Prince O3 Speedport White

The Prince O3 Speedport White is perfect for the player who is seeking more power and maneuverability without compromising on control.

The Prince O3 Speedport is based on the highly successful O3 White which was made famous by Maria Sharapova and features square shaped O-ports that act as wind tunnels to allow greater acceleration, mobility and speed in your swing.

Another benefit of the generous speed generated by this racket is the increased spin production. Prince have also excelled with free string movement on each hit of the ball. In other words, the strings thanks to Speedport technology are free to move when the ball is struck, allowing the sweet spot on the racket to be increased by up to 59%.

The Prince O3 Speedport White review

Are you one of those players that is scared of bone jarring feedback if you don’t hit the ball correctly? This racket has obvious advantage of greatly reducing or even eliminating that unpleasant experience.

What is even more impressive is that Prince managed this feat without adding extra weight or increasing the length of the racket, further adding to their reputation as one of the leading racket manufacturers in the world today.

Indeed if you wanted to add weight you could certainly do that too.

Who is the Speedport White suited to?

Some players have found that the O3 Speedport White is more suited to creative players thanks to a better and more confident feel. They found that they could produce more subltle drop shots and slices, but also create a greater emphasis on spin when required.

Of course, there is always the problem with the more high powered rackets of hitting the ball ‘out of the stadium’ as it were. What I mean is if you already have a powerful stroke, you may be wise not to pick up this racket because your control might suffer as a result and you will continually find yourself hanging back to avoid over hitting.

In addition to this, some players do actually like to feel the ball hitting the racket and the soft, cushioning hits that the O3 White encourages may not be for everybody.

But these are minor issues obviously, and no one racket is going to suit everyone.

Final word

The Prince O3 Speedport White has almost everything you could ever want in a tennis racket, and a result will suit a large range of different playersand skill levels. It has this universal appeal because of a fantastic blend of power, control and feel.

I could see anyone from speed happy juniors to more competitive adults using this racket, and I urge everyone to give the O3 White strong consideration, especially if you have never used or come across any of the Prince Speedport range before while reading the various tennis racket reviews.

Prince O3 Hybrid Hornet

The Prince O3 Hybrid Hornet is one of the most versatile frames in the Prince lineup.

This is the original and popular TT Hornet on steroids! Perfect for aspiring, competitive players looking for great racket head speed, a lighter frame and plenty of zing.

It is perfect for aspiring competitive players. Prince has retained the incredibly light weight maneuverability of the Hornet; but accentuated the rackets forgiveness of off-center shots by expanding the sweet spot with O3 Engineering.

The O3 Hybrid Hornet has also won a Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture Award for its phenomenal design.

The O3 Hybrid Hornet Midplus as it is otherwise known offers a smaller headsize and a little more control on the ball compared to the Prince – O3 Hybrid Hornet OverSize Tennis Racket.

The technological redevelopment has replaced traditional pin-sized string holes with a revolutionary giant O-Port.  A super aerodynamic frame has been created with a more responsive stringbed. This increases the sweet spot by 54%, creating a larger area which obviously means that you have a better chance of hitting your best shots more often.

The unmistakable O-Ports are located at twelve and six o’clock on the perimeter of the frame. Prince manufacturers says this extends the sweet spot towards the tip of the racket where most mis-hits occur.

What is most remarkable is that Prince accomplished all of this without enlarging the head size, which further enhances its ease of use as the racket has not had to have been lengthened or made heavier.

All in all, a great all around racket for competitive, developing juniors and more experienced players with an all court game who need a racket that’s just as good for aggressive play as it is on defense. It was a worthy choice for TENNIS Magazine’s Editor’s Choice in 2006.

As a result you really cannot go wrong for under $100 with the Prince O3 Hybrid Hornet racket considering it is loaded with some fine Prince technology and comfort.

Prince ExO3 Rebel 95

The Prince EXO3 Rebel 95 tennis racket offers a ton of feel and comfort and is an excellent choice for advanced level players.

Used by ATP tour professional Gael Monfils, this racket has the precision of a surgical scalpel but is as comfortable as a pillow around the court.

Prince have been able to extract even more performance from the O3 system and been able to implement it on true players’ frames. The EXO3 Energy Bridge allows the stringbed to be suspended from the frame thus capturing the energy that would have otherwise been wasted through frame vibration.

The end result is greater power, a bigger sweetspot and even better comfort and feel.

The EXO3 also features interchangeable grommets for a truly custom feel. You can choose from the strong port insert for more power and comfort, or the string hole insert for more control and feel.

In addition to this, the Prince EXO3 is enhanced by the dynamic effects of the Energy Bridge, or in other words the patented Energy Channel exclusive to Prince tennis rackets. It is a sculpted groove within the frame that provides more stability, bolsters your ball control and increases spin by up to 25%.

This is a superbly accomplished racket but it’s standout feature is it’s control. With a 95 square inch head, the EXO3 Rebel 95 offers ultimate control in the EXO3 line.

Overall, this tennis racket is sure to be one of the best players racket for an intermediate-advanced to advanced player with a fast swing speed. If you have the skills, stamina and confidence to go with the Prince EXO3 Rebel 95 it will respond in magnificent style.

One thing I should point out is that there is another option in the EXO3 family that is lighter in weight but retains outstanding maneuverability and control.

It is the Prince EXO3 Rebel Team MS 95 Tennis Racket and is more suited to players looking for the control in a mid size head in a more compact, lighter package. Both rackets are excellent options in this category.