SELLING FRAMES

There is no question that selling racquets is a difficult business for retailers these days. The competition is everywhere, and the sheer number Inventory of products to choose from can be overwhelming, even for an experi- enced shop. We have often said that trying to compete price is never a sound practice. MAP pricing (minimum Control advertised price) has evened the play- ing field to a degree, although there Help your players find the best frame for are still rogue operators who don’t their while maximizing your sales always play by the rules. From discussions with many retail- with our exclusive Racquet Selector chart. ers, though, it seems that selection is more of an issue than price. It may By Bob Patterson seem insurmountable for a small pro shop to compete with the hundreds of Executive Director, USRSA models offered by large retailers and internet dealers. But many studies indicate that customers don’t cope as

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well when presented with too many there is probably more bad informa- tool will provide a list of current options, which can affect purchases. tion online than there is accurate info, racquets to suggest to your customer. Add in that today’s customers are so use your expertise to guide them. If they love their current racquet, you looking for competent and knowl- If a customer has bad information, can tell the tool to search “about the edgeable service when it comes to point them to a more credible source same” for all the choices, and the their shopping experience, and brick- to illustrate your point. They will Selector will return a list of new and-mortar shops have a notable edge. likely appreciate your help. If their frames similar to their current one. information is solid, then much of Your Advantage your work is done. Demo, Demo, Demo For consumers, taking a trip to your Although some online retailers offer shop may not be as convenient as sit- Knowledge is Key demo programs, how convenient is ting on their sofas with a tablet or lap- To fully help your client, you must it to wait for a shipment, and then top and clicking to buy a racquet. But have a good understanding of racquet have to ship the racquets back once consider your customer. If they are technology and how to properly fit a the demo period is completed? Pro- avid players, they most likely player with a racquet that will help mote your demo program and make consider buying a new racquet serious improve their performance. it simple and easy to use. Make sure business, so they’ll put some effort Even if you stock frames from just your demo racquets are freshly strung into making a sound decision. That’s one or two manufacturers, you need to and have a clean overgrip installed. an advantage for smaller retailers. be familiar with other brands’ product You need to be prepared to impress in order to speak about them, other- Racquet Selector Chart consumers when they seek you out. wise your customer will sense your The chart on the following pages limited knowledge as a bias toward shows the racquets that are currently Service your in-stock product. listed in the USRSA database. We’ve Keep in mind that your customers If your inventory is limited, you can highlighted new introductions since aren’t coming into your shop just to still meet the needs of most players if last year’s Racquet Selector issue. buy a frame; they want your expertise you choose your stock wisely. Utiliz- USRSA members can access the and guidance. They will likely have ing the Racquet Specifications tool on entire database, as well as all the as- spent some time researching racquets the USRSA website RacquetTech.com, sociated search tools, on RacquetTech. online and will probably have a pre- you can ensure your inventory offers com. (To become a member of the conceived idea of what they are - a wide variety based on weight, swing USRSA, visit the website to see mem- ing for, so you need to discern whether weight, size and other factors to bership options, including a 30-day the information they are working with meet players’ needs. trial membership.) is accurate or not, and if they fully You can also use the Racquet Selec- With a little effort and planning, understand it. tor tool to dial-in on a customer’s brick-and-mortar shops can compete If they gathered information from specific needs. The tool allows you to in today’s market. Utilize your and a manufacturer’s website, at least the plug in the customer’s current racquet your staff’s skill and knowledge, and information is well-based, although and then answer questions about what the tools available to help select a it is likely to be biased toward that they would like to change—power, solid, diverse inventory for your shop manufacturer’s products. Let’s face it, comfort, etc. The Racquet Selector that is geared to your players. •

Understanding 1. Head Size: Square-inch measurement of 6. Swing Weight: The dynamic inertia of the hitting surface (the strung area). racquet measuring the distribution of mass The Specs 2. Length: Length of the frame from the butt of along the length of the racquet in kg x cm2. the handle to the top of the hoop. 7. Power Formula: Determined by an algorithm 3. Weight: Overall weight of the strung racquet, in the USRSA database using key specs that listed in both ounces and grams. contribute to the power of the racquet: Length, 4. Balance: Measurement from the butt end Head Size, Flex and Swing Weight. of racquet to the “balance point,” listed in centimeters. 5. Flex: Measurement of the racquet’s stiffness Note: Design of the double-handled Battisone using the Racquet Diagnostic Center. frames does not allow some tests to be performed.

