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Congratulations (see News) Sponsored Avery M3 Control Player Geoff Burton - Norwood, MA # 9 National Ranking 2006 (Over 35) # 1 New England Ranking 2006 (Over 35) For 2007 (Over 35) currently #1 New England and #4 Nationally "The Avery Control is the perfect racquet for me. This is the ultimate control racquet-when you strike a ball it goes where you want it to go! It is heavy enough to provide adequate power and being 11 points head-light, you can generate excellent racquet speed and it is easy to maneuver at the net. I'm getting great depth on my groundstrokes and good pop on my serves. This racquet will enhance all parts of your game- groundstrokes, serves, and volleys." Avery M3 Power Player Aline York - Naples, FL "I was testing the M3 Control and my friend was testing the M3 Power. After a time we switched racquets, that's when I fell in love with the M3 Power. I gained power and still had the control I wanted. I am a doubles player and was asked to play a singles match for our team. With my M3 Power I had confidence and won my first ever singles match. After the match my arm was not sore and less tired with the M3 Power." Congratulations (see News) Sponsored Avery M3 Power Player Kerry Fischel - Naples, FL "I absolutely love the Avery M3. The weight, power, balance, and feel make it the perfect racquet, far beyond any other I have used. The M3 has definitely helped me raise the level of my game. Highly recommended!" Sponsored M3 Power Player Mike Lovelace Mocksville, NC "This is Mike Lovelace I just wanted to let you know I love my new Avery M3 Power racquet. This racquet is one of the best racquets I have played with. The weight distribution is perfect and the power I get from this racquet is unreal. I am serving better than I ever have and my ground strokes are as good as I have ever hit. I have not played in two years due to an injury and now I am playing better than ever. I tell everyone I play with about this racquet and how much I love it." Sponsored AVERY M3 Power Player Shane Racine, USPTA, 5.0 Rating Rising Sun, Maryland "After years of customizing racquets for myself and my customers I have finally found the one. I've been playing with the M3 power for a month and would recommend this stick to anyone willing to get prepared on time. After using this racquet, all else will feel like a kids toy. The open string pattern allows for exceptional control on topspin, slice, and serves with spin. You want to hit a heavy ball? Go with the M3 power." Congratulations (see News) Sponsored AVERY M3 Power Player Peter Prinos, Foxboro, Massachusetts In 2005 Peter ranked #1 in the Men's 45's USTA New England Section and is currently at #1 for 2006. "The M3 Power is a breath of fresh air. So many of today's modern rackets are becoming lighter and less powerful. The M3 Power has kept what has proven to work so well in the hands of the most critical customers, the playing pros. As advertising dollars are spent to attract more recreational players most of today's rackets miss the target of what's important, racket head speed and spin of the ball. With a 16x19 string pattern this optimizes spin compared to 18-20 designs, the balance and overall weight is recognized only by those who really know the game. I think Tom Avery hit this one out of the park!" Sponsored AVERY M3 Control Player Nicole Martinez Gulf Coast High School Team Naples, Florida "It's heavier than the other ones I used to use but, I have more control over where the ball goes and I can get it in with less effort." Sponsored AVERY M3 Control Player Blaine Davies, Richmond, VA "The Avery M3 Control is the ultimate blend of power/control. I can really swing with this racquet, and my number of winners has increased. My consistency has definitely benefited from using this racquet also. The Avery M3 Control has really helped me take my game to the next level." Congratulations (see News) Sponsored AVERY M3 Control Player Amy Simidian, Naples, Florida Current Rankings - #7 Girls' 14 Singles (Florida Section) #23 Girls' 14 Singles (National) Congratulations (see News) Sponsored AVERY M3 Control Player Tim Mahoney, Fairfield University Tennis Team, Fairfield, CT "The Avery M3 is better than any other racket I have used before,I have finally found a racket that I can swing through with and not loose control. With the smaller head size it gives me great control and a little extra power on the baseline, and it is a great racket at net as well." Sponsored AVERY M5 Player Michael Guill USPTA Boca Raton, Florida "The Avery M5 has one of the best combinations of power and control that I have ever played with. This combination should be what all players seek when choosing a tennis racquet." AVERY M3 Control Player Vincent Delio, Syosset, NY "The Avery M3 racquet provides the perfect balance of power and control. Playing with it has given me the confidence to consistently win points at the baseline, and at the net. I feel it has raised the level of my game by allowing me to hit consistent, controlled groundstrokes and volleys." AVERY M5 Player Edwin A. Locke, Westlake Village, CA "I have been using a Weed (135 sq.in) racquet for over 20 years. The Avery M5 is about the same weight but smaller (110 sq. in) and quicker at the net. My serve is more consistent and my ground strokes are more precise. My service return is quicker.I have had no tennis elbow problems, as I have had with other stiff racquets I have tried. This racquet is a winner."

