Everybody Out of the Water
David A. Dodson

Prince's O3 Hybrid Shark Racquet

Not too long ago Prince Tennis rocked the tennis world with the introduction of their Turbo Shark racquet. Utilizing advanced technologies such as Tungsten Triple Treat, where woven titanium, copper and carbon are placed in the 10 o'clock position, 2 o'clock position and in the bottom of the handle, the Turbo Shark boasted an enormous sweet spot, amazing stability and near perfect balance. Soon afterward, Prince engineered the next great leap in racquet design with O3 technology, a system where oversized "O-Ports" in the frame increase the sweet spot by strengthening the frame and exaggerating the overall flex of the racquet. The result was a fifty four percent larger sweet spot without increasing the size of the racquet. It was only a matter of time before someone had the idea to merge these technologies into the perfect striking tool; the result: Prince's O3 Hybrid Shark Racquet.

Yeah, it has an impressive pedigree, but strong parents don't always make a strong child. Luckily the O3 Hybrid Shark only got the best of what Mom and Dad had to offer. The stability of the Dynamic Braided Technology perfectly compliments the power and flexibility of the O-Ports.

We tested the Oversize O3 Hybrid Shark with a #3 grip and were amazed by what it added to our game. Serves had plenty of power and control; that means a lot coming from me, as I don't generate all that much racquet speed. The extended sweet spot created by the O-Ports also makes this an extremely forgiving racquet if you feel like getting a little aggressive with your game. The O3 Hybrid Shark has phenomenal pop and spin control. Shots with this racquet are clean with plenty of bite; its superior maneuverability will definitely keep your opponent on the run. And with its ultra light weight and tungsten reinforced frame, the O3 Hybrid Shark returns even the most blistering serves like a pro.

Bottom line is that if you're looking for a racquet that will help bring your game up to the next level, then the O3 Hybrid Shark from Prince Tennis is well worth looking into. It also makes the perfect gift for that tennis enthusiast in your life. Available in Mid Plus and Oversize, for about one hundred eighty dollars you can get one practically anywhere racquets are sold or online at one of the dealers located at www.PrinceTennis.com.