Head LM 120 Squash racket

Advantages: Light but tough
Disadvantages: poor factory grip

...I bought this squash racket as a amateur after my last racket broke the strings and I thought it better to buy a good racket rather than replace the strings. The price was fantastic as a i bought it in Lilywhites with 70% off, but if buying full price i would say it is a bit pricey. However the performance of the racket if top draw. I've had it for a few years now and still it is serving me very well. The durability of this racket is one of the hidden qualities i have found. With me not being a brilliant squash player, I've had my fair share of wall hits, but the protective plastic on the frame is still protecting and it has not even chipped or scratched. The racket also looks very good and I've been asked many a time if i could lend my racket for people to have a go. it hits well and suits a hard hitting game but can equally handle...

matt517 02.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Head LM 120 Squash Racket

A perfect racket for Nadal worshippers and club players alike

Advantages: A lot of power and a large sweet spot
Disadvantages: Paintwork etc prome to being chipped away easily

...Provided you have reasonably powerful legs and arms, and basic core strength this racket will treat you very well. It will deliver for you countless inside-out forhand winners and vicious down the line drives with great satisfaction and little effort. However, you do need strength to use this racket - and proper technique is a necessity if you plan on using any babolat. Countless times my friends attempt to use my Aero Pro Drive without proper tennis coaching and find balls spinning hopelessly over the court fencing! This racket has massive power at its disposal but to release it without a lot of effort on your behalf you must have a consistent and effective technique in both bread and butter baseline swings. If you feel that this is the racket for you, i would recommend trying it (or any similar Babolat model) first to make sure you...

TudsW 24.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Babolat AeroPro Drive + Tennis Racket

Very smooth and weighty racket, you need arms like Nadal!

Advantages: spin, power, good strings and style
Disadvantages: heavy racket

...Okay, I don't officially own this racket but I ordered a few tennis rackets on trial and the Babolat AeroPro Plus is one of them. As used by Rafael Nadal. I found it personally a bit on the heavy side ( about 11.1oz strung). Nevertheless this racket does feel good especially when used for various spin shots and baseline shots. I found it especially good for slice serving, it really gives a nice kick and due to the longer length of the racket it enabled me to reach a bit further when I am stretching and greatly benefits on my serve. In my opinion this is a head heavy racket combined this with the cortex filter system (reduces vibration) and aero frame design it gives a better feel of the ball and enhances maneuverability meaning that more power can be generated. It has a nice size head at 100sq.in. which gives a nice sized sweet...

bananas_33 07.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Babolat AeroPro Drive + Tennis Racket

Wilson Ksix-one tour tennes racket

Advantages: Good control racket
Disadvantages: Heavy racket

...Roger Federer's racket for the tour, the one he has been using from the Australian Open 2007 onwards. The racket comes from Wilson. When I play with this racket, I found that the racket swings through just a bit quicker than the nSix One Tour (the old style racket). It gave the impression of being a bit more aerodynamic through the air, both for groundstrokes and serves, thus adding power. The string bed seeemed to give more bite on the ball which gave more potential for spin & control. Conclusion: If you have the ability to cope with a heavy racket, then you will definately get more power and control from your game. Would suit all advanced players or extreme hard hitters. Wilson are always my racket of choice from the first time I pickd up the original pro staff tour (Sampras's racket of choice)...

daknight 10.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Wilson KSix-One Tour Tennis Racket

The Yonex arcsaber 10 is a lethal piece of kit!

Advantages: smashing, clearances, looks, maneuverability, control and offense
Disadvantages: defense and price

...This is Yonex's flagship model offering excellent maneuverability and immense POWER! This review will be based on the Yonex arcsaber 10 with Yonex BG 85 string at 23lbs and Yonex super grap overgrip . Prior to this racket i tend to use Carlton rackets as they tend to be cheaper. This is my first time using a head heavy racket and Yonex as well. Nevertheless, this racket is more suited for those who like to smash or hit powerful shots. The racket weighs around 85-89 grams strung, which is okay and most of the weight is on the head i.e. head heavy. The racket has various technologies such as cup stack carbon nanotube technology, which retains its shape quicker and the shaft offers excellent shock absorption and control. I noticed the head frame is a bit thinner which allows greater maneuverability and better smashing due to less air...

bananas_33 08.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Yonex Arcsaber 10 Badminton Racket

The Beauty That Delivers!

