Why does Stepanek use the ugliest racquet in the world?
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ODYSSEY Mk.4
Professional
Why? I'm guessing because it works for him... he's pretty fun to watch i enjoyed him beating Gonzo 
breadstick
Rookie
To match his face...
BURN.
BURN.
Tempest344
Professional
its a bosworth...who cares..seems to be doing the job
Sticklacer
New User
one word: money
It suits his looks.
tennisdad65
Hall of Fame
That is not very nice :twisted:.. The racquet would need some scabs/moles, scratches, random paint drops etc.. to have a shot of an even match.. :twisted:
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tennisdad65
Hall of Fame
But I love his game.. He is my favorite player to watch.
Satch
Hall of Fame
Chris De Tone
Rookie
You cannot argue with the results this year after the switch...2 wins, 1 final, other good showings. I saw him in Miami win some great matches (Gonzo) and lose some not so good matches (Verdasco). I know that most on here like to rip him, but I think that he is great. My favorite player by far. Great at singles and doubles, uses all kinds of shots, jumps around like an idiot...just great. I hope that he plays until he's 40.
ShcMad
Hall of Fame
betovanbuuren
Rookie
what brand is the stepanek's raquet?
theduh
Semi-Pro
Your kidding us right??? :-?
Well I think he plays with that raquet because its his "precious" :twisted:
Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
theduh
Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Middle earth
Posts: 145
Obsessed with LOTR much
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
Chicks dig it.
mikeler
Moderator
PBODY99
Legend
It is a great design..............
I played with the 85 inch version of the Bosworth {Ceramic WB 210} and it was a very smooth frame. The response was even across most of the string face. Just ask Brad Gilbert he used the 100% Graphite version. I still have one left in my collection.
I played with the 85 inch version of the Bosworth {Ceramic WB 210} and it was a very smooth frame. The response was even across most of the string face. Just ask Brad Gilbert he used the 100% Graphite version. I still have one left in my collection.
OliverSimon
Hall of Fame
Bosworth Custom with a Blue leather grip.
theduh
Semi-Pro
theduh
Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Middle earth
Posts: 145
Obsessed with LOTR much
LOL! Just a coincidence, I've seen Radek being compared to Gollum and now this goofy raquet of his known to me as "precious"
Ripster
Hall of Fame
You summed it up perfectly for me.
The way he commits to fitness and his style of play - I can see him playing into his mid-30's easily.
To all of you dissing Stepanek's looks:
Firstly, he most likely has a hotter gf than you will ever get, so suck on that
Secondly, I can bet most of the people on this board are middle-aged or late 30's people who don't have good looks either. So before you diss stepanek's looks, why don't you look at yourself first:lol:
Thirdly, Stepanek makes more money than any on this board, except for maybe a few people. Most people on this board will probably never make a million dollars in their whole life; Stepanek has made over 5 million bucks:shock:. I guess you have a right to be jealous.
Firstly, he most likely has a hotter gf than you will ever get, so suck on that
Secondly, I can bet most of the people on this board are middle-aged or late 30's people who don't have good looks either. So before you diss stepanek's looks, why don't you look at yourself first:lol:
Thirdly, Stepanek makes more money than any on this board, except for maybe a few people. Most people on this board will probably never make a million dollars in their whole life; Stepanek has made over 5 million bucks:shock:. I guess you have a right to be jealous.
Richie Rich
Legend
maybe his racquet is bigger?
NotSoSuper
Rookie
that was good
Storm_Kyori
Hall of Fame
I don't know, but I kinda like that Bosworth, it has a unique shape to it.
wilsondude
Banned
you think wilson or head wouldnt pay more?
Bosworth is out of business to add to that.
David_Is_Right
Semi-Pro
Nope, I'm younger than Stepanek and definitely look better...
alextennis0805
Rookie
yea he actually looks like smegol form the lord of the rings
tennisntn3477
Rookie
When did Bosworth go out of business?
Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
LOL! Just a coincidence, I've seen Radek being compared to Gollum and now this goofy raquet of his known to me as "precious"
Yeah he looks a lot like Gollum. Stepanek must spit mad game to get all those hot babes.
DunlopDood
Semi-Pro
Agree that it's an ugly looking frame, but it sure beats anything Babolat makes (aeropro).
NeverGassed1212
Rookie
saw Stepanek in the SAP open final and he beat Fish with the "ugly stick". He is annoying though, starts fist pumping his opponents unforced errors like he just hit a winner.
Fedace
Banned
You guys may think it is ugly but it is one of the best rackets in the world. It just hasn't received enough playing time from the public yet. so it is still the unknown. When Babolat started to make rackets, everyone said, they are a string company,,what are they doing making rackets ?? now we all know they make great rackets.
It is same with Bosworth. They just need more marketing and lower the price little bit so mass public can afford to buy their frames...
It is same with Bosworth. They just need more marketing and lower the price little bit so mass public can afford to buy their frames...
blackfrido
Hall of Fame
I agree, I love that racquet. I wish I could have at least one of those.
wilsondude
Banned
On TW site:
***Please note that the Bosworth Collection racquets are no longer in production, with no plans for them to be produced again. Although these racquets are in new, unused condition, it is important to realize that they were manufactured some time ago and are best classified as New Old Stock (NOS). Tennis Warehouse does not guarantee the life of the grommets, grip, bumper guards or any part of the frame of NOS racquets. All racquets are sold as is. No warranties or returns apply to NOS racquets.
tennisntn3477
Rookie
The Bosworth Collection racquets are not the same as the racquet that Stepanek/Navratilova use or that is advertised on the Bosworth website. Personally tried to get a Bosworth Custom and went through the interview/questionnaire process with them in February but have not heard anything further in almost 2 months now. They have not responded to any of my emails. That's why I asked if they were out of business.
suppawat
Semi-Pro
You're not alone. I am interested in their custom handles. I emailed them, did a survey....and still got no response for almost 2 months already. I think they didn't pay internet bills.
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