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Weight: 160g (unstrung)
Factory String: Megablast 16g
Strung Surface: 106 sq in
Factory Grip: Hydrosorb Black
Balance: Head Heavy
Frame Shape: Modified Teardrop
Construction: Graphene/CT2/d3o
Head has once again come out with 3 racquets for the 2012-2013 season in what they are calling the "Deadly" series. These racquets are named the Black Widow 160g, Scorpion 170g, and Cobra 180g.
Over the last bunch of years Head has produced head heavy playing frames (weight distributed towards the top half of the frame). This year the balance on the Black Widow and Scorpion frames are right around even balanced and the Cobra 180g is actually a tad head light which means the weight is distributed slightly below the middle of the frame. What does this mean for you? This will give you the most powerful and maneuverable frame Head has ever produced and if you are a Head racquet fan this might be the best racquet you've ever hit.
Head Engineers packed these frames with the latest technologies including a new space age material called Innegra, the lightest high performance fiber material in the world. Innegra brings unparalleled power, stability and vibration control to the courts.
Paralyze your opponents with fear as you crank up the venomous power of HEAD'S Deadly Series. BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID!
These are available in 3 5/8 grip size only.
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Our favorite Squash wrap grip is the Squash Galaxy Wrap Grip. We've been in the business a long time and always get requests on what our favorite wrap grip is for squash so we went out and made our own! The Squash Galaxy Wrap grip has a smooth and extremely tacky feel and is the appropriate length and size for any squash racquet on the market. It's only $8 to have it installed at the time of purchase.
The Python Atlas Deluxe 18g (Black) string upgrade (+$25) is recommended at the time of purchase because the factory string generally has lesser playability and durability qualities and often strung too tight. After years of play-testing and selling strings in squash and racquetball we feel we can finally recommend a string to our customer base that not only offers great durability, but backs that up with a great feel and play. The Python Atlas Deluxe is a soft, multifilament string that will gradually fray through the life cycle of the string.(This is completely normal, so don’t worry about it. It will fray down to the very last fibers) For players looking for added “feel”, try the Atlas Deluxe in an 18g which is thinner and more responsive and for those who like a little "stiffer" string, try Tecnifibre 305 Green 17g which is still a multifilament or those who like a textured string that does not fray, try the Ashaway PowerNick 18g String.
If you choose a vibration dampener go with the Python Vibration Dampner (Our favorite), Head Smart Sorb, Head Megasorb, or the BBB (Big Bad Band).
A question we get everyday is "What is Grommet Tape?" It's a piece of tape that goes over the head (bumper) of your racquet. Sometimes you need a restring because of a broken bumper. For an extra buck to add this, it could save you $25-40!!
We recommend an overgrip for players that tend a sweat a lot, want to build up a grip, or wear through wrap grips very often. An overgrip is thinner and wears quicker than re-grips, but can be changed much quicker and easier than a re-grip. We recommend the SquashGalaxy Black Overgrip or SquashGalaxy White Overgrip, but for those looking for the best sweat absorption, durability, and feel... the Overgrip/Re-grip gives the best combination. Note** when an overgrip is installed, you will not be able to see the re-grip if chose to have it installed.
We get follow up calls/emails everyday thanking us for the upgrades as they really help bring out the performance of the racquet.
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SquashGalaxy Ratings for the Head (Squash 57) Black Widow 160 Racquetball Racquet
SquashGalaxy's Durability Rating: 96.30
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SquashGalaxy's Control Rating: 94.90
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