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Andy Roddick
Babolat Pure Drive +
At 10.6 ounces unstrung, it’s medium weight. The better you are, the heavier your racquet—if you have the arm strength and footwork to handle it.
“Woofer System” generates power: Inside the frame are four symmetrical pulleys that contract on contact. The ball stays on the strings a split second longer—or feels like it—then bounces off with extra force.
The “+” version is 27.5 inches, rather than the 27-inch standard, for greater reach and more power. Roddick used this model for his record-breaking 155-mph serve—but it could be uncomfortable for regular players.
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Lindsay Davenport
Wilson Ncode Ntour
“Nanotechnology” process fills gaps in the graphite frame at the molecular level with silicone, resulting in less vibration, more control—and less tennis elbow.
Light-to-medium-weight frame (10.2 ounces unstrung) is weighted at the head, which helps racquet speed. Many players add lead tape to make it even heavier.
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