Very little information is available online about the Prince Precision Mono, one of the coolest racquets ever produced. It is entirely possible this racquet was introduced years ahead of it's time. The tennis world just wasn't ready, and still isn't ready, for a radical retro paradigm shift back to the monoshaft design. Still, this is my racquet of choice and I am glad others are not using it because it clearly gives me a mental and technological edge over my opponents. This piece is written to pay homage to a racquet that was introduced before the internet became the bastion of information it is today.
Prince Precision Mono
Top 8 Reasons Why the Prince Precision Mono is the perfect racquet for me...
8. Classic cosmetics and rugged good looks remind me of self.
7. It's over a decade old, meaning it has the elements of maturity and experience over other racquets it faces across the net.
6. I love the reaction when I tell my opponents "it's a suped-up badminton racquet"...and then beat them!
5. Totally unique and unconventional, the same elements on which my game is so cleverly based.
4. The official Guts and Glory logo stencil looks extra groovy on a single shaft racquet.
3. Jimmy Connors uses a Prince Mono on the senior's tour...conclusive proof that tennis legends really do idolize me.
2. Precision is it's middle name, Harold is mine; the cool quotient is no coincidence.
1. Chicks dig it!
More Mono Facts
First introduced in 1994
Specs:
Headsize: 97.6 in
Length: 27 in
Weight: 11.8 oz
Balance: 8 points head light
Flex: 62
Swingweight: 329
Pattern: 16 x 21
Composition: 100% Graphite
Cross Section: 20mm Straight Beam
Power Level 1991
MSRP (1994) $150.00
My Current Setup
Favorite strings: Signum Pro Fiber High Tec EXP 1.25mm (better than gut!)
Tension: 55.5 reference tension, strung using our exclusive "Sweet Spot Enhancement" Method
Sampras Dampener - Red
Signum Pro Tour Overgrip
(NOTE: All the above items are available through Guts and Glory Tennis!)
Racquet Strengths
Lightning fast at net
Best volleying stick in the history of tennis
Hitting overheads: An absolute dream
Perfect balance of precision, control and power
Delicious specs for an all-court game
Monoshaft Design Features
Increases racquet manuverability 25% over open throat racquets
Multidirectional Flex - consistent flex in all directions for maximum touch and feel
Prince Precision Mono...Cool Under Pressure!
John "15+ MPH on Every Serve" Youngblood is a part-time writer and humorist who often says "Those foolish enough to take the opposite end of the court against me are quite frankly going to
GET THE SHAFT everytime." He also believes the pun is underrated.