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Head Swing Head Swing Racquet size Length Weight Weight Balance Flex weight Power Retail Racquet size Length Weight Weight Balance Flex weight Power Retail (in2) (in) (gm) (oz) (cm) (RDC) (kg x Formula Price (in2) (in) (gm) (oz) (cm) (RDC) (kg x Formula Price cm2) cm2) Babolat Dynamite (HST 95) 95 27 281 9.91 36.00 64 312 1897 $100.00 Aero G (2019) 102 27 287 10.12 33.40 62 298 1885 $159.00 Dynamite Plus (HST 105) 105 27 271 9.56 36.80 62 314 2044 $150.00 Boost A (2019) 102 27 266 9.38 35.50 64 276 1802 $99.00 Evolution 2.2 100 27 327 11.53 31.00 60 302 1812 $150.00 Boost D (2018) 105 27 274 9.67 35.50 63 290 1918 $99.00 Pro Class 1.9 110 27 347 12.24 32.00 60 323 2132 $140.00 Boost S (Full Graphite at 3 o'clock) 102 27 289 10.19 32.70 63 281 1806 $99.00 SAR Plus 112 27 316 11.15 33.50 59 324 2141 $150.00 Drive G (2018) 102 27 286 10.09 33.40 67 299 2043 $169.00 Target (HST 97) 97 27 278 9.81 35.90 67 314 2041 $170.00

