This is Racquetfan and today i’m going to review the Adidas Barricade Racquet. 

Introducing the Adidas line of tennis racquets, all new for 2009. Absent from the tennis racquet market since the 1980′s, adidas marks its return with a strong lineup of 100% graphite frames for players of all levels.

The Adidas Barricade is geared to more advanced tournament level players with faster, longer swings who generate most of their own power. Adidas uses PST (Power Structure Technology) to add weight at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions on the frame for improved torsional stability and increased sweetspot. Reminiscent of Wilson’s Perimeter Weighting System used on many of its Pro Staff frames, the Barricade offers outstanding control, feel and predictability.

The Barricade is the lightest and most maneuverable of their three 95 square inch players frames, with an 11.3 ounce strung weight, open 16 x 19 string pattern and 313 swingweight. Slightly head light balance further contributes to maneuverability without sacrificing stability.

This racquet is wonderful for an advanced player or up and coming junior player.