We do a ton of customization on all sorts of racquets so we see many types of manufacturers methods to arrive at a certain static balance (center of gravity).  Static balance(CG) is fairly easy for the manufacturer to adjust as opposed to “swing weight” or “inertia”, which is the distribution of weight, but more about that later.

So, what’s in your racquet?

Multiple Additives

In this racquet, we find several ways manufacturers use to arrive at the desired static balance.  We see steel (the shiny stuff), silicone (black blob), and elastomeric material (red stuff) that helps reduce high-frequency vibration(s).

“Clam Shell” Grip Pallet

This racquet shows a “typical” racquet with the butt cap removed.  We can barely see a “bulge” in the shaft where the steel weight is added between the “tubes” prior to the “molding” process.

As you can see, this pallet type is two (2) halves that are bonded to the racquet tube.

We see, also, cracks at various locations which is due to the very thin sections of material.  See the upper right-hand corner?  The crack you see on the left side down from the corner is probably caused by staples used to secure the butt cap.

So, what’s in your racquet?

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Can you say BIG!

The new Head Speed Limited Edition MonsterCombi is BIG!  As in twelve (12) racquet big!

12 Racquet MonsterCombi!

If you are looking for the monster racquet bag this should be on your list!

The bag has space for twelve (12) racquets, a shoe compartment, mesh internal pockets, both zippered and open, insulated internal racquet areas, and a generous outside pocket.

Of course this monster has adjustable back-pack straps that will help when carrying all those racquets!

The new Graphene XT Speed Limited Edition racquets are here waiting to be taken away in this bag.  Limited Edition and quantity.

KT Tape makes kinesiology tape for active athletes but what does it do and why do so many high performance athletes use it?

KT Tape Pro Extreme

I had many questions about the efficacy of “tape”!  How can that help anything other that compressive comfort?  KT Tape is a very flexible, stretchy, thin band of adhesive backed fabric.

KT Tape is easily applied to the area of discomfort and lifts the underlying layers off the painful area which allows enhanced blood flow which accelerates healing and pain relief.

For really good information and instructions go to www.kttape.com/instructions.

Racquet Quest has the new Pro Extreme and the regular Pro versions in stock.  This tape really works!