじめ、インパクトの瞬間に手首で力を入れて打っていたら、あまり良く打てなかったので（この打ち方自体がダメなようです！）バックスイングを意識して、ぶつける様にふると威力のあるボールが飛ぶ様になりました。とても気に入っています。

毎週使用しています。出来ればガット張りサービスがあったらもっといいと思います。

重みがあり、ボレーやストロークで球威に負けず、打てる感じです。また、重心がヘッドにある感じなので、自然とラケットが触れる感じがします。ただ、重いので長時間のプレーは、筋力がないとキツイかもしれません。