Showcase: Tennis
Wimbledon Fever
The grass is growing, strawberries are ripening and Wimbledon fever will soon be upon us. And with it come new ranges of rackets, some for baseline bashers searching for power and control, as well as a great variety of lightweight models, extended length models and junior items for all levels. Yvonne Holberton takes to the tennis court
Wilson
Six.One Lite BLX
The latest addition to Wilson’s Six.One series of tennis rackets, the Six.One Lite BLX encapsulates the company’s BLX technology with a view to combining power, control and feel in a competition-level package. Suitable for the next generation of young champions, this model has a headsize of 102 in 2, and an unstrung weight of 249g.
RRP: £129.95
www.wilson.com
Head
YouTek Extreme
In striking yellow and black, there are three new YouTek Extreme rackets to suit various styles of play. The YouTek Extreme Pro (pictured) features a head size of 645cm and weighs 315g. In a standard length, it has grip sizes 1-5 and a 310mm balance. YouTek Extreme MP is lighter at 295g and is slighter longer at 690mm, with a balance of 315mm, while the YouTek Extreme Elite weighs 275g, has a balance of 325mm and comes in standard length.
RRP: £129.99-149.99
www.head.com
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Dunlop
Aerogel 4D
For 2010 Dunlop has refined its Aerogel 4D rackets and extended the range. Among the new entries is the Aerogel 4D 7Hundred series, with a large headsize and with Vibrocore added to the throat with the intention of reducing vibration and the risk of tennis elbow. The Super-Lite is designed for players looking for a light racket with control, comfort and power.
RRP: £150-180
www.dunlopsports.com
Prince
EXO3 Black
The EXO3 Black and the EXO3 Black Team are the latest generation of rackets from Prince. Prince says the EXO3 Black (pictured), which features the company’s well- known EnergyChannel technology, a sculpted groove and an insert incorporated around the frame, provides a crisper feel with more feedback for players looking for greater control. An alternative for players looking for a lighter, more manoeuvrable version is the EXO3 Black Team. Maria Sharapova is playing the EXO3 Black this season.
RRP: £150-170
www.prince.com
RRP: £85
www.adidas.com
Babolat
AeroProDrive
Played by Rafael Nadal, Jo- Wilfried Tsonga and Caroline Wozniacki, the AeroProDrive combines GT technology, which Babolat says strengthens the frame and reduces torque for greater precision in play. Featuring a Cortex System for active vibration filtering, this racket is also available in extended and junior versions. Lightweight versions are also available: the 280g AeroProTeam and the 260g AeroProLite.
RRP: £179.99
www.babolat.com
Adidas
Barricade 5
Worn by Andy Murray,
Adidas say its 5th generation Barricade combines a perfect blend of durability, cushioning and support. Lighter than ever, technical features include adiPRENE inserts designed for comfort, shock absorption, forefoot propulsion and efficiency; Barricade stability unit promising performance in multi-directional movements and ultra durable TPU, toe protection guard.
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