Manufacturer Technologies Page

Babolat Aero Modular

Aero Modular Technology AeroPro racquets feature a frame with varying profiles at three strategic points: the throat, the shaft and the head of the racquet. Player Benefits: A faster swing due to improved aerodynamics Increased power while maintaining excellent ball control

Babolat Woofer

Woofer *Woofer Technology from Babolat THE FIRST DYNAMIC SYSTEM WHICH MAKES THE FRAME AND THE STRINGS INTERACT WHEN STRIKING THE BALL A tennis racket is a frame with strings. The frame is basically static and holds the driving force of the racquet - the strings - in place. The strings are attached to both sides of the frame. Only some strings are active when struck by the ball. This means that racquets do not deliver their full potential. Babolat set out to imagine a racquet optimizing the frame and the strings - to invent a frame which permits all the strings to work together to their full potential when striking the ball. PULLEY FUNCTION The WOOFER eliminates string lock-up: the strings are free to move. The whole surface area reacts on impact: with the WOOFER, more strings work together when striking the ball. The strings are interactive. This increases sweetspot size, improving forgiveness during off-center shots and absorbing much of the shock produced during ball impact. PISTON FUNCTION Increase in the Trampoline Effect: The piston function enables greater surface deformation on impact, delivering 10% extra power and ensuring that the strings retain their energy for a longer time. Shock Absorption: The pistons act like a suspension system to dampen unwanted vibration.

Babolat Aerobeam Technology

Babolat Aerobeam The world's most aerodynamic racquet. +15% air penetration thanks to the aerobeam technology.

Babolat Cortex

Cortex Babolat's Cortex shaft vibration dampening system is designed to offer greater comfort during play. Available in two versions, the Cortex system used in the Pure series of racquets reduces harmful racquet vibrations without filtering out the feedback required for feel. The result of filtering unnecessary vibrations results in what Babolat calls a "pure feel." The Cortex system used in other Babolat racquets filters and dampens for maximum comfort.

Babolat Smart Grip

Smart Grip Babolat's Smart Grip is contoured to fit the shape of your hand. The special shape of the grip places the entire hand in contact with the racquet resulting in more power with less effort, more control with less racquet twisting and more comfort due to the way the grip fits the natural shape of the hand. Smart Grip is the first racquet handle shaped to fit your hand, because your hand is not flat.

Dunlop Aerogel Technology

Aerogel Aerogel is the world's lightest solid. It has strength up to 4,000 times its own weight. Aerogel's nanometer-sized molecular network delivers an unmatched strength to weight ratio for enhanced stiffness and power. Aerogel racquets offer incredible power with touch and feel without compromising weight.

Fischer Magnetic Speed

Magnetic Speed When the ball hits the strings the racquet frame is naturally deformed as both sides move together. In a Magnetic Speed racquet, equally polarized magnets at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions return the frame to its original position faster than conventional frames. The result is more power returned to the ball and greater ball speed off the stringbed.

Fischer Stability System

Stability System Additional weight because of metal layers in the racquet (9:00 and 3:00). The racquet remains more stable so the player can maintain good directional control even on off-center hits.

Fischer Grip Dual System

Grip Dual System Minor change, major effect - this two-part grip design is a true milestone in vibration dampening. The racquet grip is divided lengthwise into two parts, with a vibration dampening "Air Cell" inserted between the two sections. "Air Cell" is made of nitrile rubber into which air has been blown. This process triples the volume of the material and creates air bubbles which increase the dampening effect while minimizing racquet weight. According to Fischer, GDS eliminates unpleasant torsional vibration and reduces the impact shock by up to 70%.

HEAD Flexpoint

FLEXPOINT Flexpoint racquets feature two precisely-engineered control holes in the racquet's head. This creates a new point of flex, which cups the ball and improves control without losing power. The patented HEAD Flexpoint technology breaks the rules of traditional racquet design by not making racquets stiffer, but by engineering them to flex in a new and revolutionary way. With a conventional racquet, the ball strikes the racquet at 90 degrees, but due to the racquet flexing it leaves the racquet at a different angle. A Flexpoint racquet is designed to cup the ball by flexing at the Flexpoints. The cupping effect reduces the angle at which the ball leaves the strings and promotes more accurate hitting. Flexpoint technology increases the dwell time and ball pocketing due to its cupping effect which increases feel and provides a larger sweetspot. Flexpoints are made up of two complimentary features and are located at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions on the racquet head. Each Flexpoint features an engineered dimple to create flexibility by reducing the beam width by a maximum of 25%. Each Flexpoint also features a hole in the center of the dimple which reduces sectional stiffness by 50%.

