Looks like the new
Gamma RZR 105 is a nice addition to the "ambitious oversize racquet“ department.
With its 105 sq. inch head size and 27.25 inch length, it continues the growing list of racquets which go beyond the specs of the popular 100 sq. inch racquet faction. As far as the wide beam, stiff frame design and open string pattern are concerned, the Gamma RZR 105 also perfectly fits the bill of the “tweener plus” concept, which puts it close to the new Volkl Organix 7 line as opposed to the more traditionally shaped Wilson Blade 104, Donnay Pro One OS EXT or Prince EXO3 Rebel 105.
TW playtesters seemed to really enjoy hitting with this stick, and obviously they were all fairly surprised how much they liked it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmyTsUCmtE8
I found it particularly interesting that Chris mentioned that he “hasn’t had that kind of put-away power since he tested the Pure Drive Roddick”. We all know that the power potential of a racquet is largely attributed to its weight, however the PDR comes in at 11.9 oz, whereas the Gamma RZR 105 is a very light offering at only 10.5 oz. That amounts to a remarkable difference of almost 40 grams, which is a lot in terms of racquet weight. It makes me wonder how the Gamma would perform with some added weight like a leather grip and some lead at the hoop.
I like the cosmetics of Gamma racquets, and the RZR 105 is no exception. The paint job looks sharp, modern, dynamic, and does a good job making the frame appear smaller than it actually is. IMHO, many 100 sq. inch racquets look bulkier than this one.
