Let's Talk Squash - SUSPENDED

Lanius · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 8

Hello,

Last week, I broke my Prince M+ Pro after a year and a half (playing 2-3 times a week). I still have a second one, but 1 racket is to less, in case you break it (or the string) during a match. So, i have to search another (or buy the same?).

I never played with an other racket, so I’m curious about other types. I like my old prince one, so I’m thinking of buying a new Prince.

The rackets I’m thinking of are all O3 types (Prince doesn’t make others anymore I think?):
Prince O3 Speedport Tour
Prince O3 Black
Prince O3 Silver
Prince O3 Hybrid Vendetta

I know it's difficult to ask others which is the best racket... You have to play with them to know.

But maybe some of you can tell me more about the durability of Prince O3 rackets? With the big O-ports, I think they break more easily? Does someone has experience with them? If so:
can you also tell which racket you had before the O3 and how fast did that break?

Thx

nyc squash · Prolific Contributor Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 100

Older Prince racquets seem to be more durable than the o-port models. I know players who have gotten a lot of mileage out of More Game, Sovereign, and Air Stick racquets. They're all still available and quite a bit cheaper than the o-ports.

RestringKing · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 6 Location: London

I have broken 3 in 3 months. Break occurs in similar area on top at the curve. Spoken to fellow player who had the same racquet and he also broke his in the same area. Although I've broken them, Prince have replaced all 3. The company (strokes sports) I've been dealing with mentioned that they have plenty of returns on the entire 03 range. I have now decided to go with Head (we'll see what this brings). Used to use Dunlop Hotmelt Pro (great durability, but rubbish power). The dunlop range are generally quite durable. I would advise going through pwp squash shop to test a few racquets. You can purchase the racquet for a test run. If you don't like it, return for a full refund.

Lanius · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 8

ok, thx fot your help. But i bought a Prince O3 Speedport Tour
... I will see how fast it will break Laughing

genie · Contributor Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Posts: 16

Lanius · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 8

Didn't play with it so far (I ordered it online, have it since yesterday). Maybe tonight or tomorrow night.
Saterday, i will play a small tournament with it. I let you know when i have 2 pieces :-p

Lanius · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 8

genie · Contributor Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Posts: 16

Lanius · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 8

I played a small unimportant tournament (I’m also an unimportant player Razz

) with the racket.
The power is much better than my Prince M+ Pro. Hitting the ball just above the tin, isn't impossible anymore.
The only negative point by comparing it to my old racket is the control. I had more with the M+ Pro... But maybe I have to practice more and more....
If it doesn’t break fast, I don’t think I will switch again to my old.