HEAD Prestige Continues Historical Run, Now with MicroGel Technology

HEAD has launched a new, updated tour racquet – the MicroGel Prestige. One of the most popular tour racquets, HEAD’s legendary Prestige is now available with MicroGel technology.

The Prestige was introduced in 1987 and has won every Grand Slam: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon & US Open. Used by legends such as Henri Leconte, Thomas Muster, Goran Ivanisevic and Gustavo Kuerten, the new MicroGel Prestige is also the favourite of current pros like Marat Safin, Gael Monfils and Donald Young.

US Open 2000: Marat Safin
French Open 2001: Gustavo Kuerten
Wimbledon 2001: Goran Ivanisevic
AUS Open 2005: Marat Safin

“In today’s fast-paced, aggressive game, competitive players need a racquet that provides ultimate feel,” said Robert Marte, Division Manager of HEAD Racquetsports. “MicroGel technology creates amazing response qualities and is wrapped up in cool-looking high-tech racquets.”

When combined with carbon composite fibers in the racquet head, MicroGel deforms and compresses upon ball impact, uniformly absorbing and distributing the impact load around the entire frame, creating a rock-solid feel while offering extra stability against twisting.

The MicroGel Prestige line will be available in January 2008 and include the following racquets:

MicroGel Prestige MP: The top choice of touring pros, this great mid plus racquet offers superior feel and playability with maximum control.
- Head size: 630 cm2/98 sq. inch
- Weight: 320 g/11.3 oz.
- Balance: 310 mm/ 1 1/3” HL
- Beam: 21 mm
- Length: Standard 685 mm/27”

MicroGel Prestige Mid: A legendary tour racquet that just keeps getting better. Now with ultimate touch and great feeling in a new fresh design.
- Head size: 600 cm2/93 sq. inch
- Weight: 330 g/11.6 oz.
- Balance: 310 mm / 1 1/3” HL
- Beam: 19 mm
- Length: Standard 685 mm/27”

MicroGel Prestige Pro: The most aggressive Prestige ever, this racquet boasts new open string pattern and offers even more outstanding handling, power and control.
- Head size: 630 cm2/98 sq. inch
- Weight: 325 g/11.5 oz.
- Balance: 315 mm / 1” HL
- Beam 21 mm
- Length Standard 685 mm/27”