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Players that place a premium on control and stability shoul ... Read more

Players that place a premium on control and stability should check out the Solinco Pro 10 Sharing the same mold of the other Pro models this one arrives with significantly more weight at 115 ounces unstrung and the same precisionenhancing 18x20 string pattern The Pro 10 is nothing short of a fusion of classic frame design and innovative material construction thanks to the NiMesh technology This fine mesh material is created by combining graphite with nickel anodized and then interweaving the mesh sheets within the graphite layers at the sides of the head By strengthening these areas of the frame Solinco has produced a frame with the classic firm feel complete with improved stability and control Our testers noticed a definite increase in the firmness of this frame compared to the lighter models and the higher swingweight was appreciated by our allcourt players Designed with stronger players in mind this frame provides scalpellike precision with the advantage of current technology Minimize

With the introduction of the new Babolat XS 102 the movemen ... Read more

With the introduction of the new Babolat XS 102 the movement into the forgiving transition frame market is in full swing The XS line named for their Xtra Sweetspot technology uses a new Pebax plastic material at the sides of the frame to create a greatly enhanced Woofer type effect The Pebax material at the sides of the frame effectively lengthen these strings giving a larger sweetspot and additional power The XS 102 has a moderate weight and near even balance to make this a solid frame from all parts of the court as it remains mobile at the net while not sacrificing stability from the baseline The increased forgiveness is most seen on offcenter shots which are not penalized as much thanks to the XS technology on this frame The XS 102 is a solid fit for transitioning juniors as well as adults seeking a forgiving frame to develop their overall game with Minimize

There is more than just new cosmetics to the new Prince EXO ... Read more

There is more than just new cosmetics to the new Prince EXO3 Red 105 which features similar specs and performance but in a much more player friendly and comfortable model The updated EXO3 technology features new Thermocarbon string suspension inserts which allows greater movement of the string by not restricting their movement by standard grommet designs This larger degree of movement allows a more uniform stringbed response for enhanced comfort and power of a larger headsize while retaining the maneuverability of a smaller head The EXO3 Red 105 utilizes the new Energy Bridge which combines a thermoplastic resin integrated into the carbon fiber matrix to exhibit beneficial properties of each material The carbon fiber offers a responsive pop for increased levels of feel while the softer thermoplastic helps to dampen string vibration for greater comfort Another change from the previous model is the completely reengineered cross section at the area where the throat meets the head The new cross section design essentially stiffens the area for increased torsional stability ensuring maximum power and accuracy even on offcenter shots To further increase comfort at impact the addition of the Double Bridge acts as a builtin vibration dampener to reduce frame shock and string vibration The headlight balance combined with the updated EXO3 technology results in a racquet that is maneuverable at the net for quick exchanges and remains stable for maximum performance from the baseline Followers of the previous model will definitely want to try this improved version as well as players with medium to longer length strokes seeking a comfortable forgiving sweetspot with an extra power boost Minimize

For extra forgiveness the Babolat CDrive 105 offers a large ... Read more

For extra forgiveness the Babolat CDrive 105 offers a larger sweet spot than its smaller cousin Along with the increased head size is a slight increase in power and comfort thanks to a more forgiving string bed The Side Cortex system works further away from the hand to remove harmful shock and vibration before it reaches the player What makes Cortex different than most dampening technologies is that it is selective in nature meaning that it still allows some vibration through to give the sense of feel that players want without being uncomfortable The CDrive 105 is an excellent transition frame for juniors moving to their first fulllength frame as well as adults that prefer the lighter 93 ounce unstrung weight We found that this racquet provided solid depth for intermediate swing types and the larger sweet spot really benefitted a frame this light Minimize

