E-Force Invasion X Racquetball Racquets available to order now!

With some exciting reengineering, the new Invasion X is the most powerful and stable racquetball racquet series E-Force has ever launched.  A slight tweeking to the Power Boosters (red grommets) has made them larger in circumference and a couple frame modifications add to the improved overall feel of this Invasion X racquet series.  BUY YOUR INVASION-X TODAY!

Order your new E-Force Invasion X 160, Invasion X 170, Invasion X 175 or Invasion X 190 today!

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E-Force's most advanced and powerful racquet yet!

• Entire racquet is a hitting -power kill zone!
• Massive power on on-center hits
• Massive power on off-center hits

The Invasion X is all about power!  With new Power Boosters and technology from over 15 patents on this frame you get a highly engineered stick for your buck.  E-Force inventions on this model alone include:

• Extreme LongString
• PowerHouse Shaft
• Dual Cylinder
• Zero Richter Tubes
• Launch Pad
• Hi-Compression Wing
• By-Pass Stringing System
• Fiber Alignment (FAT) Zones
• Tri-Carbon Frame
• Total Carbon Head

More on Power Boosters:
By creating an incredibly stable string bed, power and points are easy to come by.  How?  The Invasion X is loaded with 24 Power Boosting tubes covering approximately 32 inches of hitting surface strings.  Each "boostered" string is stabilized, thereby stabilizing the entire string bed and generating power at every point on the string bed.  They also serve to reduce vibration for that nearly perfect racquet feel.

New Power Boosters Lead to New Graphite Design:
The Power Boosters add power, but also weight.  Up to 5 grams of weight needed to be eliminated from the graphite frame in areas where all the excess weight had already been eliminated to make way for earlier E-Force inventions.  E-Force engineering solded the problem by further redesigning the approximately 50 graphite piece frame structure.  The result is a new graphite frame that adds the Invasion X's New Power Boosters without increasing weight or sacrificing balance and any other playing characteristics.

What is that shiny, new, gold Ektelon Racquetball Racket?

For those of you techies who like to have the latest and greatest limited edition toys, check out the Ektelon EXO3 RG Toron Lite Limited Edition racquet.  Being released for shipment mid-May 2013 this new racquet is a clone of the previously launched EXO3 RG Toron Lite but with a new gold chrome colored frame.  And incase the shine of the racquet wasn't enough for you, this new version of the Ruben Gonzalez racquet includes a shiny gold and black coordinating racquet case.

Special Offers:

As always, when you buy this racquet from us you can take advantage of our free customizations (change out the grip, add racquet guard tape and custom dampener).

Discounted Club Bag Offer with racquet purchase...For just $20.00 (while they last) we are offering the Ektelon RG Club Bag.  This is a savings of $29.99 (bag retails for $49.99).

Don't Wait!!!  Quantities will be limited.  The 2012 version of the Limited Edition RG racquet sold out during the pre-order timeframe and it wouldn't be surprising to see a repeat of that given the great look of this stick and the ever growing appeal of the 160 gram weight racquets.
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Want to go for it?  We'd be happy to take your order today.  If you're seeing this post it means we still have enough non-allocated racquets to accomodate your order.

Specifications
Weight: 160g (unstrung)
Head Size: 106 sq. inches
Length: 22 in.
Ektelon Power Rating: 4300
Factory String: Ektelon Premier Power 17g, Black
String Tension: 30-38 lbs.
Factory Grip: Vision II rubber grip, clear
Frame Color: Shiny Gold
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Introducing Wilson Pickleball Paddles

Welcome Wilson to pickleball!  As we have indicated in prior blogs, pickleball frenzy is sweeping the nation.  So much so that Wilson Sporting Goods has taken notice and is releasing their first line of pickleball paddles in May, 2013. 

We are excited to be part of this product launch and the exclusive dealer of Wilson Pickleball in our region.  With so much buzz about the new paddles we recommend you don't wait to long to order yours.  Pre-orders are very steady and we anticipate that initial inventory will go fast.
See the lineup below and don't hesistate to call and discuss the options with us if you need assistance.

