With Great Power Comes Great Response-ability…
David A. Dodson

Many racquets on the market boast that they'll give the average player "more power". Unfortunately, what they don't tell you is that this wellspring of power comes at the sacrifice of control. It's simple physics: either you can strike the ball harder or with more finesse… you simply can't have both. Tell that to the virtuosos of volley over at Head Tennis, who have proven that you can indeed have it both ways with their Flexpoint 10 tennis racquet. The big idea: two precisely engineered control holes at the three and nine o'clock positions in the racquet's head create a new point of flex, which "cups" the ball and improves control without losing power. Contrary to industry dogma, the Flexpoint 10 creates power by making the frame more intelligently flexible rather than simply making it lighter and more rigid. The result is a racquet head that literally grabs the ball and releases it with unparalleled muscle and confidence.

Looks great on paper, but how well does it handle the ball in the real world? We tested a Flexpoint 10 with a 4 ½ Hydrosorb grip and were well impressed. Make no mistake, the Flexpoint 10 strikes with authority; even with a slower swing speed, there was nowhere on the court that seemed too far from the net. The Flexpoint 10 can definitely move the ball. That in and of itself is not what is most impressive about this racquet, (plenty of other brands can hit hard) what really gets exciting in a hurry is the precision. The cupping action of the Flexpoint's frame is something that really needs to be experienced; it's about as close as you'll ever get to actually catching the ball and throwing it where you want it to go… the control is that good. That grabbing effect also lets you put some wicked spin on the ball too.

Of course the Flexpoint 10 has more going for it than a couple of cute dimples; it also comes standard with several of Head's groundbreaking technologies. For starters, LiquidMetal alloy is infused into four strategic points of the frame. An amorphous alloy that doesn't deform on impact, LiquidMetal sees to it that that there is no energy loss at the point of contact; all of the swing's power goes where it should, into the ball. The Flexpoint 10 also utilizes Head's TwinTube technology where an ultralight, rigid graphite core is covered with an outer shell of soft, absorbing polyamide, creating the ultimate fusion of speed and sensation. Top all of this off with Head's NoShox Dampening System in the handle, and you have a weapon in your tennis arsenal that will keep your opponents very, very busy.

Bottom line is that the Flexpoint 10 from Head Tennis is the perfect racquet for the seasoned player trying to get a little more power out of his or her game without trading accuracy. Also ideal for beginners who haven't yet found confidence in their swing, the Flexpoint 10 will help you get there in a hurry. For about two hundred and fifty dollars, you can pick one up wherever tennis racquets are sold or online from one of the dealers listed at www.Head.com.