Updating a player favorite racquet the new Prince EXO3 Blue ... Read more

Updating a player favorite racquet the new Prince EXO3 Blue 110 features enhanced stability and comfort to deliver a classic oversize package with extraordinary performance The updated EXO3 technology utilizes a thermoplastic resin interwoven into the carbon fiber Energy Bridge matrix in order to take advantage of properties inherent to each material The softer thermoplastic material effectively reduces string vibration for greater comfort while the carbon fiber supplies the pop and responsive feel that players want The EXO3 Blue 110 still takes advantage of the port hole design which allows for greater string movement by freely suspending the strings leading to a larger sweetspot and greater repulsion for more power In order to increase stability without adding weight to the head of the racquet the cross section has been reengineered at the area where the throat meets the head This change adds torsional stability to the frame helping to resist twisting for greater power and accuracy on offcenter shots Further increasing the comfort is the addition of the Double Bridge technology which acts as a builtin vibration dampening system to lessen frame shock and reduce string vibration The added stability and throat stiffness tells why Prince claims that the new EXO3 Blue 110 is slightly more powerful than the previous models The overall light weight and aerodynamic enhancement from the EXO3 ports make this racquet highly maneuverable at net while the extra stability helps generate power and directional control from the baseline This frame is a solid choice for players with a compact to medium length swing seeking an impressive sweetspot in a forgiving oversize racquet with easy access to power Minimize

Based on the continued use on the ATP circuit of its predec ... Read more

Based on the continued use on the ATP circuit of its predecessor the expectations must be high for the Prince EXO3 Tour 100 18x20 which offers a slightly stiffer feel and enhanced control compared to the more open patterned version Featuring a slightly lighter weight and larger head than the player frames of the past this is still definitely a control racquet as seen by the thin 1820mm beam Most importantly the EXO3 technology has been updated with new enhanced string suspension inserts that utilize thermoplastic resin in the carbon fiber matrix to combine properties of the two materials The carbon fiber offers responsiveness and a solid feel while the softer thermoplastic resin effectively dampens string vibrations for a more comfortable and forgiving stringbed Coming in around 115 ounces strung the EXO3 Tour 100 18x20 offers enough heft to plow through groundstrokes from the baseline while the head light balance keeps it quick at the net This model offers the ability to customize the response by replacing the string port inserts with string hole inserts which will act as standard grommet providing a very solid feel and additional control Using the string port inserts will allow the strings to move more increasing comfort and power According to Prince EXO3 holes increase the aerodynamics of the racquet lessening drag for increased racquet speed leading to greater power and spin generation The flexibility of the string bed increases the sweetspot ensuring more consistent ball response even on off center shots This racquet is recommended for strong baseline and all court players seeking a great control frame with added comfort and forgiveness Minimize

With a brand new paint job the Babolat Pure Storm GT Tour P ... Read more

With a brand new paint job the Babolat Pure Storm GT Tour Plus Tennis Racquet is another great tour racquet addition to the Pure Storm line The racquet has GT technology which provides added strength and stability to the frame replacing the old Carbon XTrem material The Woofer technology on the sides of the racquet allows the strings to move creating a trampoline effect that prolongs the ball dwell time for increased control and less shock The Babolat Pure Storm GT Tour Plus stays true to the Pure Storm line with an open 16x20 string pattern and a 98 square inch head size which allows for a plenty of control and spin with a solid responseThe Babolat Pure Storm GT Tour Plus Tennis Racquet will appeal to players who want the heft of most advanced racquets but arent willing to drop down to a midsize head The frame will appeal to fans of the midplus starving for a little more weight and reach The racquet is recommended for strong intermediate to advanced tennis players 40 NTRP Similar to the standard Pure Storm GT Tour the Plus version has an extra half inch on the racquet length for players wanting a bit more reach and pop Players will find the extended length helpful on leveraging serves thought some maneuverability is sacrificed If your like the specs but prefer the standard length version then check out the Babolat Pure Storm GT Tour Tennis Racquet and demo one soon Minimize

