Sharapova's new racket - Page 3

themitchmann · 05-11-2010, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lilxjohnyy

Definitely looks like the Radical/ prestige head grommets at the throat....

I thought so too...

liehssahmster · 05-11-2010, 05:26 AM

Even with the new frame, another early round loss.

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Originally Posted by bsandy

Maybe they tried and failed. There are exit critera in every contract.

. . . Bud

Seems to me exit criteria could work both ways. Why wouldn't Prince be happy to get out of this contract that doesn't seem to be working for either party?

sammyboy · 05-22-2010, 10:57 PM

ouch...that is bad news for prince!

themitchmann · 05-23-2010, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sammyboy

ouch...that is bad news for prince!

Not with the results she's had recently.

sammyboy · 05-23-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by themitchmann

Not with the results she's had recently.

doesn't mean she does not sell racquets!

Puredrivetennis · 05-23-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sammyboy

doesn't mean she does not sell racquets!

but why pay someone whos not winning? head, however, gladly will

themitchmann · 05-24-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sammyboy

doesn't mean she does not sell racquets!

True. However, winning tournaments sells more.

bsandy · 05-24-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Puredrivetennis

but why pay someone whos not winning? head, however, gladly will

Yonex does too.

CzechM8 · 05-24-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by themitchmann

True. However, winning tournaments sells more.

I think Kournikova would tend to disagree

ClubHoUno · 05-24-2010, 11:14 AM

I know from a WTA insider at Strasbourg last week, that Sharapova is testing and currently playing with a Head Prototype......

themitchmann · 05-25-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CzechM8

I think Kournikova would tend to disagree

I don't think too many players cared about Kournikova's racquet. She probably did more for apparel than racquets.

Pioneer · 05-29-2010, 09:55 AM

Two words - no way.

I just think the different playing characteristics of a Head frame will totally throw off her game. I, too, am willing to bet it's an old racquet that she used or a custom Prince

marosmith · 05-29-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pioneer

Two words - no way.

I just think the different playing characteristics of a Head frame will totally throw off her game. I, too, am willing to bet it's an old racquet that she used or a custom Prince

wow, you don't read well, huh?

vsbabolat · 05-29-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Pioneer

Two words - no way.

I just think the different playing characteristics of a Head frame will totally throw off her game. I, too, am willing to bet it's an old racquet that she used or a custom Prince

It is a HEAD racquet for Maria .

marosmith · 05-29-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by vsbabolat

It is a new for Maria HEAD racquet.

So it's not a retail youtek anymore based on the butcap? You think it is a radical mold still of some sort? I couldn't cound the string pattern, is it 16x19?

vsbabolat · 05-29-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by marosmith

So it's not a retail youtek anymore based on the butcap? You think it is a radical mold still of some sort? I couldn't cound the string pattern, is it 16x19?

It is my opinion that she is using the YT Radical Pro.

THESEXPISTOL · 05-29-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by vsbabolat

It is my opinion that she is using the YT Radical Pro.

I was posting the same... It looks like 100'' and the beam is similar to Radical Pro.

jchl97 · 06-03-2010, 12:29 AM

Similar with Youteks, especially on the head of the frame, with iconic white Teflon grommets. The throat looks like a radical. I would say the same answer, a YT Radical Pro.

West Coast Ace · 06-06-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Automatix

It doesn't make sense really. If someone was to develop a frame for her it would be Prince not Head...

And admit that there is something 'wrong' with her current stick? I can see why they wouldn't

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Originally Posted by bsandy

There are exit critera in every contract.

My thought exactly. That's what lawyers are for.

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Originally Posted by liehssahmster

Seems to me exit criteria could work both ways. Why wouldn't Prince be happy to get out of this contract that doesn't seem to be working for either party?

That's true too. Sharapova and others on the WTA play so infrequently that the companies lose the best advertising - fans watching matches. Paying Jankovic 1/4 what they pay Blondie and having her play 2x the number of tournaments is a better investment.

XFactorer · 06-06-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by West Coast Ace

And admit that there is something 'wrong' with her current stick? I can see why they wouldn't

My thought exactly. That's what lawyers are for.

That's true too. Sharapova and others on the WTA play so infrequently that the companies lose the best advertising - fans watching matches. Paying Jankovic 1/4 what they pay Blondie and having her play 2x the number of tournaments is a better investment.

Why doesn't Jankovic have a P stenciled on her racquets?

06-03-2010, 12:29 AM	#58
jchl97 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 334	Similar with Youteks, especially on the head of the frame, with iconic white Teflon grommets. The throat looks like a radical. I would say the same answer, a YT Radical Pro. Last edited by jchl97 : 06-03-2010 at 12:34 AM.

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