Author: Aiden Liebenberg
Date Posted:11 November 2023
Snauwaert is the newest brand we have on offer, exclusively at Tennis Direct in Australia. While Snauwaert is a mostly unknown quantity in Australia, the brand actually has a long history of success in Europe and the US, with a deep history. The story began in 1928 when Italian craftsmen Valler Snauwaert and Eugeen Depla started to make hockey sticks, sleds, canoes and tennis racquets out of wood in their spare time. Soon enough, Snauwaert products were being exported globally, from Europe, all the way to South Africa. The 60’s and 70’s however stand as the peak years for Snauwert, with racquets becoming the core offering of the business. This success continued until the early 1990’s, before a triumphant return in 2016.
This increase in momentum has allowed the company to expand into Australia, with the Vitas, and High-Ten range of racquets leading the charge. At Tennis Direct we currently have five Snauwaert racquets on offer, that cater a wide range of playing styles.
Link to Snauwaert racquet range: https://www.tennisdirect.com.au/snauwaert-tennis-racquets/
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Snauwaert Hi-Ten 98L (290g)
The Hi-Ten 98L enters into a highly competitive market for racquets around the 290g range. What sets this racquet apart is the unique shape of the frame. Snauwaert have maximised the sweet spot by enlarging the racquet head at 3/9, while maintaining control, by extending the shaft, in a 98 square inch package. Access to topspin is easy in the 98L, thanks to an open 16x19 string pattern.
Key Specs
Head Size: 98 in^2
String Pattern: 16 × 19
RA: 59
Weight: 290g
Balance: 325mm
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Snauwaert Hi-Ten 98R (310g)
The Hi-Ten 98R is the heaviest racquet in the Snauwaert range, at 310g unstrung. In a common theme for all Snauwaert racquets, the frame has been enlarged at 3/9, to maximise the sweet spot. This racquet is similar specs wise to another cult favourite, Percept 97, offering great levels of control, with accessibility to free power, thanks to the 16x19 string pattern.
Key Specs
Head Size: 98 in^2
String Pattern: 16 × 19
RA: 59
Weight: 310g
Balance: 310mm
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Snauwaert Vitas 100R (300g)
The Vitas 100R is a model that caters to a wide array of playing styles. With a 100 square inch head size, in a 300g package, the racquet has a lot of high-class competition. The likes of Speed MP, Ezone 100, and Pure Drive are all standouts in this spec range. A widened string bead, coupled with an enlarged frame at 3/9 allows for great access to spin and power.
Key Specs
Head Size: 100 in^2
String Pattern: 16 × 19
RA: 70
Weight: 300g
Balance: 315mm
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Snauwaert Vitas 100L (280g)
A lighter version of the 100R, this frame is targeted for players that value fast racquet head speed, and manoeuvrability. Additionally, the 100L is suited for those that want easier access to power, while not compromising spin potential.
Key Specs
Head Size: 100 in^2
String Pattern: 16 × 19
RA: 70
Weight: 280g
Balance: 325mm
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Snauwaert Vitas 105R (285g)
The most forgiving Snauwaert racquet currently on sale, the 285g, 105 square inch model offers oodles of free power thanks to its open string pattern, and large head size. A good alternative to similar offerings from other big brands.
Key Specs
Head Size: 105 in^2
String Pattern: 16 × 19
RA: 61
Weight: 285g
Balance: 320mm
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