Rolling out with a new paint job the Babolat Pure Storm GT ... Read more

Rolling out with a new paint job the Babolat Pure Storm GT Tour Tennis Racquet is a great addition to the Pure Storm line from Babolat The racquet has the new GT technology which provides added strength and stability to the frame replacing the old Carbon XTrem material The Woofer technology on the sides of the racquet allows the strings to move creating a trampoline effect that prolongs the ball dwell time for increased control and less shock The frame has similar specs to the Babolat Pure Storm GT Tour Tennis Racquet but comes with a bit larger head size and a less head light weight distribution The tour version is a heavy frame built to satisfy players looking for a little bit of heft As usual the Babolat Pure Storm GT Tour has an open 16x20 string pattern and a 98 square inch head size which allows for a very maneuverable and responsive racquet with a blend of both power and controlWe definitely suggest this frame for 40 NTRP rated players The Babolat Pure Storm GT Tour Tennis Racquet will appeal to fans of the midplus racquets starving for a little more weight The 10 pts head light weight distribution will be an advantage on the court allowing the player with access to great maneuverability Also the thing beam will provide added stability which players will love If you like this frame but prefer a bit longer racquet then check out the Babolat Pure Storm GT Tour Plus Tennis Racquet and demo a racquet soon Minimize

The Volkl Team Tour has all the great features of its highl ... Read more

The Volkl Team Tour has all the great features of its highly acclaimed predecessor while also being highly affordable This tennis racket has Volkls vibration control handle which disperses shock from impacting the ball before it reaches the players arm and it is made using a litecarbon graphite and fiberglass constructionOn the court the Team Tour offers a good mix of power and control and the open 16 x 18 string pattern provides an ample amount of spin This is a great choice for either the younger player looking for a transition racket or the player who wants to take full swings at the ball but doesnt want a frame with a lot of weightFor more information on Choosing a Tennis Racquet or Selecting String please see the Tennis Express Buyers Guide Minimize

Taking the traditional tweener to new heights the Dunlop Bi ... Read more

Taking the traditional tweener to new heights the Dunlop Biomimetic 400 Tour is designed with blending control and power for longswinging baseline players in mind In addition to the original Biomimietic technologies and HM6 Carbon construction and Aeroskin styling the 400 line takes advantage of three new features The traditional 100 square inch head size is complimented by an open 16x19 string pattern allowing for each spin generation while the moderate 115 ounce strung weight provides a good amount of stability Utilizing a new Anatomic Construction to minimize torsional deflection in turn enhancing precision and accuracy on offcenter hits by resisting twisting The beam shape of the Biomimetic 400 Tours head has also been altered mimicking the aerodynamic shape of a wing to reduce drag for even greater racquet speed Another unique innovation the AntiFriction Grommets inspired by a sandfish skink rest the string on a near frictionless polymer material allowing a more dynamic string bed response for greater comfort and power Our testers found this frame to play best from the baseline providing a stable and comfortable response with excellent spin and depth With slightly less power compared to the Biomimetic 500 Tour we felt that this model was well suited to all around players as well with enough heft for players not to get pushed around at the net Minimize

The Babolat Pure Storm GT Tennis Racquet is an improved mod ... Read more

The Babolat Pure Storm GT Tennis Racquet is an improved model of the older Pure Storm from the Babolat line of racquets The racquet features the new GT technology which provides added strength and stability to the frame replacing the old Carbon XTrem material The Woofer technology on the grommet sides of the racquet allows the strings to move with a more responsive feel creating a trampoline effect that prolongs the ball dwell time for increased control and less shock The Pure Storm GT performs with adept versatility for an all out court action from baseline to net approachesWe recommend the Babolat Pure Storm GT Tennis Racquet for intermediate and advanced player 35 NTRP The racquet provides a higher end feel and maneuverability The 98 square inches head size provides ample access to control which is further elevated from the racquets headlight weight distribution All in all the racquet is perfect for players looking for a good mix of control and maneuverability in a easy to manage frame Check out the new Babolat Pure Storm GT Tour for a heavier more control oriented variation Minimize

Featuring a brand new paint job the Babolat Pure Storm Team ... Read more

Featuring a brand new paint job the Babolat Pure Storm Team GT Tennis Racquet is an improved model of the older Pure Storm from the Babolat line of racquets The racquet features GT technology which provides added strength and stability to the frame replacing the old Carbon XTrem material The Woofer technology on the grommet sides of the racquet allows the strings to move with a more responsive feel creating a trampoline effect that prolongs the ball dwell time for increased control and less shock The Pure Storm Team GT performs with adept versatility for an all out court action from baseline to net approaches Minimize

