Racquet Selection Map 2012

Our exclusive Racquet Selection Map enables you to help your customers choose the perfect racquet for them quickly and easily, with the features and performance they want.

Our Racquet Selection Map presents the entire performance racquet universe on one grid that instantly locates each racquet compared to every other in terms of power, control, and maneuverability. Simply locate the specs of your customer’s current racquet on the map, then move outward in large or small increments in the direction of the customer’s primary preference — relatively more or less power, control or maneuverability. Once you’ve zoomed into an approximate location on the grid, you can narrow down the racquet’s feel attributes by choosing from length, size, and flex specs coded into the racquet number.

Next, look up the racquet(s) by number in the accompanying table. Note, though, that the table on these pages lists every new performance racquet that came out in the last 12 months. If the racquet you find on the grid is not in one of these charts, USRSA members will find it online at USRSA.com, where we have the complete list of every racquet that is currently on the market, both the newest and the older models.

Your customer will now have a handful of “choice-customized” demos. And you’ll have a satisfied customer.

Racquet Selection Map key

Power/Control (columns). (formula = length index × headsize × flex × swingweight) ÷ 1000. Length index calculation: 27" = 1.0, 27.5" = 1.05; 28" = 1.1, etc.
Maneuverability (rows). RDC (Babolat Racquet Diagnostic Center) swingweight units.
Racquet ID. The number in the grid correlates to the accompanying racquet list.
Headsize. Midsize and midplus (≤104 sq. in.) have no indicator. Oversize (105-117 sq. in.) = •. Superoversize (≥ 118 sq. in.) = :.
Length. × = extended length. Standard length (27") racquets have no indicator.
Flex (RDC). a = < 60; b = 60-64; c = 65-69; d = 70-74; e = > 74. The higher the number, the stiffer the racquet.
Company. Coded by number and color. See accompanying racquet list on the following pages.
Racquet Quadrants and the Center of the Racquet Universe. The center of the racquet universe is located at the intersection of the two red lines. Approximately half the racquets lie to the right and left, and half above and below these lines. The lines divide the racquet universe into four color-coded quadrants — clockwise from top left: (1) quick power, (2) quick control, (3) stable control, (4) stable power. These characterizations provide a general vocabulary for comparing racquets.
Racquet Finder List. The racquet list accompanying the map identifies all the new racquets and gives additional information. For a complete list of all current frames on the map, go to USRSA.com (USRSA members only). The map provides specific (very narrow ranges, anyway) swingweight, flex and power statistics, and general size and length characteristics. The racquet list specifies the length and size and further specifies weight, balance, and price.

How To Use the Racquet Selection Map

Ask questions. What are you looking for that your current racquet does not provide? What do you like most and least about your current racquet? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your game?
Locate current racquet on map. If the racquet is not in the list, take measurements.
Locating potential racquets. Depending on the answers to the above questions, draw an imaginary arrow (a wide or skinny one) from your present racquet in the desired direction for power and maneuverability.
Narrowing the field. Shrink the choices using the length, headsize, and flex codes to match customer preferences.
Selecting racquet demos. Once the choices are narrowed, locate the racquets by number in the racquet list.

New Racquets from April 2011 to March 2012

Babolat

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
7	AeroPro Drive Cortex GT Roland Garros	100	27	316	11.15	33.5	13.19	70	326	2282	$179
11	C Drive 102	102	27	282	9.95	35.9	14.13	69	310	2182	$189
12	C Drive 105	105	27	278	9.81	35.5	13.98	66	303	2100	$189
13	Drive Z Lite (S.C. Tech)	100	27	269	9.49	35.2	13.86	69	288	1987	$169
18	Pure Drive + Cortex GT (Dark Blue)	100	27.5	315	11.11	33.5	13.19	73	324	2483	$185
19	Pure Drive 107 Cortex + GT (Dark Blue)	107	27	296	10.44	33.8	13.31	68	299	2176	$185
20	Pure Drive Cortex GT (Dark Blue)	100	27	318	11.22	33.9	13.35	71	325	2308	$185
21	Pure Drive Lite Cortex + GT (Dark Blue)	100	27	297	10.48	33.4	13.15	70	303	2121	$185
22	Pure Drive Roddick + GT (Dark Blue)	100	27.5	330	11.64	33.3	13.11	73	337	2583	$189
23	Pure Drive Roddick GT (Dark Blue)	100	27	336	11.85	33	12.99	75	335	2513	$189

