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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Top 5 Best Tennis Shoes for Men, 2011

Feet are not just for decorating on the tennis court - players need to rely on them to get through a tough match. A great tennis shoe must be well made, with features that offer support, durability and good looks! You already know how to choose tennis shoes, now let's see what shoes to choose. Check out top-5 best men's tennis shoes 2011. And guess what's the best part? Some of them are on sale!


1. Wanna be like Rafa? Check out his shoe of choice: the Nike Air Max Courtballistec 3.3 ($99)! These trendy tennis shoes offer support, durability and speed – making them the ideal choice for an explosive player like Nadal. Nike improved the durability of this shoe by bulking up the medial side of the upper for more support when sliding into a lateral lunge. The shoe offers comfortable Lunarlon cushioning in the forefoot and air in the heel for “max” shock absorption. The laces are connected to internal straps for a customized fit that adds extra support. To further boost consumer confidence, this shoe features a six-month outsole durability guarantee! Not a fan of apple green? Check out the black, white and blue color combination. 

2. The Adidas Barricade 6 Murray Ltd. Edition ($79.95) shoe features Andy Murray's signature on the insole and a cool, custom-designed color combination. This is a lighter and faster version of the 6.0, with the same renowned support and durability. More flexibility in the upper provides comfort and a quicker breaking-in period for the chic sixth-generation Barricade. This shoe offers good traction and stability for ultimate hard-court performance. Perforations and the use of mesh keep feet ventilated and cool on court. The Adidas Torsion System and Claw Supports work to provide lateral support and stability, and the six-month outsole durability guarantee makes the Barricade 6 a great pair of kicks for the serious tennis player!

3. Another colorful option with a sleek design and foot-hugging fit is the Adidas AdiZero Feather ($74.95). The tongue is made of thin, synthetic leather which gives the shoe its “feather-like” feel, and the Extended Torsion system wraps around the heel for super-fast cuts on court. AdiTUFF on the toe and medial side offers foot protection, while the AdiWEAR 6 outsole is ideal for all court surfaces. This addition to the Adidas line should thrill players looking for style, speed and extra durability. Players who like this trendy tennis shoe include: Fernando Verdaso – hot!

Propulse 3 Roddick Tennis Shoe - Mens4. If you are a fan of the color red, the Propulse 3 ($108.95) from Babolat worn by Andy Roddick is hot, hot, hot! Not only good looking, these kicks provide support, stability, traction and a fast feel. At the performance level, the Propulse 3 is the perfect choice for the player looking to enhance speed. The 3-point support system secures the player's foot , from the heel through the mid section, and the Cell-Shield material provides upper durability without giving away comfort. With a natural and responsive fit, this shoe offers elite performance and consumer confidence with a six-month outsole durability guarantee! More conservative players may like the white, black and grey option.

NIKE TENNIS Men s Lunar Vapor 8 Tour - White/Green/Sail Tennis Shoes5. Roger Federer's great-looking shoe is the Nike Lunar Vapor 8 Tour ($120), which offers support, light-weight speed and the stability necessary to compete at the highest level. With out-of-the-box comfort, these great kicks are ready for immediate match play! Lunarlon cushioning through the midsole and a roomy fit (compared to the previous version) offers great response for maximum court speed without giving up comfort. The outsole has been cut with flex grooves for faster movement and performance. Also, the XDR material on the outsole is designed in a herringbone pattern to ensure traction on any court surface. Improved comfort and response make this a great, new update to the Vapor line, and great color selection will make it a great addition to any outfit.

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

The Babolat Story

If you have caught the tennis bug, chances are you play with a Babolat racquet or you know someone who plays with one. In addition to the invention of tennis strings, Babolat is currently the #2 manufacturer of tennis and badminton racquets, and
they have extended their line of products to shoes, balls, grips, over-grips, bags, accessories and stringing machines.

Babolat was founded in Lyon, France in 1875 - one year after tennis was invented. It is the oldest company specializing in racquet sports, and currently their tennis and badminton products can be found in sporting good stores and partner clubs in more than 100 countries.

Famous Babolat-toting tennis players include Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters, Andy Roddick, Samantha Stosur, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Dinara Safina and Fernando Gonzales, to name a few. 
                                                   Slogan: Tennis Runs in our Blood!
                                                                Logo: Double Line
With a long line of family dedicated to the innovation and advancement of racquet sports, Babolat has been indispensable to the game of tennis. 

Here is a just a glimpse of what they have accomplished over the years.

