Babolat Y, Wilson Kobra, Head Something... All Kinds Of New Stuff!

FROM: Tennis Zone, Inc.

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Dayton, OH 45459

937-436-4700

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TO: Tennis Zone Customers

RE: High School Special... New Arrivals... Racquet Promotion?








Greetings Tennis Zone Customers!



Boy do we have some interesting updates that are going have you playing in the Zone all weekend long.



Let's start with the most important issue of the early spring: keeping teenagers warm.



Stay Warm This Season



Who's been playing outside?



I wouldn't dare, but I know there are kids out there practicing everyday until very late, so we have been thinking about what we can do for you.



For one thing, we've been thinking a lot about your feet



*All socks are Buy 2, Get 1 (We recommend the Thorlo Thick Cushion - If you don't like them, you get a refund)



*Grips are Buy 2, Get 1 (Fight the cold weather with a cushier grip, maybe an Ergo Feel, that doesn't get hard as a rock when it's cold.)



*Fleece Nike Hoodies in solid team colors are 40% Off.



*All accessories, including tennis-themed blankets, are 25% Off.



Think of how much better life would be this season for the player, fan, coach or manager that took advantage of all four of those deals. - It'll make you win more.



Okay, that was overboard, but really, who likes cold feet or a frozen grip you can't feel? - Get some socks. Get some grips.



Who wants to retreat inside the bus to watch that last third-singles three-setter that just won't end? - Get a tennis blanket and stay outside.



This promotion starts Saturday at 9am and ends Sunday at 6pm.



The Racquet Of The Future: Demo It Now



The new Babolat Y 112 and Babolat Y 118 Ovversize racquets are on their way to the shop right now!



They look like interesting pieces don't they?








They should hit our site and our racks in just a few days.



Right now, we're editing an informational video with the new racquet, talking about what all this new technology does for your game.



Give it a few hours, and it should be hitting the blog.



Also, don't forget the new Wilson [K]obra Tour and Wilson [K]obra Team FX, built with the clay-courter in mind.



These racquets, you'll notice, are a bit wider than average, allowing for more friction and a ton of spin.

As for the new Novak Djokovic Head Racquet, go to the blog, and you'll see why we have no new information to give you, except for a funny video.



It appears Head is giving Nole some creative control (maybe overall control?) in marketing the new stick.








Other new arrivals include several new styles of Head and Wilson Shoes, and a ton of new bags.



Free Gifts For Everybody! - Just Do One Thing For Us.



Try any Head Crossbow from our shop, from Kettering or Quail Run Tennis Centers, or from the internet and get a free gift!



It sounds tacky, I know... and it is!



But what am I going to do with 50 water bottles, bottle openers, and watches?



I just want more people to try a pretty interesting technology that has been very underrated.



The club player will love the feel of this racquet.



It's a fun piece to try out, and if you don't like it, hey, at least you have a water bottle for the season, or a watch for the next couple months or so (I figure that's about how long the watches last.)



Come play in the Zone this weekend, get your sales, get your new stuff, get your racquet strung for $8, and do some serious winning this week.



See you at the Zone.



Samer of TheTennisZone.com

Novak Djokovic - Speed Lessons (The Smash)

Novak Djokovic Video

I don't know for sure, but it appears Novak Djokovic is being given a lot of creative control at Head.

Here his speed lesson on the smash.

We spoke with our Head rep yesterday.

He tells us no one is really sure.

We have been informed that another guy in the top ten has been practicing with the same racquet.

More on that, and actually how many racquets there are going to be in this racquet series... in the next post.

So here's the video.

We'll be sending an email about some awesome weekend sales, promotions and info about new arrivals in just a bit.

In the meanwhile, here's a pointless video.

Novak Djokovic, everybody.

Novak Djokovic - New Head Racquet

Djokovic Racquet Promotion - I'm not sure what this is.

Greetings, Tennis Zone Customers.

I've been trying to figure out two things this weekend, so let me know if you can help...

1.) What can I call a Tennis Zone customer that sounds more lively and catchy?

A TZer? A Zoner? A Tennis Zoner? - Let me know.

2.) Next up, what is up with this new Djokovic-going-to-Head thing?

What's up with the new stick? - He's playing with it everywhere, but I have no idea what it is.

Not many people other than Novak know.

I don't even know if our rep knows.

Not a whole lot has been said about this new racquet, due out this May.

I have nothing to tell you about it, except that we will have it available as soon as it comes out.

All I really have to show you is this video, which will probably just confuse you more.

Find more at SpeedLessons.com.

There is nothing that will help you learn more, but I laughed, so I'm referring you along.

Enjoy.

Wilson Tennis Shoes: Reinvented

The Wilson Tour Spin Men's Tennis Shoes are or the player that prefers a lightweight shoe that grabs and shapes to the foot.

Part of Wilson's new line of shoes, the Tour Spin is an excellent choice for hard courts.

A ballistic mesh upper makes this shoes one of the most breathable shoes of 2009, and nano-Wik technology keeps feet dry as sweat is transferred through the upper and away from the foot.

