Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Adidas Barricade V Tennis Shoes

The Barricade Vs are another great addition to Adidas's incredibly successful Barricade shoe line. Adidas incorporated more mesh into the shoe to decrease the shoe's weight, which has been the biggest criticism of Barricades in the past. The shoe does still weigh in at 17.1 oz., but that is almost an ounce lighter than its Barricade IV predecessor. The remarkable thing about this shoe, is that despite the mesh and decrease in weight, the Barricade V remains as one of the most durable shoes on the market. The outsole is armed with Adidas's patented Adiwear 6 technology which is one of the most durable rubbers available. The Barricade Vs come with a 6-month outsole warranty, just in case. Even with the mesh material on the upper, these shoe's support and stability stay on par with the rest of the Barricade series. The incorporation of both Adidas Torsion and Adidas adiPRENE technologies into this shoe make it responsive and supportive without sacrificing weight. Like the other Barricades, the Barricade V requires some break-in period, but once broken in, this shoes becomes the ultimate hard court shoe, perfect for aggressive players looking for a shoe to fit their game.

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Monday, March 24, 2008

Wilson K Pro Tennis Racquets

K Pro Open


Wilson's K Pro Open was designed to generate an incredible amount of head speed. At 11.1 oz., the racquet flies through the air, increasing the player's ability to generate power and spin. The racquet's 100 in. head size makes it more forgiving than other power frames on the market. This allows the player to be more aggressive on their serve and groundstrokes. Thanks to Wilson K Factor Technology, which was made to increase accuracy and stability, a player is less likely to lose control of their shots, especially when that extra bit of aggression is added. The K Pro Open is a great racquet for aggressive, hard-hitting players looking to tame their shots.

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K Pro Tour


The K Pro Tour has all the ability to generate head speed that the series is known for, but with a heavier weight and smaller head size than the K Pro Open, it possesses more precision and control. The 96 in. head size does make it slightly unforgiving on shots hit off center, but the amount of control available is excellent for such an aggressive player's racquet. The Wilson K Factor Technology stabilizes the racquet which makes the Pro Tour firm and easy to handle. This racquet's head speed goes unmatched by Wilson's other control-oriented racquets, such as the Wilson K Six One Tour and the Wilson K Blade Tour. Overall, this racquet is great for aggressive players looking to maximize their accuracy and control.

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Monday, March 17, 2008

Prince O3 Speedport Black Tennis Racquet

One of only two racquets which incorporate the Prince Speedport Tuning System, the O3 Speedport Black is truly customizable to any players game. This racquet comes with two different grommets, one with conventional string holes that offers a conventional feel, and one without string holes that offers a wider sweetspot. This racquet has an open 16x19 string pattern which gives the player more feel and the ability to put more spin on their shots. The new Speedports built around the frame make the racquet more aerodynamic and increase swing speed by over 20%. At 11.3 oz. and with a 100 in. headsize, this racquet is easy to handle and incredibly forgiving. This racquet is ideal for improving advanced players and is a favorite amongst touring pros such as the Bryan Brothers.

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Saturday, March 15, 2008

Head Microgel Prestige Tennis Racquets

Microgel Prestige Mid


With a 93 in. head size, the Microgel Prestige Mid has the smallest head size of any Microgel racquet. The small head makes it Head's most control-oriented racquet in the Microgel series. The 12.2 oz. weight makes it one of the heavier racquets on the market which adds even more to the accuracy a player can experience with this racquet. Unlike other heavy racquets with small head sizes, it's not going to be damaging to our elbow. This is possible because of Head's Microgel Technology which distributes the vibrations throughout the frame. This distribution gives it a unique feel found only in these racquets. The racquet's low power level makes it ideal for advance players who generate their own power and are looking for a step up in their control.

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Microgel Prestige MP


At 11.9 oz., the Microgel Prestige MP is one of the lighter control-oriented racquets on the market. Although it doesn't offer the same amount of control as its midsized relative, the 98 in. head makes it more forgiving and offers a slight increase in power. The MP version contains a denser string pattern than the Prestige Pro which allows the player to generate more spin on their shots, and will require fewer re-stringings in the long run. Every racquet in the Microgel series offers a unique feel that only Head can generate thanks to their patented Microgel Technology. This racquet is ideal for competitive players seeking a forgiving racquet that offers plenty of control.

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Microgel Prestige Pro


The Microgel Prestige Pro is much like its midplus relative but with a heavier weight and a more open string bed. The 12.1 oz. weight raises the control to a higher level than most 98 in. racquets. The heavier weight also makes the racquet more stable without sacrificing feel, forgiveness or your elbow. This is all thanks to Head's Microgel Technology which evenly distributes vibrations throughout the frame, creating a unique feel and does less damage to your arm. The open string pattern makes the racquet extremely forgiving and responsive for a control-oriented racquet. This racquet is ideal for competitive players looking for control but who aren't ready for a small frame.

