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Monday Mailbag

Rafa's Racquet Redux
Can three grams change how a racquet performs? It depends on who you ask. Nadal's racquet specifications and more in this week's gear mailbag. The Pro Shop | Weighing In on Rafa's Heavier Frame | More Mail | The Racquet Bracket

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Rafa's New Racquet

Weighing In

Rafael Nadal has added weight to his Babolat AeroPro Drive GT—but for a player of Rafa's caliber, is this much ado about nothing? Justin diFeliciantonio discusses what the alteration means. The Pro Shop | Rafael Nadal Player Page

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Playing By Feel

Experiences with the Racquet Bracket
Tried the Racquet Bracket? It could help you get the feel for that elusive stroke. Our Gear Editor explains how the R.B. got his slice backhand flying straight and true. The Pro Shop | Combating the Cold | New Year, New Gear: An Intro

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New Year, New Gear
The pros can inspire play...or discourage it. But we keep on swinging. New Gear Editor Justin diFeliciantonio reflects on the indomitable Federer. Introduction | Monday Mailbag: Combating the Cold | Racquet Finder | Shoe Finder

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