Ok once again I've been on my search for my new racquet. I really want a wilson ncode racquet or babolat. I can spend about $150. I'm 4'11 about 115 lbs. I have a moderate to high swing. I want a racquet with control, that's light, and power. Im a junior beginner to intermediate and is about to enter my first tournament. SO PLEASE SUGGESTIONS!!!!
2006-07-07 07:47:45 · 3 answers · asked by tennisaddict7 1 in Sports ➔ Tennis
Alright, since you have asked this question so many times and it looks like you really want to know the answer-- First things first, you don't need a light racket, light rackets are easier to make the ball spin, but they are not good when trading groundstrokes with a heavy hitter. A lot of players with light rackets are good at the recreation level, but when they advance to 4.5 USTA levels and above they develop arm and shoulder problems because the light racket doesn't transfer enough energy to the ball and that energy from a hard hit ball is transfered to your arm, and over time results in tendonitis or tennis elbow. A really good racket is the Babolat Pure Control, notice I did not say Pure drive, the pure drive needs to have lots of lead tape added to it so it is heavy enough to transfer more energy to the ball so less shock goes to your arm. Andy Roddick's racket actually weighs around 12 Ounces, due to a weighted bumper guard and lead tape. It is not that 10 and 1/2 ounce frame you buy off the shelf. The Prince Tour Diablo is another good frame used by alot of college players and a couple pros. I myself use a Wilson Prostaff Classic 6.1, but this is a heavy racket and weighs in at 12.6 ounces. If I were you I would seriously look at the two rackets I have just recommended, you probably won't like them at first...but if you stay with them and keep playing you will see that they are very good frames. Plus after about 3 or 4 years of playing you will be looking for frames that play just like them anyways. You will see alot of advanced players using these two frames, and as you get bigger and stronger you will develop into the same kind of player with better strokes than your friends. You can trust me on this, I have been around the game and coached at the Highschool and college level, and have given advice to several professionals. Now you may want to learn on a more friendly game improvement racket, but you might develop bad habits that will be harder to break later. You will find that both frames I suggested have plenty of power, just be sure to string them at around 55 to 57 lbs. Also from another one of your questions, the design or logo on the strings is put on there using a stencil, which is a card board cut out of the design and using stencil ink.
2006-07-09 19:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by antiochtennis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what type of player you are. If you prefer to play power, like me, choose the Babolat Pure Drive. I personally use the Pure Drive Standard with Cortex. If you are control based and rather play with spin (topspin) I suggest you use the Wilson ncode. Ncode would provide you with more stability compared to the cortex system. I personally prefer the Babolat Pure Drive since you can still use power. Wilson will prevent you from using that much power and putting more spin. I am a flat hitter so Babolat is a better choice. Another thing, Roddick uses it :)
2016-03-27 08:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the tennis pro at the pro shop. Or find the one that feels good to you. What I suggest might not be comfortable for you.
2006-07-07 07:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by deltazeta_mary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