AVERY M3 Control Player Hugh Carpenter Napa, California "For years I battled tennis elbow. Several years ago I began playing with an M3, and it has been a major factor in the elimination of all elbow discomfort. Your racket has made possible hundreds of hours of trouble-free tennis, although not trouble-free enough to beat \"The Fed.\"! Thanks so much." Avery M5 Player Dave Clark Naples, FL Men's 3.5 USTA "When I picked up the M5 for the first time it felt like an extension of my arm. My tennis elbow is gone and I'm hitting volleys at the net I thought I would never hit." Avery M3 Control Player Doug Bufalo St. Louis, MO Men's 4.0 USTA "I recently switched from a light oversize high power racquet to your AVERY Control and it has totally changed my game. I don't push the ball anymore, but instead I can swing as hard as I want and still keep the ball in the court. I used to have tennis elbow but got rid of it when I switched to AVERY (a heavier frame protects your arm)! I love this racquet!!!! It is taking my tennis game to new a level! Thank you." Avery M5 Player Phil Vernon, Super Senior Player 65's Naples, Florida "I've been plagued with wrist and elbow problems, but after talking with Tom, I became convinced a heavier frame would help alleviate these problems. I'm glad to say that since playing with the Avery M5 I've definitely seen improvement. So there is some method to Tom Avery's madness. I find it very easy to get depth and control. I can stroke the ball a lot easier because of the heft and can play a much more graceful and smoother game. The M5 has helped me enjoy my tennis even more. I feel as if my game has been reborn." AVERY M3 Control and Power Players Mother and Son, Joyce and Dargin Johnson USPTR, Chattanooga, TN "We are very pleased with the racquets, they are very well balanced.  There's no need to add any weight.  Dargin says "I hit a very heavy ball so the Power racquet feels good at contact with NO vibration felt."  Joyce says "I hit a very flat ball so the Control racquet is just what I need." AVERY M3 Control Player Nancy Garrigan, Jensen Beach, FL "I've tried many racquets including most of the major brands and a few of the others and I think the Avery is the best one all around.  I've enjoyed it from the first time I hit with it, I'm very happy with it.  Right now I'm between a 3.5-4.0, coming back from shoulder surgery.  It's going very well and I think I'm finally getting back up there." Sponsored M3 Power Player Joaquin Romero USPTA Houston, Texas "True racquets for true players. Avery Racquets are high performance racquets for the player who demands the best out of their racquet. The weight specifications are exactly the next step needed for that kind of player. The simple law of physics says, mass plus acceleration equals speed, therefore a heavy racquet is what is going to help the player." Sponsored AVERY M5 Player Scott R. Ferguson, General Manager of the Westhampton Beach Tennis and Sport, Long Island, New York. A former sectionally and nationally ranked player, Scott finished with a #5 doubles ranking and a top #50 national singles ranking in 1992. "My game is based on control and movement. AVERY Racquets have superior control compared to other racquets I've played with." Sponsored AVERY M3 Control Player Dr. Arnold C. Friedman, Jacksonville, FL receiving the bronze medal at the 2005 Maccabi Games in Israel for men's 50's doubles. "I have been using the M3 for about 3 months. It is a great all court racquet. I get enough pop on my serve, it is very maneuverable at net, gives me good control and power from the baseline, and excels at half volley pickups. Best of all, my tennis elbow is quiet!" Sales Rep Chris Parrish USPTA Buford, Georgia "The Avery M3 is a solid performer. The weight and balance of this racquet make it swing through the air with ease while delivering a heavy ball to the opponent's side of the court. This racquet will be around long after the "game improvement" hype of other manufacturers has long been forgotten. I play with and recommend the Avery M3 to all of my customers." Sales Rep Ron Russell, USPTR Jensen Beach, Florida " The Avery is the best racquet I've ever hit with." AVERY M5 Player Dennis McMasters Indianapolis, IN "A great racquet that is very solid with no vibration. I can really pound the ball, especially with the Avery High Voltage String. Great for groundstrokes and serving. Talk about added pop, that's an under statement. Volleys are solid and the bigger headsize gives me an edge in doubles - especially in heated exchanges. I have used all the major brands and this racquet is much more solid. The other ones feel like tooth picks compared to this one. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed."

