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HEAD I. S12

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HEAD I. S12

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MSRP $150.00
Our Price: $84.95

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Lightweight power and maneuverability for short and compact swing styles. Head's revolutionary intellifibers not only stiffen the racquet for explosive power, but also immediately eliminate 20% of the vibrations. With PowerFrame technology and PowerPattern this racquet provides excellent power and control.
Item #: 100394
Style #: 231164
Head Size : 115 sq. in.
Length : 28 Inches
Weight : 7.6 Ounces (unstrung) / 8.1 Ounces (strung)
Balance: Head Heavy
Power Level: High
Swing Type: Slow & Compact
Tension: 53-61 Lbs.
String Pattern: PowerPattern, 14/17
Beam Width: PowerFrame, 28.5mm
Composition: Titanium/Graphite
Swing Weight: 288
Grip: ComforTac
Technology : Intellifiber
Color : Black/Yellow
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HEAD I. S12
 
4.6

(based on 7 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (4)

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    (3)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Generates power (6)
  • Large sweet-spot (5)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Creates spin (3)
  • Good accuracy (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Intermediate (5)
    • Beginner (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (6)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (7)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    5.0

    Great Racquet Revived!

    By The Lobber

    from Central Valley Calif.

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Creates Spin
    • From Aug 2010 To May 201
    • Generates Power
    • Good Accuracy
    • Great Feel
    • Large Sweet-Spot
    • Lightweight
    • Quality Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Beginner
      • Intermediate

      Comments about HEAD I. S12:

      From Aug.2010 to May 2013 I have bought six IS-12 racquets from Holabird. They were the predecessor of the IX-16 (with chip in the handle). I played with 3 IX-16's for the last 10 years but Head discontinued them years ago. I have demo many new sticks from all the brands but none plays for me better than the IS-12. I gave 3 to my 50 yo dau who is a 4.0 & she loves them, & I kept 3 for myself. It comes prestrung but I cut out those strings & have it restrung at 52 lb tension. I am a Sr. 3.5 daily player & I can generate more racq head speed with it. I thank Head for reviving the IS-12 & Holabird for stocking it.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Great service

      By DK tennis player

      from St. Louis, MO

      About Me Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Creates Spin
      • Generates Power
      • Good Accuracy
      • Large Sweet-Spot
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Intermediate

        Comments about HEAD I. S12:

        Great racket at reasonable price. Excellent service with timely delivery.

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        • No

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        5.0

        Love it!

        By LJ the Varsity gal

        from Tucson, AZ

        About Me Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about HEAD I. S12:

              Borrowed a friends one day and fell in love with it. Not too heavy, powerful hit.

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              • No

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              my new spare

              By curly al

              from Eureka,CA

              About Me Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Generates Power
              • Great Feel

              Cons

              • Strings Broke 5 Minutes

              Best Uses

              • Beginner
              • Intermediate

              Comments about HEAD I. S12:

              should be sent unstrung, intellistring is good, I use it when restringing, think the string that comes with it is old, this is the second one the strings broke within 10 minutes. When restrung, strings last 3 months of 3x's weekly play. Normal shipping took 9 days, so don't be in a hurry

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              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Mixed feelings...

              By eric

              from Watertown, MA

              About Me Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Generates Power
              • Large Sweet-Spot
              • Lightweight
              • Quality Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Beginner

                Comments about HEAD I. S12:

                I got this racquet because of its light weight, length, and large head size to improve the speed of my serves... And it did! One thing that surprised me was that the string pattern of 14x17 and the top string starts a couple of inches from the top, which results in mishits that it normally would not with 16x19 racquets.

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                3 Questions | 4 Answers
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                • Q:

                  How is it different rom IX 11. I like my IX11
                  Asked on 4/22/2013 by Bud from San Jose CA

                  1 answer

                  • Staff Reviewer

                    A:

                    The i.S12 is a quarter of an inch longer than the i.X11 and it is slightly lighter. As a whole, the two racquets are very similar. Both will offer lots of power and an oversized hitting surface. The i.S12 was actually in HEAD's original Intelligence line of racquets, while the i.X11 was released as part of the second generation of the technology. The i.S12 (and all Intelligence racquets) features piezoelectric fibers just in the throat, while the i.X11 (and all Intelligence X racquets) features piezoelectric fibers in the throat and the upper hoop of the racquet for greater stiffness. In the end, if you are looking for a similar racquet to replace your i.X11, the i.S12 is probably a good place to start.

                    Answered on 4/23/2013 by Ryan from Holabird Sports
                • Q:

                  where is this racquet made?
                  Asked on 5/6/2012 by Anonymous

                  2 answers

                  • A:

                    One customer review indicated the new ones are made in China.

                    Answered on 5/8/2012 by Community Answer from None
                  • Staff Reviewer

                    A:

                    This racquet is made in China.

                    Answered on 5/10/2012 by Ryan from Holabird Sports
                • Q:

                  what is the weight of the racket?
                  Asked on 2/17/2012 by Anonymous

                  1 answer

                  • Staff Reviewer

                    A:

                    The HEAD I. S12 is a very lightweight racquet. It weighs 7.6 ounces unstrung and 8.1 ounces strung.

                    Answered on 2/20/2012 by Ryan from Holabird Sports
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