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Ektelon has beefed up their new line of racquets, making them more durable than last years models. All of their frames for the upcoming season use a new graphite bonding process to improve the frame's integrity. The use of lighter weight materials for the cosmetics helped to compensate for the heavier resin used in order to keep the racquets at the same weight as the previous years. New to this year's line of racquets is the Ektelon EXO3 Attack Lite; weighing in at 165 grams unstrung. This lightweight version of the Attack is perfect for those players who want lightweight power. With a much more head heavy balance than is typical with Ektelon, this racquet has huge power potential for the intermediate to advanced player.
This racquet does not come with a cover
| Head Size: 106 sq. in. / 684 sq. cm. |
| Length: 22 inches / 56 cm |
| Unstrung Weight: 165g / 5.8oz |
| Strung Weight: 184.4g / 6.5oz |
| Balance: 11.875in. 7 pts Head Heavy |
| Swingweight: 144 |
| Factory String: Ektelon Premier Power 17 |
| Composition: Graphite |
| Grip Type: Ektelon Max Tack Wrap |
| String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses Mains skip: 5H,8H,10H One Piece Shared Holes: 7H,11H |
| String Tension: 30-38 pounds |
Comments: Great racquet for those looking for something lighter than a 170g. Good power for what feels like a more evenly balanced racquet than any other Ektelon I've used, and I have 6 different Ektelon models, O3 white, Speedport, Attack, Ignite, Toron, Attack Lite. Grip is a little sketchy when using the O3 glove however.
From: Brent, Tucson, AZ, USA, 09/11
Skill-level:A/B
String type and tension: Zyex @ 36
Comments: I have played with each generation of the Attack and this is by far the best one. The blend of light weight frame and head heavy balance is great. Even backhands above the shoulder could be hit with above average speed and power. After demo'ing all the latest, this racquet offer the best control around with no slippage from the wrap grip. Time will tell if this racquet is indeed more durable. I'm ordering one right now; more to follow.
From: E, MD, USA, 09/11
Skill-level: A
String type and tension: Factory
Comments: Best racquet I've ever hit with, PERIOD! Have played with GB250 165, e-Force NXT Gen 170, and even just demoed the new PK 175 & 165 as well as the new GB 1.0 frames. This racquet has them all beat! Feels very quick and fluid during swing, and hits the ball a ton! As with all Ektelon frames, control is excellent. Didn't think I would like this racquet being it is 6-7 pts head heavy, but it felt perfect in my hands right from the get go. I had tried the Attack last year and it just didn't feel right to me. This Atatck Lite 165 version is much different and all for the better IMO. I am hoping that the durability issues have been resolved . . . if so, this racquet is definitely a winner in my book and one that I plan on using for the upcoming season. Don't know if I am crazy about the wrap grip, but I'll try it for now (can always switch to the vision grip later).
From: JH, USA, 07/11
Skill-level: A
String type and tension: Factory