Tennis - 1988 - Tennis racket
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This original Prince Comp 90 tennis racket dates from 1988 and is in good condition.
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La Prince Comp 90 (often identified in the Graphite Comp 90 or Spectrum Comp 90 variants) is a vintage tennis racket produced from the mid-80s to early 90s. It is a historic frame highly appreciated by collectors and lovers of “classical” tennis for its exceptional build quality and the millimeter precision it offers on the court.
Technical Main Specifications
The value "90" in the name refers to the string bed size (at the time expressed in square inches, equivalent to about 93 modern square inches, i.e., a very demanding Midplus / Mid size).
String bed: 90 square inches (about 600 cm²).
Pattern: 14x18, an unusually open pattern for such a small head size, patented by Prince.
Unstrung weight: About 330 - 345 grams (a considerable weight by today’s standards, but typical of the era).
Balance: Toward the handle (about 31.3 - 31.8 cm) to maintain good maneuverability.
Construction: Depending on the exact version, the frame combines high-quality graphite with inserts of fiberglass, kevlar or ceramic fibers (the Spectrum Comp in particular was the emblem of the ceramic racquet fashion of the era).
On-court Performance
This kind of vintage frames delivers sensations radically different from modern, stiff carbon rackets:
Control and Feel: With a small head size and a very thin profile, it offers absolute control over the ball.
Reduced power: Requires a well-trained arm and a smooth, full swing. The racket does not deliver free power; the propulsion must be generated entirely by the player.
Surprising spin: Thanks to the very open string pattern (14x18), it’s excellent for generating sliced cuts and topspin rotations, as well as being an outstanding weapon for the serve-and-volley game.
La Prince Comp 90 (often identified in the Graphite Comp 90 or Spectrum Comp 90 variants) is a vintage tennis racket produced from the mid-80s to early 90s. It is a historic frame highly appreciated by collectors and lovers of “classical” tennis for its exceptional build quality and the millimeter precision it offers on the court.
Technical Main Specifications
The value "90" in the name refers to the string bed size (at the time expressed in square inches, equivalent to about 93 modern square inches, i.e., a very demanding Midplus / Mid size).
String bed: 90 square inches (about 600 cm²).
Pattern: 14x18, an unusually open pattern for such a small head size, patented by Prince.
Unstrung weight: About 330 - 345 grams (a considerable weight by today’s standards, but typical of the era).
Balance: Toward the handle (about 31.3 - 31.8 cm) to maintain good maneuverability.
Construction: Depending on the exact version, the frame combines high-quality graphite with inserts of fiberglass, kevlar or ceramic fibers (the Spectrum Comp in particular was the emblem of the ceramic racquet fashion of the era).
On-court Performance
This kind of vintage frames delivers sensations radically different from modern, stiff carbon rackets:
Control and Feel: With a small head size and a very thin profile, it offers absolute control over the ball.
Reduced power: Requires a well-trained arm and a smooth, full swing. The racket does not deliver free power; the propulsion must be generated entirely by the player.
Surprising spin: Thanks to the very open string pattern (14x18), it’s excellent for generating sliced cuts and topspin rotations, as well as being an outstanding weapon for the serve-and-volley game.
Details
Number of objects
1
Sport/event
Tennis
Condition
Good
Brand
Prince
Year
1988
Authenticity
Original/official
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