HARROW POWER PRO VIBE
JONATHON POWER
POWERPROVIBE DIDYOUKNOW?
Jonathon was born in Comox, British Columbia, the same home town as Baywatch star Pamela Anderson. “I don’t think she played squash,” he says. “I’d have to say: if she did, a lot of support is needed there.”
Jonathon believes the only way squash will ever be in the Olympics is through voting backhanders. “Say Japan wanted to host the Olympics, and the only way was to get votes from Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Those countries might say: ‘You give us squash because we’ll win medals in that sport, and then we’ll vote for you to host the Olympics.’ The Olympics is all about brown envelopes.”
Unlike squash players in Europe, Jonathon is something of a household name. “There was a national TV show called Off The Record. I was on that maybe twenty times. I was more popular because of that than from playing squash.”
Jonathon has been compared to tennis legend John McEnroe. Both players used to berate officials. Both players have Irish heritage. Both sported unruly hair and headbands. Both had military fathers.
Jonathon says the greatest match of his career was against Ahmed Barada in the quarter-finals of the World Open in Qatar in 1998. “Lots of Egyptian fans, full stadium, the atmosphere, the moment, the setting,” Jonathon remembers. “That was the best I ever played. It was over in 20 minutes. I don’t think he got more than five points a game.”
Jonathon has a collection of over 1,000 vinyl records. A lot of breakbeat, hip hop and reggae tracks. He plans to record his own music one day. “A sort of musical diary/documentary of my life.”
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What racket do you play with if you are a thirty-six time winner on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour, a former World No.1 and one of the greatest shot makers in the history of squash?
Jonathon Power has chosen to play with a custom version of the internationally renowned Harrow Vibe frame. The Harrow Power Pro Vibe has been developed to Jonathon’s exacting standards and offers precision control and power in a lightweight, evenly balanced frame.
Constructed from 100% high modulus graphite, the Power Pro Vibe offers more flex than the other rackets in the Harrow collection and has one of the largest sweet spots in the game for increased performance, playability and forgiveness.
So, if flash, precision and control are lacking in your game, try Jonathon Power’s new Harrow racket. It may not make you the greatest player in the world but it will surely elevate your game.
Frame Weight: 130 grams Headsize: 500sqcm Balance: 370 mm, Even Balance Construction: 100% High Modulus Graphite String Pattern: 14 x 18 String: Ashaway SuperNick XL Grip: Harrow Premium PU, White
Player Type: Player looking for extra control and feel without sacrificing power.
For more information, visit:
www.kentbridgesports.co.uk www.isportgroup.com/HarrowSquash www.sportdiscount.com
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