2020 is in this article (can you feel it?) and our most loved tennis racquet corporations did not hibernate also a great deal over the holidays from the appears of points. HEAD sent a revamped Status selection, Yonex flipped the change and up-to-date the common Ezone racquet franchise, Dunlop released the new SX racquets to create on the common CX line from very last yr, and Babolat delivers some Olympic pleasure to their most common versions. Right here is brief racquet roundup to get you up to speed.
Very last yr, HEAD gave us Spiralfiber technological know-how in the new Gravity racquets. The new Status gets the Graphene 360+ overhaul and vastly improved ease and comfort when compared with the prior era. The Status MP is the authentic head turner in this article.
HEAD produced a wholly new mildew, which is much larger than the traditional 95 square inches we have developed accustomed to. The new 98 square inch head gives a tiny little bit a lot more forgiveness and ability, alongside with a lot more spin-welcoming response. The 18 x 20 string pattern sticks close to, but with a new thinner 20 millimeter flat beam structure. The very best news for Status supporters is the softer flex (61 RA rating) and cozy feel of the Status MP. The rest of the lineup capabilities the old college Status Mid, the solid and steady Status Professional, and the 2nd Generation Status Tour. The Tour signifies a Status that is nevertheless a command racquet, but is easier to enjoy than the rest of the racquets.
Racquet | Head Measurement | Beam Width | String Pattern | Unstrung Balance | Unstrung Pounds |
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Graphene 360+ Status Mid | ninety three” | 20 mm | sixteen x 19 | ten Factors Head Light | eleven.three ounces |
Graphene 360+ Status Professional | 95″ | 22 mm | sixteen x 19 | nine Factors Head Light | eleven.1 ounces |
Graphene 360+ Status MP | 98″ | 20 mm | 18 x 20 | ten Factors Head Light | eleven.three ounces |
Graphene 360+ Status Tour | 99″ | 21.five mm | 18 x 19 | 7 Factors Head Light | ten.eight ounces |
The Yonex Ezone tagline is “Seize the Power”. The franchise is represented on tour by two of the most significant hitters close to Nick Kyrgios, and Naomi Osaka. Even though the Ezones put a good deal of ability at your disposal, they also supply remarkable all-court docket versatility thanks to their one of a kind new Aero engineering. This yr, Yonex additional Vibration Dampening Mesh inside the manage to make the racquets a lot more cozy. The Ezone 98 has a variable beam width of 24/23/19 mm to give superior players a good deal of feel for the ball, and some remarkable put-away ability in the higher-hoop. A new adaptable graphite identified as M40X had been embedded in the throat of the new Ezone racquets to enable sustain ability and steadiness, even though simultaneously expanding flex. The most common variations will be the Ezone 98 and Ezone a hundred, and they have the most command of the complete Ezone spouse and children. The rest of the racquets incorporate the 98L, 100L, a hundred and five, 108, 100SL, and Ezone Game.
Racquet | Head Measurement | Beam Width | String Pattern | Unstrung Balance | Unstrung Pounds |
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Ezone 98 | 98″ | 23/24/19 mm | sixteen x 19 | nine Factors Head Light | ten.eight ounces |
Ezone 98L | 98″ | 23/24/19 mm | sixteen x 19 | four Factors Head Light | ten.1 ounces |
Ezone a hundred | a hundred” | 23.five/26/22 mm | sixteen x 19 | 7 Factors Head Light | ten.six ounces |
Ezone 100L | a hundred” | 23.five/26/22 mm | sixteen x 19 | six Factors Head Light | ten.1 ounces |
Ezone a hundred SL | a hundred” | 23.five/26/22 mm | sixteen x 18 | four Factors Head Light | nine.five ounces |
Ezone a hundred and five | a hundred and five” | 23.five/26/23 mm | sixteen x 19 | four Factors Head Light | nine.7 ounces |
Ezone 108 | 108″ | 26/29/24 mm | sixteen x 18 | four Factors Head Light | nine. ounces |
Ezone Game | a hundred” | 24/27/23 mm | sixteen x 19 | four Factors Head Light | nine.five ounces |
Babolat is only a several months earlier the release of the 3rd Gen Pure Strike tennis racquets, but they have tons of specific “Flag” version racquets to get you into the 2020 Summertime Olympic spirit. The Babolat 3rd Gen Pure Strike (16×19), Pure Aero, and Pure Generate are offered in a Usa, France, and Japan cosmetic. The racquets have some really great element, and make a terrific addition to the lineup. Babolat integrated Argentina, Brazil, and the good ol’ US of A in their Improve lineup for superb benefit.
Dunlop’s CX racquets were some of the most remarkable frames in 2018. With the new SX versions, Dunlop centered on expanding ball command by developing a lot more spin. The manufacturer is continuing with their innovative Sonic Main technological know-how with Infinergy which provides an addictive seem at get in touch with. The technological know-how also will help make the new SX racquets a great deal a lot more ease and comfort-centered than lots of of Dunlop’s opponents.
The SX series capabilities SPIN Improve Grommets, which let for a lot more particular string movement, and improved accuracy on off-heart hits. The SX Lineup features the three hundred Tour, three hundred, 300LS, three hundred Lite, and 600.
Racquet | Head Measurement | Beam Width | String Pattern | Unstrung Balance | Unstrung Pounds |
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SX three hundred Tour | a hundred” | 23/26/23 mm | sixteen x 19 | nine Factors Head Light | ten.nine ounces |
SX three hundred | a hundred” | 23/26/23 mm | sixteen x 19 | 7 Factors Head Light | ten.six ounces |
SX 300LS | a hundred” | 23/26/23 mm | sixteen x 19 | six Factors Head Light | ten.1 ounces |
SX three hundred Lite | a hundred” | 23/26/23 mm | sixteen x 19 | four Factors Head Light | nine.five ounces |
SX 600 | a hundred and five” | 23/26.five/23 mm | sixteen x 19 | four Factors Head Light | nine.five ounces |
We are psyched to see how the rest of 2020 shakes out in the racquet world, and there are rumors of one thing new coming before long from Wilson. Keep tuned.
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