Archive for February 8th, 2010

She made two particularly obscene line calls between the irritating comments, causing my partner and I pretty high levels of angst. As the match continued, there were many opportunities for us to pull ahead, because we were the stronger team. There were numerous multiple deuce games and many long points. Both women on the other side had a maddening habit of hitting the balls that had rolled off the court high up in the air first to one side and then to the other without aim…causing the server to run back and forth along the back fence in between points. We actually discovered after the match that they had been doing this on purpose and were laughing as we ran. In the second set, we were up 4-1 but continued to let our annoyance beat us. Each time we gave them a point through an unforced error, the more offensive of the two women would say, “Yes!” and pump her fist in the air…as if they had slammed down a putaway shot. Pumping your fist in Spring, Sunday afternoon recreational tenn …

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Prince QuikTrac SE Ladies Tennis Shoes Prince QuikTrac SE Ladies Tennis Shoes The Prince QuikTrac SE is an outstanding all-around tennis shoe at an outstanding price!

Color: White/Light Grey

    Features:
  • Lightweight performance court shoe
  • Performance rubber outsole
  • Prince EVA/PU high performance midsole
  • Molded EVA sock liner
  • Breathable synthetic upper
  • Padded achilles insert
  • Padded mesh tongue and collar
  • Heel pull tab

Average weight: 13.0 oz. (Size 8.5)
Customer Review: The only tennis shoe I will wear
I have been wearing Prince Quik Trac Tennis shoe for the past ten years. It is the only one I will wear as long as I can get them. I have problem feet and Prince Quik Trac is the best for me for support and comfort.
Customer Review: great shoe
I really love this shoe. The front of the shoe is wide enough to be comfortable–and its lightweight. Also, the white color is neutral enough to wear with any outfit. I play tennis only once a week but I like the shoe so much I bought two pairs.

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Head MicroGel Prestige Pro Tennis Racquet Head MicroGel Prestige Pro Tennis Racquet The Head MicroGel Prestige Pro is an update to the latest version of Head’s hugely successful player-oriented Prestige series, inspired by numerous Head Touring pros. The Microgel Prestige Pro offers the ultimate control of Head’s players racquets, utilizing a more forgiving mid plus head in combination with a more open string pattern and slightly heavier heft than the standard Microgel Prestige. Maneuverability remains intact thanks to a nicely weighted head light balance.

Head has kept most specifications consistent with the Flexpoint version of the Prestige, but now with the added benefit of MicroGel technology. MicroGel offers aggressive, competitive players ultimate feel, unique touch, and added stability. When combined with carbon composite fibers in the racquet head, MicroGel deforms and compresses upon ball impact, uniformly absorbing and distributing the impact load around the entire frame, creating a rock-solid feel while offering extra stability against twisting.

    Racquet Specifications
  • Headsize: 98 sq. in.
  • Length: 27.00 in.
  • Weight (strung): 12.10 oz.
  • Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 62
  • Balance: 12.60 in. Head Light
  • Cross Section: 21mm Straight Beam
  • Swingweight: 313 kg*sq. cm
  • String Pattern: 16×19
  • Grip:Head HydroSorb

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