Tennis influencer Alex Chan takes a closer look at the material at the heart of the RTP ShockSorb® V3 dampener: Sorbothane®, a NASA-developed viscoelastic material known for its shock-absorbing properties in demanding engineering applications.
Sorbothane® absorbs up to 94.7% of impact shock (per Sorbothane® material spec). On a racquet, that means less of the harsh vibration from each hit travels through the frame and into your arm.
Tennis puts repeated strain on the body, and many players feel every vibration. By placing a Sorbothane® core directly on the string bed, ShockSorb® V3 helps reduce the vibration that reaches your arm at the source, while keeping your racquet's natural feel.
Watch Alex's video above to see how it works, then choose the version that fits your game: Original for a crisper feel, or Ultrasoft for maximum dampening.
