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Big Grommet Technology:

Power Big Grommet: The funnel-shaped molded Big Grommet™ integrated into the frame give the maximum sweet spot size, ensuring the greatest possible power and comfort.
Sweet spot enlargement: +20 inch2
Classic Big Grommet: Funnel-shaped grommets allow the strings to move more freely, giving plenty of power even on off-center hits.
Sweet spot enlargement: +14 inch2
Control Big Grommet: Funnel-shaped grommets allow the strings to move more freely. You feel a significant improvement in precision and control - even on off-center hits.
Sweet spot enlargement: +5 inch2
Web Link to Big Grommet Technologies: http://www.volkl.com/tennis/gromm.shtml

Handle System Technology:

Sensor Handle System:
- A new dimension in shock and vibration dampening thanks to a perfect blend of high-tech materials.
- Two-part racquet shaft and TechnoGel® provide ideal shock dampening
- The EVA, which surrounds the shaft, offers optimal vibration dampening
Vibration Control Handle System:
- Efficient vibration dampening with super-lite weight
- The EVA sheath surrounding the racquet shaft provides optimum vibration dampening
- The result: effective protection of muscles and joints
Twin Absorber Handle System:
- The perfect synthesis of shock absorption with maximum amount of touch
- Two-part racquet shaft to balance out torsional impacts
- Integral dampening foam
- Injection in the racquet shaft
- The result: reduces torsional shock by 60% and vibration by 40%
Web Link to Handle System Technologies: http://www.volkl.com/tennis/grip.shtml

Properties of DNX

DNX is a new unique material structure featuring high-strength micro tube construction that is 25 times stronger than regular carbon fibers. DNX is an entirely new material class whose properties represent the fourth dimension of carbon. DNX has strength characteristics that have never been reached before, a true break-through in material development, now exclusively available in the new DNX Racquet Series by Völkl Tennis.
Where is DNX positioned in the racquets? DNX Is Integrated In Strategic Areas To Add Strength To The Racquet: DNX "Wings" at 3 & 9 O'clock Provides increased TORSIONAL RESISTANCE for improved ball control especially on off-center shots DNX "Collar" in the cap above the grip Strengthens Shaft Region to resist twisting and excess bending for more power.
With DNX the frame is 25 times stronger, which equates to less energy loss & less twisting. DNX dramatically increases ball speed and torsional stability for pinpoint accuracy with maximum power.
How does DNX improve the playability?
- Adds TORSIONAL STABILITY especially on off-center shots DNX in the cap above the grip
- Adds POWER due to local reinforcement and strength
- DNX: 25 Times Stronger. Experience Genetic Power.
Web Link to DNX Technology: http://www.volkl.com/tennis/dnx_intro_pg.shtml

BB Racquet Technology:

ENERGY BOX: Positioned at 5 & 7 o'clock on the racquet head, the Energy Box is supported with Titanium and Lite Carbon. This material mix along with the box shape construction was designed to add stability to the racquet. Especially on off-center shots, the Energy Box stabilizes the racquet in a player and and ensures a smoother and more precise game.
ENERGY SHAFT: This unique triangle shaped shaft construction was developed for one reason only: POWER. The Energy shaft stiffens the shaft area of a racquet, resulting in less energy loss and hence adding superior power too.
Web Link to BB Technologies: http://www.volkl.com/tennis/bb_series.shtml

Catapult Technology:

Overall Benefit: More Power, More Control, More Comfort – the revolution in Racquet Technology.
Catapult: The catapult technology is based around a spring constructed out of Lite-Carbon and High-Modulus Carbon. The Catapult rests freely on the racquet frame and is activated, or “pre-loaded”, when the strings are installed.
German Engineering: A successful heritage combined with years of experience, today’s engineers at Volkl use the most modern technology, and innovative designs to blend functionality with performance. This guarantees the highest standard of quality in all Völkl products.
30% More Power and Control: More "Control" is due to the increased receive-time of the "Control-Phase". Increased "Power" is delivered by the explosive reaction of the Catapult spring resetting during the “Power-Phase”.
Together Catapult and Big Grommet increase the sweet spot creating an extremely forgiving racquet. The Catapult is perfectly integrated into the racquet frame.
How the Catapult Works...
- Pre-Load: Activating the Catapult
  - The Catapult is a spring freely mounted onto the frame and is pre-loaded during the stringing process.
- Demo:
  - Control Phase – Receive time
    As the ball hits the string bed, the Catapult spring compresses and energizes or "loads" the catapult, thus creating a deeper string bed pocket. The increase in receive time (the Control Phase) results in 30% more control and a larger sweet spot.
  - Power Phase –Release Time
    The explosive resetting of the Catapult shortens the release time (the Power Phase) by 30% delivering more power. Power is further enhanced because the ball compresses less and retains more of its own energy.
Web Link to Catapult Technology: http://www.volkl.com/tennis/catapult_tech.shtml

V-Engine Technology:

V-Engine is a V-Shaped cross section in the throat of the racquet. It is focused on increasing the stiffness of a racquet in this region. The two main benefits of this stiffer yoke bridge construction are more power and increased torsional stability. In addition, the longer main strings of the V-Engine make it possible for the ball to sink deeper into the string bed, thus enhancing the feel and control for the ball.
Web Link to V-Engine Technology: http://www.volkl.com/tennis/tech.shtml

Dynamic PCP (Power Control Pattern):

The Dynamic Power Control Pattern (PCP) ensures that power is controllable thanks to the dense string bed in the racquet's sweet spot. Balls hit outside the sweet spot maintain optimal power and comfort thanks to the more open string bed.
Web Link to Power Dynamic PCP Technology: http://www.volkl.com/tennis/dpcp.shtml

Pure Fiber Technology:

Pure Fiber Technology takes advantage of a new manufacturing process, which results in more graphite fibers and less resin. Now the process takes place in a climate-controlled environment with the aid of a fully automated computerized system. As the graphite fibers move accurately and consistently into the machine, they are heated to achieve the most efficient absorption of resin. Now, the exact amount of resin is injected into the individual micro fibers, allowing a deep penetration of resin, versus a mere coating. The result is a sheet of graphite, which not only has less resin, but also is more uniform and consistent in all aspects.
Advantages of Pure Fiber Technology:
1. Approximately 10% more graphite fibers without increasing the racquet's weight leads to:
2. Human error virtually eliminated
3. Would you rather play with a racquet made of graphite fibers or resin?
4. A perfect example of Völkl's commitment to German Engineering
Web Link to Pure Fiber Technology: http://www.volkl.com/tennis/mat.shtml

Frame Technology:

PowerMax Frame: Perfect frame geometry and innovative materials ensure more power, a forgiving game and better handling.
Precise Frame: The classic kidney bean shape cross-section gives you maximum precision and outstanding touch with an increased ball-string contact time.
Web Link to Frame images: http://www.volkl.com/tennis/frame.shtml

EnergY Profile:

The new Y-shape between the racquet handle and the throat-bridge increases the racquet's stability. As a result, maximum energy is returned to the ball. For perfect power and control, even on off-center hits. The combined effect of the 3D PowerMax Frame and EnergYprofile simultaneously increases the stiffness of the frame and the overall stability of the racquet. As a result, every stroke maintains optimal power and precision, even if the ball is hit outside the sweet spot. The frame's energy is efficiently redirected back to the ball.
Web Link to EnergY Profile: http://www.volkl.com/tennis/eyp.shtml