Tennis
racquets Technology
Glossary
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Air
Handle - PRINCE
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The
tennis racquet handle features two air-filled suspension legs that
move independently to reduce shock by 25%. |
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Air+
Handle - PRINCE
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The tennis racquet
handle features four air filled quadrants which move independently
to provide 50% more shock absorption and unique grip ventilation. |
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Boxbeam
- HEAD
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Square-shaped
beam which increases vertical and torsional stiffness of the tennis
racquet. |
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ChipSystem
- HEAD
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Electronically
dampened tennis racquets. Powered by tennis racquet vibration, a micro
chip integrated into the tennis racquet handle electronically creates
a cancelling counter-vibration which eliminates 50% of vibrations
immediately on ball impact. Residual vibration is then eliminated
twice as fast as conventional tennis racquets. |
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Direct
Contact MORE Performance Technology - PRINCE
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"MORE"
tennis racquets have frames that are manufactured in two halves and
have built in string channels which do not require grommets, as a
result full string-to-frame contact is achieved giving greater control.
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Foamcore
Technology - SLAZENGER Tennis
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The
entire inner core of the tennis racquet frame is filled with a high
grade expandable polyurethane foam which absorbs vibration and reduces
impact shock. |
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Hot
Melt - DUNLOP Tennis
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A
manufacturing process which produces a high level of Graphite consistency
and uniformity. A unique, heat-reactive, thermoplastic liquid is used
to produce a molten Graphite skin that is layered over the tennis
racquets frame. When cooled, this cures to produce exceptionally strong
and stiff fibres. The resultant frame is extremely strong and durable. |
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Intellifibers
Intelligence - HEAD
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Made from piezoelectric
material, Intellifibers are integrated into the tennis racquet throat
they transform the mechanical energy from ball impact into an electrical
response which stiffens the tennis racquets shaft and provides resistance
against racquet bending. tell me more |
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Intellifibers
IntelligenceX - HEAD
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Made from piezoelectric
material, Intellifibers are integrated into the throat and head of
the tennis racquet they transform the mechanical energy from ball impact
into an electrical response which stiffens the shaft and frame and
provides resistance against racquet bending. tell
me more |
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IPS
- Integrated Power Weight System - YONEX
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Extra weight
inserted into the tennis racquets head at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions
to reduce torque and increase frame stability on off-centre shots. |
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Isometric
Square Head Shape - YONEX
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The "square-shaped"
head has more main and cross strings of the same length in the string
bed than a conventional tennis racquet which enlarges the effective
hitting area (sweetspot). |
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Metal
Hybrid IPS - YONEX
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Metal Hybrid
is a material 10 times heavier than Graphite and 4 times heavier than
Titanium which is inserted into the tennis racquets head at the 3 and
9 o'clock positions to reduce torque and increase face stability. |
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Muscle
Power - YONEX
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Arched grommet
system which brings the string and frame into close contact. Strings
are seated on rounded corners rather than the sharp angles of a conventional
frame which lessens stress on the strings and protects against loss
of tension. |
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PowerLock
MORE Performance Technology - PRINCE
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"MORE"
tennis racquet frames are manufactured in two halves with built in
string channels, this eliminates the need to drill through the racquet
frame to make string holes thereby maintaining 100% frame fibre integrity
for more structurally rigid tennis racquets .tell
me more |
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PowerZone
- HEAD
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Enlarged sweetspot
created by unique cone-shaped grommets. |
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Shockless
Grommet - YONEX
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Shock absorbing
grommets placed at the sides and the bottom of the frame reduce shock
by 11% |
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Step
Technology - SLAZENGER
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By narrowing
the cross-section of the frame in two key areas of the tennis racquet
head the central cross strings are lengthened this enhances the trampoline
effect from the strings resulting in a much larger sweetspot. |
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Super
Cushion Grip - YONEX
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Soft leather
surface with cushioned underside layer to reduce unwanted vibrations. |
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Titanium
Mesh - YONEX
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Titanium Mesh
is stronger and harder than Graphite and is used to produce a stronger
frame without increasing the overall weight. |
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Trinity
Braiding - SLAZENGER
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A premium braided
graphite layer wrapped around the frame at three key support points
in the tennis racquets bridge and throat to provide enhanced torsional
stability. |
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Triple
Threat - PRINCE
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Titanium, Copper
and Carbon are incorporated into the tennis racquet head at the 10
& 2 o'clock positions and at the bottom of the racquet handle.
By focusing weight in these three locations racquet stability is maintained
during all shots; both on-and-off-centre. |
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Triple
Threat with Tungsten - PRINCE
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Tungsten, a
strong dense material, Titanium, Copper and Carbon are incorporated
into the tennis racquets head at the 10 & 2 o'clock positions and
at the bottom of the racquet handle. By focusing weight in these three
locations racquet stability is maintained during all shots; both on-and-off-centre. |
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Ultimum
Ti - YONEX
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A super strong
Nickle-Titanium alloy which is incorporated into the shaft of the
racquet providing a "snap-back" action on ball impact for
greater power transfer. |
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V-Con
Vibration Control Shaft - YONEX
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Three
layers of hard and soft material are incorporated into the tennis
racquets shaft; graphite, ceramic alloy and an innovative new elastic,
to keep impact vibration within the "comfort zone" of between
150 - 170Hz for minimum shock. |
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Direct Sports - THE Tennis racquet Specialists