Hey guys I am desperate for some advice on which tennis racket to purchase. I have a horrific tennis racket currently. I am 23 years old and just starting out in tennis, I am fairly strong and quick on the court. If I had to admit my current flaws it would be hitting the ball too hard! :) I am working on it!
I am looking to spend between £60-120 on a racket. I have been advised to try out a 295g racket. I have narrowed my search down to four options.
I know its a big ask but any chance someone could take a look at these and give your opinion on which would be best for me? :)
Wilson Monofilis Tour 100 - http://www.prodirecttennis.com/products/Mens-Tennis-Rackets-Wilson-Monfilis-Tour-100-Black-Green-WRT59780U-96512.aspx?spr=1
Babolat Pure Drive Team Wimbledon - http://www.prodirecttennis.com/products/Babolat-Pure-Drive-Team-Wimbledon-Mens-Rackets-Green-White-107328.aspx?
Wilson Juice 108 - http://www.prodirecttennis.com/products/Wilson-Juice-108-Tennis-Rackets-BlueWhiteYellow-58062.aspx?
Head YouTek IG Radical MP - http://www.prodirecttennis.com/products/Head-YouTek-IG-Radical-MP-Tennis-Rackets-Orange-43608.aspx?spr=1
If you're just starting out (and have no injury problems), any new racket, of a decent quality, (like the ones you mention), will be just fine - that's to say, they won't make any major difference. I think beginners get too obsessed with rackets and technology. Whether the balls fly long, or not, will be 99% down to you, not the racket.
However, just me, and based purely on my past rackets, I would buy Head. I would NOT buy Babolat. And am neutral as to Wilson. (I don;t know these specific rackets you suggest).
But, in general, I love Head rackets, have always been happy with them, the whole family plays with them (different weights, models and sizes, of course). The only time one member changed (the best player of the family), was to a Babolat and that was a disaster. However, he was a very competent , regional-level player and there were reasons (with hindsight) that the Babolat didn't suit.
295g is a reasonable average weight, for a guy. Make sure the shop sizes your grip correctly. A generous racket head size is helpful, plus a good sweet spot size (makes life a bit easier for someone starting out).
When I asked the tennis instructor he told me similar to what you said but the one thing I remember was that he told me not to get an "oversized racket", does 108cm2 count as oversized?!
The wilson one has a larger heard than the others but I think this might be good for me being a new player.
Welcome! As a player myself, (I presume you are a beginner tennis wise also!) My personal advice would be to look for an average weight racket that's 'head heavy',
The way to check is if you hold it by the V in the frame the head should tilt towards the floor.
Good rackets I'd recommend are te Head Extreme, Babolat Pure Drive and the Wilson Blade (as above)
When I asked the tennis instructor he told me similar to what you said but the one thing I remember was that he told me not to get an "oversized racket", does 108cm2 count as oversized?!
The wilson one has a larger heard than the others but I think this might be good for me being a new player.
Think you mean 108 inches (not cm)
But, no, I wouldn't call that oversize, that's a nice mid-size - perfect, I would say.
I initially thought about the Wilson Juice 108, this racket has a slightly larger head size, but is only available in L3 grip size.
The Wilson Juice 100 which has a smaller head size of 100 does have an L4 size. I am a man with moderately large hands and would say I am in between L3 and L4, you dont think that the L3 will become too much of an issue will it?
Just my view, but I think a headsize of 100 is real small.
Not right for starting out at all.
(Many start with 115 or so, and even that's not oversize really).
Also, lots of people use grips that are too large. It's not good - causes problems with the hand and forearm. (Some people complain of problems with a too small grip size too but I think it's less common). It's also said that the right grip size depends on your style of play and not just physiology i.e. it you plan with more spin or hit flatter. Not really relevant when you're starting out but shows that it's not cast in stone. After all, it's only 1/8 of an inch difference in circumference - it's hardly huge.
But I think a 100 headsize is pretty tiny. Very unforgiving. 108 is way better.
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