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Head Protector

By Your Host • Category: Racquets - Head • 2007
Head Protector  
ProtectorPRICE: $300
HEAD SIZE: 102 sq. in. (mid-plus); 115 sq. in. (oversize)
LENGTH: 27.3 in. (MP); 27.75 in. (OS)
WEIGHT: 10 oz. (MP); 9.8 oz. (OS)
BALANCE: 3/5 in. head heavy (MP); 1 in. head heavy (OS)
FLEXIBILITY: Firm
IDEAL SWING: Medium to long (MP); short (OS)
NTRP: 2.5–4.5 (MP); 2.0–3.5 (OS)
FIRST TAKE:
If you suffer from tennis elbow, you know what it’s like to play with pain, and racquets that send shock waves to your arm only make matters worse. Head eliminates the vibrations with this technologically sophisticated racquet. COMPARE TO: Head i.S18 Chip System
HOW IT TESTED:
The sensation of hitting with the Protector can best be described as damp. Head deadens the feel by building on its piezoelectric-based Intelligence technology, used in Liquidmetal racquets, which can convert vibration into electrical energy and vice versa. When the Protector hits the ball, the piezoelectric fibers in the throat produce an electrical output that’s transmitted to a microchip embedded in the handle. The chip instantly analyzes the electrical impulse and sends back a countervailing vibration to cancel out the shock. Of course, if you want to “feel” the ball and know when you hit the sweet spot, this isn’t for you. But players with arm problems should love the Protector, which is available in two models. The oversize is powerful, with a head-heavy balance that makes it a bit cumbersome. It’s best for low-level intermediates with compact strokes. The mid-plus delivers an outstanding blend of power and control for players with medium to somewhat longer and slower swings.BOTTOM LINE:
This “smart” racquet gives players with arm pain new hope.
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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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One Response »

  1. Marietta Johns on May 3rd, 2010 at 2:30 pm:

    Can I purchase this racquet from this site? I have been looking for this particular one with a 4 1/4 grip and haven’t been able to locate any. Thanks.

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