Bolt

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
30	Bolt 100	100	27	326	11.5	32.6	12.83	72	325	2340	$215
31	Bolt 98	98	27	343	12.1	34	13.39	74	362	2625	$215

Boris Becker

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
33	Delta Core London Tour	93	27	329	11.61	32.1	12.64	61	310	1759	$170
35	Delta Core NYC	100	27.25	321	11.32	33	12.99	67	311	2136	$180

Donnay

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
37	Formula	no data available at print time									$299
38	X Black 94	94	27	342	12.06	31.9	12.56	60	318	1794	$299
40	X Blue 94	94	27	339	11.96	32.35	12.74	64	320	1925	$299
41	X Blue 99	99	27	334	11.78	32	12.6	63	313	1952	$299
43	X Dual Gold 94	94	27	324	11.43	32.3	12.72	68	312	1994	$249
44	X Dual Gold 99	99	27	326	11.5	33	12.99	67	324	2149	$249
45	X Dual Platinum 94	94	27	340	11.99	32	12.6	66	312	1936	$249
46	X Dual Platinum 99	94	27	334	11.78	31.7	12.48	66	304	1886	$249
47	X Dual Silver 99	99	27	319	11.25	32.75	12.89	67	307	2036	$249
48	X Dual Silver Lite 99	99	27	299	10.55	33.35	13.13	68	298	2006	$249
54	XP Dual 102	102	27	308	10.86	32.8	12.91	64	307	2004	$249
55	XP Dual Lite 102 (Black)	102	27	288	10.16	33.5	13.19	65	294	1949	$249
56	XP Dual Lite 102 (White)	102	27	289	10.19	34.3	13.5	60	303	1854	$249

Dunlop

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
57	Biomimetic 100	90	27	326	11.5	32.2	12.68	64	307	1768	$199
61	Biomimetic 200 Tour	95	27	347	12.24	32.5	12.8	62	335	1973	$179
64	Biomimetic 400	100	27	313	11.04	33.1	13.03	71	313	2222	$169
65	Biomimetic 400 Lite	100	27	284	10.02	33.9	13.35	71	294	2087	$159
66	Biomimetic 400 Tour	100	27	327	11.53	31.7	12.48	71	307	2180	$179
72	Biomimetic 600 Tour	102	27	315	11.11	33	12.99	69	318	2238	$179
73	Biomimetic 700	110	27.25	272	9.59	34.5	13.58	67	294	2221	$179

Gamma

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
75	RZR 100	100	27	305	10.76	34	13.39	76	311	2364	$200
76	RZR 100T	100	27	333	11.75	33.9	13.35	76	342	2599	$200
77	RZR 110	110	27.25	290	10.23	36	14.17	68	318	2438	$220
78	RZR 98	98	27	319	11.25	32.5	12.8	66	341	2206	$180
79	RZR 98T	98	27	345	12.17	32.5	12.8	66	341	2206	$180

Head

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
85	Youtek IG Instinct MP	100	27	310	10.93	32.6	12.83	71	306	2173	$170
86	Youtek IG Instinct S	102	27	279	9.84	34.7	13.66	72	294	2159	$160
87	Youtek IG Prestige Mid (INNEGRA in throat)	93	27	343	12.1	32.2	12.68	67	315	1963	$200
88	Youtek IG Prestige MP (INNEGRA in throat)	98	27	342	12.06	32.1	12.64	66	314	2031	$200
89	Youtek IG Prestige Pro MP (INNEGRA in throat)	98	27	344	12.13	32.5	12.8	67	320	2101	$200
90	Youtek IG Prestige S	98	27	316	11.15	33	12.99	67	310	2035	$170
91	Youtek IG Radical MP (INNEGRA in throat)	98	27	322	11.36	33.7	13.27	64	330	2070	$190
92	Youtek IG Radical OS (INNEGRA in throat)	107	27	322	11.36	33	12.99	60	321	2061	$190
93	Youtek IG Radical Pro (INNEGRA in throat)	100	27	331	11.68	33	12.99	65	336	2184	$190
94	Youtek IG Radical S	100	27	293	10.34	33	12.99	67	284	1903	$170

Pacific

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
114	X Fast Pro	100	27	315	11.11	33.4	13.15	69	313	2160	$210

