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Buying a Tennis Racquet for a noob
Posted on 1/25/15 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 1/25/15 at 2:14 pm
Haven't played tennis in about 20 years. I see raquets range from $30-$400. What makes a racquet so much better than another? What is a good racquet for the casual weekend player who isn't looking to compete? I know nothing about racquet brands
This post was edited on 1/25/15 at 2:17 pm
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Posted on 1/25/15 at 2:18 pm to TigerTatorTots
Pick up a cheap Roger Federer Wilson at wal mart and play for a while. If you like the sport, want to start playing more and want to upgrade, then you can make the investment in something offering better control and power.
Eta: pawn shops are another option.
Eta: pawn shops are another option.
This post was edited on 1/25/15 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 1/25/15 at 2:19 pm to TigerTatorTots
Get a good one for about tree fiddy
This post was edited on 1/25/15 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 1/25/15 at 2:20 pm to TigerTatorTots
tech is so good today you don't need to shell out huge $ for a decent racquet, start out with something like a Head < $40
Posted on 1/25/15 at 2:23 pm to TigerTatorTots
Anything above $200 is ridiculous and rare. I see one of the new Babolats is like $350, only because you can gather data from it. Babolat seems most popular with the kids, but was really only a string company 20 years ago. Anything from them, Wilson, Head, or Prince is OK. Also, everyone is pretty much playing around 98-100 square inch heads. If you look on Tennis Warehouse, models from like one or two years ago tend to be on sale.
This post was edited on 1/25/15 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 1/25/15 at 2:27 pm to Bunk Moreland
dont get a walmart one. Strings are horrible, go to academy... spend $50-$75. Get a "decent one".
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wilson "im not a fan but they make some good ones"
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wilson "im not a fan but they make some good ones"
Posted on 1/25/15 at 2:30 pm to TigerTatorTots
Wilson T2000
Posted on 1/25/15 at 2:37 pm to oleyeller
The entry level models at Academy are the same as wal mart for more $.
Brands don't matter either.
Brands don't matter either.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 2:42 pm to TigerTatorTots
Paging JMCS.....
Posted on 1/25/15 at 2:44 pm to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
I recommend a website like tennis warehouse, Midwest sports, or tennis express. They even let you demo racquets. All you have to do is pay shipping.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 3:14 pm to TigerTatorTots
Get a used top of the line on eBay
Posted on 1/25/15 at 5:30 pm to TigerTatorTots
I used to goof off with my roommates in high school and college with the cheap Wilson racquets from WalMart and it was okay because I didn't know any better. I met my wife who is really good at tennis like 2 years ago and I started being a little more serious about it and decided to spend a little more on a decent one. It makes a ton of difference. I can't tell you how, but it does. If you pay attention to the Tennis Warehouse site, they put some on clearance pretty often and you can usually score some good deals. I got a couple of Volkl's that usually go for $225 for $70 each.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 9:06 pm to TigerTatorTots
Racquets have different head sizes and are weighted and balanced differently. Most newby's I've ever seen playing are using a 100-110 sq in head that provide a lot of power. I have a 95 Wilson that is a little heavier and a lighter 100 sq in Wislon. They play very different. The smaller head has more control and I feel more comfortable with the heavier racquet at the net. Bottom line is it really isn't going to matter that much for someone just learning the game. If you start playing a lot and actually getting better I'd suggest getting a decent stick with some decent strings.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 9:36 pm to TigerTatorTots
Go to a clinic at Franco's and ask the pros if you can try out a few raquets.
Posted on 1/25/15 at 10:06 pm to shaqazoolu
Posted on 1/25/15 at 10:14 pm to TigerTatorTots
You need to demo a racquet before you buy it to see which one you like the best. There are huge differences in racquets. Try to get a previous year one it will be like $100
Posted on 1/25/15 at 10:14 pm to TigerTatorTots
I havent played in awhile but I played competitive tennis for a long time. If you find a tennis club or store that has a good selection, you can usually rent rackets to get a better feel for what you want.
Its all how you feel with each racket. I think after you play awhile, you wont want to play with a 100 size racket. Smaller the better imo. Our group primarily had very small rackets and they were strung for more control and less power. I broke strings more often(about 1 every 2 days), but the control and feel were great
Its all how you feel with each racket. I think after you play awhile, you wont want to play with a 100 size racket. Smaller the better imo. Our group primarily had very small rackets and they were strung for more control and less power. I broke strings more often(about 1 every 2 days), but the control and feel were great
Posted on 1/25/15 at 10:15 pm to TigerTatorTots
Why would you buy one with so many holes in it?
Posted on 1/25/15 at 10:16 pm to Ken M
Weak
Posted on 1/25/15 at 10:20 pm to TigerTatorTots
If you buy from there, they are going to ask you which size grip and string/tension. I would go to a store first to see what feels good, but I think most guys use a 4 3/8 or 4 1/2 grip. I would get Prince Duraflex 16 gauge string (just a popular, cheap string) at the middle of the tension range (here, 55 pounds).
This post was edited on 1/25/15 at 10:21 pm
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