Extra rubber beneath the toe and a toe wrap over the toe make the Tour Spin very comfortable on stops and pivots. - They also add to the shoe life.

DST Foam makes for a consistent fit everytime.

Gel and Air soles often pop or fizzle out after a couple months, while the DST Foam maintains shape, even when the biggest, strongest players use them.

This means longer cushion life, and lower risk of foot and ankle injury.

The Innerloc lacing system allows for a nice tight fit without having to continually adjust shoes on changeovers.

Click on the picture to buy!

Color: White, Gray and Green

Diadora Speed Pro Tennis Shoe - Fits Like Butter

Tennis shoes usually lack either stability or comfort.

If you like a light shoe, buy a pair.

These shoes wear like a light running shoe, but have the stability of a court shoe.



I still use the heavier Lottos with competition insoles and love them, but I'll probably go with a lighter shoe like the Speed Pro for the clay courts this spring and summer. - I just feel that if I can get stability in a lighter shoe, I would be an idiot not to buy them.

That's all.

Plus, they are awesome hang-out shoes.

Get them in black, silver, white or red.

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Specs below

Upper: Air mesh plus net, combined with ultra-soft, lightweight synthetic micro-fiber for maximum breathability, flexibility and light weight. Toe overlay in Diadora exclusive HAR micro-fiber synthetic plus rubber print provides high resistance to abrasion due to toe drag. Lined throughout with special anti-bacterial treatment.

Insole: Removable, anatomically shaped, cushioned ErgoFit Insole with special anti-bacterial treatment.

Midsole: Molded EVA foam with Double Action inserts in the forefoot and heel area for enhanced shock absorption and flexibility. The Air Flow grid ensures proper forefoot flexion while offering midfoot stability and unsurpassed breathability.

Outsole: The lightweight outsole incorporates Diadora’s revolutionary Axeler Technology that dramatically improves forefoot flexibility while ensuring maximum midfoot stability. The thread-like frame composed of Tech Alloy, which is visible in the outsole, provides the versatility required to prevent midfoot torsion while enhancing forefoot flexibility as demanded by the competitive player. Duratech 5000 special anti-abrasion rubber compound throughout to ensure excellent durability.

Power Bridge 10 - If You're Good Enough, It's Pretty Good.

Think you're good enough to hit with the Volkl Power Bridge?

This is Volkl's leap from a decent DNX 10 to a reinvented series.

Feel is great.

Power is surprising.



Comfort is... well, just make sure you don't catch the ball late, because you will feel it!

I'm looking forward to the light version of this racquet to come out.

It has the same technology and feel.

It's just easier to use.

There's no shame in it.

I'm getting one.

Just tell me what you need, and I will help you out.

Gamma - New Strings Available Now!

Oh Gamma.

My relationship with you has always been one of the love-hate variety.

Renowned on the tour for great performance, I just haven't seen it, always quietly accusing you of getting caught up with gimmicks and marketing.

I personally never cared about the free hat I would receive when I got a string-job with Zo.

I used to think the best thing about your string was the durability which would allow me to hang myself after the frustration I would experience trying to get used to the string.

I'm glad I never followed through, because this new line of string is sweet.

These are like the 2.0 versions of Gamma's previous string.

They all go up a notch in each category: Power, Control, Comfort and Durability.

I would say the changes are not tweaks, but reinventions to previous versions.

Pictures and specs below:

Gamma Zo Twist



Gamma Zo is back with new features to bump its rating up in all categories: Power, Control, Comfort and Durability.

For the player looking for extra bite on the ball without compromising power, Gamma Zo Twist delivers.

With an 8 out of 10 rating in both durability and control, plus a 7 out of 10 in power, Gamma Zo Twist is one of the most talked about new strings on the tour.

Zo Copolymer polyester filament strings feature a high energy core for a crisper feel and maximum control for all types of shots. Zo strings hold tension longer and provide maximum durability.

Unlike solid, perfectly round Zo, the Zo Twist appears to have fibers wrapping around the core.

In fact, there are no extra fibers, but the string is molded to appear that way for extra spin!

Color: Black
Gauge: 16

Gamma TNT Tour 16



Gamma TNT Tour 16 Gauge String is one of the few strings around that give the player a ton of power plus good durability.

Wrapped in fibers and coated, this string can handle high tension, and still deliver good control and comfort.

It's a must-try for the player looking for a durable gut-like string.

TNT's Thermo Nuclear Technology allows for greater elasticity and string bed deflection to cushion the impact andstore more energy in the strings for maximum power and feel.

Gamma Monoblast 16



Gamma Monoblast 16 is a Polyester Monofilament string that scores an 8 out of 10 on the durability scale.

Monoblast also scores high in control for the dead feel it provides to the big-hitting, fast-swinging player.

A little softer than other polyesters or kevlar, the Gamma Monoblast 16 trades a little durability for the power and control that most wirey strings don't have.

This fine string ships to us at the end of February.

Pre-book yours now!

Color: Neon Green
Gauge: 16