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Babolat VS Nanotube Drive

By Your Host • Category: Racquets - Babolat • 2007
Babolat VS Nanotube Drive  
Babolat VS Nanotube DriveLength: 27.5 in.
Weight: 9.3 oz.
Ideal Swing – Short: No
Ideal Swing – Medium: Yes
Ideal Swing – Long: No
Maneuverability: Low
Control: Low
Power: High
Comfort: MediumThis is tennis’ version of a rocket launcher. To increase power, Babolat blended ultra-stiff carbon fibers into the throat of the Nanotube Drive frame (so called because of a manufactuaring process that Babolat says utilizes cutting-edge nanotechnology). Add in the oversize head, thick cross section, and head-heavy balance and, well, your opponents better get outta the way. “This racquet has tons of power,” said a 3.5 player. “It felt like I was getting an extra 10 miles per hour on my shots.” The Nanotube isn’t particularly maneuverable (testers drew comparisons to a frying pan) and is suited for players with a medium-length swing who can get around on the ball and let the head-heavy balance work in their favor. Short-swinging novices, by contrast, felt the frame was too cumbersome.

BOTTOM LINE
A game-improvement racquet that’s ideal for baseliners with medium-length strokes.
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Your Host is Jeff - Jeff picked up his first racket at age 8 and immediately fell in love with the sport. He played varsity tennis in high school and intramural in college and currently plays in USTA Sectional Tournaments. His passion for tennis was fully realized when he started teaching his now fiancee the sport he loves. Today Jeff is still an avid tennis player, an ETUA tennis official and teaches young kids and teens whenever he can.
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2 Responses »

  1. Suroor SAUDI ARABIA on November 2nd, 2009 at 8:47 am:

    I’ve got crazy not finding such raquit to purchase.
    Any one can help. My old one is out of sahpe (heeeeeelp)

  2. Suroor SAUDI ARABIA on January 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am:

    Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp . Any recomendations or alternative

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