US OPEN TENNIS

Head Intelligence I.S12 Tennis Racquet Length: 28
Head Size: 115
Weight: 8.1 oz.
Balance: 1pt HL
Cross Sect1on: 28.50mm
Type of Swing: Compact strokes
String Tension:57-66 lbs
Ra:
Flex: Stiff
Features: Pre-Strung with IntelliString string at mid tension

Head i.S12 Tennis Racquet Review
Tennis Magazine Jan 2001

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

Yonex RQS 55 Tennis Racquet The Yonex RQS-55 features a 112 square inch head, 9.25 ounce strung weight, and a stiff beam, making it ideal for a player with a slow to moderate swing speed looking for the largest sweetspot in the Yonex line.

The RQS-55 continues the use of proven Yonex technologies such as:

Head MicroGel Prestige MP Tennis Racquet The Head MicroGel Prestige Mid Plus is the latest version of Head’s hugely successful player-oriented Prestige series, inspired by numerous Head Touring pros. The Microgel Prestige offers the ultimate control of Head’s players racquets, utilizing a more forgiving mid plus head in combination with a very dense string pattern. Surprisingly maneuverable thanks to a nicely weighted head light balance.

Head has kept most specifications consistent with the Flexpoint 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): 12.00 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 64
• Balance: 12.60 in. Head Light
• Cross Section: 21mm Straight Beam
• Swingweight: 313 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 18×20
• Grip:Head HydroSorb

Price wise they are not the cheapest manufacturer with top line models retailing at the $200 US mark but as with anything you get what you pay for. There are a plethora of different models available as is evidenced on the Head Tennis website. Three main categories of technological advancement include the MicroGel racquet range, Metallix range and Flexpoint racquets. MICROGEL: These racquets are distinguished by their solid feel. Carbon composite fibers in the racquet head are combined with the MicroGel which absorbs the impact load and makes for a very balanced experience. The more expensive models are suited to stronger players and the price range for the entire listing varies. The following prices were obtained from www.tennis-warehouse.com and may vary with different distributors. Head Microgel Prestige Racquets - great control and stable frame $199.95 Head Microgel Prestige Mid Racquets - stable with subtle touch $199.95 Head Microgel Prestige Pro Racquets - good spin capabilities …

Head MicroGel Radical MidPlus Tennis Racquet The Head MicroGel Radical MidPlus is the latest version of Head’s hugely successful Radical series, inspired by Andre Agassi.

Head has kept most specifications consistent with the Flexpoint Radical, 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: 27.00in.
• Weight (strung): 11.00 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 58
• Balance: 13.29 in. Head Light
• Cross Section: 21mm Straight Beam
• Swingweight: 321 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 18×20
• Grip: Head HydroSorb

Customer Review: Sensational
The title says it all: this racquet is absolutely sensational. I feel it’s just easier to play tennis with my Microgel Radical. More Power + control and a special magic that makes my confidence much higher. Fotget the oversize and buy the MP - I guess anyone can play with this top product.

Head MicroGel Instinct Tennis Racquet The Head MicroGel Instinct is the latest version of Head’s Instinct series, following in the ‘tweener footsteps of the Liquidmetal and Flexpoint Instinct.

Head has kept most specifications consistent with the Flexpoint and Liquidmetal versions, but now with the added benefit of MicroGel technology. A nicely blended mix of power and control remains a feature of the MicroGel Instinct, with the enhanced vibration filtering characteristics of MicroGel. 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: 100 sq. in.
• Length: 27.00in.
• Weight (strung): 11.00 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 63
• Balance: 13.13 in. Head Light
• Cross Section: 25/23/21mm Tapered Beam
• Swingweight: 320 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 18×19
• Grip: Head HydroSorb

Head MicroGel Extreme Pro Tennis Racquet Offering a perfect combination of weight and balance, Head’s MicroGel Extreme Pro prestrung tennis racquet is ideal for today’s faced-paced, aggressive game. It’s no secret that tennis has changed. New techniques have evolved, included expanded use of spin, faster and more aggressive swing styles, and more versatility in footwork and hitting stances. These “modern tennis” techniques can produce huge gains in performance, but also make huge demands on equipment. That’s where MicroGel technology steps in. With the lowest density of any material, Head’s MicroGel is a revolutionary new silicone-based material that’s teamed with stiff and strong carbon composite fibers to create a racquet with incredibly responsive qualities. On ball impact, MicroGel uniformly distributes the impact load around the frame to provide the most rock-solid feel and superior touch ever achieved.

