Ok so i posted about 2 days ago about trying out for the tennis team for my school. Well i made it ... only because 5 people showed up lol! I don't care at least i'm on the team. I guess im not too bad i just have some serving problems. I was wondering what kind of racquet i should get. Mine is actually my moms and she wants me to get my own. so i have no idea on how to find a good one or what kind are good. oh and how do you find out what size or whatever you need? thanks =D
2006-08-10 14:14:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Tennis
If there is a tennis store, or a large sporting goods store in your town, I'd advise you to go there and talk to someone.
If that isn't possible, talk to your coach, he/she should have a good idea about your skill level, swing speed, etc.
If neither of these will work for you, go to tennis.com and look under gear, there is a section on how to choose your racket
2006-08-10 14:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by The Man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, congrats on making the team.
I am assuming that you are a girl, so you should get a racquet that has a 4 1/8 grip or 4 1/4 grip or 4 3/8 grip, it depends on how big your hands are. I play with a 4 3/8.
Here are some racquet recommendations:
Babolat Pure Drive: This racquet it a favorite of thousands of young tennis players looking for maximum power. Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters use these racquets. http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCBAB-BPD2S.html
Price 03 White: This racquet is used by Maria Sharapova. It has great control and great power. http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCPRINCE-PO3W.html
Wilson nCode nTour Two: This racquet is used by Justine Henin-Hardenne and Lindsay Davenport. It is lighter than the other two racquets and offers great control, comfort, and power. http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCWILSON-WNT2.html
I hope this helped you. You should choose me as the best answer cuz I actually had to research all this lol...I'm a sophomore in high school and on the girls tennis team
2006-08-10 21:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by im_cool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say go to a smaller tennis speciality shop for advice. Most of the large chains have poor tennis knowledge. I know the manager of the local Big 5 Sports, and he gets his racquet strung at a local small shop if you see what I mean.
2006-08-10 15:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by Richard M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Prince Turbo Shark. It has an incredible blend of power and control, it is also more affordable then the Wilson nCode series or Prince 03 series which usually run in the $220+ range.
2006-08-14 09:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by john D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a tennis store, or a large sporting goods store in your town, I'd advise you to go there and talk to someone. And you have to buy a Wilson or a Babolat racket. Trust me! They're the best!!! Prince if you don't want to buy a very good quality racket.
2006-08-10 22:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by nvhp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the O3 white and I think that is the best racket ever! I can get incredible control and power with out having the ball go flying out of the court.
2006-08-11 07:06:07 · answer #6 · answered by tennis star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call Venus Williams.
212-923-2387
2006-08-14 13:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by know_it_all 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think u should try HEAD racquets & SIze of racquet depends on How Big Racquet u can handle ??? HA HA HA
2006-08-10 20:27:18 · answer #8 · answered by snehil s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i suggest u go on tenniswarehouse.com and check out their customer service, and they'll give u plenty of advice to pick which tennis racquet is right for u.
2006-08-10 15:19:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a good one. (one that feels good, not 2 heavy) go to your local tennis club ask the pro that's there
2006-08-10 14:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by under his feathers 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