1874: Walter Clopton Wingfield creates tennis
1875: Pierre Babolat invents tennis strings, made of natural gut
1925: VS natural gut tennis string is created with the “Musketeers” in mind by Albert Babolat
Together the Musketeers (French players Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet and René Lacoste) acquire 20 grand slam and six Davis cup titles with VS string.
1955: Elascord, the first Babolat synthetic string, is invented
1968: Arthur Ashe becomes the first African-American Wimbledon champion, and he later wins the first U. S. Open – with Babolat strings
1980: Double line logo is developed
1994: Pierre Babolat launches the first group of Babolat tennis racquets
1995: Launch of first Babolat badminton racquets
1998: Carlos Moya is the first to win a grand slam with a Babolat racquet at the French Open
2001: European Launch of first Babolat tennis balls
2003: Launch of first Babolat tennis shoe with partner, Michelin
Andy Roddick wins U. S. Open with Babolat racquet and strings
2004: Launch of Aero racquet adopted by Rafael Nadal
2005: Babolat players Nadal and Clijsters both win grand slams – French Open and U. S. Open
2007: Propulse tennis shoe is launched
2008: Launch of new Xfeel badminton racquets for high-level players
Nadal wins 4th consecutive French Open title and Wimbledon
Nadal wins men’s singles gold medal at Beijing Olympics, Dinara Safina wins women’s singles silver medal
Kenneth Jonassen becomes European Badminton champion with Babolat Xfeel racquet
Nadal is ranked #1 men’s singles tennis player in the world
2009 and Beyond: There have been more than 100 grand slam wins with Babolat racquets and strings, making it the #1 brand among TOP 100 ranked players!

The folks behind the Roland-Garros Tennis Venue at the French Open have embraced the Babolat Company as they are driven by a common bond: a passion for tennis. Consequently, they have announced a unique collaboration for 2011 – two historic French Brands joining together for a five-year period to service tennis fans all over the world. In addition to supplying the official tennis balls for the French Open, Babolat will also be providing stringing services to all French Open competitors and a complete line of Babolat/Roland-Garros products to all French Open fans!

Check out our favorites from Babolat!

Favorite racquet - Babolat Aeropro Drive French Open - $199Favorite string - Babolat VS Touch Thermogut Strings 16g - $42.95
VS TOUCH THERMOGUT STRINGS 16G
Favorite men's shoes - Babolat Men`s Propulse 3 Tennis Shoes - $109Favorite women's shoes - Babolat Women`s V-Pro Lady Tennis Shoes - $85
Favorite bag - Babolat Classic Racquet Holder X6 Blue - $39.95Favorite grip - Babolat Natural Leather Grip - $10.95
CLASSIC RACQUET HOLDER X6 BLUENATURAL LEATHER GRIP

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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Babolat - Roland Garros Official Equipment 2011 is Now in Stores!

The time for all of us who are closely monitoring any updates in tennis gear world has arrived - the official equipment Babolat - Roland Garros is now in stores! We already saw Babolat Aeropro Drive French Open (a new version of good old AeroPro Drive GT) in a couple of tournaments in Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's hands.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in action against Nicolas Almagro of Spain during day two of the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open Tennis on May 1, 2011 in Madrid, Spain.
Babolat Aeropro Drive French Open priced at $199 offers the same technologies which are in AeroPro Drive GT - unique aeroframe construction which simulates the aerodynamics of an airplane wing to minimize drag through the air for a faster swing and increased power, the Cortex technology eliminates vibrations heading, and Woofer technology produces increased stringbed interaction which gives smoother more solid touch with every shot. 
AEROPRO DRIVE FRENCH OPEN TENNIS RACQUET
Besides a junior version of Babolat Aeropro Drive French Open tennis racket, Babolat introduced less pricey Babolat E-Sense Comp French Open tennis racket priced at $99. You can demo all the rackets at major retailers.

If you still want to have somenthing from Babolat French Open collection, but are not ready for a racket change, check out new tennis bags, a backpack or accessories.
TEAM RH X12 FRENCH OPEN TWELVE PACK BAG
Babolat VS Grip Original French Open White Tennis Overgrip - $4.95Babolat Custom Damp French Open Tennis Racquet Dampeners - $5.95
VS GRIP ORIGINAL FRENCH OPEN WH OVERGRIPCUSTOM DAMP FRENCH OPEN DAMPENERS
Finally, to see the close-ups of all the equipment, check out this video:


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Monday, March 14, 2011

Babolat - Roland Garros Official Equipment 2011

Babolat and Roland Garros announced a partnership for this year's French Open. This not only means that Babolat will supply the balls for the tournament, but we'll soon see a new line showcasing those two brands.
Babolat introduced several new rackets and bags featuring colors of this Grand Slam. One of the rackets is a new version of Aeropro Drive (racket of Nadal and Tsonga) - Aeropro Drive French Open ($199 unstrung), others are E Sense Comp French Open ($99 strung) and  Aeropro Drive Junior French Open ($104 strung). The bags come as six and twelve pack ($59.95, $79.95). Babolat also introduced backpack ($40) as well as over grips, dampeners, and new themed balls.


The new collection will be available in May.

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Monday, January 17, 2011

Date-Krumm Broke Radwanska's Racket

Playing with Kimiko Date-Krumm in the first round Agnieszka Radwanska beat her racket on the ground several times. Two plays later her Babolat broke in half and head flew off the court

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