US OPEN TENNIS

Want to know how to improve your swing? Follow these important guidelines: Step #1: Get Ready For The Hit! Keep your racquet back at all times. Once the ball has left your opponent’s racquet, you must move into position. It’s important to keep your racquet back while positioning yourself to enable a clean shot. But, before heading toward the incoming ball remember to… 1. Recognize that the ball is going to your forehand side. 2. Establish a balanced sideways stance as you begin to position yourself for the stroke by letting go with your non-dominant hand. At this point your racquet should be pointing away from your intended target and positioned about waist high. 3. Move into final position for the shot by maintaining enough space between your body and the ball. This will allow for a more fluent stroke. Position your body to enable you to hit the ball when it is waist high. If the ball happens to be below your waist, bend your knees to lower your waist height. 4. Next, move the ra …

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

Dunlop AeroGel 600 Mid Plus Tennis Racquet The Dunlop Aerogel 600 is new for 2008 and combines proven M-Fil technology with Aerogel to deliver an unmatched strength to weight ratio for enhanced stiffness and increased crispness. The Aerogel 600 also makes use of a new Dunlop technology known as Aerobridge-an injection molded polymer sleeve that encloses the throat of the racquet. Expect the same great performan found in the M-Fil series of racquets, now with the improved feel and feedback provided by Aerogel.

Geared to the intermediate player, the Dunlop Aerogel 6 Hundred features a lightweight, slightly head heavy balanced feel for added power, but without sacrificing maneuverability. Ideal for a moderate swing, the AeroGel 600 works well for the player looking for lightweight maneuverability, comfort, and a little more pop on their shots.

Aerogel is the worlds lightest solid and has a strength of up to 4,000 its own weight. The three-dimensional nanometer-sized molecular network delivers an unmatched strength to weight ratio for enhanced stiffness and increased power.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize:105 sq. in.
• Length:27.25 in.
• Weight (strung):10.15 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC):71
• Balance:13.98 in. Head Heavy
• Cross Section:26mm/24mm Tapered Beam
• Swingweight:307 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern:16×19
• Grip:Hydramax Comfort

Babolat Aero Storm 2008 Tennis Racquet - 1450 The Babolat Aero Storm 2008 is a new addition to Babolat’s highly popular Aero line of racquets. The 2008 version of the Aero Storm is a lighter weight, more maneuverable option to the Aero Storm Tour (as well as being lighter than the 2007 version of the Aero Storm.) Essentially a lighter weight update to the AeroPro Control, with the addition of Cortex vibration filtering technology. Still a racquet for players with fast swing speeds that generate their own power with a wing-like cross-section. This more aerodynamic profile allows the racquet to cut through the air up to 15% more efficiently, thus allowing for more racquet head acceleration. A nice option for the intermediate to advanced player looking for a slightly easier to swing option in the Babolat Storm family of racquets.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize:98 sq. in.
• Length:27.00 in.
• Weight (strung):11.40 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC):66
• Balance:13.00 in. Head Light
• Cross Section:21mm Head/19mm Throat
• Swingweight:323 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern:16×20
• Grip:Syntec

Head FlexPoint 10 Tennis Racquet The Head FlexPoint 10 Oversize is a power-oriented option in the new-for-2005 Head FlexPoint series. The FlexPoint 10 offers a very powerful feel thanks to its 31mm width beam, yet is surprisingly controlled thanks to the “flexpoints” cut into the frame at 3:00 and 9:00. Also, slightly lighter than the other FlexPoint frames.

Two precisley engineered holes at the 3:00 and 9:00 position work together to bring power in control. The dimple is engineered to create flexibility by reducing beam height by a maximum of 25%. The hole reduces sectional stiffness up to 50%. Basically, the racquet is cupping the ball to hold the ball a split second longer and create a narrower path. A rifle instead of a shotgun. The racquet also produces less shock making the new FlexPoint 10 a winner for beginning to advanced intermediate players.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize: 121 sq. in.
• Length: 27.50 in.
• Weight (strung): 9.25 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 69
• Balance: 14.96 in. Head Heavy
• Cross Section: 31mm Straight Beam
• Swingweight: 316 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 16×19
• Grip: Head HydroSorb

Customer Review: Great racquet for the intermediate player
Positives:
1. Great racquet with lots of power and feel. Love the low weight and light feel.
2. Negatives:
lack of feel from the midcourt (on the rise approach shots are a good example), need to compensate with a slower/shorter swing.

