Head Youtek Cerium 150

Head Youtek Cerium 150 squash racket 2010 nieuwe serie

Head Cerium 150 Squash Racquet, New for 2010* Why adapt the way you play when you can have a racquet that adapts to you.

1. Composite – YouTek
2. Beam – 16.5-20 mm
3. Headsize – 500 cm2
4. Weight – 150 g
5. Balance – 335 mm
6. String pattern – 16/17

The YouTek Cerium 150 is once again another weight option for the Youtek Neon. Slightly heavier but has also a lower balance point so not too noticable. Both of these rackets have the more dense string pattern for better control and feel.

Review

I tried both of these rackets and I must say that the difference in weight is minimal. I still prefer the slightly heavier racket (the YouTek Cerium) but this is just my personal choice as I would usually use a racket around this weight or maybe lighter but the weight balance felt better. These two rackets played quite different from the first two because of the head design adding the bridge in the throat in my opinion makes all the difference. Although you lose a small amount of power it is more than made up with control and feel. The rackets felt great on impact with the ball and unlike the first two were more forgiving on shots that were off centre. The dense string pattern made my shots feel more solid and comfortable. I still feel the Neon needs better balance but this is my personal opinion and I am sure they would be great for players who normally play with rackets around this weight. Nice control on volleys and absorbed the power of attacking shots which enabled me to push in tight defensive drops or boasts.

d3o™:* The frame-inlay d3o™ is a smart material. The specially designed molecules in d3o™ react on different impacts within nano seconds. They stay soft during slow hits and lock together on hard strokes. The d3o™ material is able to sense the needs of your play and adapts to you, providing maximum power when required as well as softer touch for a better feel.

*YouTek™:* HEAD YouTek™ combines superior technologies to perfectly match your individual needs. Whether your game is aggressive and adventurous or consistent and smooth, YouTek™ enhances your performance and brings out the best in you.

*Teflon® Friction Reducing Polymer:* Allows minimal string friction and creates a bigger "sweet spot" through the even distribution of tension across the entire string bed. Strings do not lose as much energy and can move freely around the grommets offering the player more power and feel on the racquet.

*Corrugated Technology*
A revolutionary shaft deign that optimizes power. Corrugates rails are incorporated into the shaft of the racquet creating up to 12% more stiffness than a conventional racquet design. This provides superior torsion, blending and handling for optimum power in every single shot.