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Tecnifibre Carboflex 130 Squash Racket Review

Posted by trendace on May 15, 2009
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The Tecnifibre Carboflex 130 Has become the top selling racket in the new 2009 squash racket range. The new range of Carboflex rackets feature the ‘Isomorph Shaft’ which is an added tendon in the racket’s shaft that increases stiffness up to 25% for extra power. They are also constructed using ‘Basaltex Transmitters, the best compromise between graphite and carbon fibre and materials which are 100% natural (a mineral fibre extracted from volcanic lava stone). This system is located in line for flex control which enhances increased strength, power and ultimate feel. The racket range has been designed especially for modern skillful player of today where power and control are at a balanced level.

Tecnifibre Carboflex 130

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Specification

  1. Construction – Graphite and Basaltex
  2. Weight – 130 g  +/- 5 g
  3. Balance – 355 mm
  4. Head Size – 500 cm 2 (concave)
  5. String Pattern – 14/18
  6. Beam – 18 mm
  7. Length – 68.5 cm
  8. String – X-1 Biophase 1.18 premium red
  9. Grip – Tec Dry

The Carboflex 130 is not only my favourite racket out of the new Tecnifibre range but is also my overall favourite racket that has been released this year. I have never really given Tecnifibre much thought as I as a racket choice as I only associated them for making great string, but now I feel I might have been missing out. Over the past few year Tecnifibre rackets have created a following and you only have to look at the professional players who use these rackets to realise they are a top brand of premium rackets who are making their mark on world squash.

The Carboflex 130 was so easy to play with and did really feel like an extension of your arm. It gave such a great solid feel on the ball’s impact with effortless power when needed. The weight was just right because of how the racket is balanced which meant I could move and prepare quickly. You also have the added bonus of the premium string strung in as standard so you get the imediate feel of  the rackets true potential.

Getting away from the technical stuff, both carboflex models look amazing with their updated design and colours. The pictures do not do the racket’s appearance justice. I am so impressed with the Carboflex 130 I have recently bought two to use as my main rackets which is a massive decision for me as I have played with other brands for over ten years.

Although Tecnifibre have designed these rackets for advanced players they are a very reasonably priced compared to the other well known brands. I would also recommend these rackets to players of intermediate level as I am sure they would feel the benefits of a premium racket and not having to pay the earth.

5 stars 5 star rating – best  buy

Click onthe links below for the Carboflex 130 deals.

 

UK

TECNIFIBRE Carboflex 130 Basaltex Squash Racket

United States

Tecnifibre Carboflex 130 Basaltex Squash Racket

 

 

Tecnifibre Suprem NG 130 Squash Racket Review

Posted by trendace on April 12, 2009
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 The Tecnifibre Suprem series offers a choice of four top quality rackets. The Suprem NG 130, Pulse 130, Axis 150 and the Fire 160 which all use the Elllipsis Shaft technology to provide the player with superior control. The Suprem NG 130 is the preferred choice of up and coming English player Alister Walker who is starting to make an impression on the world circuit with some great wins under his belt and looks to be improving still. He says ” Tecnifibre took care to develop a racket for my game. Light, stiff and powerful. The smaller head size increases control and the string is still the best you can get.” The Elllipsis Shaft technology provides 40% more stability than a standard square beam and a whopping 80% more rigidity compared to the square beam. This is also incorporated with the the Stabyl Tri-Carbon technology which provides the racket with increased stiffness at all the key flex points in the frame. This benefits the player by giving more power when needed and also extra control.

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Specifications:

  1. Composition – Graphite and Carbon 3K
  2. Frame weight – 130 +/- 5 grams
  3. Balance – 345 +/- 5 mm
  4. Frame – 466 cm2/72 in 2
  5. Beam – 18 mm
  6. Stringing pattern –  14 x 18
  7. String 305 green 1.20 mm
  8. Grip – Tec Dry

  The Suprem NG 130 certainly had a lot of technology behind its design but I wondered if it would really make a substantial difference to the performance.

  On trial I realised very quickly the racket suited my game down to the ground and I could easily swap over to the Suprem NG 130 without any real adjustments. The balance was great, the feel was great and I was able to put good pace on the ball but still be very accurate. Weather I played a drop shot or attacking drive I could control the pace and accuracy  as it actually felt very comfortable and natural to swing. The Elllipsis Shaft and Stabyl Tri-Carbon technology make an excellent combination providing power and control, it surprised me at how easy the racket is to use as normally it takes me a few games to used to.

I summary the Suprem NG 130 is my favoured racket out of the new tecnifibre 2009/10 range, not only does it have enough power and control but also comes standard with the 305 premium green string so no need for a re-string to start with.

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Just click on the image and link below for the cheapest prices I found in the UK and US for the Tecnifibre Suprem NG 130

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US 

 Tecnifibre Suprem NG 130 Squash Racket