The Tecnifibre X1 collection is the brand's response to trends observed on tennis courts. The game is becoming faster, so players need a fast and stable racket with plenty of power. Unfortunately, this also brings more vibrations and, as a result, more injuries.
Tecnifibre TF-X1 255V2 tennis racket is the lightest model in this collection and is designed for younger competitive players as a first adult tennis racket, offering young players maximum power, the necessary stability, and great comfort, while also protecting them from unnecessary vibrations by minimizing them as much as possible.
This is an entirely new racket from the X1 collection, which, compared to the heavier versions, uses the same racket profile and 645 cm² head size, making it suitable for younger players looking for a first adult racket with plenty of power, good stability, and greater maneuverability, enabling faster reactions both at the net and on the baseline.
The combination of lower weight, head-heavy balance, and new technology will give you a faster swing and, as a result, more power, more pace, and more spin.
And to make sure you don't have to worry about whether you hit the ball right in the center, Isoflex technology takes care of that by increasing the ideal hitting zone.
Frame ergonomy technology provides extra power, while the 16x19 string pattern delivers the spin needed to push your opponent off the court.
All rackets built for power need a certain stiffness, which unfortunately generates a lot of negative vibrations. Tecnifibre developed a unique solution in its laboratory called X-Damp, which reduces vibrations by as much as 36%.
X-Damp technology isn't actually entirely new — it's an updated and improved version of the dampening system originally developed by René Lacoste. It's the system Tecnifibre created for Lacoste, and it's also found in both Lacoste rackets. A small weight is located in the handle and moves slightly to dampen unnecessary and harmful vibrations. This technology reduces vibrations by as much as 36%.
We recommend this racket to beginners and recreational players, both men and women, looking for a lighter racket with more power and great comfort, and who need a somewhat larger head with a bigger ideal hitting zone (larger sweet spot).
Features:
Technology: X-Damp, Isoflex, Frame Ergonomy
Head size: 645 cm² / 100 in²
Weight: 255 g
Balance point: 330 mm
Length: 685 mm / 27"
Grip: WAX Grip Feel
Profile: 24.5 / 25.4 / 25 mm
String pattern: 16/19
Recommended string: Black Code or Razor Soft
FRAME ERGONOMY: the frame has been optimized with a more rounded head shape, while also being additionally reinforced, so the racket offers more power and better stability.
ISOFLEX: an evolutionary development where the racket is stiffer at the point with shorter strings and softer where the strings are longer. This makes string tension more consistent, giving players the same speed and precision whether they hit the ball dead center or slightly off-center. In other words, this significantly increases the ideal hitting zone (sweet spot).
X-Damp: a new dampening technology originally developed for Lacoste rackets. The technology was originally created by René Lacoste, and Tecnifibre has further refined it. This reduces vibrations by 36%, increasing comfort, reducing fatigue, and improving playing characteristics.
