How can I choose a proper tennis racket?

Question

What is different between oversize and normal one (usage in march)? Thanks a lot!

Answer 1

First of all, with respect to the previous posters, the information provided is incorrect. Oversize has NOTHING to do with the size of the grip. Grip sizes are exact measurements, i.e 4 3/8, 4 1/2, 4 5/8 etc...

Oversize refers to the size of the racquet head. Prior to the late 1970's racquets were constructed of wood and some wood composites. Head sizes were generally 80 - 85 sq inches. Along came Prince, the first manufacturer to introduce an Oversize racquet. The head size was advertised as 110" but in actuality it measured 107". This is the size that many refer to as "oversize." Today the 80 - 85" racquet heads are known as standard. The racquets with head sizes 90 - 95 are known as "midsize". Racquets with head sizes 96 - 106 are known as midplus while racquets 107 - 115 are known as "oversize". racquets 116 - 135 are known as "superoversize."

Generally you will find beginners and some lower level players using oversize racquets, though there are a number of professionals who use this head size. The most popular size among the professionals is midplus, the size used by Federer, Roddick, Davenport, Nadal, Hingis and many others.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

oversize has a larger grip than normal - though differnt producers may mean weight, head size etc.

there is no way to choose a proper racket.. thts 4 an individual to decide.
u first look 4 a racket tht suits ur grip in terms of size and comfort.
ask the store for a ball and bounce the ball fairly hard on the floor holding ur racket firmly, if it vibrates, try sum other racket.
if u have a strong arm, or prefer delicate smart play, u may want a lighter racket because it will offer more control and quicker moving. the strength is from ur arm.
if u have a not-as-strong arm, or just prefer hard play, a heavier racket will give u more power leaving u to concentrate more on placing etc.
brandwise.. my personal favourite is head, tho wilson have very gud rackets as well. prince r not as gud as these two. dunlop hav gud rackets a well, but MOST(not all) of their range is for personal or non-professional use. Dunlop's lighter graphite rackets r one of the best. prince have gud heavy rackets. head and wilson have gud rackets all around, but i like theri middle weight range best.

Answer 3

Find a way to demo the rackets you think are nice. Most clubs will loan you a racket, and stores are usually willing to take a racket back if it isnt for you.

Answer 4

1st. grip...feel with ur palm hand that you can hold it tight.
2nd. weight..not too heavy not too light. try to swing it with a racket jacket on.
3rd. vibration.. try a soft hit to your fist. if the racket head make too much vibration is not a good racket.
4th. brand. good luck

Answer 5

make sure you know everything there is to know about tennis racquets before you buy because they can get expensive and nonrefundable...so yeah...ask experts or just read what others has to say..on yahoo....good luck

oversize means the head size is bigger then the normal size...there so many variations to each racquet...do some research before you buy...

Answer 6

WHEN I CHOOSE A NEW RACQUET I FIRST SELECT ONE OF THE BRAND NAMES, THEN CHECK THE WEIGHT - I LIKE A HEAVY WELL BALANCED ONE. I GREW UP IN THE DAYS OF WOODEN ONES AND FOUND FOR A FIRST RACQUET THAT UNTIL I BECAME PROFICIENT THAT IT WAS A GOOD START, THEN ADVANCE TO ALUMINUN/GRAPHITE AS YOU GET BETTER.

Answer 7

Choose the brand that are being use by the champions.