Advantages: Looks, light weight,
Disadvantages: Squeaks at start, doesnt give the greatest power

...The Overview Level: Intermediate/Advance Type: Offensive ( Smashing / Power Play ) Flex: Medium Stiff Head: Square / Isometric Weight: 84gm(4U-) B.Pt: 7 (Head Heavy) Head: [K]Factor nCoded Hyper Carbon Shaft: [K]Factor nCoded Hyper Carbon Cover: Wilson [K]Factor Full Cover Introduction I?ve played for 3 years, and bought the Wilson K Pro 4 months ago.. and since day one, its been exactly what I wanted it to be. Just like you have probably looked around at loads of new rackets to find the one that best suits your play, but all you get is the old ?medium flex, intermediate level of play? and little bits of information that don?t really help you, I did the same. So here?s my review of the racket, and exactly what I think of it Looks (This is a huge factor and we all deny it) It does look simply amazing.. the blue and white design...

mark.p 03.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Wilson K Pro Badminton Racket

Prince tennis racket

Advantages: A large amount of control and a good price
Disadvantages: Not much power

...I have been waiting for Ciao to add this tennis racket to their catalogue for ages and at last they have. I am a keen tennis player and I like to think that I am very good. I play for about six to eight hours per week depending on the weather. I play in competitions and have coaching sessions throughout the week. I will justify my reasons for using this tennis racket in the paragraphs that follow this one. ---Power--- This racket has a very low power rating. This means you have to generate much of your power yourself, through your technique and the natural power you posses. The benifit of have a low level of power, is that you can really strike through the ball without much fear that it will go out of the court. This makes me feel a lot more comfortable when playing as I know that I have a larger margin for error to play with...

thespurs 30.06.2004 · Read review
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Review of Prince TT Rebel

Head Metallix 4 = Pretty good!

Advantages: Great spin, good strokes all round, decent serves and volleys. Good all-round racket.
Disadvantages: 107sq inch headsize, possibly too big? Not too much control on volleys. but that is all!

...Iv'e had this racket for approx 6 months. Was moving from a Babolat Aeropro drive (original), only because I just don't think the Babolat is particularly suited to my game (And the strings broke!). I'm a steady player, not brilliant but still play well. I bought it from the Tennis Warehouse website in the US. I had it custom strung with Head Sonic Pro 17 gauge string at 60lbs. I didn't know much about the strings or the tension but enough to kinda know what I was doing after reading many reviews! At first I found the racket hard to get used to, shots spraying all over the shop and just pretty poor play! However, I think this was down to my ability at the time and the change between rackets. I decided to keep playing with it anyway, (I didnt have much choice as the Babolat was being re-strung anyway). After few days of hitting my strokes...

jdstinger21 05.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Head Metallix 4 Tennis Racket

AT700 - The Choice of Pro's!

Advantages: Powerfull, excellent for singles
Disadvantages: Cost, head heavy, not so great for doubles play.

...SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR THE SIMPLE ROUND UP FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF BADMINTON - JUST ADDED IT ! Yonex - Manufacturer Armortec 700 - Model Armortec Series (AT) - Range This is a badminton racket before we start looking at anything, and being honest its for mainly advanced singles players, and used almost exclusively by a lot of international players.. If you are new to badminton ill try to explain the technical jargon as best I can, but the first things you will need to know is that Yonex are the Microsoft of the badminton world. The current range of Armortec rackets contains the AT800Offensive, AT800Defensive, AT700 (discontinued but still available) AT500, AT300 and AT150 being the lowest, cheapest and thus most budget of the range. The AT700 on the other hand being one of the top of the range...

JaYmEZ 24.05.2006 (26.05.2006) · Read review
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Review of Yonex Armortec 700 Badminton Racket

An in between Racket

Advantages: Great racket to play with
Disadvantages: Expensive for a first buy

...Ok, So you are too old for your Junior racket but not quite ready to handle the full size and stiffness of an Adult Racket. Well there is a compromise folks. If you are lloking to buy your kids a racket or feel like taking up the game again but cant handle the ball pinging off in all directions as your touch has gone, look into this racket. I went back to the game after some time Last year and could not get on with my old racket. It was so stiff, It felt like my friend was firing rocks at the strings. So off to the shops I went to invest. A Wilson racket means one thing. Quality. It will last and last if you dont get annoyed and throw it around the court in frustration. The titanium pro is just such a racket. Its light weight body means you are not going to develop any complaints form using it. you may even stay...

andycharger 02.08.2001 · Read review
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