Drive G 115 (2018) 115 27.5 260 9.17 36.90 59 317 2258 $159.00 Target 210 (Bosworth at Throat) 90 27 350 12.35 31.80 73 323 2122 $120.00 Drive G Lite (2018) 102 27 274 9.67 34.40 62 295 1866 $149.00 Target Plus (HST 110) 110 27 293 10.34 35.20 64 321 2260 $170.00 Pure Aero (2019) 100 27 322 11.36 33.30 67 329 2204 $229.00 Gamma Pure Aero + (2019) 100 27.5 317 11.18 33.30 67 325 2286 $229.00 RZR Bubba 117 117 27.25 262 9.24 36.40 60 310 2231 $214.95 Pure Aero Lite (2019) 100 27 288 10.16 34.30 66 304 2006 $199.00 RZR Bubba 137 137 29 297 10.48 38.90 64 405 4261 $219.99 Pure Aero Team (2019) 100 27 300 10.58 33.30 69 302 2084 $209.00 Head Pure Aero Tour (2019) 100 27 333 11.75 32.60 67 331 2218 $229.00 Extreme Lite (Graphene 360) 100 27 279 9.84 35.50 60 313 1878 $190.00 Pure Aero VS (2020) 98 26.875 324 11.43 32.60 67 314 2036 $259.00 Extreme MP (Graphene 360) 100 27 321 11.32 34.00 62 339 2102 $180.00 Pure Drive (2018) 100 27 313 11.04 33.00 69 319 2201 $219.00 Extreme Pro (Graphene 360) 100 27 328 11.57 32.80 62 332 2058 $170.00 Pure Drive + (2018) 100 27.5 309 10.90 32.70 68 300 2142 $219.00 Graphene 360+ Gravity Lite 104 27 287 10.12 34.10 60 287 1791 $210.00 Pure Drive 107 (2018) 107 27 298 10.51 33.50 66 298 2104 $199.00 Graphene 360+ Gravity MP 100 27 316 11.15 33.80 62 316 1959 $250.00 Pure Drive 110 (2018) 110 27.5 279 9.84 34.40 64 286 2114 $199.00 Graphene 360+ Gravity MP Lite 100 27 300 10.58 34.00 63 304 1915 $235.00 Pure Drive Lite (2018) 100 27 284 10.02 33.90 67 285 1910 $195.00 Graphene 360+ Gravity Pro 100 27 332 11.71 32.70 63 325 2048 $260.00 Pure Drive Team (2018) 100 27 296 10.44 32.90 67 292 1956 $199.00 Graphene 360+ Gravity S 104 27 296 10.44 33.50 62 292 1883 $225.00 Pure Drive Tour (2018) 100 27 329 11.61 32.40 69 311 2146 $219.00 Graphene 360+ Gravity Tour 100 27 320 11.29 33.10 61 322 1964 $260.00 Pure Drive Tour + (2018) 100 27.5 329 11.61 32.70 70 320 2352 $219.00 Graphene Laser MP 102 27 268 9.45 35.50 69 288 2027 $120.00 Pure Drive VS 98 27 310 10.93 32.50 67 297 1950 $249.00 Graphene Laser OS 110 26.875 261 9.21 36.10 66 298 2136 $120.00 (C2PureFeel Pure Strike 100 at 3 o'clock) 100 27 313 11.04 33.00 69 310 2139 $219.00 Instinct Lite (Graphene 360) 107 27 282 9.95 35.10 60 309 1984 $210.00 (C2PureFeel Pure Strike 16x19 at 3 o'clock) 98 27 329 11.61 33.30 67 334 2193 $219.00 Instinct MP (Graphene 360) 100 27 315 11.11 33.00 63 317 1997 $225.00 (C2PureFeel Pure Strike 18x20 at 3 o'clock) 98 26.875 324 11.43 33.40 67 330 2140 $219.00 Instinct PWR (Graphene 360) 115 27.5 256 9.03 38.40 69 321 2674 $200.00 (C2PureFeel Pure Strike Team at 3 o'clock) 100 26.875 299 10.55 33.60 68 298 2001 $209.00 Instinct S (Graphene 360) 100 27 301 10.62 33.40 63 307 1934 $210.00 (C2PureFeel Pure Strike Tour at 3 o'clock) 98 26.875 332 11.71 32.00 66 325 2076 $219.00 Prestige Mid (Graphene 360+) 93 26.875 334 11.78 32.00 63 320 1851 $260.00 Pure Strike VS (2017) 98 27 307 10.83 33.50 63 313 1932 $209.00 Prestige MP (Graphene 360+) 98 26.875 328 11.57 31.80 58 309 1734 $260.00 Pure Strike VS Tour (2017) 98 27 331 11.68 32.30 63 319 1970 $209.00 Prestige Pro (Graphene 360+) 95 27 334 11.78 32.70 65 331 2044 $260.00 Strike Evo 102 27 295 10.41 32.90 63 297 1909 $159.00 Prestige Tour (Graphene 360+) 99 26.875 319 11.25 33.10 64 318 1990 $260.00 Battistone Radical MP (Graphene 360) 98 27 317 11.18 33.10 68 329 2192 $250.00 Diamond 105 27.5 331 11.68 31.50 ------$220.00 Radical Pro (Graphene 360) 98 27 327 11.53 32.20 67 314 2062 $260.00 (Graphene 360) Freestyle 105 27.5 ------$220.00 Radical PWR (14x19) 110 27.375 282 9.95 35.00 67 309 2363 $225.00 (Graphene 360) Blackburne Radical PWR (16x19) 110 27.375 282 9.95 35.00 67 309 2363 $225.00 Double Strung 107 107 27 292 10.30 36.75 68 341 2481 $199.00 Radical S (Graphene 360) 102 27 299 10.55 33.10 62 306 1935 $235.00 Diadem Speed Lite (Graphene 360+) 100 27 275 9.70 35.20 64 296 1894 $225.00 Elevate FS 98 27 319 11.25 32.60 59 310 1792 $219.95 Speed MP (Graphene 360+) 100 27 315 11.11 33.20 62 321 1990 $260.00 Elevate Tour FS 98 27 327 11.53 32.50 60 317 1864 $219.95 Speed MP Lite (Graphene 360+) 100 27 291 10.26 34.30 63 309 1947 $250.00 Nova + FS 100 27.375 314 11.08 34.00 67 328 2280 $219.95 Speed Pro (Graphene 360+) 100 27 329 11.61 33.00 64 333 2131 $275.00 Nova FS 100 27 309 10.90 32.70 66 300 1980 $219.95 Speed PWR (Graphene 360+) 115 27.375 269 9.49 35.50 67 305 2438 $225.00 Nova Lite FS 100 27 298 10.51 33.60 66 304 2006 $219.95 Speed S (Graphene 360+) 100 27 292 10.30 32.80 67 291 1950 $235.00 Donnay Pacific Allwood (285 grams) 102 27 306 10.79 33.10 53 293 1584 $199.00 Nexus 102 BXT 102 27.5 272 9.59 35.00 63 295 1990 $240.00

