(Reuters) – Tennis racquet maker Prince Sports Inc, which pioneered the oversized racquet, filed for bankruptcy protection in a U.S. bankruptcy court citing increased competition, piling debt and a decline in discretionary spending post the financial crisis that led to falling sales.
Moreover, are graphite tennis rackets good?
Graphite is remarkably strong for its relatively light weight. It provides terrific power, as well as good control and feel for the ball. … Graphite-composite racquets are great for beginners as well as advanced players because stiffer racquets transmit shock and vibration to the arm and shoulders.
Secondly, who bought out Prince tennis?
Which is better graphite or titanium?
The advantage of graphite shafts (which is really graphite combined with titanium) is that it is much lighter than titanium and therefore easier to swing. … Graphite shafts are also good for older golfers who may not generate the club head speed they once did.
Which racket is better carbon or graphite?
As graphite is stable, it allows manufacturers to adjust the flex patterns of the rackets. Carbon fiber rackets provide good strength which allows the user to sting the badminton racket at a higher tension with less risk of causing damage to the frame of the racket.
What is the most expensive tennis racket in the world?
Bosworth Tour 96
This is the most expensive playing racket there is in the market made by Bosworth Tennis, a family-owned company, in collaboration with the game’s greatest athletes.