Head LiquidMetal

LiquidMetal® Developed by the California Institute of Technology (CalTech), LiquidMetal® alloy provides 29% more power than Titanium. Just as its name implies, LiquidMetal® alloy is different from conventional materials because of its liquid (or "amorphous") atomic structure. This means that LiquidMetal® alloy does not deform on impact, resulting in ultimate energy return. Head places LiquidMetal® at four strategic areas of the racquet's head, integrated in the main layer of the frame's construction. This allows all of the energy from ball impact to be used for a power return - so what a player puts into his or her swing is exactly what they get out. The result is what Head calls Pure Energy. Perfect Power™

Integrated String Dampener (ISD)

Integrated String Dampener (ISD) Affixed to the grommets at the base of the head, the (ISD) absorbs string vibration. Now even the most powerful racquet is easy on the arm and completely comfortable, no matter what style of play.

Total Sweetspot Construction

Total Sweetspot Construction Total Sweetspot Construction increases torsional stability in the racquet head and extends the sweetspot throughout the entire racquet head, resulting in ultimate control.

Head Intellifiber

Intelligence Technology FEATURE: Intellifiber is a new fiber created from piezoelectric material. Extraordinarily different from conventional materials, this fiber (according to Head) transforms the mechanical energy from ball impact into an electrical response that stiffens the racquet for ultimate power. Intellifibers are integrated on both sides of the throat area. An electrical impulse actively changes the shape of the fibers - in less than a millisecond - at ball impact. BENEFIT: According to Head, in less than the first millisecond of ball impact, Intellifibers stiffen and reduce bending in the throat area for unmatched power in current racquet design. Unlike mechanical energy, electrical energy does not create vibrations. Therefore, 20% of the vibrations are immediately eliminated upon ball impact for optimum comfort.

Head Titanium Tennis

Titanium Tennis Technology FEATURE: A composite weave of ultra-strong titanium and ultra-light graphite fibers which help with weight reduction, while maintaining stiffness and power. BENEFIT: Better frame maneuverability. Improves overall racquet stability.

Head Twin Tube

TWINTUBE Technology FEATURE: The inner hard shell of TwinTube technology is made of pure graphite. The outer shell consists of soft, absorbing polyamide. BENEFIT: Increased ball acceleration combined with better, overall racquet feel.

Head SofTac Grip

SOFTAC Grip FEATURE: Soft elastomer compound and traction surface construction for increased feel and tact. BENEFIT: Prevents unintentional twisting of the racquet in a players hand. Also provides additional vibration dampening and perspiration absorption

NoShox Dampening System

NoShox Dampening System A newly developed "memory foam" integrated into the racquet handle reduces vibrations 27 percent better than systems in conventional racquets.

Head Metallix

Metallix Metallix combines a specially designed matrix of carbon fibers and a new crystalline metal alloy. Metallix is one of the lightest and strongest new materials. The alloy construction utilizes a grain size 1000 times smaller than typical metal making for dramatically increased structural strength known as the Hall-Petch Effect: Smaller Grains = Stronger Material. Positioned in the redesigned shaft section, Metallix reduces overall weight while making the shaft section stiffer for increased racquet power.

HEAD LMS

LMS HEAD developed a new throat design by lowering the bridge section, making the main strings longer. Longer main strings increase the size of the hitting surface without increasing the racquet headsize. The result is a larger sweetspot and more power without compromising maneuverability.

HEAD Stabilizer

Stabilizer System The HEAD Stabilizer is a tuned mass dampener. Incorporated into the throat of the racquet, the Stabilizer continuously swings in an opposite direction to the flex of the racquet frame. This opposition counteracts the frameÕs oscillation and is extremely effective in stabilizing the racquet for a very solid feel. The result is more comfort and a solid feel on every shot.

Head MicroGEL

MicroGel Technology FEATURE: When combined with carbon composite fibers in the racquet head, MicroGel deforms and compresses upon ball impact, uniformly absorbing and distributing the impact load around the entire frame. BENEFIT: According to HEAD, MicroGel creates a rock-solid feel and improved comfort while offering extra stability against twisting.

ProKennex Ionic Technology

Ionic Technology According to ProKennex the new Ionic-AKS technology offers a 56% performance improvement over the original Kinetic System. The use of a new composite Kinetic material and a process designed to reduce the build up of static electrical force inside the Kinetic strip adds even more power and further reduces frame shock and vibration compared to the original Kinetic System.

