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Product Specs
| Weight: 170 g (unstrung) | Racquet Length: 22 in |
| Factory Grip: Pro Kennex Rubber Grip | Factory String: Pro Kennex Liquid 17 |
| Balance Point: Head Light | Frame Shape: Modified |
| Strung Surface: 108 sq in |
Description of the Racquet
The HC170 is new for 2009-2010 and it's a variation of the HC2 Quad racquets from 2 years ago. It's less stiff then the HC2 Quad's so if you liked the quad but wanted a little smoother feel, this might be your stick of choice. The 170 weight is the most popular weight in racquetball today
Here's how Pro Kennex describes the two technologies:
HC2 stands for "Hot Core, 2 cylinders". HC2 incorporates PK's Core 1 technology using a balsa wood center box surrounded by dual cylinders, making it ultra-stiff (the stiffest racquet in PK's line to date) without compromising feel and eliminating shock and vibration.
When you strike a ball with a Core1 racquet each of the independent graphite cylinders creates a separate, opposing shock wave. When the two opposing shock waves meet at the wood spine they counteract and cancel out each other, eliminating the harsh negative impact shock and vibration. The wood spine then transmits only the remaining clean, responsive, organic feel in your hand. It's lightweight power with feel.
The Result: The player feels the ball on the strings because much of the disruptive initial shock is eliminated while the wood shapes the vibrations into information a player can use.
Benefits: Better feel of the ball on the strings, more focused energy transfer, better control, easier on the body.
If you're unsure about your model or weight...try our DEMO Program.
These are available in 3 5/8 grip size only
RacquetWorld's General Notes
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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