Showcase: Squash
Tecnifibre
Dynergy Kickstep 125
New Kickstep technology is the main focus of this racket
range from Tecnifibre. Manufactured in graphite and incorporating Blackweave technology, the Dynergy Kickstep 125 features an innovative shaft design with a stepped beam, which the company says increases power by 10% and improves stability on impact. This racket has longer steps at the bottom of the beam to allow greater flexibility at the handle, which in turn increases power, while the shorter steps at the top of the beam are designed to limit the flex for head stability. It comes pre- strung with the company’s X-One Biphase 1.18mm red string.
RRP: £130.00
www.tecnifibresquash.com
Wilson
One20 BLX
The lightest racket in the Wilson range, weighing 120g, this model is used by Jaclyn Hawkes and has been designed for players looking for versatility during play. Incorporating the company’s BLX technology for improved comfort and power, it has a forgiving head size, strong frame and hybrid grip for greater stability, Wilson says.
RRP: £119.95
www.wilson.com
Dunlop J. Price
Squash balls
J Price is concentrating its efforts on promoting its own Price brand of squash balls for 2010, and it has introduced new 12-ball
packs, available in a full range of speeds. The balls are said to be non- marking, non-shining and long lasting. J Price has also developed a new ball for the Squash & Rackets Association, specifically for racketball. Blue/Black in colour, it features the recognised yellow dot and is the first racket ball to pass all standards for club and competition play, the company says.
RRP: £12 per dozen
www.jpricebath.co.uk
Evolution F120
The first racket developed by Dunlop to specifically for women players, this model is based on the best selling Nick Matthew racket, the Evolution 120. With a power enhancing teardrop geometry and reduced
torsional twist as a result of a small throat bridge, this racket has been designed for power, precision and comfort in the performance market, and is being played by Alison Waters, Madeline Perry and Sarah Kippax.
RRP: 140
www.dunlopsport.com
Tecnifibre
Carboflex 130 Basaltex
Designed for all round play, features of the Carboflex 130 Basaltex include Isomorph Shaft technology, incorporating Basaltex Transmitters on the shaft, which increase stiffness by 25%, giving more power, the company says. These transmitters, made using mineral fibres from volcanic lava stone, are located in-line on the shaft for flex control, which is said to help increase the strength and power of the racket. It comes pre-strung with X-One Biphase 1.18mm red string.
RRP: 109.99
www.tecnifibresquash.com
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Dunlop
Evolution 120
Used by Nick Matthew, this is the lightest frame within the Dunlop range. Hand-crafted with a teardrop head design for enhanced power, the string bed control is maintained via a small bridge in the throat area. Dunlop says this racket provides players of all levels with lightweight power capabilities while maintaining control.
RRP: £140
www.dunlopsport.com
SGB SPORT APRIL 2010
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