The HEAD Prestige has always had a loyal following. But what is it about the feel of this racket that keeps players coming back?
In this episode of the Functional Tennis Podcast, I chat with Max Defregger, who leads HEAD’s tennis rackets, bags and accessories team, about celebrating 25 years of the iPrestige.
Max explains the thinking behind the iPrestige MP 2.0 and the Prestige Limited: one brings players closer to the original experience, while the other offers a more forgiving take on the classic. We explore how they differ, who they’re suited to and where the Prestige fits in today’s game.
Along the way, we revisit Goran Ivanišević’s unforgettable Wimbledon win in 2001, go behind the scenes of racket development and discuss the distinctive feel that makes Prestige fans so passionate. Max also shares a hint of what’s coming for the line’s 40th anniversary in 2027.
