Brand new, never been used, still with the protective wrapper on. Dunlop brand Tempo Lite Tititanium 2007/2008 model. Royal Blue and Silver. This is a terrific squash racquet for a newer player. It is an outstanding value for someone who wants a nice racquet without spending a ton of money. At this price, it is even worth considering as a backup or for a friend who needs to borrow a racquet.
This racquet is a titanium mesh alloy. What's the big deal about titanium? Simply put, titanium has an incredible strength to weight ration. With it, you can have incredibly strong frames without it being excessively heavy. Stronger frames resist breaking which is always important and allows for greater rigidity helping you have more accuracy and transfering more power to the ball. If titanium is so great how come everything isn't made of titanium? The answer--cost. It is super-expensive. So, to get a titanium based racquet for an affordable price is not easy.
This racquet features a modified teardrop face with non-perpendicular stringing. This has been proven to give a larger sweet spot. Even if your shot is not exactly centered, you have a better chance of getting off a decent shot with a greater margin of error. That is crucially important for all level players. Frequently you have adequate time to set up for and make a nice return but the true test of an excellent player is how you perform under pressure, off-balance, in an awkward stance, pressed for time--a better racquet gives you an edge under conditions like this. Against a skilled player, they are trying their best to put you in such a position all the time.
Additionally, this racquet features a bi-stem neck with a built-in dampening elastomer. The weighting of the racquet is somewhat head light--great for touch and feel. The head is an very above-average 525 sq. cm. I'd even call it oversized--while that does add weight it provides for more margin of error and that is exactly what newer players need. The racquet comes pre-strung with Dunlop's own quality nylon stringing. Finally, the racquet is equipped with a protective lightweight plastic covering on the exterior, particularly around the topmost part of the racquet. If you have ever broken a racquet scraping returns from tight rail shots or digging a well-placed ball out of the corner, you'll appreciate this little feature. Also included is a racquet cover--reasonably important to protect your racquet from damage or premature aging.
We are offering this racquet at a super-low price with no reserve. We are proud to be PowerSellers with a 100% positive feedback rating--how many sellers can say that? We also ship immediately upon payment and are glad to ship internationally anywhere in the world. I am an experienced squash player and would be glad to answer any questions you may have. Good luck!!!
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