The Head YouTek IG Speed Lite is the lightest racket in the Speed series. It may be light but this racket packs a mean punch boasting a design that provides the perfect combination of power, manoeuvrability, control and feel. This is an excellent tour racket for players with a moderate swing style. This racket features YouTek technology that combines a range of superior technologies to perfectly match your individual needs on court. Whether your game is aggressive and adventurous or consistent and smooth, YouTek enhances your performance and brings out the best in you. Integrated in the lay-up and positioned in the shaft of the racquet, d3o offers new possibilities for tennis players. The d3o technology is able to sense the needs of the players during different strokes. On aggressive shots, the smart molecules lock together within nanoseconds and dramatically increase the stiffness of the whole racquet frame to provide maximum power. On slice or drop shots, the d3o molecules absorb the impact to provide a softer touch for better feel. In summary you"ll be rewarded for your creativity by a racket that provides for every facet of your game. The Head grommets coated in Teflon friction reducing polymer provide a low-friction contact surface, enabling the strings to slide through the grommets with nearly no friction. Moving without resistance, the strings maintain their energy during ball impact, providing more power. The Speed IG range incorporates Innegra fibres which boast the dual properties of being lightweight and extremely durable to enhance the YouTek performance. Innegra is used at strategic points adds stability in the racket and reduce vibration by 17% leading to a more comfortable and table package overall. *Weight: 260 g (9.2 oz) *Beam: 24 mm (24 mm) *Head size: 660 cm2 (102 sq in) *Balance: 340 mm (even) *Length: 685 mm (27") *String pattern: 16 x 19