ProKennex Kinetic System Technology

Kinetic System Technology Thousands of micro-bearings are housed inside chambers around the racquet head. As the racquet swings forward, the micro-bearings move to the back wall of the frame, loading energy. When the racquet strikes the ball, this kinetic mass transfers forward, adding power and reducing frame shock and vibration.

ProKennex Reach Technology

Reach Technology A term meaning any ProKennex racquet longer than the standard 27 inch length. Reach racquets provide more power (leverage), extend reach, and provide better angles when serving.

Prince 03 Speedport Technology

O3 Speedport Technology Prince O3 Speedport racquets are up to 24% more aerodynamic giving players faster strokes for more power, spin and precision. Increased racquet speed helps players: Develop faster strokes. Get the racquet through the ball faster. Hit with more power, spin and precision. Play Better. Speedports provide total string freedom of movement increasing sweetspot size up to 59%. Increases power. Increase Sweetspot to Sweet Zone.

Prince O3 Technology

O3 Technology O-Ports provide total string freedom Increases sweetspot size by 54% Generates a livelier response across the entire stringbed Dramatically improves play for all player levels O-Ports reduce drag, producing faster swing speeds Increases power from anywhere on the court Provides maximum maneuverability

Prince Triple Braid

Triple Threat (Triple Braid) A weighting system that promotes balance and stability with Triple Braid - woven titanium, copper and carbon that's placed in three critical racquet locations: 10 o'clock, 2 o'clock and in the bottom of the handle. Benefits include an expanded sweet spot with less shock to the arm.

Prince Tungsten Triple Threat

Tungsten Triple Threat (Triple Braid) A weighting system that promotes balance and stability with Triple Braid - woven titanium, copper and carbon that's placed in three critical racquet locations: 10 o'clock, 2 o'clock and in the bottom of the handle. Benefits include an expanded sweet spot with less shock to the arm. Tungsten is a strong, dense metal used in the production of missiles. By fortifying Triple Braid with this tenacious metal, stability is improved for more power and precision.

Prince GraphiteExtreme

GraphiteExtreme Premium grade graphite/carbon composition designed to increase stiffness and power, while maintaining light weight.

Prince Morph Beam

Morph Beam The fusing of an aerodynamic widebody head with a traditional, box-shaped shaft for greater resistance to twisting and a more solid feel.

Prince Sweet Spot Suspension

Sweet Spot Suspension String support system, designed to dampen vibration and increase sweet spot size providing larger grommets typically at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock. These larger grommets allow the strings better movement upon impact, thus providing greater forgiveness on off-center hits.

Prince Cross Bar Stabilizer

Cross Bar Stabilizer 100% graphite stabilizing bar midway in the throat of the racquet to reduce twisting and provide a more solid feel.

Prince Double Bridge

Double Bridge Clear dampener inserted between two parallel graphite bridges reduces string and frame vibration.

Prince Air Handle System

Air Handle System Air-filled independent suspension legs reduce shock by 25%.

Prince Longbody

Longbody A term meaning any Prince racquet longer than the standard 27inch length. Stretch racquets provide more power (leverage), extend reach, and provide better angles when serving.

Prince More Performance

More Performance More Performance Technology is, according to Prince, a revolutionary new two-piece construction process whereby unique string channels are formed without drilling. This preserves vital frame fiber for increased torsional strength, while direct string-to-frame contact produces an intimate feel for the ball. There are three primary components to More Performance Technology: Dimension #1: More Power Patented TWO-PIECE PowerLock construction maintains 100% frame fiber integrity, with no drilled holes. According to Prince, this produces a unique anti-torque inner wall delivering 15% more structural rigidity. Dimension #2: More Control Direct Contact string channels mean no holes drilled into any More Performance frame, including no sensation-dulling plastic grommets. In their place, a lively, intimate feel for the ball, plus the stabilizing strength of undrilled, undamaged frame fiber. Dimension #3: More Comfort The Air+ Comfort Handle is a breathable handle with independent suspension. Four independently suspended legs inside the exclusive Air+ Handle are designed to eliminate up to 50% of fatigue-causing shock. With every shot, air circulates in and around the handle for improved ventilation.

