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.