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Babolat VS Nanotube Drive

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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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2 Comments

  1. Suroor SAUDI ARABIA
    November 2, 2009 • 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
    January 23, 2010 • 8:49 am

    Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp . Any recomendations or alternative

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