Created from Micro Gel a revolutionary MicroGel material placed throughout the hoop and designed to react at contact and distribute shock around the frame. The Head MicroGEL Extreme Racquet ($160). As used by Svetlana Kuznetsova, the racquet is very maneuverable and spin friendly. At net offers a very clean feeling response with excellent comfort at impact and a solid feel.
Reebok collaborated with Jelena Jankovic (ranked No. 2) to create the Jelena Jankovic’s Yellow US Open Dress by Reebok ($75). The iconic yellow is a micro-polyester spandex dress that is a Play Dry fabrication. It has a built-in support bra and a functional belt that adds feminine styling.
The Prince Ozone Pro Tour MP ($180) for tournament players wanting a denser string pattern with improved stability and control. Ideal for players with longer, faster strokes like the ones by Nikolay Davydenko. Prince’s O Ports allow greater string deflection at impact and provide a soft, plush feel. The unique stringbed offers tons of topspin and slice at the net position. Like Davydenko you can work your way up to the world’s top 5.
At just under 12 ounces and 9 points headlight, shows tremendous feel and control. The racquet of choice for touring pro Ana Ivanovic makes a nice option for a solid hitting player with strong, full strokes. When at net the Yonex RQiS 1 Tour Racquet ($190) has a soft, controlled feel with enough pop put away volleys and when serving displays good consistency with a solid combination of placement and spin.
Nike is contributing to our U.S. Open special with extremely limited-edition versions of the signature shoes: Air Zoom Vapor V ($200) worn by Roger Federer and Air Max Breathe Cage II ($200) worn by Rafael Nadal. These shoes are expected to sell out fast and are only available at Nikestore.com and the Nike tent at the event site. [via]
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The great Roger Federer’s weapon of choice. The Wilson [K] Factor Six.One Tour Racket (~$200) is made using [k]arophite black nanotechnology, a proprietary next-generation structure that results in better feel and a stronger, more stable performance reducing unforced errors. Control is crucial, as players who had the fewest unforced errors have won a combined 74 percent of the most recent Grand Slam tournaments.
Asia Muhammad made her professional debut at the 2008 US Open with style; she played her matches with a Diamond Encrusted Tennis Racket ($1,750) created by jeweler Michael E. Minden. The racket featured her first name initial in 0.50 carats of diamonds on the handle, sadly she lost in the first round but we are sure we’ll be seen more of her talent and Las Vegas bling!
The racquet selection of Maria Sharapova made for players wanting a great balance of racquet speed with superb power and control. The Prince 03 White MP Racquet ($220) expands the traditional sweet spot by up to 54 percent, turning it into a Sweet Zone, allowing the player to hit more consistent shots, from more places on the racquet, more often.
If this racquet looks familiar its because it’s Rafael Nadal’s choice. The Babolat AeroPro Drive with Cortex ($185) filters out vibrations which interfere with feel in order to enhance the feel of the ball. Offering excellent access to spin and some useful pop from all areas of the court, especially on the serves.
The lightest and most powerful Head CrossBow 10 ($280) racquet offers optimal maneuverability for superior performance. The stabilizer eliminates racquet vibration for added comfort. The CrossBow technology, allow players to return shots with added power and is independent of the racquet itself, allowing it to move when the ball makes contact with the racquet.
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