Showcase: Tennis
K-Swiss BigShot K-Swiss has
introduced the Bigshot for elite
players requiring speed, stability, durability and comfort. It features new propulsion plate technology intended to add metatarsal rigidity, enhancing players’ ability to spring off the big toe to get to the ball faster. K-Swiss claim this shoe is made 20% closer to the court and 3% wider for agility and balance, while other features include Keva and Superfoam cushioning in the footbed, strobel and midsole for optimum stability. So sure are K-Swiss of the BigShot that it comes with a six- month guarantee.
RRP £95
www.kswiss.co.uk adidas
generation Barricade, an all court shoe
featuring claws technology
for forefoot stability during extreme direction changes or lateral movements. Additional technical features include adidas’ Torsion system, adiPRENE for forefoot cushioning and adiWEAR for durability.
RRP £85
www.shop.adidas.com Babolat Fila
Australian Open Celebrating 100 years of Fila, in 2011 the
company will be re-releasing the Australian Open collection from its archives for Kim Clijsters to wear at next season’s tournament. Previously worn by Evonne Goolagong, the Australian Open range comprises short sleeve Tee, a skort and track top. Colour
combination is Kelly Green/Dark Peacock and white.
RRP £32.50 Track top
www.fila.eu
Barricade 6.0 Andy Murray wears the 6th
adidas 3 Stripe
Launching this month, adidas’ 3 Stripe multifunctional lifestyle collection for men features the company’s iconic three stripes and is available in a range of colours from brights to muted tones. Designs include zip-up hoodies, with contrast linings
in red and blue for a more urban look and gold or red stripes with black. T-Shirts come in both crew or polo styles in blue and yellow, which can be teamed with track pants or shorts to complete the look.
RRP Hoodie £38
www.shop.adidas.com
V-Pro Lady For women
players looking for high
performance, the V-Pro Lady features
Vibrakill technology for heel cushioning, alongside enhanced durability due to Pro-Shield reinforcement on the high wear area of the inner edge, lateral relaunch and velocity due to the company’s Exact Pro System, EVA insole for comfort and flexible upper materials. Babolat say this model also has excellent support due to lateral reinforcements and new counter at the heel.
RRP £69.99
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Yonex S-Fit 3
The S-Fit Grommet system used on this racket allows players to customise their racket for speed or comfort by selecting different stringing patterns. The S-Fit 3 also incorporates Dual OPS (Oval Pressed Shaft) technology, which Yonex claims decreases air resistance by 10% for increased swing speed and added power. The racket technology also allows for less torque on off-centre hits, which the company says creates a 13% increase in racket stability and, compared to conventional shafts, reduces vibration by 10%.
RRP £170
www.yonex.co.uk Dunlop Biomimetic 200 Plus
Dunlop’s new racket concept is inspired by nature and features three racket technologies, Aeroskin, which Dunlop claim reduces aerodynamic drag by up to 25%, Gecko-Tap for upto 50% more grip and tack for precision and HM6 Carbon for strength, lightness and upto 10% vibration reduction. The Biomimetic 200 Plus will be the choice of Nikolay
Davydenko. Designed for club to advanced players seeking a racket with good control and power coming from a 100sq inch head size, 20mm beam width and 18x20 string pattern. RRP £160
www.dunlopsports.com
Babolat Propulse 3
Endorsed by Andy Roddick, Babolat claim this is one of the most dynamic and durable shoes on the market. New technologies have been incorporated including a Kompressor System which Babolat claim
gives long lasting heel cushioning and comfort. New Cell Shield material creates greater durability and softness on the upper, according to Babolat, while other features include Exact Pro System giving lateral relaunch and velocity; Foot Belt technology for three-point foot support and customised fit and EVA insole.
RRP £89.99
www.babolat.com Wilson
Blade Lite BLX
Part of the new BLX range from Wilson, the Lite is targeted at top junior tennis players and is available from January 2011. With a 100” square head and measuring 27” in length, it features a Pro Hybrid grip with leather base. It comes complete with a BLX racket cover.
RRP £119.95
www.wilson.com/tennis
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