Allwood (300 grams) 102 27 320 11.29 32.50 54 300 1652 $199.00 Nexus BXT 118 27.5 245 8.64 37.80 66 300 2453 $239.95

Formula Hexacore (275 grams) 100 27 293 10.34 34.20 61 295 1800 $199.00 Raptor BXT 102 27 303 10.69 33.80 69 302 2125 $179.95

Formula Hexacore (300 grams) 100 27 320 11.29 33.30 63 315 1985 $199.00 X Fast LT BX2 100 27.35 302 10.65 33.50 64 304 2014 $240.00 Penta 99 Gold 99 27 330 11.64 32.10 58 303 1740 $199.00 X Fast Pro BXT 100 27 315 11.11 33.40 69 313 2160 $209.95 Penta 99 Silver 99 27 321 11.32 32.90 58 301 1728 $199.00 X Fast ULT BXT 100 27 276 9.74 35.20 61 300 1830 $220.00 Pro One Hexacore (16x19) 97 27 329 11.61 33.20 61 324 1917 $199.00 X FORCE PRO 295 98 27 310 10.93 33.00 65 307 1956 $179.95 Pro One Hexacore (18x20) 97 27 327 11.53 32.80 61 317 1876 $199.00 X FORCE PRO 320 98 27 335 11.82 32.20 65 314 2000 $179.95 TriCore 114 114 27 284 10.02 35.80 68 296 2295 $199.00 X Force PRO No.1 98 27 317 11.18 32.80 63 301 1858 $179.95 Dunlop X Tour Pro 97 BXT 97 27 327 11.53 32.80 66 301 1927 $229.00 CX 200 98 27 322 11.36 32.80 63 316 1951 $219.00 Power Angle CX 200 + 98 27.5 326 11.50 33.80 63 340 2204 $219.00 Ace of Diamonds 98 27 345 12.17 32.90 65 313 1994 $199.00 CX 200 LS 98 27 304 10.72 34.10 64 310 1944 $199.00 Centric 102 27 291 10.26 36.00 75 333 2547 $199.00 CX 200 Tour 16x19 95 27 329 11.61 32.50 63 316 1891 $219.00 Grand 115 27 258 9.10 37.30 78 301 2700 $199.00 CX 200 Tour 18x20 95 27 332 11.71 32.20 63 321 1921 $219.00 Pro 98 27 327 11.53 33.50 69 325 2198 $199.00 CX 400 100 27 306 10.79 33.90 69 308 2125 $199.00 Prince (Textreme Revo CS 10.0 115 27.625 279 9.84 37.50 78 318 3031 $229.00 Beast 100 (265) in throat) 100 27 276 9.74 35.30 65 308 2002 $189.00 (Textreme Revo CS 8.0 110 27.75 274 9.67 36.80 78 313 2887 $229.00 Beast 100 (300) in throat) 100 27 318 11.22 32.90 67 324 2171 $189.00 (Textreme Revo CV 3.0 F 100 27 315 11.11 32.50 66 304 2006 $199.00 Beast 98 (305) in throat) 98 27 323 11.39 32.00 61 315 1883 $189.00 (Textreme Revo CV 3.0 F LS 100 27 301 10.62 33.40 68 297 2020 $199.00 Beast O3 100 (300) in throat) 100 27 317 11.18 33.20 68 314 2135 $189.00 (Textreme Revo CV 3.0 F Tour 100 27 318 11.22 33.80 68 326 2217 $199.00 Beast O3 104 in throat) 104 27 300 10.58 34.80 66 318 2183 $189.00 (Textreme SX 300 100 27 318 11.22 32.90 63 321 2022 $199.00 Beast O3 98 in throat) 98 27 314 11.08 33.30 65 325 2070 $189.00 (Textreme SX 300 Lite 100 27 287 10.12 33.80 65 296 1924 $179.00 Beast Pro 100 LB in throat) 100 27.5 336 11.85 32.80 65 346 2361 $189.00 (Textreme SX 300 LS 100 27 303 10.69 33.60 67 309 2070 $179.00 O3 Legacy 105 & ATS) 105 27.25 294 10.37 34.60 63 319 2163 $189.00 (Textreme SX 300 Tour 100 27 326 11.50 32.50 61 328 2001 $199.00 O3 Legacy 110 & ATS) 110 27.25 287 10.12 35.50 69 322 2505 $189.00 (Textreme SX 600 105 27.375 286 10.09 34.70 64 313 2182 $179.00 O3 Legacy 120 & ATS) 120 27.125 284 10.02 36.00 70 323 2747 $189.00 (Textreme Fox O3 Phantom 100X & ATS) 100 27 320 11.29 32.20 59 316 1864 $199.00 (Textreme Dynamite (Bosworth at Throat) 95 27 357 12.59 31.40 74 337 2369 $150.00 Phantom 100P & ATS) 100 27 320 11.29 32.60 59 321 1894 $199.00

