Top Spin 3 for Nintendo Wii

The Nintendo Wii system has become very popular among sports fans, simply because of the advanced functionality of being able to actually swing instead of using a controller with many of the games. Top Spin 3, one of the latest tennis games for Wii has skyrocketed to success, so we had to give it a try and see if it was worth all the hype. We were pleasantly surprised by many of the features, and although there is no replacement for the real game, this is a fun way to kill an afternoon, or to get a little practice in when you can’t get on the courts.

The main features of the game include the ability to play against real tennis stars, and for many this is a dream come true. You control the game by using the Wii remote, just like you would a regular tennis racquet, complete with overhands and backhands. We would have liked to have seen the inclusion of a special racquet with the game to give it a better overall feel, but we found the remote produced very realistic actions.

If you want to play against your friends, the new split screen mode is spectacular and allows you to see how each of you are playing at the exact same time. This was probably one of the best features in our opinion and we found it to be a lot of fun. The included tutorials will walk new players through the game and how to control the remote, and once again, we found these to be very useful.

We highly recommend using the tournament mode to become better at the game. In this mode, you’ll be playing eleven games on the road to winning the championship and this is great fun mixed with some great real life exercise. The competitive aspects of the game make it enjoyable and should interest kids to really take part and have fun. Overall, we found this to be one of the best tennis games currently on the market, and certainly our favorite for Wii, despite a few drawbacks.

We loved the game and highly recommend it both to tennis fans and sports fans in general. In fact, after a few turns, even the most anti-tennis person may find themselves changing their mind. The game is fast paced and has numerous options to keep you interested for a long time. While it’s not exactly like playing tennis, it’s as close as you can come and it looks like it’s only going to get better with future releases.

This is a great game for kids if you’re trying to get them to be more active and take part in sports. You never know, you may have a future Sampras or Williams on your hands once they give this game a try and discover that they love tennis. It’s a great gift and the price is quite low considering the cost of similar games.

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Dunlop Maxplay McEnroe Racket

Advanced players can sometimes find it difficult to get just the right racket. There is a dearth of rackets available for intermediate players, but when it comes to appealing to either beginners or advanced players, a lot of manufacturers fall short. The Dunlop Maxplay McEnroe racket is one that is designed specifically for advanced players and we were very surprised at just how good it was.

The racket was designed for John McEnroe and carries his signature both on the case and on the racket itself. That gives you a big clue as to the quality of the racket and the level of player that should be using it. This is not a racket for beginners and even intermediate players may find that it’s just not right for them either. However, there is a big, untapped market out there for advanced rackets and this is easily one of the best we have come across.

The grip for this racket is 4 3/8 and the overall weight is about 11 ounces, without strings. Adding strings really doesn’t change the overall weight much and we found that it was very light in the hand and easy to maneuver. The entire length of the racket is 27 inches long and the head is 98 square inch. For those seeking greater accuracy and the ability to get an unparalleled feel for the ball, this is one of the best rackets we’ve tested.

Wilson is a name that you can trust and when they design a racket for one of the highest profile players in the world, it’s a given that it is going to be good. We were surprised at the overall handling and noticed a difference right away in accuracy and power. If you’re looking for that little edge your game needs to get to the next level, you may just find it with this racket.

If you’re an advanced player, we can’t say enough nice things about this racket. The feel is just perfect and the first time you use and connect with the ball, you’ll agree that it’s one of the most outstanding rackets on the market. It may not be the flashiest one, or the one with the most hype, but it sure does get the job done and that is what really counts. When you need a racket you can count on that will perform at a level that you need to succeed, this is one of the best choices you can make. We highly recommend it and look forward to giving ours quite a workout in the near future.

The pricing for this model is quite reasonable, considering the way that it is made, the materials and the market. Many advanced rackets are priced too high for regular players that don’t happen to have sponsors or who aren’t on tour. This one can easily be afforded by most players and if you can’t get it right away, start saving up now. This is one racket that is more than worth the purchase price.

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