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Richard B August 6, 2011 at 8:15 am

It seems to me that all you have done is shop on the internet for a racket. Unfortunately it does not work like that… I have been playing for about 8 years now and about to take a PE Tennis class at my school which is a Junior College and from my personal experience you can’t buy an effective racket buy looking on the internet. a few things you should consider are…weight of the racket.grip size and type… size should be when you grip the racket you should be able to fit your index or pointer finger between the fingertips and the heal of your hand on the grip. and they should have a set of sized grips to look at before you pickup any rackets.length of racket… you being 5′9″ you might want to look and the longer rackets…strings…tension of strings….keep in mind the what works best for me may not work for you…you need to physically go to a store that has a wide range of selection so you can better decide. on the West Coast I recommend looking at Big 5 Sporting good( they usually have $300 rackets for $80 most of the time and also look at Courtside Tennis which is a tennis only shop.when selecting a racket you need to find what works best for you… pick up a few rackets and have the right size grip and take a few swings see if the weight of the racket works …the composition of the strings have a big difference on how the racket reacts. sometime it may take a few stringings to get it right. check out the strings that the stores sells and don’t be afraid to also buy a different string and have the new string put on. on the package of the string there should be ratings, strength, durability, and a few other specs and usually you can find one that fits your style of play. I personally have the 3rd racket up there but I do not use as often as my old one which is a Prince Longbow oversized head. this one works for me because I put a lot of spin on my hits and need the surface area to ensure that I make good contact with the ball.so by asking other about which racket to get is not the best way to go. But to get the best racket that works for you is to basically fit it to you… kind of like a new bike for what your passions are and a shoe that is the most comfortable

barrydalmi August 6, 2011 at 7:59 pm

None of the “latest stuff” technology matters if the racquet does not “feel good” to the player and fits the players swing. The best thing to do is go to a store you trust, that has people who know what they are talking about and “demo” the one’s he is interested in that fit your price range. Even better would be a shop that lets you take the racquet out to a court and play a little with it ( think test driving a car).

heavy_lead_balloon August 7, 2011 at 7:34 am

It is virtually impossible to say which is “better” because each have qualities that work well with particular styles of play.The better way to ask would be “which of these rackets is better for me”.The short answer is whichever one offers you the most control…power – control = an out ball.The longer answer involves swing lengths, swing speeds, string patterns, string tensions, frame stiffness/flexibility, ect…The best way to go is to try them all out, like shoes, and see which one feels best in your hands, for your game, and offers you the most CONTROL.Tennis is about controlling the trajectory of the ball.

Paul S August 7, 2011 at 7:53 pm

Should Your Racquet Be Head-Heavy or Head-Light? Head-light is better, no question. A head-light racquet (balance point closer to the hand than the midpoint of the racquet’s length), has significantly lower Moment, resultant forces from impact (Torque and Impulse Reaction), Shock, Work, Shoulder Pull, Shoulder Crunch, Wrist Crunch, and Elbow Crunch. And it can have high mass (M) and high swingweight (I), but low Moment, with a handle end counterweight. That’s good, remember. Chain store customers, and even those who buy at pro shops, demand lighter racquets — completely the opposite of the pros! A candid observer must find it somewhat incredible that even though the racquet makers pay the pros lots of money to display what appears to be the same racquet they are selling to consumers, in reality the racquet is not at all the same in weight or swingweight. Racquet manufacturers tout light weight as if it were something good, when in fact they should be putting a warning label on their racquets advising buyers that they are increasing their risk of disabling injury if they insist on banging away with a wimp stick. The heavier, the better. If 14 ounces sounds big to you, consider that even ladies and juniors used to play with wood racquets that weighed that much, and Don Budge won the Grand Slam with a racquet that weighed a whole pound.

Jennifer D August 8, 2011 at 8:10 am

Quicker footwork and shorten your stroke. Good luck.

crazzijimsmith August 8, 2011 at 8:17 pm

heres the site that deals in them, they have specials……….so check it out

Allen W August 9, 2011 at 8:21 am

i would contact:www.bosworth.comwww.rpny.com

Tormander August 9, 2011 at 8:01 pm

head prestige (microgel or youtek) mid size is my favorite. it has great control and feel but it is light enough too and even if it feels weird at first your stroke will improve to fit the racquet.Also you could go with the wilson ncode (or kfactor, or blx) six one 95. There is a reason why so many college players and good players use that racquet. If those other racquets feel to heavy then go with the wilson Ntour Ktour or Blx Tour 95. they are all great.If you know anyone who is good at tennis you might want to ask to demo the racquet or demo it from a tennis pro shop. Don’t demo it from sports chalet or big 5 because the string tension is usually really loose.Also with your new racquet don’t forget to get some good string since the ball only hits the strings. I love luxilon on mains or syn on cross.

TennisIsMyLife August 10, 2011 at 7:35 am

Dunlops are amazing for one handed backhands and all court players (net players, serve and volleyers). For K factor..I’d have to say that if its not a K blade, K six one, or K prostaff(My racquet) then it is crap. Those are the only “player racquets” that wilson has and they are great, however the intermediate Wilson racquets are horrible.

Johnie1992 August 10, 2011 at 7:53 pm

Well for me the best online store is the: http://www.tennis-warehouse.comI‘m playing tennis for only 3 years now… but I’m quite good… :pAnyway check out this site, I has the biggest variety of products online. You could also visit a store in your area for some expert’s recommendations about your racquet.Good luck!John

Justin S August 11, 2011 at 7:49 am

If you are a member of a club I would ask a pro. Though they are usually sponsored by one company they can point you in the right direction. Most of this depends on the level of your play, the way you play (baseliner vs serve and volley) and the type of racket you are used too. I recently went to a prince racket demo and think their new o3 line is really good but expensive. I play with wilson rackets and like them a lot.

paulyap1 August 11, 2011 at 7:41 pm

PRINCE should easily fit your style…but get a feel of the racket first before buying. The ummph feeling should be more important than the other factors and you have a pretty good range of models to choose from let alone the handle grip to fit your hand like a glove!!

moose August 12, 2011 at 8:33 am

Wilson Hyper Hammer HTour Tennis Racket L4 RRP £160

Đ@ʋíɗ August 12, 2011 at 8:20 pm

i wouldnt trust ebay with racquetstry http://tenniswarehouse.com/

Mark August 13, 2011 at 8:32 am

Definetly the babolat aeros storm tour.

tennisfan August 13, 2011 at 7:54 pm

try the prince 03 speedport series. i recommend them to everyone. i really think they are the best racquets around. the sculpted 0-ports increase the racquet speed up to 24%. this means you can get your racquet into a better position faster for a better hit with more power and control. it even has a sweetspot thats up to 59% larger and a variable damping system that allows you to tune vibration control.you have nothing to lose.

Anny August 14, 2011 at 8:32 am

You said that you didn’t do any sports before…this is a great experience for you , and you will have a lot of fun .go for it .!! doesn’t matter what rocket it is ….matters who uses it and how you use it

Creon August 14, 2011 at 8:07 pm

In more cases most expensive part of racket is a brand. Wilson is an expensive brand but they have a good models too. If you are Wilson fan you have a big choice. More comfortable rackets with more integrated systems are more expensive. I am not sure that this is necessary because professionals play with simple models and this models are cheapest. If you have not enough money get second hand racket. Don’t worry good racket is a good racket