Prince Tennis Brings MORE to the Party
David A. Dodson

MORE Game Racquet

Ever get the feeling that the tennis racquet has evolved just about as far as it's going to? Well that attitude will never get you a job at Prince Tennis, where the next leap in design has just been taken with their MORE line of tennis racquets. The big idea: No Drilling. They use a Fusion of Structure process that eliminates the holes and grommets in the frame. Instead, two molded racquet halves are permanently fused together, creating Prince's patented PowerLock Construction. The fused frames have molded string channels in the head interface area, so there is no drilling required. This produces a stiffer and stronger frame that is 15% more torque resistant than conventional racquets. It results in off center hits responding with greater power and directional control. In addition, because there is no drilling, 100% frame fiber integrity is maintained.

There are three models in the series to choose from: the MORE Dominant, MORE Thunder and MORE Game, which are available in Midplus and Oversize versions. We tested the MORE Game Oversized racquet with a #1 grip size. The first thing you notice is the grip; Prince's Air+ Comfort handle really comes through. In it four air-filled quadrants move independently to allow superior shock absorption and grip ventilation. In short, it feels real nice.

It also hits divinely. Players who like a stiff, lightweight, oversize racquet, but like to swing fast will love the MORE Game Oversize. You actually do feel a bit more in touch with the ball, and that takes a little getting use to. Shots reacted cleanly and predictably, but the real difference wasn't felt until I went back to a standard racquet; it was like hitting a water balloon with a snowshoe.

Bottom line: once you use this racquet, you will never go back to your old one. Prince has undoubtedly raised the bar on racquet quality and construction. For about two-hundred and change you can pick one of these beauties up at any major sporting goods store or online at one of the dealers listed at www.PrinceTennis.com.