If you love playing with Babolats best selling tennis racqu ... Read more

If you love playing with Babolats best selling tennis racquet the Babolat Pure Drive youll definitely fall for the Babolat Pure Drive GT Tennis Racquet Babolats technology team has outdone themselves yet again by bringing us the new GT technology This tennis racquet features a bright blue color embedded with Graphite and Tungsten GT The graphite and tungsten in the Pure Drive GT tennis racquet provides a crisper more solid swing response with added stability Babolat has brought back the vibration minimizing Cortex technology and also the Woofer System that cushions ball impact on your tennis strings Players will find plenty of power from the baseline while being able to generate a lot of spin on the tennis balls The Pure Drive GT Tennis Racquet will definitely gain as much popularity as its predecessors having the ultimate vibration dampening trio We recommend the Babolat Pure Drive GT Tennis Racquet for NTRP rating 40 tennis players The weight is not extreme so players should be able to handle the frame without much strain The racquet stays true to the Babolat Pure Drive line by offering its traditional power and pop The large head size produces a large sweetspot allowing many missed hits to be forgiven If you are looking for a similar frame but with a longer reach and a little more pop check out the Babolat Pure Drive GT Plus Tennis Racquet or check out the Babolat Roddick Pure Drive GT Tennis Racquet for a heavier version People of all ages will find this racquet appealing so demo the racquet today Minimize

Based on the continued use on the ATP circuit of its predec ... Read more

Based on the continued use on the ATP circuit of its predecessor the Ozone Tour the expectations are high for the Prince EXO3 Tour 100 16x18 which offers a slightly softer feel and more power compared to the denser patterned version With a strung weight around 115 ounces this is definitely a control racquet with the added maneuverability afforded by the head light balance and the improved aerodynamics from the EXO3 technology This technology has also been updated by adding a new thermoplastic resin into the carbon fiber matrix to offer players a combination of properties from the two materials Being a softer material the thermoplastic resin reduces string vibration for enhanced comfort while the carbon fiber Energy Bridge offers the responsiveness and pop players expect for great feel The EXO3 Tour 100 16x18 offers the ability to customize the response by changing the string port inserts and string hole inserts based on player preference The port inserts allow the strings greater movement leading to increased comfort and ball speed while the hole inserts a more classic feel with slightly more control The flexibility of the string bed increases the sweetspot ensuring more consistent ball response even on off center shots This racquet is recommended for strong baseline and all court players seeking a blend of control and pop from a thin beam midplus headsize Minimize

More than just your average update the 2012 Wilson SixOne T ... Read more

More than just your average update the 2012 Wilson SixOne Team BLX features a few important changes to significantly affect this friendly version of the classic control frame The same 95 square inch head size and 102 ounce unstrung weight remain but this one gets a significant comfort and spin increase compared to previous models This comes from a much more open string pattern on the SixOne Team BLX offering greater forgiveness as well Also upgrading the feel is the inclusion of AmpliFeel in the handle which integrates graphite and basalt planks into the handle pallet The result is a more response crisper feel for todays game Our testers felt that this team version was a more versatile frame fitting into the hands of many different styles and skill levels and the new string pattern gave a more consistent response from all areas of the court Minimize

The Volkl Organix V1 Oversize Tennis Racquet is a great cho ... Read more

The Volkl Organix V1 Oversize Tennis Racquet is a great choice when wanting a large sweet spot but also needing control This frame combines power with control maximizing the overall feel from all areas of the court The open 16x19 string pattern enhances spin capability and improves power level from the baseline The head size is at 110 square inches increasing the sweet spot for improved contact You will find plenty of power in this racquet as it is packed with enhancing technologies The Classic Big Grommet allows greater string movement for an increased swing spot and smoother feel Optispot technology induces players to focus better on the ball improving concentration from shot to shot Bio Sensor Technology actively decreases unwanted vibrations and increases feel giving you the control you want Dont hesitate to check out this updated Volkl Organix frame to improve your game Minimize