Babolat Drive Z Lite (Cortex) Tennis Racquet - 1407 The Babolat Drive Z-Lite with Cortex is now offered in a new cosmetic for 2007. The specification is exactly the same as the previous-generation Drive Z-Lite Cortex, utilizing the Cortex vibration filter at the top of the handle. Cortex is used in several of Babolat’s players racquets to enhance feel by cancelling only the 2 highest vibration frequencies. Only those frequencies that enhance feel are permitted to pass through the Cortex filter. Other than the addition of the Cortex filter (and a snazzy new paint scheme) Babolat has kept the specifications on this new version of the Drive Z-Lite w/ Cortex the same as the outgoing Drive Z-Lite. The Babolat Drive Z-Lite still has the feel of a “players” racquet with a solid, stable, comfortable feel, but with a broader appeal due to its lighter weight. Geared to the intermediate to advanced player possessing a longer, faster swing, who will appreciate the slightly lighter and more maneuverable feel versus the regular Pure Drive.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize: 100 sq. in.
• Length: 27.00 in.
• Weight (strung): 9.85 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 67
• Balance: 14.13 in. Head Heavy
• Cross Section: 24mm Head/22mm Throat
• Swingweight: 305 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 16×19
• Grip:Babolat Woofer

Customer Review: Good Shape
the product receieved faster than I expected!
the raquet itself give extremely comfort to the player!
I get use to it very quickly, only need two days! amazing!
Customer Review: Speedy delivery
Delivery time exceeded expectations by 2-3 days. Yea! Product in perfect shape. Thanks.

Perfecting your swing may make the difference between being able to handle yourself on the court, and never quite learning how to play a decent game of tennis. Want to know how to improve your swing? Follow these important guidelines: Step #1: Get Ready For The Hit! Keep your racquet back at all times. Once the ball has left your opponent’s racquet, you must move into position. It’s important to keep your racquet back while positioning yourself to enable a clean shot. But, before heading toward the incoming ball remember to… 1. Recognize that the ball is going to your forehand side. 2. Establish a balanced sideways stance as you begin to position yourself for the stroke by letting go with your non-dominant hand. At this point your racquet should be pointing away from your intended target and positioned about waist high. 3. Move into final position for the shot by maintaining enough space between your body and the ball. This will allow for a more fluent stroke. Position your body t …

Head Liquidmetal Instinct Tennis Racquet The Head Liquidmetal Instinct offers much of the control of Head’s player’s racquets, but in a slightly lighter weight and with a more forgiving sweetspot. Designed to bridge the gap between the player-oriented Liquidmetal Radical and the more power-oriented Liquidmetal 2 and 4. The Liquidmetal Instinct is best suited to an intermediate to advanced level player with a moderate to fast swing who requires a slightly larger sweetspot than a traditional player’s racquet would offer. Dense string pattern further enhances control without sacrificing the size of the sweetspot.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize: 100 sq. in.
• Length: 27.00 in.
• Weight (strung): 11.00 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 64
• Balance: 13.27 in. Head Light
• Cross Section: 23mm/25mm/21mm Tapered Beam
• Swingweight: 319 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 18×19
• Grip: Head HydroControl

Customer Review: racquet
the racquet isnt orange lol it is yellow and grey..ive used it since it first came out and i love it..strings break a lot it seems like..i have to get mine restrung about every month but other than that its a good racquet
Customer Review: Favourite
Many U14 players on our team are biased towards this racquet because of its sweet sweet-spot. It’s simply a racquet that allows you to FEEL tennis while you play.

Wilson H1 Outer Edge OS Tennis Racquet The Wilson Hammer H1 Outer Edge returns! The H1 is one of the most powerful frames offered by Wilson, combining a super-oversized 135 square inch head with a 28.5 inch length and a very stiff beam. Geared to the beginning to intermediate level player with a slow to moderate swing. Light static weight with a head heavy balance (as is typical with all Wilson Hammers) keeps the H1 stable, maneuverable, and very powerful. Dense string pattern provides a surprising amount of control to complement the already generous sweetspot.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize: 135 sq. in.
• Length: 28.50 in.
• Weight (strung): 9.00 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 75
• Balance: 15.45 in. Head Heavy
• Cross Section: 30mm/28mm Dual Tapered Beam
• Swingweight: 328 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 18×21
• Grip: Wilson Cushion Aire Perforated
• Wilson Stiffness Index: 1.0

Customer Review: Great Racquet
I have been using this racquet for about four years. I have a longer reach and bigger sweet spot than my opponents. I can see the advantage particulary on overheads…I get balls no one thinks I can return. I find it to be a versatile and very forgiving racquet. I had two, and the frame on one became damaged…thank goodness for Amazon where I was able to find another back up. I was really anxious thinking I had to audition new racquets….right before a Sectionals competition.

