New for the 2011-12 season, the Black Knight Ion X-Force is quite simply one of the most technologically advanced racquets available today. Here is a list of the features this model is equipped with:

This racquet weighs 140g with a head light balance. Rated as stiff, it is strung with Ashaway Supernick Micro string for better bite on the ball. David Palmer is currently using this frame in his singles competitions and the slightly heavier Yellow version for his doubles..

RACQUET SPECIFICATIONS:

• String : SuperNick XL Micro
• Recommended Tension : 25-29 lbs
• Rigidity Index : 95
• Avg. Frame Weight : 140 g
• String Area : 475 cm2
• Dynamic Weight : 130

Black Knight’s Ion series was developed in collaboration with multiple British Open and World Champion David Palmer, and the Ion Storm was used for his 2008 British Open victory.

TECHNOLOGIES:

• Nano Crystalline Technology (NCT): which is an additive incorporated into the carbon fibre that not only helps reduce vibration but binds the fibres for added durability.
• Thermal Core technology (TCT): in which the racquet is injected with super heated air while it is being cured in the ovens. This allows for a uniform curing process inside the frame and out for greater durability and a more responsive hit.
• 16K fibres: -16,000 individual strands woven together for more structural strength, and durability.
• Power of 6: – at each stage of development the frame was analyzed under stress at 6 key points, with the resulting data used to fine tune the model until the best performance results were achieved for the composition and geometry of the model.
• Power Surge: – drives the power of the swing towards the racquet head while cutting vibration and adding stiffness to the shaft. It can be seen on the sides of the shaft.

Racquet comes pre-strung with Ashaway Supernick XL Micro 18g and is supplied with a full racquet cover.