choose a tennis rockets
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hi everyone, anyone able to advise how to choose a tennis racket (typo error at topic)? what are the things to take note? accessories that i might need. i'm a beginner so most probably not getting something too expensive. any brands to recommend? price range.
Thanx
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tennis RACKETS or RACQUETS. not ROCKETS.
and shouldn't it be 'choosing a tennis racket' instead of 'choose a tennis rockets'? -
double post.
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Hmmm i'm super backdated...
My first racket was a Wilson, felt like I was holding some hard plastic/metal thingy.
After that I use Prince, loved the handles... very comfortable. When i hit the ball, the impact felt better too.
But then, that was a long long long long time ago... 17yrs ago?
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thanx... its a typo error.Originally posted by daphne_1802:tennis RACKETS or RACQUETS. not ROCKETS.
and shouldn't it be 'choosing a tennis racket' instead of 'choose a tennis rockets'? -
so u mean i shld get sth light? last time i saw someone buying a racket, she was measuring the length (i thk), with her arm straight down holding the racket. i thk is to see if it will hit the ground. is that one of the ways to choose?Originally posted by kopiosatu:Hmmm i'm super backdated...
My first racket was a Wilson, felt like I was holding some hard plastic/metal thingy.
After that I use Prince, loved the handles... very comfortable. When i hit the ball, the impact felt better too.
But then, that was a long long long long time ago... 17yrs ago? -
haha, not really i guess... unless she's damn short and she thinks an adult racket is too big for her.Originally posted by pAmBy:so u mean i shld get sth light? last time i saw someone buying a racket, she was measuring the length (i thk), with her arm straight down holding the racket. i thk is to see if it will hit the ground. is that one of the ways to choose?
Here are some links to help u
http://www.tennisthing.com/resources/tutorials/item/3/how-to-choose-a-tennis-racket
http://www.allsands.com/Misc2/howtochoose_uad_gn.htm
http://www.tennistom.net/howtobuyaracket.html
take your time to read... -
thanx for ur tips, kopiosatu
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Since you are a beginner, try to go for a light racket so that it is easier for you to master your groundstrokes (forehand, backhand). There are many theories in choosing a racket. My suggestion is to get a racket which is:
1. Super light. Around 8.9oz to 9.2oz is great. Try Head TiS6 Supreme.
2. Go for balanced racket or rackets which is less than 5pts head heavy. Avoid head light rackets. Some rackets are heavy at the handle while some are heavy at the racket head. As a beginner, a head heavy racket gives you more room to improve your foundation.
3. 27.5 inches in length. A 27.5 inches length racket gives you a balance of power and control.
4. Oversize racket. An OS racket with a larger sweet spot allows you to hot the ball more easily and since you are a beginner, it will give you more encouragement. Imagine a scenario where you keep hitting the frame of your racket instead of its strings. You'll probably want to give up tennis.
Some racket recommendation:
Head TiS6 Supreme. Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 OS, Wilson Hammer 6 OS, Wilson Ncode N1 (if you can afford it).
For a beginner, it is important to get a good racket so that you can get into the game comfortably. Go for a $160 to $200 range. If you have a coach, try to ask your coach to help you buy. They would know people and therefore can get you better discounts. Avoid buying at major retail store like royal sporting house or sportslink. They are more expensive.
One more thing, gripsize. It is super important to get the correct gripsize. Print this out to measure your gripsize. Print out the grip sizer in the wilson [http://www.wilson.com/wilson/products/sport_home.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302525221&bmLocale=en]home page to measure your grip.
Check out http://www.tfntennis.com for more details. It's a Singapore tennis website.