When the Clash frame came out there was quite a bit of buzz about it. The most noticeable difference I saw was in the stiffness of the frame, or in this case, the lack thereof. John reviewed the Clash 100 HERE and his tests showed the flex on the frame to be quite low on the [see more]
Meet Ivor Savage-Owner & CEO of YTEX Strings
This is Ivor Savage, owner and CEO of YTEX Strings with a special message for you. As you may know, YTEX is growing rapidly every day and I want to make sure you know who is behind the products that will help you get to the next level! On this series of emails, my aim is to share [see more]
Ashaway ZyMax® TX Family of Badminton Strings Offers Trio of Proprietary Features
Strings score high in recent blind playtest for durability, control, spin, and tension holding Ashaway, RI – Ashaway’s ZyMax® TX family of badminton strings combines a trio of proprietary features to provide both amateur and professional players a new level of playability and performance. The TX family currently includes two strings, 68 TX and 64 [see more]
Diadem news
The Diadem Tour 12 pack and backpack are now in stock in two vibrant colorways. Get your Nova complimenting black and chrome or Elevate matching Diadem Teal and navy. If you are on Team Diadem these bags are included in the racket packages! Order Now! Join Team Diadem Today For Access To Racket and String [see more]
PEEK-Based, “Zero Poly” Monofilament Tennis Strings Gain Market Share Among Performance Players
— String manufacturer claims “slip, not shock” generates spin, that players can reduce injuries and improve performance using non-polyester alternatives. Ashaway, RI – Likening his ongoing battle against high-impact polyester strings to a “tortoise versus the hare race,” string manufacturer Ashaway’s Steve Crandall says the company’s non-polyester, PEEK-based monofilament strings continue to gain market share [see more]
Ashaway Announces New Color for SuperNick® ZX Micro Squash String: Bright Orange with a Blue Spiral
— Popular 18 gauge string incorporates a nylon multifilament core in special ZX wear layer of Zyex® filaments Ashaway, RI – Following the successful launch of its SuperNick® ZX Micro squash string several seasons ago, Ashaway has announced it will begin offering the string in a new color: bright orange with a blue spiral. SNZX [see more]
Wilson Clash Tour
If you read the Wilson Clash 100 review there is not much to say about the Wilson Clash Tour in terms of graphics because it is exactly the same! So we can go directly to the differences between the two models. The Tour does have the “word” tour on the racquet but little else in [see more]
Wilson Clash 100
Once in a while, a word just “fits”! Clash “fits” this new Wilson racquet because it disrupts the trend of “everything stiff”. Luckily this trend is dying and Wilson has, in my view, done a masterful job of expediting that demise with this concept. Not only does this racquet look good it just feels good [see more]
Ashaway Renews Cliff Swain and Ana Gabriela Martinez Sponsorships
Ashaway, RI – Continuing its long player sponsorship tradition, Ashaway Racket Strings today announced the renewal of sponsorship contracts for two of racquetball’s past and present stars, legendary superstar Cliff Swain, and reigning Racquetball Federation World Champion, Ana Gabriela Martinez. Specific terms of the agreements were not disclosed. “Sponsored players are our best ambassadors,” said Steve [see more]
Luxilon Smart 130 Added to String Characteristics Data
There is a lot of buzz around this new string from Luxilon and for good reason, I think. I have added the data I was able to collect but I have no idea at what stage this string is relative to going to market. We have not strung a racquet with this string, yet, but [see more]
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