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(Textreme Phantom 100X 18x20 & ATS) 100 27 332 11.71 31.20 56 316 1770 $199.00 V Sense 10 Mid 96 27 326 11.50 32.80 66 318 2015 $230.00 (Textreme Phantom 100X 290 & ATS) 100 27 303 10.69 32.90 57 313 1784 $199.00 V Sense 10 Tour 98 27 325 11.46 33.00 67 320 2101 $230.00 (Textreme Phantom 100X 305 & ATS) 100 27 320 11.29 32.30 57 319 1818 $199.00 V1 Classic (2019) 102 27 300 10.58 34.20 70 317 2263 $230.00 (Textreme Phantom 93P 14x18 & ATS) 93 27 333 11.75 32.10 58 323 1742 $199.00 V8 Pro 100 27 321 11.32 32.50 67 304 2037 $260.00 (Textreme Phantom 93P 18x20 & ATS) 93 27 346 12.20 31.40 56 329 1713 $199.00 Weed (Textreme Phantom 97P & ATS) 97 27.125 333 11.75 31.70 61 318 1905 $199.00 125 EX 125 27.5 269 9.49 36.25 69 311 2816 $250.00 Tour 100 (290) Textreme 100 27 304 10.72 33.90 63 318 2003 $189.00 EXT 125 Tour 125 28.5 265 9.35 36.00 64 331 3045 $250.00 Tour 100 (310) Textreme 100 27 317 11.18 32.20 63 306 1928 $189.00 EXT 135 Blue 135 28.25 280 9.88 37.00 64 338 3285 $250.00 Tour 100L Textreme 100 27 283 9.98 34.20 65 312 2028 $189.00 EXT Tour 135 28.25 263 9.28 37.00 60 322 2934 $250.00 Tour 100P Textreme 100 27 319 11.25 32.30 66 308 2033 $189.00 Open 135 Tour 135 27.75 265 9.35 36.20 60 305 2656 $250.00 Tour 95 Textreme 95 27 328 11.57 32.20 62 323 1902 $189.00 Wilson Blade 100L (version 7.0) 100 27.125 306 10.79 34.50 69 321 2243 $199.00 Grinta 100 (285) 100 27 305 10.76 34.60 65 322 2093 $195.00 Blade 104 (version 7.0) 104 27.5 306 10.79 33.00 55 302 1814 $219.00 Grinta 100 (305) 100 27 332 11.71 32.50 64 325 2080 $195.00 Blade 98 16x19 (version 7.0) 98 27 323 11.39 33.50 61 322 1925 $219.00 Grinta 98 (290) 98 27 312 11.01 34.10 61 324 1937 $195.00 Blade 98 18x20 (version 7.0) 98 27 323 11.39 32.80 57 315 1760 $219.00 Grinta 98 (315) 98 27 336 11.85 31.50 60 315 1852 $195.00 Blade Team (version 7.0) 99 27 296 10.44 33.70 72 299 2131 $120.00 Grinta 98 Tour (290) 98 27 308 10.86 34.20 59 325 1879 $195.00 Burn 100 (version 2.0) 100 27 316 11.15 33.00 68 304 2067 $199.00 Grinta 98 Tour (310) 98 27 325 11.46 32.70 59 316 1827 $195.00 Burn 100 LS (version 2.0) 100 27 297 10.48 33.90 67 301 2017 $199.00 Vitas 100 (280) 100 27 295 10.41 35.00 70 315 2205 $195.00 Burn 100 S (version 2.0) 100 27 314 11.08 33.00 67 297 1990 $199.00 Vitas 100 (300) 100 27 318 11.22 32.90 68 315 2142 $195.00 Burn 100 ULS (version 2.0) 100 27 277 9.77 34.00 62 278 1724 $199.00 Vitas 105 (267) 105 27.25 284 10.02 33.10 63 306 2075 $195.00 Clash 100 (version 1.0) 100 27 306 10.79 32.80 53 315 1670 $250.00 Vitas 105 (285) 105 27.25 309 10.90 33.50 60 324 2092 $195.00 Clash 100 Tour (version 1.0) 100 27 328 11.57 32.00 53 326 1728 $250.00 Vitas 110 (270g) 110 26.875 277 9.77 34.20 64 294 2044 $195.00 Clash 100L (version 1.0) 100 27.125 299 10.55 32.50 53 294 1578 $219.00 Vitas 115 (260g) 115 26.875 269 9.49 36.60 66 304 2279 $195.00 Clash 100UL (version 1.0) 100 27 283 9.98 33.60 58 286 1659 $199.00 Solinco Clash 108 (version 1.0) 108 27.25 299 10.55 34.90 58 316 2029 $219.00 Pro 10 98 27 344 12.13 33.00 72 353 2491 $179.99 Clash 98 (version 1.0) 98 27 326 11.50 31.70 55 308 1660 $249.00 Pro 10 Xtend 98 27.25 343 12.10 33.10 70 334 2349 $179.99 Pro Staff 97 (version 11.0) 97 27 333 11.75 32.30 66 321 2055 $220.00 Pro 7 98 27 300 10.58 34.15 70 307 2106 $179.99 Pro Staff 97L (Countervail) 97 27 305 10.76 33.60 69 311 2082 $220.00 Pro 8 98 27 317 11.18 32.70 69 311 2103 $179.99 Pro Staff 97LS (version 11.0) 97 27 308 10.86 33.20 70 299 2030 $220.00 Shadow 100 (260) 100 27 266 9.38 34.10 55 278 1529 $189.99 Pro Staff 97S (version 11.0) 97 27 322 11.36 33.30 68 313 2065 $220.00 Shadow 100 (285) 100 27 294 10.37 33.60 61 296 1806 $189.99 Pro Staff RF97 (version 11.0) 97 27 352 12.42 31.90 68 326 2150 $250.00 Shadow 100 (305) 100 27 327 11.53 32.00 61 321 1958 $189.99 Triad Five 103 27.5 281 9.91 36.50 33 315 1124 $200.00 Shadow 98 (285) 98 27 300 10.58 33.20 58 303 1722 $189.99 Triad Three 113 27.7 273 9.63 37.50 32 318 1230 $200.00 Shadow 98 (305) 98 27 323 11.39 32.90 56 325 1784 $189.99 Triad XP 3 113 27.5 278 9.81 36.10 35 313 1300 $250.00 Tour 10 98 27 342 12.06 31.60 72 310 2187 $179.99 Triad XP 5 103 27.25 286 10.09 36.00 47 322 1598 $240.00 Tour 10 xtend 98 27.5 338 11.92 32.00 66 340 2309 $179.99 Ultra 100 (version 3.0) 100 27 312 11.01 33.00 70 311 2177 $199.00 Tour 7 98 27 300 10.58 32.20 70 290 1989 $179.99 Ultra 100L (version 3.0) 100 27 288 10.16 32.30 64 284 1818 $189.00 Tour 8 98 27 327 11.53 31.00 67 297 1950 $179.99 Ultra 100UL (version 3.0) 100 27 275 9.70 33.50 65 283 1840 $179.00 Ultra 108 (version 3.0) 108 27.125 282 9.95 33.90 68 300 2231 $189.00 T Fight 280 XTC 100 27 297 10.48 34.20 69 313 2160 $249.95 Ultra Pro (version 3.0) 97 26.875 322 11.36 32.10 60 306 1759 $249.00 T Fight 295 XTC 100 27 310 10.93 33.40 70 317 2219 $249.95 Ultra XP 100 LS 100 27.25 296 10.44 36.50 73 337 2522 $299.00 T Fight 300 XTC 100 27 314 11.08 33.00 69 318 2194 $249.95 Ultra XP 100 S 100 27.25 285 10.05 35.70 70 317 2274 $299.00 T Fight 305 XTC 98 27 320 11.29 33.30 64 328 2057 $249.95 Ultra XP 110 S 110 27.5 278 9.81 36.20 73 318 2681 $299.00 T Fight 315 XTC 98 27 332 11.71 31.80 68 320 2132 $249.95 Ultra XP 125 125 27.5 284 10.02 35.00 72 310 2930 $299.00 T Fight 320 XTC 98 27 338 11.92 31.90 69 320 2164 $249.95 XP 1 110 27.5 281 9.91 36.20 75 320 2772 $250.00 T Flash 270 (CES Section) 100 27 291 10.26 34.50 71 298 2116 $249.95 T Flash 285 (CES Section) 100 27 308 10.86 34.00 72 304 2189 $249.95 ASTREL 105 105 27 284 10.02 34.00 66 300 2079 $345.00 T Flash 300 (CES Section) 100 27 325 11.46 33.00 72 312 2246 $249.95 ASTREL 115 115 27.25 275 