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Ektelon O3 Ruben "RG" Racquetball Racquet
	Quantity in Basket: None Code: 150260001 Price: $159.00 Shipping Weight: 3.00 pounds
	Grip Size: SS XS Upgrade Grip: No Thanks Python - Black (Recommended) Python - Blue Python - Red Python - White Python - Purple Python - Plum Python - Pink Python - Maroon Python - Green Python - Gold Python - Orange Python - Clear Python - Glow-in-the-Dark Python Wrap - Black Python Wrap - Blue Python Wrap - Maroon Python Wrap - Gray Head TackiMac Pro - Black Head TackiMac Pro - Blue Head TackiMac Pro - Purple Head TackiMac Serrated Black Head TackiMac Serrated Blue Head TackiMac Serrated Red Head Hydrosorb Black Wrap Head Hydrosorb Grey Wrap Ektelon Clear Vision II Grip Ektelon Duratred Wrap ProKennex Vibe Damp Black Wrap ProKennex Vibe Damp Grey Wrap Wilson Cushion Response Wrap E-Force Octopus Black E-Force Octopus Blue E-Force Octopus Red E-Force Longstring E-Force Fly Paper E-Force Resin Black Wrap E-Force Resin Blue Wrap E-Force Resin Red Wrap E-Force Tractor Wrap E-Force Vapor Wrap Upgrade Factory Strings: No Thanks Prince Premier 17g (Recommended) Prince Premier 16g Gamma TNT 16g Gamma TNT 17g Gamma TNT 18g Gamma Live Wire 16g Gamma Live Wire 17g Gamma Fat Core 16 Gamma Fat Core 17 Ashaway SuperKill II Ashaway SuperKill 17 Ashaway Power Kill 17 Ashaway Killfire XL E-Force Oxygen 16 g E-Force Oxygen 17 g Add Wristlacer: Wristlacer -Black (No Charge) Wristlacer - Blue Wristlacer - Red Wristlacer - Purple Velcro Wristlacer Add Vibration Dampner: No Thanks Ektelon Silencer Black (Recommended) Gamma Worm - Black Gamma Worm - Blue Gamma Worm - Purple Gamma Worm - Green Gamma Worm - Yellow Gamma Worm - White Gamma Double Worm II Head Megasorb Head Bandit - Black Head Bandit - Red Head Bandit - Yellow Head Bandit - Blue Big Rubber Band Add Grommet Protection Tape: No Thanks Rworld Grommet Tape Installed (Recommended) Would you like us to install the O3 Plugs? (No charge): No Thanks, I will do them myself Inside Holes Only Ages 25+ Outside Holes Only Ages 35+ All Holes Ages 45+ Would you like to add a Ruben Gonzalez Headband w/purchase? (50% off): No Thanks Black w/Blue Black w/Green White w/Red White w/Black
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Weight in Grams:    165 base weight grams (unstrung) with the plugs it can change

Racquet Length:  22 inches

Strung Surface:  106 sq inches

Manufacturers Features:

• O3
• Power Ring 8
• Sweet Zone
• Air & Comfort
• Tungsten
• Power Scoop
• Triple Threat
• Graphite Extreme
• Longbody
• Wallglider Bumper

Balance Point: Head Light (w/no plugs, Even with 2 plugs, Head Heavy w/all plugs)

Ektelon Power Level:  2750-3000

Factory Grip: Vision II

Factory String:  Lightning String 16 gauge

Ratings and comparisons for all racquets can be found in Racquetworld's Technology/Ratings Section

Racquetworld's Durability Rating:    90.0

Racquetworld's Power Rating:     Age 24- 92.12, Age 35 91.14, Age 45+ 90.16

Racquetworld's Control Rating #1 (Front Court):    96.04

Control 1 (Front Court) represents how the racquet handles upfront in the court.  We’re basically looking at how certain components stacked together produce good (or bad) racquet maneuverability.  To figure this out we look at the weight, balance point, and shape of the frame.  We throw all this info into Pat’s brain along with a couple hours of hit testing and out pops the rating.  This value is useful especially for doubles players who find themselves covering the upfront court a lot.  It’s also good to know if you’re a good server and find yourself quickly putting away returns off your serve without leaving front middle court.

Racquetworld's Control Rating #2 (Back Court):   94.57

Control 2 (Back Court)  represents the traditional control rating when taking a full shot from mid to back court.  Our goal with control is to redirect the Force of the ball.  We again focus on weight, balance point, shape, string pattern and tension, frame stiffness and on court experience. 

Racquetworld's Overall Rating:   Age 24- 93.18, Age 35 92.69, Age 45+ 92.20

Bang for the Buck  

Racquetworld's General Notes:

Ruben Gonzalez is one of the most respected players in all of racquetball and his dream of Ektelon creating a high end racquet has finally come true.  The best part for Ruben is that this is one the best racquets ever made and we gave it 2006-2007 Racquetworld Racquet of the Year award.  It incorporates Ektelon's highly successful O3 Technology with a weight system to place in the O3 ports at the top of the frame so depending on how you place them, you could be swinging a 165 all the way up to a 190 if you go by swing weight.  Ektelon's lightest racquet ever!!

Each frame comes with a limited edition racquet cover that has Ruben doing his superman pose on one side and an O3 logo on the other.  Although you get a cover with any racquet purchased from us, this is the nicest cover ever made from any manufacturer.

If you're a player looking for a great high end racquet, a player looking to upgrade, or even just a collector of racquetball that wants to support Ruben, you can't go wrong with this frame.

This new technology has been huge for Prince already (Ektelon's Tennis company).  We feel this will be Ektelon's best year yet!  Another question we get asked is, "If there are bigger holes in the frame, what does this do to the durability?"  We asked this ourselves and Ektelon assured us that incredible amounts of testing have been done and these frames will hold up as well or better than previous years.

If you're unsure about your model or weight...try our DEMO program.

These are available in both the smaller SS and larger XS grip sizes.

I would recommend changing the grip to a Python (Our favorite), or Head TackiMac  for the added traction to prevent slippage.  The Racquetworld Grommet Tape upgrade ($1) can save you $$ in the long run as sometimes strings break from the grommet being worn down.  For those who don't know what the grommet is, it's the plastic piece at the top of the racquet that the strings go through.  When you hit the wall and floor this gets worn down.

The Prince Premier string upgrade is recommended because factory string is less playable/durable then the Prince Premier string we suggest.  At the time of purchase, the Prince Premier restring upgrade is $21.95.  It's normally $36 if you mailed the racquet to us later so you save $14 if you choose the upgrade right away.

If you choose a vibration dampener go with the Ektelon Silencer (Our favorite), Head Hydrosorb, Gamma Worm or the BBB (Big Bad Band).

The wristlacer black is the default wrist tether that comes on your racquet at no charge.  If you want to change colors, a small fee of $2.95 will be added for switching.

A question we get everyday is "What is Grommet Tape?"  It's a piece of tape that goes over the head (bumper) of your racquet.  Sometimes you need a restring because of a broken bumper.  For an extra buck to add this, it could save you $25-40!!

We get follow up calls/emails everyday thanking us for the upgrades as they really help bring out the performance of the racquet. 

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