Prince

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
130	EXO3 Hornet 100	100	27	292	10.3	35	13.78	70	319	2233	$149
131	EXO3 Hornet 110	110	27	291	10.26	35	13.78	68	309	2311	$149
136	EXO3 Rebel 95 (Yellow/Black)	95	27	342	12.06	32.1	12.64	62	337	1985	$189
137	EXO3 Rebel 98	98	27	316	11.15	33	12.99	60	324	1905	$189
138	EXO3 Rebel Team 98	98	27	299	10.55	34.1	13.43	58	316	1796	$169
144	EXO3 Tour Team 100 (16×18)	100	27	303	10.69	34	13.39	66	324	2138	$189
145	EXO3 Warrior 100	100	27	315	11.11	33.1	13.03	68	323	2196	$189
146	EXO3 Warrior Team	100	27	300	10.58	35	13.78	69	328	2263	$189

Solinco

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
156	Tour 10	98	27	342	12.06	31.6	12.44	72	310	2187	$189
157	Tour 7	98	27	300	10.58	32.2	12.68	70	290	1989	$189
158	Tour 8	98	27	327	11.53	31	12.2	67	297	1950	$189

Tecnifibre

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
159	Rebound Pro (VO2 Max)	95	27	308	10.86	33	12.99	71	307	2071	$199
163	T Fight 325 VO2 Max	95	27	334	11.78	32	12.6	70	319	2121	$199

Volkl

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
178	Organix 5	100	27.13	274	9.67	34.5	13.58	68	291	2004	$190
181	Organix 8 (315g)	100	27	331	11.68	32.2	12.68	74	321	2375	$185
182	Organix 9	98	27	324	11.43	32.5	12.8	66	309	1999	$205
183	Organix V1 MP	102	27	294	10.37	33.5	13.19	64	296	1932	$220
184	Organix V1 OS	110	27.5	302	10.65	34	13.39	67	317	2453	$220
192	Team Blast	115	27.5	273	9.63	35.5	13.98	70	308	2603	$180
193	Team Speed	102	27	275	9.7	33	12.99	66	278	1871	$100
194	Team Tour	100	27	292	10.3	34.3	13.5	66	311	2053	$189

Wilson

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
213	BLX Envy	100	27	283	9.98	34	13.39	63	297	1871	$130
214	BLX Five	103	27.25	276	9.74	37	14.57	24	320	811	$260
215	BLX Juice 100	100	27	316	11.15	32.8	12.91	74	318	2353	$220
216	BLX Juice 108	108	27.25	294	10.37	34	13.39	73	317	2562	$220
217	BLX Juice Pro	96	27.25	334	11.78	32.25	12.7	66	332	2156	$220
218	BLX One	118	27.5	278	9.81	37	14.57	75	325	3020	$310
219	BLX Pro Limited	110	27.5	262	9.24	37	14.57	64	303	2240	$130
222	BLX Pro Staff Six One 100	100	27	302	10.65	32.75	12.89	67	295	1977	$230
223	BLX Pro Staff Six One 90	90	27	354	12.49	31.8	12.52	67	325	1960	$230
224	BLX Pro Staff Six One 95	95	27	331	11.68	31.8	12.52	65	302	1865	$230
225	BLX Six One Ninety Five (16×18)	95	27	349	12.31	31.5	12.4	68	334	2158	$210
226	BLX Six One Ninety Five (18×20)	95	27	343	12.1	32	12.6	68	329	2125	$210
227	BLX Six One Team (16×18)	95	27	299	10.55	33.9	13.35	66	312	1956	$210
232	BLX Tour	95	27	305	10.76	34	13.39	67	326	2075	$220
236	BLX Steam 100	100	27.25	312	11.01	33	12.99	68	319	2223	$220

Yonex

#	Racquet	Head	Len.	Wt. gm	Wt. oz.	Bal. cm	Bal. in.	Flex	Swgwt.	Power	SRP
238	E Zone Xi 100	100	27	317	11.18	33	12.99	72	311	2239	$199
239	E Zone Xi 107	107	27	298	10.51	34.1	13.43	71	309	2347	$199
240	E Zone Xi 115	115	27.25	272	9.59	37	14.57	68	326	2613	$199
241	E Zone Xi 98	98	27	327	11.53	32.6	12.83	66	322	2083	$199
242	E Zone Xi Lite	100	27	297	10.48	33.9	13.35	70	305	2135	$199
243	V Core 100S	100	27	314	11.08	33.2	13.07	71	310	2201	$189
244	V Core 95D	95	27	336	11.85	32.1	12.64	67	328	2088	$189
245	V Core 98D	98	27	318	11.22	32.9	12.95	68	312	2079	$189
246	V Core Team	98	27	297	10.48	34.5	13.58	65	311	1981	$189