Tecnifibre TexAlium

Texalium, developed by Hexcel, is primarily used in the aircraft and spacecraft industries. This composite fiber with its specific weave pattern creates strength while being lightweight. Tecnifibre achieves desired benefits by using Texalium reinforcements at key positions in its tennis racquets: Provides Torsion Stability to Improve Accuracy Enhances Feel for more Control Dampens Vibration for Added Comfort

Volkl DNX

DNX DNX is a new unique material structure featuring high-strength micro tube construction that is 25 times stronger than regular carbon fibers. DNX is an entirely new material class whose properties represent the fourth dimension of carbon. DNX has strength characteristics that have never been reached before, a true break-through in material development, now exclusively available in the new DNX Racquet Series by Volkl Tennis.

Volkl Catapult Technology

Volkl Catapult Technology 1. Pre-Load - Activating the Catapult: The Catapult is a spring freely mounted onto the frame and is pre-loaded during the stringing process. 2. Control Phase - Receive Time: As the ball hits the string bed, the Catapult spring compresses and energizes or "loads" the catapult, thus creating a deeper string bed pocket. The increase in receive time (the Control Phase) results in 30% more control and a larger sweetspot. 3. Power Phase - Release Time: The explosive resetting of the Catapult shortens the release time (the Power Phase) by 30%, delivering more power. Power is further enhanced because the ball compresses less and retains more of its own energy.

Volkl Classic Big Grommet

Classic Big Grommet Funnel-shaped grommets allow the strings to move more freely. The result is a significant improvement in precision and control on off-center hits. Ideal for players with slower more compact strokes.

Volkl Vibration Control Handle

Vibration Control Handle The Vibration Control Handle features an EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate) sheath surrounding the handle of the racquet shaft. Designed to help dampen vibration and provide some added protection for arm muscles and joints, this is visible technology you can actually see through the butt cap of the racquet.

Volkl Sensor Handle System

Sensor Handle System Includes a two part racquet shaft and TechnoGel surrounded by EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate). This is visible technology you can actually see through the butt cap of the racquet. Designed to dampen vibration without sacrificing touch, playtests seem to verify that the Sensor Handle System does contribute to a more comfortable and forgiving feel.

Volkl Sensor Tour Handle System

Sensor Tour Handle System Includes a two part racquet shaft and TechnoGel surrounded by EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate). This is visible technology you can actually see through the butt cap of the racquet. Designed to dampen vibration without sacrificing touch, playtests seem to verify that the Sensor Handle System does contribute to a more comfortable and forgiving feel.

Volkl Soft Butt Cap

Soft Butt Cap A clear, soft feeling butt-cap placed on the end of Volkl racquets. Soft Butt Caps compliment the handle systems by further absorbing unwanted shock and vibration while still allowing racquet "feedback."

Volkl Twin Absorber

Twin Absorber This dampening system, especially developed for tournament racquets, is comprised of a two part racquet shaft injected with an integral foam. The result is a reduction of torsional shock by 60% and vibration by 40%.

Volkl V-Engine

V-Engine What is V-Engine Volkl Tennis' new "V" shaped yoke-bridge construction How Does it Work Longer main strings for more power and control Deeper string pocket for more power control and feel Sweet-spot expands along the main strings as opposed to cross strings as with Catapult More torsional stability Why Did We Incorporate the V-Engine into the New Tour Series? Performance performance performance Increased Sweet-Spot and Stability Unique look Volkl Heritage

Volkl Energy Box and Energy Shaft

Energy Box and Energy Shaft Energy Box and Energy Shaft beam construction work together to deliver enhanced racquet head stability and a more powerful response by increasing beam stiffness in key areas. Energy Box Located at the 5 & 7 o'clock positions on the racquet face, the Energy Box is supported with Titanium and Lite Carbon. This material mix along with the box shape construction is designed to increase stability in the racquet. On off-center shots, the Energy Box works to stabilize the racquet for smoother and more precise shot making. Energy Shaft The unique triangle shaped shaft construction was developed for one reason: POWER. The Energy Shaft stiffens the shaft area of the racquet, resulting in less energy loss and hence adding more power to every shot.

Volkl DNX POWER ARM

POWER ARM The dynamic properties of the POWER ARM produce maximum power for every tennis player. Being structurally decoupled from the racquet head, the POWER ARM is pulled backwards upon ball impact. The tennis ball plunges deeper into the stringbed. Right at the moment the ball changes direction, the recoil sets in: The POWER ARM recoils dynamically and leads to extreme acceleration on the ball.

