25 Years of the HEAD iPrestige: Bringing a Classic Back with Max Defregger

What makes the HEAD Prestige so special, and where does it fit in today’s game?

I am joined by Max Defregger, HEAD’s Global Business Unit Manager for Tennis Rackets, Bags and Accessories, to celebrate 25 years of the iPrestige and explore the two rackets marking the occasion: the iPrestige MP 2.0 and the Prestige Limited.

Max takes us behind the scenes of bringing a classic back, explaining what HEAD wanted to preserve from the original and how the more forgiving Prestige Limited offers a modern interpretation of that familiar feel.

We discuss:

• The iPrestige’s memorable 2001 season, including Goran Ivanišević’s Wimbledon triumph.
• The differences between the two new rackets and who each is designed for.
• Racket development, molds and professional player customisation.
• Why Prestige still has a place in an era of power and topspin.
• A hint of what HEAD has planned for the Prestige’s 40th anniversary in 2027.

Whether you grew up playing with a Prestige or are curious about its loyal following, this episode explores the appeal of one of tennis’s most recognisable racket lines.