Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Prince OC-1 Tennis Shoes

The OC-1 is the first line of shoes in Prince's O-Series where the "O" stands for Optimum comfort. This shoe builds on the Prince's previous M-Series by incorporating the small tubes in the heel. This shoe has a lighter gauge in the Precision Tubes, allowing for increased shock absorption and response. While other comfortable shoes lack in support, this shoe excels in stability and arch support. Internal forefoot support and a hard plastic bridge in the arch price excellent stability while maintaining this shoe's specialized comfort. Overall, Prince designed shoes for those who want cushioning and comfort.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Wilson K Five Tennis Racquets

K Five MP


Wilson created the K Five 98 to give the player the best of both worlds, power and control. The lightweight 10.1 oz. frame provides an excellent amount of swing speed to create pace on all shots. The 98 in. head size condenses the sweet spot and allows for more precision than other light racquets on the market. This combination is unique for most midplus racquets and enhances various aspects of the players game. The responsive 16x20 stringbed is arm friendly and creates a substantial amount of pop without the lingering physical effects. Wilson added its latest [K] Factor Technology into this frame, resulting in enhanced feel, stability and comfort, without sacrificing weight. This racquet is intended for intermediate players looking to improve on all aspects of their game.

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K Five OS


The oversized version of the K Five is very similar to the midplus but possesses a greater amount of power. The 108 in. headsize has a larger sweetspot, which generates more pop and allows for more room for error. This frame contains the [K] Factor Technology as well, providing excellent control and stability for such a light racquet. The K Five 108 is best for beginning level players who aren't ready to make the jump to the midplus but still seek the benefits the [K] Factor Racquets are known for.

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Monday, April 7, 2008

Nike Air Zoom Vapor V Tennis Shoes

Nike designed such a terrific shoe in the Air Zoom Vapor V that the number one player in the world, Roger Federer, makes this his shoe of choice. Nike increased the durability of its predecessor without sacrificing weight (this shoe is almost a full ounce lighter than the Vapor IV). The regionalized material placed in the upper of the shoe adds to the durability and stability of the shoe. Nike's Zoom Air material is a super-response cushioning material that brings the players foot closer to the ground creating an optimal amount of feel and maneuverability for aggressive players. The durability of the outsole has been improved from the Vapor IV series, and the herringbone tread pattern provides excellent traction on all surfaces. Overall, this shoe is built for speed, comfort and maneuverability. But unlike other shoes in its class, these shoes offer durability and support that is unmatched for a shoe its weight.


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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Wilson K Tour 95 Tennis Racquet

The K Tour 95 maintains the tradition of being one of Wilson's most versatile racquets. It's the racquet of choice for the number one woman in the world, Justine Henin, and is a fantastic all-court racquet. At only 10.6 oz., this racquet is easy to handle and is maneuverable at the net, giving the player the ability to respond quickly. Despite its weight, The K Tour does not sacrifice control like most other light racquets. This is all made possible thanks to Wilson's [K] Factor Technology which stabilizes the racquet and increases control. This stability and firmness comes in handy on volleys, serve returns and groundstrokes. By combining all of this into one frame, Wilson has mad a racquet that has the potential to excel all over the court.

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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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