As you can see from the image above this is the racquet that Dunlop has marketed Ramy Ashour as playing with for the upcoming season. The new PSA squash season starts up soon and I look forward to watching it on psasquashtv.com and one of the things I will be watching for is what racquet is Ramy Ashour using.
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Now on to the review of this racquet.
Dunlop Biomimetic MAx 2012 Squash Racquet Review
I have had a couple of chances now to get on court with the Dunlop Biomimetic Max 2012 and have compared it to the original Biomimetic Max as well as just coming up with an opinion of it unrelated to the original.
The specifications of the new Dunlop Biomimetic Max 2012 Squash Racquet are:
Frame Weight: 130g
Balance: Extra Head Light
Head Size: 500cm2
Stiffness: 80
String Pattern: 14×18 Powermax
String Tension: 20-30lbs
Construction: HM6 Carbon
String: Precision
There are 3 differences from the original Biomimetic Max - the Frame Weight, Balance, and Stiffness. The new racquet is 10 grams lighter, the balance more head light, and slightly stiffer than the original; all 3 were actually noticeable when alternating hitting between the 2 racquets. The 2012 edition definitely felt lighter in the hand and the balance was more towards the handle. When swinging it the balance was quite evident. You could really feel the racquet coming through quicker and what felt like the same swing between last year’s model left me ahead of the ball with the 2012 edition. That took some adjustment but once that was made you could really feel how quick the racquet is. The other difference this year as noted is the stiffness of it. The 2012 edition is enhanced this year with Anatomic Construction which is designed to provide better torsional control on off centre hits. The racquet did feel slightly stiffer than the original.
Overall the racquet has a lot of power due to its long main strings. It is extremely quick due to its extra head light balance and overall light weight. It is a fairly stiff racquet as well and does not flex much on normal hits or off centre hits. It is definitely a different feel than the more traditional feel of the Dunlop racquet that you would in the Pro GTX series which is quite soft. As it is very head light it does take some skill to not come through to the ball too quick. Once you have gotten past that though it is a great racquet. Its quickness makes it great for quick volleys at the ‘T’. Its power makes a good racquet for drives as well. Overall if you like a stiff racquet that is head light and have good technique this is a great racquet.
Here is the marketing information from Dunlop:
The updated Dunlop Biomimetic Max Squash Racquet is an ideal racquet for any advanced/intermediate player looking for pure power. The teardrop head shape provides long main strings for greater string deflection enhanced by Powermax string pattern. Control and pin point precision is improved with the inclusion of Anatomic Construction technology which increases torsional stability during off centre shots.
The racquet is constructed with graphite and features Dunlop’s Biomimetic technology. HM6 Carbon enhances the racquet feel, Aerogel technology reduces aerodynamic drag making the racquet faster through the air and the Gecko-Tac grip gives ultimate control in all conditions.
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