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Wilson Pickleball Paddles - NEW for 2013

                 

     Wilson BLX                 Wilson Champ                 Wilson Xcel

Pickleball Paddle            Pickleball Paddle           Pickleball Paddle
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Click Here to see details on each paddle on www.BellRacquetSports.com and Order Yours Today with same day shipping!!!!

How to select a Pickleball Paddle

Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton sized, hard surface court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle ball) and graphite or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

Pickleball is quickly sweeping the nation and becoming a favorite pastime for folks of all ages.  As a premier dealer of pickleball paddles and gear, we have become experts in the sometimes slight, sometimes more pronounced variations between pickleball paddles.  Use our Pickleball Paddle Selection Guide (click and scroll down) to help you narrow the choices and find the best paddle for your game.

Wilson Pro Staff BLX 2012 Paddle Review

For platform tennis, paddle or beach tennis, the Wilson Pro Staff BLX paddle has become a favorite of intermediate through advanced players who like a maneuverable paddle that offers great feel and control (if you like a really head heavy feel, this one is not for you). 

Here's what makes this paddle a top performer that appeals to aggressive players:

• Thinner beam - this is the only paddle available that is thinner in construction.  Yes, the actual foam core is a bit thinner than other paddles.  This helps keep the overall weight down to maximize your swing speed.  It also results in more feel (less loss of ball feel from absorption into the EVA foam core) so you can better control the spin action and direction of the ball off the paddle face.  End result...better, more accurate ball placement.
• Mid-weight, even balance - at 12.8 ounces in weight, this paddle is not a feather-weight, but it is just on the lighter side of the mean weight of most paddles (which range from 12 oz to 14 oz.).  Remember that weight in paddle sports has pros and cons.  A heavier paddle feels more stable through the swing and resists twisting & being pushed around by the ball (especially in Platform Tennis with its heavy, hard ball.  A lighter paddle is easier to swing -- think less fatigue on the arm over a night of play.  You can also get it into position faster, especially if you're slower on your feet and find yourself late getting to the ball. 
• Incredible Grit! - grittiest surface of all our paddles.  It's absolutely lambasted with chunky gnarly grit over the entire surface of the paddle face for maximum spin potential. 
• Bumperless design - there is no "outer bumper guard" on this paddle.  It is integrated into the paddle design such that it is a seamless hitting surface right to the paddle edge.  This also contributes to the even balance of the paddle...there is less material up there in the head so it feels more evenly balanced through the swing.

How does it rate in terms of power versus control?
With Wilson's Smart Density core, this paddle provides a blend of both power and control delivered in a way that is geared for each specific shot.  Here's how it works: Wilson's "Smart Density" is a multi-layered core that has a firm layer of EVA in the center surrounded by a softer layer of EVA foam on the outside.  On hard hits, the ball penetrates to the firmer material in the core which provides more power and on softer shots, the ball only reaches into the outer soft layer of foam to provide extra control.  Our customers have found that the Smart Density core gives the best of both worlds and is what they were missing when they had to choose between a paddle with an all soft core or an all firm/high density core.

Want One?
Purchase the 2013 Wilson Pro Staff BLX paddle here, or to save some $$ take advantage of our Bell Racquet Sports exclusive paddle sale offer on the 2012 Wilson Pro Staff BLX paddle now on closeout.  The differences between the 2012 (Gray/Black) and 2013 (Black/Red) models is are fairly subtle and involve a very slight flare or appearance of a molded-in bumper just near the very tip of the paddle on the 2013 Pro Staff as well as the addition of a bottle opener in the base (bottom) of the butt cap. Although Wilson states that they are both 365 grams, the 2013 actually weighs a couple of grams more, most likely due to the addition of that bottle opener and the redesigned shape at the top of the paddle head.  We recently tested both paddles on our swing weight machine and the 2013 comes up more head heavy.  If you are trying to decide between the two, we suggest that keeping in mind that both are "light" in weight, if you want the easier swinging version, go with the 2012.  If you want more mass behind the ball when you do connect with it, go with the 2013.  Both paddles include a zippered paddle cover and an equal amount of grit (called Gator Grit in 2012, now called Killer Grit for 2013 but the same thing).

