On the court, we found the Prince O3 Hybrid Spectrum MP 100 sets itself apart with easier handling and a more forgiving feel.
The Spectrum's lighter swing helped our play testers hit stronger serves with less effort. The quickness of this racquet was also an advantage at net, particularly for reflex volleys and other reaction shots.

Comfort is the other performance category where the Spectrum offers something extra. All the Prince O3 Hybrid models have large comfortable sweet spots. The Spectrum is the most comfortable, with our play testers observing a more forgiving flex in the throat on hard hit shots. 

From the baseline, the Spectrum is similar to its O3 Hybrid cousins. Possibly as a concession to the Spectrum's better maneuverability, there is a touch less stability and control. The easier swing helps players hit with more head speed, but the Spectrum also requires slightly more head speed to equal the groundstroke production of the other O3 Hybrid 100’s. The majority of our intermediate play testers favored the quickness and comfort of the Spectrum.

Prince O³ Hybrid Spectrum Mid Plus Tennis Racquet Review

Tennis Magazine 2006

First Take: Prince updates a classic frame to appeal to players looking for some pop in a medium-weight model.

Compare To: Prince More Control DB

How it Tested:  It's common for racquet manufacturers to continually update a popular racquet in the hopes maintaining its fan base.  But the Spectrum, originally introduced in 1994, hasn't been part of the regular Prince rotation.  Welcome back, old friend.  With its sleek white frame, the O3 Hybrid Spectrum is sure to catch many players' eyes, but it was its performance that won over our play testers.  The most notable aspect of the new Spectrum was the generous sweet spot that was friendly to off-center hits, thanks to the O-Ports that Prince puts at the 6 and 12 o'clock on the frame.  Serves seemed to jump off the racquet with power and spin, but not so much than control was compromised.  The slightly head-light balance in the mid-plus and its reliability on all strokes made it popular among our all-court testers.  Still, some thought the racquet could use a bit more heft to improved stability.  The oversize provided more power, favoring players who take shorter swings.

Bottom Line:  An extremely playable racquet that should appeal to players looking for added power in a forgiving frame.