E-Force Fission 160 Racquetball Racquet , Grip 3 5/8

The E-Force Fission 160 is a premium, ultra-lightweight racquetball racquet engineered for explosive, velocity-driven power and maximum front-wall quickness. The structural centerpiece of the Fission line is E-Force's innovative PowerFlex Throat, which localizes frame flexibility strictly to the throat area while keeping the racquet head exceptionally rigid.

Shedding weight down to an unstrung 160 grams and paired with the narrow, ergonomic Grip 3 5/8 (SS), this model is built for aggressive players who want blistering head speed, lightning-fast defensive reactions, and precise ball placement.

Key Technologies & Features

1. PowerFlex Throat: The defining technology of the Fission series. It is precision-engineered to increase throat flex and string deflection upon ball impact. By confining this flex entirely to the throat, the racquet acts like a mechanical catapult—launching the ball with penetrating velocity while keeping the upper head completely stable.
2. Extreme LongString Technology: Every single main string is designed to be as long as possible in free space. The 14 main strings extend from the very tip of the frame down through the hollow throat and deep into the handle. This allows the entire string bed to deflect deeply, maximizing potential energy storage and rebound.
3. Launch Pad Technology: Optimizes the lower hitting plane by eliminating the cross-string distortion typically found near the throat area. This increases overall string-bed deflection and distributes power proportionately across the full 22-inch length of the racquet.
4. Dual Cylinder Frame: Built with an exclusive design utilizing two distinct graphite cylinders connected by a thin graphite bridge at the frame's outer perimeter. This configuration provides superior frame durability and drastically minimizes torsional twisting, ensuring your power is transferred cleanly forward.
5. Total Carbon Head: E-Force removes non-structural "dead weight" (like heavy plastic bumper guards and thick cosmetic paint layers) from the tip of the racquet, replacing it with pure structural graphite. This maximizes tip stiffness, reduces frame distortion during wall scrapes, and lightens the swing weight.
6. Zero Richter Tubes: To tame the intense vibrations generated by the 22-inch long main strings, each main string is encased in a flexible dampening tube inside the handle. This setup filters out harsh shock waves before they travel up your arm, preserving clean ball feel and protecting against elbow fatigue.
7. Power Boosters G2: Placed strategically on both ends of 11 cross strings, these large-diameter booster tubes lock down the perimeter of the string bed. They stabilize the frame on off-center hits, reducing erratic ball spray and maintaining accuracy.
8. ByPass Stringing System: The main strings skip every two holes before re-entering the frame. Because the ball never strikes two directly connected string segments, string-on-string friction is massively reduced—resulting in a livelier feel and significantly longer string life.

Court Performance Profile

1. Power: High (Velocity-Driven). While it lacks the heavy plow-through of 175g or 190g racquets, the Fission 160 makes up for it through pure racquet head speed. The combination of the PowerFlex throat and 22-inch main strings creates massive pop for players with fast, aggressive swings.
2. Maneuverability: Maximum. At 160g unstrung with an even balance and a slim 3 5/8 grip, this racquet is incredibly nimble. It excels at quick wrist-flick shots, defensive stabs in the front court, and fast-twitch volleys during intense rallies.
3. Feel & Comfort: Crisp and Controlled. Despite its hyper-lightweight frame, the combination of the stiff graphite head, PowerFlex throat, and Zero Richter tubes provides a balanced feel. You get clear tactical feedback on touch shots without the harsh, fatiguing vibration common in lesser lightweight frames.

Specifications

• Unstrung Weight: 160 grams.
• Strung Weight: ~177 grams.
• Head Size: 108 sq. inches.
• Head Shape: Quadraform (Quad).
• Balance: Even.
• Length: 22 inches.
• Grip Size: 3 5/8 inches (Super Small / SS).
• String Pattern: 14 Mains / 16 Crosses.
• Composition: Graphite / Total Carbon Head.
• Factory String: E-Force Oxygen 17g.