Sponsored AVERY M3 Control Player Tayo Bailey Indianapolis, IN Butler University Assistant Women's Tennis Coach Soon playing the WTA Tour "I really like playing with the AVERY M3 Control. I love that it has a lighter head but is still very solid and gives me the power that I want." AVERY M5 Player Graddy Johnson Lexington, Kentucky "I've used a lot of racquets since I was 14 and I have to say the M5 is the best balanced and the easiest to play with.  It plays so well it feels like an extension of my arm.  I probably would have won the Kentucky State Championships 3x's instead of the 2 titles I won in 1956 and 1957, if I had an M5." Sponsored AVERY M3 Control Player Jim Gallatin, Arlington, Virginia Mid-Atlantic, Boys 16's #164 #1 on St. Stephens and St. Agnes High School "Since using the Avery M3 Control I've noticed improvement in my control and depth. I can also get more power with the M3 Control." Congratulations (see News) Sponsored AVERY M3 Control Player Jesse Laughrun, Burnsville, North Carolina #1 on Mountain Heritage H.S. Team USTA ranked #104 Boy's 16's and #172 Boy's 18's North Carolina "The Avery M3 Control has added more pace and better control to my groundstrokes. The heavier weight keeps the racquet from moving in my hands during contact. I would definitely recommend AVERY racquets to any level of player." Congratulations (see News) Sponsored Avery M3 Control Player Avery Nelson - Lenoir, NC USTA Boys 18's - 75 "The Avery M3 Control has added more pace and accuracy to my strokes. The weight of the racquet increased my power with less effort. It also provides great control at the net. The M3 has improved my game alot. I would recommend this racquet to any player." Sponsored Avery M3 Power Player Clint Rogers, USPTA & USPTR Annapolis, MD "I am enjoying playing with the Avery M3 Power and Avery M3 Control. Both racquets feel solid." Sponsored M3 Power Player Ben Hart, Franklin and Marshall College, Men's Team Lancaster, PA "I tried the M3 Power after I was consistently disappointed with other big-name "player's racquets". I was constantly experimenting with lead tape to try to find that perfect balance of power and control. When I first tried the M3 Power, I knew that my lead tape experimentation was over. This racquet combines a hefty mass with a head-light balance to make this racquet the most solid feeling racquet I have ever hit with. The feel of the 100% graphite composition cannot be beaten. If you are a relatively accomplished player who is looking for that perfect racquet, give the M3 Power a try." Sponsored M3 Power Player Ted White St Louis, Missouri National 18's #584 2006 "The M3 Power AVERY tennis racket is outstanding. It has a sleek and very maneuverable frame with a healthy balance between power, control and feel. The racket has a perfect weight that does not detract from the aforementioned maneuverability; but rather it allows one to easily control the frame to the desired contact point. I am always leery that rackets with a "player's racket" design will have unreasonable sweet spots that can be far too demanding for any level of player; however, this racket proved to be extremely forgiving in that regard. The Avery M3 Power is also an excellent serving racket, as well as a great way for one to stand out on the tennis court with its unique paintjob." Sponsored M5 Player Gil Faccio, Veteran Senior Player Sarasota, Florida National 65's #43 Florida Section #9 "My AVERY Racquets are a no nonsense player's racquet with a comfortable feel, control and plenty of power; devoid of the pseudo-science that permeates racquet marketing." Sponsored AVERY M3 Control Player Christopher Yuen Longwood, Florida #306 Boys 16's "The Avery M3 Control racquet provided me with the perfect balance and control that I had been looking for. The racket provides excellent control on my groundstrokes while still providing good pop on my serve. When I first picked up the racket, I was skeptical, but the racket turned out to be a much better performer than I had ever expected!" AVERY M3 Control Player Melany Frehafer Jensen Beach, Florida "Three cheers for the best racquet ever!! Avery is the #1 racquet for me because after all the racquets I've ever tried it is the best. The racquet has the perfect weight for top power, equal balance so one side of the racquet isn't heaver then the other, and it has spunky colors that I love. You can't resist Avery racquets when you have a go with one. Trust me I know. I fell in love with the best racquet ever!!" Sponsored AVERY M3 Control Player Josh Stern, Northern Valley Regional High School Demarest, New Jersey "This is a very strong racquet, it has elevated my game to give the control that I need to get to a higher level. Also, due to the weight of the racquet I can generate a lot more head speed, and I can get the pace and top spin that I need. This racquet has helped make me a better tennis player by adding the top spin and the head speed that I need to compete at a higher level." Congratulations (see News) Sponsored AVERY M3 Control Player Chris Trevino St. Thomas High School Houston, Texas "The M3 AVERY racquet is probably one of the best racquets that I have ever had the opportunity of playing with. The M3 has a good combination of control and power, and since I favor the net game it has great handling with the volleys. The M3 has definitely been a racquet worth playing with." Sponsored M3 Control Player Keith Simon, M.D. Brandon, Florida "Heavier racquets are more comfortable to use and easier on the body. I chose the M3 because it's greater weight acts as a shock absorber, lessening the stress on my wrist, arm and elbow. I also have found that the heavier racquets reduce torque. Both advantages improve ball control. The headlight balance made the M3 very maneuverable and I did not sustain any loss of racquet head speed. I fully endorse the M3 racquet, when playing I cannot tell where my hand ends and the racquet begins." AVERY M3 Control Player Tom Barabas San Diego, CA "I have had this racquet now for 6 months. I had many different racquets but the Avery is the best one that I have ever had. It's very arm and shoulder friendly. It also has good power and control. I am 4+ player and I play about 3-4 times a week."