Microgel Prestige

Head's Migrogel technology line of rackets has been out for some time now. As is always the case the Prestige version is always released after the other product lines. However, the time of the Microgel Prestige has come!

I'm a Prestige fan owning several models including the Prestige Classic 600, Prestige Tour 600, i.Prestige and LiquidMetal Prestige. A thin 19mm constant beam and classic look, particularly the Classic/Tour 600s, make for attractive rackets, probably beyond my game.

You have to take these new technologies with a pinch of salt, especially when you hear of how many pros are really playing with their old rackets painted to look like the newly released rackets. Also you have to wonder when one technology completely phases another one out.

Lots of skilled players are constantly looking for rackets which feels like old classic such as the Prestige Classic 600 or Pro Staff 6.0. If those old rackets are so great then will a newer racket material really make a better racket? Maybe.

Here's the sales pitch for Microgel:

Rock-solid feel and touch: With the lowest density of any material, HEAD MicroGel™ is a revolutionary new silicone-based material. HEAD has combined MicroGel ™ with stiff and strong carbon composite fibers to create a racquet with incredible responsive qualities. On ball impact, MicroGel™ uniformly distributes the impact load around the frame to provide the most rock-solid feel and superior touch ever achieved in the game.

Having voiced my doubts about new technologies, I am still eager to try out the new Microgel Prestige to see how it plays. They are already up for sale on eBay...

Comments

[nathan Hua]

Hi,
How does this racket feel compared to the pc600?

[Darren]

Hi Nathan. Unfortunately, I still haven't had the opportunity to hit with this racket yet. I may stick with the pc600/i.Prestige for the time being.