MicroGel isn’t the only improved technology, however. Head’s Extreme Pro racquets also offer an increased head width, which allows the ball to slide further across the string bed to produce unmatched spin. The end result of the improvements is a racquet that’s extremely light, solid, and fast when you swing through the ball. The MicroGel Extreme Pro differs just a bit from the Extreme, with more weight granting even more power to hard hitters.

Specifications

• Head size: 100 square inches
• Balance: 12, 2 inches
• Grip size: 1-5
• String pattern: 16/19
• Swing style: L3
• Length: 27 inches
• Weight: 11.1 ounces

Customer Review: Great racket bad color
I love this racket. I’m a 4.0 male player. I switched to this racket from a Wilson Hyper Prostaff. Although this racket is heavier than the Wilson, it feels lighter because it is head light, where as the Wilson was head heavy. The color is not what I would have picked however. In fact the only reason I tried this racket is because I thought I was buying the Extreme Team version for my wife (much lighter). So look and read carefully, the markings are very similar.

Head MicroGel Extreme Tennis Prestrung Racquet Offering a perfect combination of weight and balance, Head’s MicroGel Extreme prestrung tennis racquet is ideal for today’s faced-paced, aggressive game. It’s no secret that tennis has changed. New techniques have evolved, included expanded use of spin, faster and more aggressive swing styles, and more versatility in footwork and hitting stances. These “modern tennis” techniques can produce huge gains in performance, but also make huge demands on equipment. That’s where MicroGel technology steps in. With the lowest density of any material, Head’s MicroGel is a revolutionary new silicone-based material that’s teamed with stiff and strong carbon composite fibers to create a racquet with incredibly responsive qualities. On ball impact, MicroGel uniformly distributes the impact load around the frame to provide the most rock-solid feel and superior touch ever achieved.

MicroGel isn’t the only improved technology, however. Head’s Extreme racquets also offer an increased head width, which allows the ball to slide further across the string bed to produce unmatched spin. The end result of the improvements is a racquet that’s extremely light, solid, and fast when you swing through the ball.

Specifications

• Head size: 100 square inches
• Balance: 12, 4 inches
• Grip size: 1-5
• String pattern: 16/19
• Swing style: S3
• Length: 27-1/4 inches
• Weight: 10.4 ounces

Wilson ALU Power 125 Tennis Racquet String (Mini Reel) Boost the finesse of your racquet with the ALU Power 16-gauge tennis racquet string. Considered one of the finest strings available for players who want to improve their feel and ball control, the ALU Power string is made of co-polymer fluorocarbon resin fibers, known for their durability and resilience. The fibers not only hold up to heavy use, but also provide excellent touch without compromise. The mini reel includes 125 feet of string–enough for six to seven hybrid half sets or three full racquets–and fits easily in a tennis bag.

About Wilson
Chicago-based Wilson Team Sports Company, a division of Amer Sports, is one of the world s leading manufacturers of sports equipment. The company designs, manufactures and distributes advanced equipment that helps players improve performance. Wilson s core categories include football, basketball, baseball, softball, bats, volleyball, soccer, youth sports, uniforms/apparel, golf, footwear, and racquet sports.

Head MicroGel Instinct Tennis Racquet The Head MicroGel Instinct is the latest version of Head’s Instinct series, following in the ‘tweener footsteps of the Liquidmetal and Flexpoint Instinct.

Head has kept most specifications consistent with the Flexpoint and Liquidmetal versions, but now with the added benefit of MicroGel technology. A nicely blended mix of power and control remains a feature of the MicroGel Instinct, with the enhanced vibration filtering characteristics of MicroGel. 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: 100 sq. in.
• Length: 27.00in.
• Weight (strung): 11.00 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 63
• Balance: 13.13 in. Head Light
• Cross Section: 25/23/21mm Tapered Beam
• Swingweight: 320 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 18×19
• Grip: Head HydroSorb