9.70 35.80 64 311 2346 $345.00 (TempoSystem T Rebound 260 at Throat) 105 26.625 275 9.70 33.80 65 277 1820 $239.95 EZONE 100 (Deep Blue) 100 ------$290.00 (TempoSystem T Rebound 270 at Throat) 100 26.625 283 9.98 34.00 68 286 1872 $239.95 EZONE 100L (Deep Blue) 100 ------$275.00 (TempoSystem EZONE 100SL (Deep Blue) 100 ------$260.00 T Rebound 285 at Throat) 100 26.5 301 10.62 33.20 67 294 1871 $239.95 TF 40 305 (18x20) 98 27 326 11.50 33.00 63 308 1902 $249.95 EZONE 105 (Deep Blue) 105 ------$260.00 TF 40 315 (18x20) 98 27 343 12.10 31.90 65 314 2000 $249.95 EZONE 108 (Deep Blue) 108 ------$240.00 Vantage EZONE 25 (Deep Blue) 102 ------$150.00 BC20 95 27 328 11.57 31.10 50 292 1387 $199.00 EZONE 26 (Deep Blue) 102 ------$150.00 EZONE 98 (Deep Blue) 98 ------$290.00 BC30 100 27 326 11.50 33.30 47 235 1105 $209.00 EZONE 98L (Deep Blue) 98 ------$275.00 BC40 105 27 320 11.29 33.20 49 306 1574 $219.00 EZONE ACE (Deep Blue) 102 ------$140.00 Volkl EZONE FEEL (Deep Blue) 102 ------$200.00 C10 Pro (Yellow/Black) 98 27 352 12.42 31.40 64 329 2063 $230.00 EZONE GAME (Deep Blue) 98 ------$230.00 Team Speed 102 27 275 9.70 33.50 64 278 1815 $130.00 VCORE 100 (G) 100 ------$290.00 V Cell 4 105 27.5 288 10.16 33.70 68 299 2242 $270.00 VCORE 100 (LG) 100 ------$290.00 V Cell 6 100 27 289 10.19 33.80 69 297 2049 $260.00 VCORE 100+ 100 27.5 321 11.32 33.60 68 332 2370 $290.00 V Cell 8 (285g) 100 27 297 10.48 33.20 70 298 2086 $260.00 VCORE 25 100 ------$150.00 V Cell 8 (300g) 100 27 311 10.97 32.80 64 306 1958 $260.00 VCORE 26 100 ------$150.00 V Cell 8 (315g) 100 27 322 11.36 32.10 66 303 2000 $260.00 VCORE 95 95 27 331 11.68 32.30 62 306 1802 $290.00 V Cell 9 100 27 323 11.39 32.50 70 304 2128 $260.00 VCORE 98 (G) 98 ------$290.00 V Feel 1 115 27.8 272 9.59 36.20 71 309 2725 $330.00 VCORE 98 (LG) 98 ------$290.00 V Feel 10 (300 gm) 98 27 310 10.93 33.50 69 295 1995 $260.00 VCORE 98+ 98 27.5 324 11.43 33.30 65 323 2160 $290.00 V Feel 10 (320 gm) 98 27 331 11.68 32.50 67 317 2081 $260.00 VCORE GAME 100 27 284 10.02 33.90 64 280 1792 $230.00

V Feel 2 115 27.6 281 9.91 35.80 68 322 2669 $300.00 VCORE PRO 100 (G) (Matte Green) 100 ------$315.00

V Feel 3 110 27.75 288 10.16 35.20 69 318 2595 $270.00 VCORE PRO 100 (LG) (Matte Green) 100 ------$315.00

V Feel 5 100 27 269 9.49 34.20 68 281 1911 $200.00 VCORE PRO 97 (G) (Matte Green) 97 ------$315.00

V Feel 7 104 27.375 312 11.01 34.20 73 316 2489 $230.00 VCORE PRO 97 (HG) (Matte Green) 97 ------$315.00

V Feel V1 MP 102 27 302 10.65 33.10 68 296 2053 $280.00 VCORE PRO 97 HD (Matte Green) 97 ------$315.00 V Feel V1 OS 110 27.6 302 10.65 34.00 68 314 2490 $280.00 V Feel V1 Pro 99.5 27 313 11.04 33.30 70 309 2152 $280.00 NOTE: Yonex was unable to submit racquets for testing in time for our publication date.

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