US OPEN TENNIS

Volkl DNX 4 Tennis Racquet The Volkl DNX 4 uses the revolutionary new material DNX combined with 2 catapult springs at 3 & 9 o’clock to deliver an extremely powerful racquet in a more-controlled 105 sq. in. headsize. The unique characteristics of DNX: 25-times stronger than regular carbon graphite fibres. This adds superior strength to the DNX 4 and automatically enhances the power and precision of every shot.

DNX technology is a unique new material developed by Volkl in cooperation with the Fraunhofer TEG Institute in Germany, that is 25 times stronger than any other mass-produced carbon fiber. DNX is located in three strategic points in the racquet to improve playability. DNX at 3 and 9 o’clock increases torsional stability, allowing for greater control, even off-center hits. DNX is also placed in a cap above the grip to add strength and power to the frame.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize: 105 sq. in.
• Length: 27.60 in.
• Weight (strung): 10.35 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 67
• Balance: 13.29 in. Head Light
• Cross Section: 25mm Beam
• Swingweight: 300 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 16×19
• Grip: Volkl DNX

They used to work together with Stiga, who made their blades for them, whereas Yasaka made their rubbers, but they separated in the early nineties and went their own way. The majority of the Yasaka blades are made in Sweden. A large portion of their rubbers are made in the Japan, with the remainder of their rubbers are made in Germany and China. After talking to many people, and getting lots of great feedback from people on the table tennis forums, I have summarised their most popular rubbers and blades below. Although the popularity can be biassed by marketing and availability, there are some that many agree on to be great products, so there must be something to it. Rubbers: Mark V, probably the most famous of all rubbers, that has stood the test of time and is still commonly used in modern days, even after several decades since it was released. This rubber is suitable for all levels, where thinner sponges are usually used for more control at the lower levels and they rubbers are spe …