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Long time coming

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Another innovation has invaded the tennis scene in the form of extra-long racquets. Pioneered by Dunlop, these extra-longs are one to two inches longer than standard racquets. They are considered the most important development in racquet technology since the wide-body in 1987.

Author: Gray, Bill
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1995

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Raise the titanium!

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Analysts believe titanium-made tennis racquets would be one of the top-selling products to enter the market in the future. The growing trend towards titanium may be explained by the comfort and strength afforded by titanium, a light-weight metallic element.

Author: Gray, Bill
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1998
Usage, Materials, Titanium

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Frankenstick

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The International Tennis Federation (ITF) may ban the new ultra-extra-long 32-inch Gamma Big Bubba tennis racquet from organized league and tournament play. The ITF is concerned that the Bubba's power and length would alter the nature of the sport.

Author: Gray, Bill
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1996

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Subjects list: Innovations, Equipment and supplies, Tennis, Rackets (Sporting goods), Tennis rackets
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