Wilson
BLX Technology
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Basalt fiber is a material made from extremely fine
fibers of basalt volcanic rock. It is similar to carbon
fiber and fiberglass but has better physicomechanical
properties than fiberglass, it is more flexible, and is significantly cheaper
than carbon fiber.
The initial development of Basalt Fiber was in France with the
first patent issued in the US in 1923. The technology
languished until the Soviet Union did significant development with Basalt Fibers for military applications. Now in the
21st century, interest in Basalt Fiber has increased because
it is slightly stronger that Carbon Fiber and significantly
cheaper. See
article
In tennis racquets, this means a lighter material with a more
controlled flex. This permits design of a more stable,
comfortable playing head with no change in weight or
balance.
BLX Racquets are very comfortable to play with
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Wilson
FX Technology
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An Innovative Quad Shaft frame technology.
Distributes force to 4
pillars instead of 2. As
a result, FX Technology delivers 23% more torsional stability,
FX offers a new level of KONTROL and Feel.
We know you demand exceptional stability for more Kontrol.
We know FX, Wilson's new Quad Shaft frame design will exceed
your expectations.
FX (factor multiplied) takes the tour proven K Factor technology to the next level
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| Wilson KFactor Technology |
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Please click for full page description of
Wilson's new K (for Kontrol) technology
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| Wilson Ncode Technology |
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Wilson's nCode technology alters the molecular structure of carbon fiber by
filling micro-voids with special nano-sized silicone oxide crystals.
This prevents the fibers from moving around - at the molecular level.
The result to you as a player is that the head of the racquet is more stable; it
has much less flex and distortion when you hit the ball. This gives you more
control, a bigger sweet spot, and a clean crisp feel when you strike the ball.
This is not just advertising hype; it really does work. We have play
tested several identically strung nCode and non-nCode frames (the Triad 5 vs. the
n5, the H6 vs. the n6, the Hammer tour vs. the nTour) and it really does work.
The nCode racquets all had a bigger sweet spot and a crisper, more controlled
feel.
In addition, the racquets last longer. All carbon fiber racquets -
from all manufacturers - last only so long before the fibers wear out and the
racquet looses it's feel. For hard players this can be a season, for
average players it can be several years; but they do wear out. Wilson says
that on stress test machines, the nCode racquets kept their playability twice as
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Wilson Triad Technology |
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Wilson
Triad technology is a three piece racquet system:
- the racquet head
- the racquet handle
- a special iso-zorb string to isolate the head and handle
The iso-zorb strip adsorbs shock and vibration which
make the racquet very comfortable to play with. Since the
racquet has this shock adsorption, Wilson can also make the head
area stiffer for greater control.
Wilson is continually improving the design of the iso-zorb
construction. Now in it's fourth generation, it has
increased feel with amazing comfort.
The iso-zorb material is an exclusive Wilson design. Triad
racquets were first introduced in 2000, over the past years we
have never encountered any construction or longevity problems.
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Wilson Hammer Technology |
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| Wilson's Hammer technology is basically a racquet that overall is
light but is also head heavy. The light racquet is maneuverable. The
heavy head provides power and stability on shots. "Hammer" is a
very effective and popular technology. |
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