For our local customers, come on in and demo either one, or both if you'd like to try before you buy.

 

      Pro Staff  BLX 2013                Pro Staff BLX 2012 SALE

E-Force Invasion Racquets - See the lineup & order today

New E-Force Racquets for 2013 (available early November, 2012) - The E-Force Invasion Racquets

Welcome in the new EForce lineup for 2013 including the following models...



E-Force Invasion Rackets for 2013



E-Force Invasion 160

E-Force Invasion 170

E-Force Invasion 175

E-Force Invasion 190

What's new about this years' lineup?

Well, for starters you're looking at an all new cosmetic look on the Invasion series.  With a crisp white, black and gray frame that dramatically contrasts with the predominantly black frames of the past few years and bright red for the High Octane Boosters (long grommets in the string bed) this racquet has clean lines. 

More importantly, how does it play?

If you're a fan of the Heatseeker or Heatseeker 2.0 racquets with the longer Power Shaft design, you'll be a fan of these as well.  The Power Shaft carries forward into this lineup and provides the stability and crisp power our E-Force customers rave about.  The High Octane Booster grommets are a bright red color now and are extended into the frame further to provide even more power and an even better feel.

As usual, it is offered in both the quadraform (more squared off) head shape and the teardrop (self-explanatory, don't you think?) shape.  The Invasion 160 and Invasion 175 are the quadraforms and the Invasion 170 and Invasion 190 are the teardrops.

Same grip sizes, grip material (Resin Wrap) and strings (E-Force Oxygen 17g) from the factory as in the past.

Order yours today and we'll customize it for you at no extra charge!

Want a rubber grip installed?  We'll do it free!  Racquet guard tape on the bumper? We'll do it free!  String dampener? We'll install it free!

Want to talk about them?

Just call 1-800-724-9439 and talk to any of our experienced staff.  We're happy to answer any questions you have and take your order by phone should you prefer to order that way.

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NEW Platform Tennis, Paddle Tennis & Beach Paddles for 2013

You've been asking and now we're telling!  Here's the listing of the new Viking and Wilson Paddles for Platform Tennis, Paddle Tennis and Beach tennis coming out this month for the 2013 paddle season.

Order them from Bell Racquet Sports and be the first to get them!  We'll have the full lineup of 2013 paddles from Wilson and Viking as well as the latest balls, paddle sneakers and accessories.

In summary, Wilson has two brand new Oversized Paddles called the Big Stick BLX and Ugly Stick BLX as well as a redesigned oversized head Hope Paddle 2013.  The ProStaff 2013 has a new cosmetic for this year.  The Viking Paddles for 2013 showcase new weights in similar designs as the past season and the addition of a new Junior or children's paddle called the Viking Blast Jr.

NEW 2013 Wilson Paddles

Wilson Ugly Stick BLX 2013 Paddle
Play tester comments:  Soft & comfortable, nice on the arm, HUGE sweet spot, easy to swing
for an oversize head

Wilson Big Stick BLX 2013 Paddle
Play tester comments:  Powerful, stick it out there and you can't miss...a bit head heavy...very
solid feel and very stable

Wilson ProStaff BLX 2013 Paddle
Play tester comments:  Very light to swing...a bit less stable than some...great for ball accuracy,
gives more feel

Wilson Hope BLX 2013 Paddle
Play tester comments:  It was interesting that we had an even split between women who missed the
old lighter Hope and those who felt this one looked pretty and was easier to use because of
the added weight in the head that made it more stable.  Super soft...
nice on the arm.

NEW 2013 Viking Paddles

Viking O-Zone 2013 Paddle

Viking Re-Ignite+ Paddle

Viking Re-Ignite Lite+ Paddle

Viking Synergy II Paddle

Viking Blast Junior Paddle

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Not sure which paddle is for you?
Use our convenient paddle selection guide...just select
your paddle sport below:
Paddle Tennis - Paddle Selection Guide
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Not sure which paddle sport you play?
Find the differences between Paddle Tennis, Platform Tennis and Beach Tennis here.