The racquet has two handles positioned at a right-angle to the head, allowing players to play two-handed open-stance forehand shots from both sides.

Its use is being permitted but it has raised eyebrows in the traditional sport.

Two American brothers, Dann and Brian Battistone, play with the innovative creations in competition.

One of them uses a

WOMEN
Price: $100
Weight: 12.5 oz.
Sizes: 5–11
Ideal Foot Types: Neutral

SALES PITCH:
A women’s shoe for serious players who want to combine performance with a sense of style.

OUR TAKE:
If you’re looking for a soft ride, you won’t find it here. The CC Divine II is about per

Price: $250
Head Size: 112 sq. in.
Length: 27.3 in.
Weight: 9.8 oz.
Flexibility: Stiff
Balance: ½ in. head heavy
Ideal Swing: Medium
NTRP: 3.0-4.5

Sales Pitch: A powerful racquet with a manageable balance that will appeal to a large range of players.

Compare To: Head Metallix 6

How It Tested: The nam

Price: $180
Head Size: 102 sq. in.
Length: 27 in.
Weight: 9.9 oz.
Balance: 1/2 in. head heavy
Flexibility: Stiff
Ideal Swing: Short
NTRP: 3.5–5.0

Sales Pitch: For women with longer, faster swings looking for controllable power in a lightweight frame.

Compare To: Head Airflow 3

DOHA, Qatar (AP)—Venus Williams advanced to the final of the Sony Ericsson Championships with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win Saturday over top-ranked Jelena Jankovic.

Williams will face Vera Zvonareva, who defeated Olympic champion Elena Dementieva 7-6 (7), 3-6, 6-3 in the other semifinal at the WTA Tour’s season-ending event.

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