Babolat Play & Connect

The 2012 French Open may be remembered for more than who won. It may also be remembered for the year that Babolat changed tennis.

The Babolat Play & Connect racquet contains integrated sensors which record data so that players can better analyze their game. This data will include information about swing and flow to help players study their own progress and compare their performance to other players. Currently all players have to work with is match results.

Babolat hasn’t released too much information so we don’t know exactly what kind of data we will get from this racquet. How will the racquet know exactly what type of stroke it is, or will it average data for all strokes? How will the data be presented and interpreted? How will the sensors change the weight of the racquet? There are many questions and we look forward to the 2012 French Open to get some of the answers.

The prototype will be at this year’s Roland Garros French Open. Babolat will present the Play & Connect racquet and have the first demos. In September 2012, 100 prototype racquets will be tested around the world, with the worldwide launch planned for 2013.

No matter what else it is, the Babolat Play & Connect tennis racquet should be an exciting innovation in the world of tennis equipment. 

Babolat’s French Open products are available now at Holabird Sports: http://www.holabirdsports.com/babolat-french-open

Babolat French Open Racquets are a Top Choice

Anyone who has any interest in tennis knows the name Babolat. Babolat is one of the top manufacturers of tennis equipment in the world. The way I see it, if it is good enough for Andy Roddick, then it is good enough for me. Roddick is just one of the many players who will not step on the court without a Babolat tennis racquet. Some of the other tops players who use Babolat French Open equipment include Bobby Reynolds, Wayne Arthurs and Brian Baker. Tennis players around the world use Babolat tennis shoes and other equipment for both competition play and practice sessions.

One of the things that we love most about Babolat tennis shoes is the comfortable fit. The strong laces won't break or fray, no matter how much I wear the shoes. The shoes also have a padded insole that protects my feet and keeps blisters at bay. Even if I spend hours on the courts practicing for my next game or hit the courts with friends, the shoes still feel as comfortable as they did when I first put them on. As an added benefit, the Babolat tennis shoes have traction on the bottom that keeps me stable and upright when running back and forth across the court.

Babolat gear is a top choice for the most famous players around the world. The company even makes Babolat French Open racquets, which are the same racquets used by professional players during the French Open. We like the junior size for newer players or younger players because it mimics the strength and feel of the larger racquet but in a smaller size for smaller hands. A Babolat FrenchOpen racquet is a great way to get younger players involved in the game. We even see some schools and colleges switching to the Babolat line.

If you think that the company is only responsible for a Babolat tennis racquet, you are sadly mistaken. The company makes dozens of different products that we love, including the tennis bags. I'm tired of getting a new bag and finding that it doesn't have room for everything I need. The bags from this company have more than enough space for my Babolat tennis racquet, an extra pair of shoes, laces, a change of clothes and even a few extra balls. The high quality stitching and extra pockets on the inside and outside of the bag make this the perfect choice for my needs.