Head AMP 175

HEAD has raised the bar again with the AMP series. The AMP 175 is the lightest in this series and boasts an extremely stiff frame through the use of AMP, MicroGEL and Metallix technologies for incredible performance and rock solid power.

AMP: AMPlifiy the power in your game with HEAD's new revolutionary split beam construction. AMP is integrated into the critical throat area where traditionally, power is lost during ball impact. Lab testing confirms AMP Technology delivers 20% more stiffness than conventional racquet design, resulting in more energy return. The uniquely designed dual beams work together creating a counter balance effect for an explosive increase in raw power with every swing. Get ready to supercharge your game with HEAD's new AMP technology.

MicroGEL: MicroGEL is a revolutionary silicone based material with the lowest density of any solid known on the planet. This incredible "Super Material" weighs only about 3mg per cubic centimeter, but is able to support up to 4,000 times it's own weight. HEAD has combined MicroGEL with stiff and strong carbon composite fibers to create a racquet with incredible responsive qualities. On ball impact, HEAD MicroGEL uniformly distributes the impact load around the frame circumference providing a rock solid feel and unique touch that has to be experienced to be believed.

Metallix: Unchain the Power with Metallix, a specially developed matrix of carbon fibers and a new crystalline metal alloy with a grain-size 1,000 times smaller than conventional metal setting a new standard for power in the sport of racquetball. Strategically used in the throat area of the racquet where conventional racquets tend to bend and lose power, Metallix creates a stronger, stiffer and more powerful racquet.

DPC™ (Dual Power Construction): HEAD's new DPC™ technology incorporates a tapered beam design that puts more mass in the head and throat areas of the racquet. This increases stability and delivers incredible power on every shot.

I.G.S.2™ (Inner Grommet System): The next generation of HEAD's revolutionary I.G.S.™ System, I.G.S.2™, eliminates exterior grommet holes delivering optimal stiffness, but with less weight. Each tube is now lined with a special friction-free material for increased string life and effortless power.

Power Channels: This power technology is created by molded tubes passing inside the throat, eliminating exterior sting holes. This lengthens each main string and creates maximum stiffness which results in an incredible increase in raw power.

This racquet is prestrung with HEAD MegaBlast 16.

The Head(r) AMP(tm) 175 racquetball racquet features uniquely designed dual beams that work together to create a counter-balance effect for an explosive increase in raw power with every swing. MicroGEL(tm) is injected between graphite layers throughout the frame to create even more power.

Features:

• AMP: uniquely designed dual beams work together to create a counter-balance effect for an explosive increase in raw power with every swing
• Balance (unnstrung): 295 mm
• Beam: DPC 24 - 22 - 23 mm
• DPC: incorporates a tapered beam design that puts more mass in the head and throat areas of the racquet
• Grip: HydroSorb™
• Head Size: 106 sq in
• IGS2™: eliminates exterior grommet holes, delivering optimal stiffness with less weight
• Length: 22 in
• Metallix™: specially developed matrix of carbon fibers and a crystalline metal alloy with a grain-size 1000 times smaller than conventional metal
• MicroGEL™: low-density, silicone-based material injected between the graphite layers throughout the entire frame
• Power Channels™: increases the length of each main string for more power
• Rec. String: MegaBlast
• String Pattern: DuraZone 16/16
• Weight (unstrung): 175 g

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