Overview
The E-Force Lethal Reload 170 Racquet is the third generation of the Lethal racquet line. This racquet has been redesigned for the 2014-2015 season and now includes Power Boosters for a more control oriented stringbed with vibration dampening characteristics and stability. Plus, all main and cross-strings extend to the outside edges of the frame for maximum stringbed elasticity, resulting in a powerful, forgiving response. Fans of the previous Lethal NXT Gen series and the original Lethal racquets will not be disappointed.
Specifications
| Unstrung Weight: | 170g |
| Strung Weight: | 203.4g |
| Strung Balance: | 2 pts Head-Heavy |
| Strung Swingweight: | 163 (high swingweight = power) |
| Factory String: | E-Force Platinum 16 Black @ 36 lbs |
| Factory Grip: | E-Force Resin Wrap Grip |
| Cover: | Not included by manufacturer |
| String Pattern: | 14 Mains / 16 Crosses Mains skip: 7H One Piece Shared Holes: 6H, 8H |
| Head Size: | 108 sq. in. |
| Head Shape: | Teardrop |
| Racquet Length: | 22 in. |
| Composition: | Graphite |
Previous Feedback
Comments: I bought the reload from this company. It is like a 4th generation of t eh next gen 170. It feels slightly head heavy,which I prefer to headlight because the 170 lighter weight prevents me from overswinging like I did with my bedlam lite 170.Even though I am a 65 yr old b player,I still hit a fast serve and forehand.I have owned superdc,heatseer 190,head 190,head liquid metal,intelligence 165,head tko,harrow 160 and 170,wilson 175 blx. I found the lethal strung at higher tension gave good front court control but poor feel.I am having it restrung at 28.I love the shape and weighting of this racquet more than all the ones I listed here.
From: Ron, Denton, TX, USA, 03/15
Comments: I bought the reload recently. I had owned one of the first generation nxtgen 170's before.This racquet is very stiff and powerful.I had RbW resting with 17g at 35.Amazing control now, which eforce racquets are not really known for.Now I am going to buy a second.FWIW, I have owned head 165,170 liquidmetal,eforce heatseeker 190,head 185 tko,harrow 160 and 170,bedlam lite 170,super dc 30,played with scorpion,toron,wilson blx,and this racquet I would say is the best. It does not feel headlight like may eforce raqs feel to me.I love the longer handle.I am 65, played for 30 years.I still hit the ball very hard,I inherited good upper body strength.I do wish I had gone with 16 ga string,the 17 ga move around too much,might have been stingers fault.
From: Ron, Denton, TX, USA, 02/15
Skill-level: B
String type and tension: 17 at 35