Wilson nCode

nCode When a racquet is nCoded nano-sized silicone oxide crystals permeate the voids between the carbon fibers. This adjustment made at the molecular level significantly strengthens and enhances the stability of the overall carbon matrix. Stronger and even more resilient nCoded racquets play better longer. nCoded racquets measure 2 times stronger 2 times more stable and up to 22% more powerful than ordinary racquets.

Wilson HyperCarbon

Hyper Carbon Hyper Carbon is a space age material used primarily by the aerospace industry in the construction of satellites and state of the art airplanes. As defined by Wilson, Hyper Carbon is......"the first Ultra High Modulus graphite ever used in tennis racquets." Hyper Carbon is claimed to be 4 time stronger, 4 times stiffer and 65% lighter than titanium.

Wilson Hammer

Hammer Technology Hammer technology maintains the majority of racquet mass, or weight, in the head of the frame (head heavy balance), with the intention of increasing stability and power. In turn, weight is reduced in the shaft and handle, providing for a higher and larger sweetspot, or Center of Percussion (COP).

Wilson Stretch

Stretch: A term meaning any Wilson racquet longer than the standard 27inch length.Stretch racquets provide more power (leverage), extend reach, and providebetter angles when serving.

Wilson PWS

Perimeter Weighting System Uses weight on the perimeter (3 and 9 o'clock positions) of the frame to increase the racquet's inertia and to improve torsional stability and reduce racquet twisting.

Wilson Dual Taper

Dual Taper Beam: Wilson's varying width of a racquet's cross-section. From a side view, the cross-section of a Dual Taper Beam racquet varies from thin-to-thick-to thin in the racquet's head-to-shoulder-to-handle regions respectively. This tapered design concentrates racquet stiffness in the primary area where the racquet bends during ball contact.

Wilson Iso-Zorb Grommets

Iso-Zorb Grommets Iso-Zorb is an exclusive Wilson polymer similar to the material used in skyscraper foundations to absorb the shock of an earthquake. The grommets in the Hyper Hammer 2.7, 4.0 and 6.2 are engineered from this material. According to Wilson, vibration is reduced by 30% for increased playing comfort.

Wilson (K)arophite Black

(K)arophite Black (K)arophite Black is a proprietary next generation structure created through a unique process at the nanoscopic level resulting in more feel and a stronger and more stable racquet.

Wilson (K)onnector

(K)onnector (K)onnector comprises of two external wings molded into each side of the hoop to increase the dwell time of the ball upon impact. This provides greater control and comfort with a larger sweetspot.

Wilson (K)ontour Yoke

(K)ontour Yoke (K)ontour Yoke is a new frame engineering technology that enhances stiffness at key stress points on the racquet for improved torsional stability.

Wilson (K)ompact Center

(K)ompact Center (K)ompact Center is a new industrial design innovation that improves handling, maneuverability and provides additional feel. Directly inspired by world #1 Roger Federer.

Yonex Nano Speed Shaft

Nano Speed Shaft Yonex uses a combination of 0.7-nanometer fullerene carbon fibers and 7-micrometer carbon fibers, taking advantage the fullerene fibers' unique ability to form a high-quality molecular bond with the carbon fibers. The Yonex nano-science process concentrates more fibers in the lower third of the head and throat to provide the ideal stiffness for high stability, high repulsion and maximum return of energy to the ball. The new "Matrix C60" construction is used for lightness and higher repulsion power.

Yonex Isometric Square Head Shape

ISO (Isometric Square Head Shape) This exclusive Yonex innovation results in a sweet spot up to 48% larger than a traditional oval head shape. According to Yonex, it ensures more power and control with fewer off-center shots.

Yonex Dual Power Structure

Dual Power Structure The new aerodynamically-contoured upper hoop of the frame lowers the air resistance, and allows a sharp swing through. Also it gives the ideal amount of head flex to store the power and hit the ball with maximum speed.

Yonex F2 Filter Grommet

F2 Filter Grommet By combining the specially made metallic power with grommet, the unnecessary vibration and sound at the impact will be reduced, and only the right information will be transformed to your hand to hit the clear shots.

Yonex Elastic Ti

F2 ElasticTi Elastic Ti delivers the performance players have long wanted in a frame - high elasticity and high strength together. Moulded into shaft, Elastic Ti shaft overcomes the limitations of conventional frame material. With its powerful rebound effect, a split second after impact and deflection. Elastic Ti Frame snaps back to its original shape with high accuracy and with the full energy of the swing.

Yonex Soft Grommet

Soft Grommet The soft grommets are located at the 4 corners of the frame. These grommets are designed to reduce the shock from any off-centre hits, widening the sweet spot still further.