Buying: Squash Showcase Precision Play
Each season, squash rackets get more technical with the emphasis on power, precision and comfort. We take a look at some of the new 2011 designs.
Head YouTek
Head’s latest YouTec range of rackets include the Cyano 115 and the Argon 155, both incorporating Innegra, said to be the lightest fibre in the world. Combined with carbon fibre, Head says this forms an ultra tough hybrid composite structure for improved stability and increased shock absorption. Smart material d3o senses the need of players during different strokes, while Corrugated Technology (CT) in the shaft is said to create 12 per cent more stiffness than conventional designs.
RRP YouTek Cyano 115 £159.99 YouTek Argon 115 £119.99
www.head.com
Karakal Tec range
Karakal has improved its existing range of Tec Tour, Tec Lite and Tec Gel rackets, introducing a new grip into next season’s collection. Xtra Grip has a PU surface, a finger locking ridge and air holes. Two further grips see a variation on the company’s Tribal and Love designs, and feature an embossed pattern in the surface for extra comfort.
RRP Tec Gel 120 £120; Tec Lite 130 £90; Tec Tour £70
www.karakal.com.
Tecnifibre
Constructed using polyurethane for a more comfortable, absorbent grip with a tacky finish, the Absolute squash grips come in a display box of 24 containing 12
Absolute Squash Grip
Dunlop Dunlop
Biomimetic Evolution 130
Endorsed by World No.1 Nick Matthew, the Evolution 130 is handcrafted with a teardrop design,
black/white, 10 white/black and 2 white/pink. RRP £3.99 per grip
www.tecnifibrequash.com www.smashsports.co.uk
Prince
intended for enhanced power whilst maintaining torsional stability through a small bridge in the throat area. It is constructed with graphite and features HM6 Carbon, Aeroskin technology for reducing aerodynamic drag and Gecko-Tac grip for better control.
RRP TBA
www.dunlopsports.com
EXO3 Rebel Prince says the EXO3 Rebel offers
lightweight power and improved control and spin for accuracy in shots. Features include Energy Bridge, an exo-skeletal structure that suspends the string bed from the frame to increase the virtual head size for an up to 83 per cent larger sweetspot, whilst reducing frame vibration by up to 50 per cent, Prince claims. A patented Energy Channel is said to provide added stability. RRP £160
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www.sgb-sports.com
Wilson Tour BLX
With power as its focus, the Tour BLX is designed to offer the pace and precision needed to penetrate the court from any position. It has a head size of 466 cmsq cm and unstrung weight of 138g. The use of the company’s BLX technology also allows for an improved feel, the company claims. This is Peter Barker’s new choice of racket.
RRP £119.95
www.wilson.com
Tecnifibre Suprem Sword
Tecnifibre’s Suprem Sword is a full graphite squash racket with Ellipsis Shaft technology, said to increase stability by 40 per cent and stiffness by 80 per cent. Pre-strung with Tecnifibre string, this racket’s head size is 500 sq cm. The Suprem Sword features graphics designed in conjunction with top English and World Top 20 player Alister Walker.
RRP £79.99
www.tecnifibresquash.com www.smashsports.co.uk
Biomimetic Max
Endorsed by World No.2 Ramy Ashour, this racket features a teardrop head shape with long main strings for greater string deflection, which is enhanced by a Powermax string pattern. Constructed from graphite and incorporating Biomimetic technology, the racket features HM6 Carbon, Aeroskin technology to reduce aerodynamic drag and Gecko-Tac grip for control in all conditions.
RRP TBA
www.dunlopsports.com Wilson
One20 BLX
Designed for players looking for a versatile racket the One20 comprises the company’s BLX technology, a forgiving head size and a hybrid grip to culminate in a racket that is lightweight, powerful and comfortable to use, Wilson claims. Weight unstrung is 120g and headsize is 498 cm sq cm.
RRP £119.95
www.wilson.com
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