The Bottom Line
Offering an extraordinarily quiet, yet crisp impact with the ball, this racquet may be a top choice for strong players with relatively flat strokes.
Pros
- Exceptionally pleasant feel
- Great control
- Solid on groundstrokes
Cons
- Need to generate your own power
Description
- Piezoelectric materials reduce vibration and stiffen the frame.
- Dense string pattern improves control but reduces power slightly.
- 12.1-ounce weight (strung) reduces shock and adds to solid groundstroke response.
Guide Review - Racquet Review - Head Intelligence i.Prestige Mid
The i.Prestige Mid excels at comfort and control. Head claims the racquet's “Intellifibers” reduce vibration by 20%. These piezoelectric fibers convert vibration to electricity, which, in turn, causes the fibers to stiffen the frame. It seems to work. The racquet delivers a uniquely quiet, yet crisp impact with the ball. The dense string pattern, 18 mains and 20 crosses on 93 square inches, further enhances control, but also limits power to some extent. A balance point 1” head-light on the 27” frame improves the maneuverability of its hefty 12.1 ounces. This racquet is best suited for advanced baseliners who need to be gentle on the arm or put a premium on an exceptionally pleasant racquet-ball impact.
