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And Now the Giant US Open 2014 Equipment Report for Men

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Here’s a complete run-down of all the equipment used on the men’s side at the 2014 US Open. Below are all the players, listed in alphabetical order.

If you see any mistakes, please let me know in the comments!

Adrian Grant

Racket: Harrow Vapor
Shoes: Salming Viper
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Adrian Waller

Racket: Prince Pro Rebel 950
Shoes: Adidas Adipower Stabil 11
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Alan Clyne

Racket: Harrow Vapor
Shoes: Adidas Adipower Stabil 11
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Ali Anwar Reda

Racket: Prince EXO3 Pro Tour
Shoes: Asics Gel Domain 2
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Alister Walker

Racket: Tecnifibre Suprem 130
Shoes: Adidas Adizero BT Feather
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Amr Shabana

Racket: Eye X-Lite 120 Control
Shoes: Salming Race R1 2.0
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Borja Golan

Racket: Eye X-Lite 120 Control
Shoes: Asics Gel Domain
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Cameron Pilley

Racket: Karakal Tec Gel 120 2014
Shoes: Asics Gel Blast 5
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Chris Gordon

Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex 130
Shoes: Salming Race R1
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Chris Simpson

Racket: Harrow Vibe
Shoes: Adidas BT Feather
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Eddie Charlton

Racket: Mantis Power 110
Shoes: Salming Viper
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Fares Dessouky

Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex 130
Shoes: Adidas Essence 11
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Greg Gaultier

Racket: Dunlop Biomimetic Elite
Shoes: Adidas Adipower Stabil 10.1
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Greg Lobban

Racket: Harrow Spark
Shoes: Asics Gel Tactic
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Gregoire Marche

Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex 125
Shoes: Asics Gel Fireblast
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Joe Lee

Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex 130
Shoes: Asics Gel Blade 4
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Karim Abdel Gawad

Racket: Harrow Vibe
Shoes: Asics Gel Blade 3
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Leo Au

Racket: Prince Airstick 130
Shoes: Mizuno Wave Stealth 2

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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Lucas Serme

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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞
Racket: Tecnifibre Suprem 130
Shoes: Asics Gel Blast 5

 

Mathieu Castagnet

Racket: Black Knight Ion Cannon PS
Shoes: Salming Race R1 2.0
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Max Lee

Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex 125
Shoes: Asics Gel Blade 4
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Mazen Hesham

Racket: Prince EXO3 Rebel
Shoes: Asics Gel Domain 2
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Mohamed Abouelghar

Racket: Prince Pro Rebel 950
Shoes: Asics Gel Blast 4
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Mohamed El Shorbagy

Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex 125
Shoes: Asics Gel Fireblast
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Nick Matthew

Racket: Dunlop Biomimetic Evolution 130
Shoes: Hi-Tec Infinity Flare
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Nicolas Mueller

Racket: Wilson Ripper
Shoes: Wilson Vertex
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Omar Mosaad

Racket: Head Graphene Xenon 135
Shoes: Adidas Court Stabil 10.1
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Ryan Cuskelly

Racket: Black Knight Magnum Corona
Shoes: Asics Gel 1140V
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Saurav Ghosal

Racket: Prince EXO3 Rebel
Shoes: Adidas BT Feather
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Shaun Le Roux

Racket: Head Graphene Xenon 135
Shoes: Asics Gel Progressive 2
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Simon Rosner

Racket: Oliver Apex RS-7
Shoes: Asics Gel Domain
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

 

Stephen Coppinger

Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex 125
Shoes: Mystery shoes. Here’s a good view of them – any ideas?
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Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞

15 responses to “And Now the Giant US Open 2014 Equipment Report for Men”

  1. Bill

    Where is Coppinger? If you’re you recall, he tore up his shoe in the massive game vs Mueller. Unless these are only by glass court. By the way, I think he changed his racquet and shoes from Manta and HiTec? to Tecnifibre and Asics (seen at Worlds).

    Reply
    1. Pierre Bastien

      Oh no I forgot Copps! I’ve added him now 🙂

      I did not see that shoe blowout on Squash TV – wow!

      Good catch, he did switch from Mantis to the Tecnifibre. His shoes are a mystery…here’s a good view from El Gouna

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      1. Bill

        It stands to reason that if those mystery shoes got torn up at US Open, he’d ditch them. That Carboflex 125 seems to be a popular selection among some top players, including the Palmer trio of Rodriguez, Max Lee and Copps. I think that it’s also interesting that it appears that Copps and Miguel transitioned from the Carboflex 130.

        Tecnifibre should be playing this up and selling a ton of these 125s.

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      2. Barry

        His shoes look like Maxed, it is a Mr. Price Sports brand

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        1. Pierre Bastien

          Great spot Barry! http://www.mrpsport.com/en_za/jump/SPORTS/Squash-Shoe/productDetail/7_7460510173/cat1240054/general

          I will post those soon. Thanks

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        2. michel goulche

          he use a Maxed racket now too.

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      3. Ibrahim

        After enlarging the pics in link you’ve provided, his shoes are clearly made by maxed. Although, I was gonna say its a brand called “Softouch”.

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  2. Jamie McIlroy

    Pierre
    Have you considered compiling some data showing the representation of equipment by brand?

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    1. Scott J.

      I completely agree Pierre.

      What about taking the players from your report — and doing a break-down of how many use what.

      For instance, I would be curious to know if more people wear Asics or Adidas shoes (looks pretty even). And I’d guess Prince are the most used rackets or is it now Technifibres or Dunlops???

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    2. Pierre Bastien

      Good idea, I’ll see what I can come up with!

      Reply
      1. Barry Green

        Hi Pierre

        I analysed your report and produced a summary for both Rackets and Shoes (Men’s and Women’s) showing the most popular. The results can be seen here: http://www.squashleagues.org/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1421

        Great Reports, by the way!

        Regards
        Barry

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  3. Fred

    Leo Au wore the Mizuno Wave Stealth 2. I just got myself a pair a month ago so I got quite excited when I saw him wear them on YouTube this US Open.

    Reply
    1. Pierre Bastien

      Thanks Fred, I’ve updated!

      Reply
  4. Zsolt

    Omar Mosaad is wearing Adidas Court Stabil 10.1 , not adipower 😛 You can differentiate the 2 with the sole. The adipower has circular shock absorbers on the sole with MGS in the middle, while the Court has only a pivot zone on the sole

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    1. Pierre Bastien

      Thanks Zsolt, good catch!

      Reply

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