Prince Hyper Pro 550
The Prince Hyper Pro 550 is the racket for squash players who want to set the pace of the rally. With a frame weight of just 120 grams (140 grams unstrung), a 464.5 cm² head and a head heavy balance of 372 mm (strung), this racket combines a lightning-fast swing with a surprising amount of mass behind the ball. The power level of 550 makes it the lightest and most control-oriented Pro model from Prince: you are early on the volley and keep the ball tight along the side wall.
The frame is built with TeXtreme Gen Z: carbon in which the fibres lie flat and straight next to each other instead of being woven, reinforced with Zylon fibres. The result is a lighter, more responsive frame that returns its energy to the ball faster. The 16x17 string pattern of the Prince Hyper Pro 550 gives you a dense, predictable string bed, so every drop and every length does exactly what you had in mind.
The Power Ring in the throat is the heart of this frame. The main strings run all the way into the ring, making them longer and of uniform length, so power is spread evenly across the entire string bed and the sweet spot grows. The grommetless throat also makes the frame stiffer and more durable. As a result, the Prince Hyper Pro 550 feels direct and clean: you get clear feedback on every shot and know exactly what the ball is going to do, even when you are still hitting flat out in the fifth game.
The Prince Hyper Pro 550 suits advanced squash players and ambitious club players looking for a light, fast racket who like to dictate the rally from the T. Thanks to the low weight of 140 grams unstrung, you react in a flash during quick exchanges at the front, while the head heavy balance makes sure your drives still die deep in the back corner. In its sleek black finish with orange accents, it looks as fierce as it plays. If you want a racket that brings speed, precision and power together in one frame, the Prince Hyper Pro 550 is an excellent choice.