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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Wilson K Blade Tennis Racquets

K Blade 98


Wilson improved on it's popular nBlade 98, with the brand new [K]Blade 98. By incorporating the patented Wilson K Factor Technology, this racquet is one of the most controllable and versatile player's racquets on the market. With a 98 in. head size and 11.3 oz. weight, the [K]Blade 98's size is average for a player's racquet. What isn't average though is the racquet's maneuverability. The new design and structure handling and maneuverability which allows the player to make accurate and dependable shots from anywhere on the court.

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K Blade Team


Much like its relative, the K Blade 98, the K Blade Team has all the versatility and handling that the K Blade series is known for. What the K Blade Team has to offer is power, and lots of it. With the 104 in. head size and lightweight frame, this racquet is great for those players who are looking for a little extra power in their game. With the incorporation of the Wilson K Factor Technology, the K Blade Team has all the stability and handling that you would look for in any racquet. This racquet is optimal for players looking for a forgiving racquet that will add a little more pop to their game

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K Blade Tour


The K Blade Tour is one of the most precise racquets that Wilson has to offer. With a 93 in. headsize and 12 oz. weight, this racquet offers a blend of stability and control. Much like its other K Blade relatives, the K Blade Tour gives the player the confidence in their game to hit great shots from anywhere on the court. The addition of Wilson K Factor Technology offers the handling and maneuverability needed to create the precise shots the K Blade Tour is known for. This racquet is great for players who generate their own power and want to paint the lines with their shots.

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Head Microgel Extreme Tennis Racquets

Microgel Extreme



Out these three Head racquets, the Microgel Extreme is as close to a tweener racquet as you can get. Head combines a large 100 in. headsize and a heavy 11.1 oz. weight with an extended length to create both power and control. This is all possible thanks to Head's Microgel Technology which stiffens and stabilizes the racquet without sacrificing the weight. The open string pattern and wide head increase space for the ball to slide on the string bed to increase spin, another aspect that makes this a great "all-around" racquet. It's even great for elbow because the Microgel material spreads the vibrations throughout the frame. This racquet is recommended for a competitive player with a long and fast swing.

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Microgel Extreme Pro



The Microgel Extreme Pro is the top control racquet in the Microgel Extreme series. The 11.8 oz. weight makes it the heaviest Extreme racquet as well. But thanks to Head's Microgel Technology, which spreads the vibration throughout the frame, there's less strain on the elbow as there is in other control oriented racquets. This racquet has an open 16x19 string pattern and a 100 in. headsize to help create spin on your shots. This is one of Head's top selling player's racquets and is recommended for advanced players looking for more control.

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Microgel Extreme Team



At only 10.1 oz., the Microgel Extreme Team is the most powerful racquet in Head's Microgel Extreme series. The 107 in. overszied head maximizes the power that a player can harness from this racquet. Head incorporated their Microgel Technology which makes the racquet stiffer and more stable without sacrificing weight. The stability and light weight makes this incredibly powerful and is one Head's top selling racquets. The Microgel material also spreads the shock from ball impact throughout the frame, easing pressure on the elbow. Thsi racquet is recommended for beginners looking for a forgiving and powerful racquet.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Wilson K 6.1 Tennis Racquets

K 6.1 95 (16x18)


Just like all the racquets in Wilson's K 6.1 series, the K 6.1 95 maximizes control and allows the player to confidently place their shots anywhere on the court. Unlike other control-oriented racquets, this racquet's 95 in. head size allows for some forgiveness when the player misses the sweet spot. The K 6.1 95 is available in two string patterns, and this particular version (the 16x18) is more open allowing for a slight increase in power. They also incorporated their Wilson K Factor Technology in order to increase control, maneuverability and playability. This racquet is an excellent choice for advanced players looking to increase the control of their game.

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K 6.1 Team 95


One of Wilson's top selling racquets, the K 6.1 Team offers a blend of control and stability all at a manageable 10.8 oz. This racquet has all the maneuverability of its other K 6.1 relatives, but does not sacrifice weight or playability. With the incorporation of Wilson K Factor Technology, this racquet has all the dependability a player will need to hit their best shots from anywhere on the court. The racquet's light weight and control make it an excellent transition racquet for junior players working their way up to a heavier player's racquet.

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K 6.1 Tour 90


The K 6.1 Tour 90 is the definition of a player's racquet. This racquet maximizes control and allows for pin-point accuracy on almost any shot. The combination of a 90 in. headsize, 12.5 oz. weight and Wilson K Factor Technology make its control and maneuverability go unmatched. The small head size and low power level make this racquet pretty unforgiving and his highly recommended for advanced players that generate their own power. There's a reason why the legendary Roger Federer put his autograph on the throat of this racquet, and that's because this racquet's control puts itself in a class of its own.

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