Becker 11 295 Tennis Racquet Review

Tennis Magazine

SALES PITCH:
A control-oriented, highly Fexible racquet for advanced tournament players.

COMPARE TO:
Völkl DNX 10

HOW IT TESTED:
In case the name of this racquet throws you, here’s the scoop: “Boris Becker” is a new brand at Völkl. The six-time Grand Slam champ has been a co-owner of the racquet company since he retired in 1999. The BB 11, which is descended from the Völkl 10 family, is a racquet that Becker himself could use, as it has all the hallmarks of a bona ? de player frame. In order to hit penetrating shots, you need aggressive, technically sound strokes that put the ball in the center of the sweet spot. It has a dense, 18x20 string pattern, which aids in control but is not as helpful for spin production. (If you want to put more action on the ball, there’s a lighter version with a 16x19 pattern.) At more than 12 ounces, the BB 11 is plenty heavy, and the addition of DNX, a strong carbon-? ber material, to more parts of the head and throat than past versions gives the racquet good stability. Combine that sturdiness with a head-light balance and it’s easy to see why playtesters who like to volley trusted the BB 11 at net.

BOTTOM LINE:
The control and maneuverability make it ideal for skilled serve-and-volleyers, but you’ll need plenty of your own power to get juice off the ground.

The 30g lighter version BECKER 11 is an alternative for players who prefer a lighter swing-weight. This model has the same technology and the same basic characteristics (630cm2 head-size and 20mm beam) as its heavier brother. The one major difference besides the weight remains the open 16x19 stringing-pattern. This feature is developed for topspin players, who expect more power. As all BORIS BECKER Tennis racquets, this model also features the innovative SENSOR PLUS Handle System, for superior comfort.

High-Tech Material
DNX – It is 25 times stronger than conventional carbon fiber for superior playing characteristics.

Frame profile
Customized to the player’s profile for ideal playing characteristics.
Dynamic Power and Control String Pattern (PCP)
Dynamic stringing pattern for power & control with every swing.

German Engineering
The finest engineering you’ll find anywhere: superior functionality and next-generation racquet design.
Big Grommets™
Bigger sweet-spot for a game that forgives any and all mistakes.

Titanium, Lite Carbon™, HM graphite's, Carbon Fibers and Fiberglass add up to harmonious interaction. 

The revolution continues: DNX.

Bigger, better, stronger – DNX technology is launching into a new age systematically enhancing the applications in the design of tennis racquets. Now DNX is catapulting the performance of the new BORIS BECKER TENNIS racquets in unheard dimensions.

The once-in-a-lifetime DNX innovation, engineered in a joint effort with the celebrated German Institute Fraunhofer, is a carbon fiber material with sensational product features. This is a quantum leap in material development and the perfect material – not only in tennis, but also for a whole series of other high-tech industries.