Prince O3 Emerald Oversize Limited Edition Tennis Racquet The Prince O3 Emerald is the answer for the player looking for a racquet in between the O3 Red and O3 Silver. The O3 Emerald features the large O-Port grommet holes for outstanding power around the entier perimeter of the head, and is nearly identical in spec to the Prince O3 Blue. Slightly more forgiving on off-center hits than the O3 Red, yet still controlled for players with a slow to moderate swing. Open string pattern also helps with ample spin generation.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize:110 sq. in.
• Length:27.50 in.
• Weight (strung):10.10 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 67
• Balance:13.30 in. Head Light
• Cross Section::28mm/24mm Tapered Beam
• Swingweight:300 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern:16×19
• Grip:Prince Cushion Grip
• Prince Power Level:1300

Head MicroGel Monster Tennis Racquet The Head MicroGEL Monster is an update to the Flexpoint Fire and offers some of the controlled feel of Head’s player’s racquets, but with a more forgiving sweetspot and lighter weight. More forgiving than the MicroGEL Instinct, the MicroGEL Monster is geared toward an intermediate/advanced player with a moderate to fast swing who requires a slightly larger sweetspot than traditional player’s racquets. Open string pattern further enhances spin and size of the sweetspot. Standard 27 inch length improves maneuverability compared with the previous Flexpoint and Liquidmetal Fire.

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.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize: 102 sq. in.
• Length: 27.0 in.
• Weight (strung): 10.30 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 70
• Balance: 13.58 in. Head Heavy
• Cross Section: 23mm/25mm/21mm Tapered Beam
• Swingweight: 297 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 16×19
• Grip: Head HydroSorb

Babolat Pure Storm Tennis Racquet - 1401 The 2007 version of the Babolat Pure Storm remains a players racquet with solid, stable, comfortable feel, now with the added stability of Carbon Xtrem technology. Carbon Xtrem construction places 3 Angle graphite layers at strategic points on the racquet head for enhanced stiffness and stability at impact. Designed for a more-advanced player with a longer, faster swing. Very evenly balanced feel lends itself to being a versatile racquet, working well both at the net and the baseline. Slightly lighter than the Pure Storm Tour.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize: 98 sq. in.
• Length: 27.00 in.
• Weight (strung): 11.00 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 63
• Balance: 13.13 in. Head Light
• Cross Section: 21mm Straight Beam
• Swingweight: 313 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 16×20
• Grip: Babolat Syntec

Babolat Aero Storm Tour Tennis Racquet - 1451 The Babolat Aero Storm Tour is a 2008 update to the Babolat racquet lineand has identical specifications to the 2007 Babolat Aero Storm.Essentially an update to the AeroPro Control, now with the addition of Cortex vibration filtering technology. Still a racquet for players with fast swing speeds that generate their own power with a wing-like cross-section. This more aerodynamic profile allows the racquet to cut through the air up to 15% more efficiently, thus allowing for more racquet head acceleration. Advanced players will enjoy the easy to hit topspin and slice.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize:98 sq. in.
• Length:27.00 in.
• Weight (strung):12.10 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 67
• Balance:12.80 in. Head Light
• Cross Section:21mm Head/19mm Throat
• Swingweight:338 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern:16×20
• Grip:Syntec

The right racquet will allow you to play with more confidence and consistency. There are a few important elements to consider when choosing the optimum tennis racquet for your needs including the size and shape of the head, weight, balance, length, thickness and the material that the frame is made of. If you want increased power, spin and surface area of the sweet spot, you should choose a larger head size of 107 square inches or more. 100-105 square inches will give you even control and a head of less than 98 square inches will allow you to swing freely and aggressively. Beginners and recreational players may choose a longer racquet than the standard 28 inches providing more reach power and a greater capacity for spin. For a little more control, minimise the length. The heavier the racquet, the more power potential and the easier it is to return an opponent’s powerful shot. These heavier racquets however are more taxing on the player so many beginners choose a lighter racquet to cons …

Prince O3 TOUR Mid Plus 100 Tennis Racquet The Prince O3 Tour Mid Plus is the first Prince players racquet that features the large O-Port grommet holes. Designed with a controlled, traditional player-oriented feel, with a midplus 100 square inch head size and a thin 18mm wide beam. Slightly more forgiving on off-center hits than most players racquets, yet still controlled for aggressive players with moderate to fast swing speeds. Open string pattern also helps with ample spin generation.

Racquet Specifications
• Headsize: 100 sq. in.
• Length: 27.00 in.
• Weight (strung): 11.60 oz.
• Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 61
• Balance: 12.70 in. Head Light
• Cross Section::18mm Straight Beam
• Swingweight: 312 kg*sq. cm
• String Pattern: 16×18
• Grip: Prince Duratac
• Prince Power Level: 800

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