Round-up review: our score and verdict are based on published specs and reviews from across the web, not our own play-testing yet.
Prince’s Warrior 100 is the value pick for beginners moving up, recreational players and club intermediates who want a forgiving, comfortable frame without paying flagship money. Tennisnerd groups it with the Ripcord as accessible performance: reliable power, comfort and consistency rather than specialist tricks, in a package that most rivals can’t match at the price.
Softer than its rivals
Most rackets at this level are stiff and hollow. The Warrior 100 has a slightly softer beam than its competitors, and Tennis Warehouse’s playtesters say that gives it an arm-friendly response without losing the connected feel you need for control. The open pattern and quick swing make pace and spin easy on full strokes, and the head-light balance makes it fast at net for reaction volleys and quick punches.
It is weighted for intermediates at 318 g strung, but Tennis Warehouse says it will tempt more advanced players who want raw speed. The one customer review there is from a player who moved from a Clash 100 v2, worried about the 300 g unstrung weight, and found it easy to swing and stable on impact.
Where reviewers split
That weight is the first caveat. At 300 g unstrung it sits on the heavy side for absolute beginners, who may prefer something in the 260 to 280 g range to start. The second is the factory string, which is basic and best replaced before serious play.
The third is availability. Prince has a small UK retail footprint, so you may need to order from a European stockist such as Tennis Warehouse Europe rather than pick one up at a local shop.
Specs
- Head size 100 in²
- Unstrung weight 300 g
- Strung weight 318 g
- Balance 32 cm, 6 pts HL
- Swingweight 312
- Stiffness (RA) 64
- Beam width 24/26/22 mm
- String pattern 16 x 19
Verdict
Unusually good value for a frame this comfortable and quick. Restring it before you judge it, and check the weight if you are brand new to the game.
