Unusual racquets appeal to me simply because of the creativity applied to produce something different, yet at 
the same time with meaning. When I first laid my eyes on the Neoxxline I knew I had to have one for the collection because of the combined design elements of the offset head, like the Snauwaert Ergonom and the curved handle of the Bio Gripper (and others).
But, what about playability? From all reports the Ergonom was a shocker and so was the Bio Gripper. However, if you follow the logic of the design, it is all about helping people with weak or injured wrists by allowing the racquet head to drop into the correct position for half volleys and ground strokes. There are some playabilty benefits as well.
While this sounds fine as a concept and not just following the line on their website, one very experienced tennis player and site supporter was so excited he got a couple to hit with. After 2 weeks with the Neoxxline he has decided to sell off his other racquets…….a very big call. I am not joking here either because I bought one of Joes’s Gamma Big Bubba racquets. I am sorely tempted to hit the court with the Neoxxline next opportunity to see how we go.
Here are some comments from Joe and thanks for your input.
First of all my wife plays with a power angle 115. She has extensive tennis experience at national and professional level. My experience comes from being an avid tennis player for over 30 yr. The power angle has diagonal stringing which I feel helps any racquet.
This is one of the benefits of the Neoxxline. I believe diagonal stringing helps a great deal on the touch side of tennis and also on kick serves. The tilted head and curved handle allow you to use the length of the racquet which gives a lot more string on the ball for topspin and slice. It just seems to allow you more options on how to play.The learning curve on the racquet is very small. We have been using these for only 2 weeks and there is not much I can’t do with it. The serve gives a lot of spin which I am sure will develop further. There is also a lot of power that comes on the serve. You can really snap your wrist with this handle.(needs just a little practice) Due to the position of the head and handle you can take half volleys without bending and, hit them as topspin ground strokes.It is also designed to be easy on the arm and joints. I didn’t think so on my first hit (just because it was different) Now one of its best advantages is that it feels like part of your arm. People like racquets because of weight, balance, or headsize. They are factors but not really giving you an advantage. This is not a miracle racquet but it is the only racquet I have seen that offers this potential. Yes I am a convert………….Joe
NOW FOR A SORT OF SALES PITCH. If we receive enough demand for these racquets we can get some in bulk.
Learn more from the Neoxxline website www.neoxxline.com and click the English language option top right.
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