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Great Ektelon Racquetball Players
Kane Waselenchuk
Racquet: MORE™ Thunder® Lite
Hometown: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Accomplishments: First non-American to win a professional
event. In one year moved from #11 to #2.
Playing Tip: "Develop a good power game with both
the forehand and backhand. Also, work on front court play by developing
good hand eye coordination for touch shots in the corners."
Fact: Kane is the MAN! He does everything great! His
matches are the most anticipated on tour and usually have standing room
only!
Kerri Wachtel
Racquet: MORE™ Attitude™
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Accomplishments: US Open Champion, finished her "Rookie"
season at #3.
Playing Tip: "In order to win a tournament you must
be in great shape. Take the time to cross train. If your conditioning
is not adequate your game will suffer as the tournament progresses."
Fact: Kerri has put together a game that focuses on conditioning
and control. She is steady in the rallies, has excellent shot selection,
and never beats herself.
Ruben Gonzalez
Racquet: MORE™ Attitude™
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Accomplishments: Former #1 player in the world, Hall
of Fame inductee.
Playing Tip: "Practice all the serves, both lob
and drive serves. You can control the momentum of the match by serving
the ball effectively."
Fact: Ruben is the most recognized player on tour. At
his age, he is considered by many to be one of the best athletes in the
world. May have credited Ruben for having developed and perfected diving
for the ball, as well as the off speed drive serve.
Mike Guidry
Racquet: MORE™ Attack
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Accomplishments: Won the Ektelon National Doubles Championships
3 of the last 4 years; 2002 Ektelon National Singles Champion; Tournament
of America Doubles Champion.
Playing Tip: "The key to long term success is good fitness/cross
training. This will help to keep you injury free."
Fact: Mike is not only a great racquetball player, but
he is also a good squash player. Mike has also taken his knowledge and
expertise in these sports to use them as a sales rep for Ektelon/Prince.
Kim Russell
Racquet: MORE™ Dominant
Hometown: Austin, TX
Accomplishments: 2000, 2002 World Doubles Champion; 1999,
2001, 2002 Ektelon National Doubles Champion.
Playing Tip: "Takes a true champion to win when you're playing your
worst."
Fact: Some consider Kim to have the best forehand in
women's racquetball.
Kersten Hallander
Racquet: MORE™ Attack
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Accomplishments: One of the most consistent touring pros
on the LPRA.
Playing Tip: "Practice all the facets of the game,
that's the way to become a complete player."
Fact: Loves to cross train.
Jennifer Saunders
Racquet: MORE™ Attack
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Accomplishments: 2002 Canadian Champion; 2003 National
Singles Champion, Silver Medalist 2002 Worlds.
Playing Tip: "Play smart and try to hit the right
shot at the right time."
Fact: Top Canadian female player, know for her precision
lob serves and strong backhand.
Claudine Garcia
Racquet: MORE™ Attack
Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Accomplishments: Best female racquetball athlete 11 times
in a row in Dominican Republic; 2002 Silver Medalist Central American
Games
Playing Tip: "Hit down the lines and angles to get
your opponent out of center court."
Fact: Hard hitter with strong serves. One of the best
backhands in the game.
Andy Roberts
Racquet: MORE™ Attack
Hometown: Collievilles, TN
Accomplishments: World Champion and Hall of Fame member.
Playing Tip: "Practice at the same pace of match
play. Create the same pressure and desire to win from focused practice
sessions."
Fact: Many believe Andy was the best offensive player
of all time. Very precise shooter and very accurate.
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