2023 starts strongly with new collections from several of the brands.
Which rackets do the stars play with and what kind of properties do they have?
First out: the biggest news, Head's new acquisition; Daniel Windahl:
A round paddle racket with enlarged sweetspot ("Massive sweetspot" technology) that adds a balanced mix of speed, feeling and very good control. The core is a slightly harder Power Foam, which adds well with power to the offensive blows.
Gravity Pro's hit surface has strategically located boreholes as well as the new construction "Auxentic" which gives a wonderful feeling in the racket as it improves the center of gravity and helps to generate good speed in the blows.
The racket's hit surface is made in graphene, which is a mix between coal and fiberglass. The mix gives a forgiving and comfortable ball hit with better control compared to previous edition. Furthermore, the hit surface has been equipped with “Extreme Spin”, which is a grooved structure in order to increase spin and screw in the battles.
Gravity Pro's hit surface has strategically located boreholes as well as the new construction "Auxentic" which gives a wonderful feeling in the racket as it improves the center of gravity and helps to generate good speed in the blows.
The racket's hit surface is made in graphene, which is a mix between coal and fiberglass. The mix gives a forgiving and comfortable ball hit with better control compared to previous edition. Furthermore, the hit surface has been equipped with “Extreme Spin”, which is a grooved structure in order to increase spin and screw in the battles.
The racket is gentle on arm and wrist with its "Smart Bridge technology" which reduces vibrations and shocks.
Mike Yangua's choice of racket!
Characterized with its diamond form and prism frame as 90% reduces the contact surface between racks and harmful surfaces such as the glass walls or grid, as well as 10% reduced air resistance which gives a smooth and easy -to -maneuver racket.
The hit surface consists of a series of curved lines, a so-called "slice texture", which gives a good grip on the ball at a ball hit.
This particular model is a Winter Edition; A softer model recommended at low temperatures up to 25ºC. The racket also has a longer grip than regular paddle rackets to give the player more comfort and which is good for those for the players who use a double backhand.
The hit surface consists of a series of curved lines, a so-called "slice texture", which gives a good grip on the ball at a ball hit.
This particular model is a Winter Edition; A softer model recommended at low temperatures up to 25ºC. The racket also has a longer grip than regular paddle rackets to give the player more comfort and which is good for those for the players who use a double backhand.
New for this year "Wing deffuser" - the extended boreholes are developed to best make the air penetration available in the racket.
The 2023 model is made in the same shape with the same core (HR3) and structure as previous edition. However, this year's racket is made with a much stiffer surface, an 18K cofiber.
The rack retains the inverted V-bridge between handles and hit surface, which further improves control and precision in the racket.
The racket also has the advanced antivibration system Avly integrated, which reduces the vibrations that arise at the ball hit and therefore become more gentle on elbow and forearm.
Unlike some other brands, NOX's professional team plays unmodified rackets directly from NOX's usual collection. You can therefore experience the same feeling on the track as Agustín Tapia does during a WPT match.
Unlike some other brands, NOX's professional team plays unmodified rackets directly from NOX's usual collection. You can therefore experience the same feeling on the track as Agustín Tapia does during a WPT match.
| Windahl | Tapia | Yanguas | |
| Property | Control | Control/power | Force |
| Form | Round | Drip | Diamond |
| Balance | Means | Means | High |
| Weight | 360-375 grams | 360-375 grams | 345-370 grams |
| Surface | Graphene (carbon fiber/fiberglass) | 18k carbon fiber | 12 k carbon fiber |
| Core | Medium hard | Eva HR3 (Hard) | Hard |
| Structure | Yes | Yes | Yes |