Babolat Y 118 Smart Grip Tennis Racquet

Product Description

Babolat Y 118 Smart Grip Tennis Racquet
The latest in game improvement racquets from Babolat is here - the Y line! Engineered and designed exclusively for club players, Babolat Y racquets feature four key technologies to deliver optimal power in every swing and absolute precision in every shot.

The Y Line racquets utilize a unique design based on a Dual Structure construction. This exclusive construction connects the yoke and the head in the racquet’s key zones. Both elements of the racquet are linked by oversized arms, the Side Drivers, specifically engineered to optimize power (thanks to the extended yoke that delivers maximum energy from the base of the throat to the middle of the head) and precision (due to the side connection between yoke and head at 3:00 and 9:00 for more stability at ball impact).

The Y118 is Babolat's lightest and most powerful Y Line racquet and offers optimal maneuverability for superior performance. The Y118 is a great choice for the player looking for maximum power while maintaining comfort and maneuverability. This version of the Y 118 comes with Babolat's Smart Grip, an ergonomic grip shape deigned to allow your hands to relax for a more fluid swing style.

Best suited for players with shorter, compact strokes looking for power. Recommended for the 1.5-2.5 NTRP level players.

Side Drivers: Longer arms extend the yoke farther up each side of the racquet. These arms - or Side Drivers - create a stiffer construction and distribute maximum power from the base of the yoke to the middle of the head. Advanced precision comes from the connection of the Side Drivers to the racquet head at three o'clock and nine o'clock, which results in less torque (or twisting) at ball impact.

Bi-Material (Dual-Graphite) Construction: In the yoke, a high-modulus graphite structure with two times the stiffness of standard graphite equals increased power. In the head, an exclusive crystal graphite material engineered by Babolat provides enhanced torque resistance, leading to more precision.

Cellular Grommet System: Combining a hard internal part and a soft external part, this 360 º integrated dual-material grommet system creates more consistent and balanced energy absorption at ball impact for more comfort and more forgiveness.

Smart Grip: An innovative ergonomic grip, with optimized contact between the grip and the hand that allows: a natural racquet handling, more power through an improved hold and more control though a more secure hold.

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Tennis Racquet Specification Table

Player Level:	Beginner
Power Level:	Low
Swing Type:	Closed, Short, Compact
Player Power Level:	Need Maximum Power
(NTRP) rating:	1.5 - 2.5
String Tension:	50-65 Pounds (Recommended)

Brand:	Babolat
Short Desc:	The Y118 is Babolat's lightest and most powerful Y Line racquet and offers optimal maneuverability for superior performance. The Y118 is a great choice for the player looking for maximum power while maintaining comfort and maneuverability.
Head Size:	118
Length:	27.50 "
Strung Weight:	9.6 oz.
Balance:	6 pts Head Heavy
Composition:	Graphite/Crystal Graphite
Beam Width:	28/23/28 mm
Power Level:	High
Swing Type:	Closed, Short, Compact
String Pattern:	16 Mains x 19 Crosses
Grip Type:	Smart Grip
String Tension:	50-65 Pounds Recommended

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