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Babolat and PIQ team up for a pair of wrist-worn tennis wearables
The market for connected tennis wearables hasn't exactly been around for very long, yet equipment maker Babolat has already established itself as something of a veteran in the space with its Play series line of sensor-equipped rackets. But that meant if you wanted the company's stat-tracking sensor and its easy-to-use app, you also had to buy one of its popular (and pricey) rackets -- since the sensor is hardwired to the handle. Babolat's latest entry, though, doesn't require quite as much brand loyalty. Today, the French company unveiled the Babolat Pop: a $90 connected tennis wristband that lets players track their groundstrokes, serves and other stats with any racket they want -- and, yes, that means other brands as well.
Rafa Nadal Tennis announced for DS
With developing duties being handled by Madrid-based studio Virtual Toys, Rafa Nadal Tennis looks to offer those with a hankerin' for tennis-on-the-go a way to scratch that itch. Featuring touch-screen controls and a lengthy single-player campaign spanning 20 events across 17 international locations, players may begin the game as Nadal himself or choose to create their own character. In progressing through the game, players will level up 5 key attributes in serve, forehand, backhand, smash, and speed.The game is set to release in early 2007 and features only local wireless multiplayer gameplay.
