Racquetball Racquet Series: HEAD Zeus/Hades/Ares (165/170/175), Available in 3 5/8" and 3 7/8" Grip Sizes Review

I play racquetball for 2 hours once a week and play "B" at a high level. This racket has a good weight. produces a good "cotton" and has very little vibration on contact. Definitely recommend. However, I would rate this racquet as an above average player, but only because of the cost. Honestly, if you're having trouble with kill shots, it's not about blackmail. Beginners can use something in the $50-$60 range and be fine.

I've hit the wall several times, although not straight, a hard crack and it has held up well. I like the wider grip and the slight taper towards the butt compared to the thin, straight grips on other racquets. very happy with it. This improved my game a lot, I hit a lot more shots than with a competition racquet, which always felt like it was spinning in my hand if the contact wasn't perfect. Again, that has to do with the clutch, I think.

DO NOT BUY THIS RACKET. This was my second purchase of this model which plays great but is VERY fragile. When my first racquet broke I thought it was unusual but assumed it was just an odd occurrence; During the game, my opponent and I clapped racquets and split my frame. Because I liked the feel and power of the racquet, I bought a second racquet of the same model. In less than 10 hours of play with the second racquet, I hit the wall and this racquet broke in the same place. Very upset that I…