Guest Author - Eric T. Coursey

It's a mans world but women evereyday are leveling the playing field. More and more of the world is adapting to meet the needs of women. It's not about equality because we are different, however it is about catering specifically torwards women like the world has catered towards men for so many years. Head has finally reallized the difference between men and women and have introduced a racquet series designed specifically for women. What is even more special about this racquet series is that it was designed by women because it is women who know their own needs best.

Head's new Airflow series started from scratch. Leaving all of their presuppositions behind and beginning with a clean slate was the only way that they could truly design a tennis racquet specifically for a woman. Head worked from the bottom up beginning with the grip because a woman's hand is different then a man's. The grip is ergonomically designed to fit the contours of a woman's hand providing more power and control with less exertion. Head used their Metallix technology, the same technology used in the new Metallix 10 to provide the Airflow racquets with more strength while remaining extremely light. Unlike other lightweight racquets that are head heavy, the Airflow provides a more even balance which allows for better manouverability of the racquet. The Airflow series, by using the Metallix technology have improved the responsiveness of the racquet, given it more power and kept it lightweight which are all ideal for a woman's game.

When the tennis racquet is the most important piece of equipment, why has it taken so long for a company to design one specifically for women? It is really brilliant from a marketing stand point to target women with a racquet like the Airflow. Finally, a racquet designed for women by women, what's not to like about it? Head has taken a step in the right direction, not just because it is good for marketing but because it is truly good for women's tennis. How long will it take until other companies will follow suit? Head is leading by example and they have done their research, interviewing thousands of women and responding with the racquets that women want.

Tennis racquets are all very different in their qualities and the Head Airflow, afterall is just another racquet. The Airflow is unique in some of it's features, created to be the racquet that you've always wanted. If you are looking for a new tennis racquet, the Airflow 3, 5 and 7 are well worth checking out.

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