Is it true that every two years you should change to a different tennis racket?

Answer 1

You should not change your racket every two years as long as you like it.

Just make sure you replace strings when they get worn out.

If they become frayed, or if your racket makes a ping noise when you hit the ball it is time to change them.

I have had the same racket for 5+ years now and still like it even though I play often.

Have fun!

Tennis is one of the few sports u can play until you are an old fart, so stick with it!

Answer 2

I would think that since they are different you would want to get used to ones feeling so you know what works an what does not work with the shot. I don't really agree with what the other people said here, when the pro's play they have 6 of the same rackets in they bag. They don't just switch rackets in the middle of practice or a match because each racket has a different feel. So find which one you like more and buy a duplicate.

Answer 3

As many have said previous to me, no its not required. It depends on racket wear, a cracked or vibrating frame, it no longer fits your game, etc.

I think the notion came about by tennis racket manufactures. If you noticed, every 2 or so years, most rackets are discontinued or are no longer made by the manufacture in efforts to make the player change to the next new racket series. (omitting some racket classics ie: Wilson Prostaff)

Prince does this alot with their racket series, coming out with the "latest" technology every couple of years and discontinuing the older series.

I've played with my racket, Prince Precision Response Ti, for over 6 years now, and my only problem with it is...I can't find it anymore! But as long as my rackets perform as they usually do, I won't be changing anytime soon.

Hope it helps. Good luck!

Answer 4

Probably not. If you want you can. Agassi has had like the same racket for almost his entire career. Roddick still uses the same racket he's used since he was like 18. The Williams sisters haven't changed rackets, as far as I know. Most pros generally stick with the same thing so I mean it doesn't hurt them.

Answer 5

You do not have to change your racket every two years. The racket companies would like to see you do that , but as long as it is in good condition play on.

Answer 6

No, this isn't true. Tennis racquets need to be replaced by usage and how well kept the racquet is. Depending on how hard you hit and how often, the racquet's frame will lose its flexibility and overall strength. Chips, fractures, and the like on the frame from hitting objects will quicken how fast the racquet also needs to be replaced.

Pros need to replace their racquets more frequently, if you notice their bags often have 5 to 10 of the same exact racquet. Once one has gone bad they'll just replace it with another of that exact same type of racquet.

Most amateurs will need to replace strings and often have their racquets for 5+ years without any problems.

Answer 7

No, not necessarily. If you want to change your racquet that often (or even more often), fine. If you really like the racquet you're playing with now, you might not change -even if you've been playing with it several years. It's your choice & you don't have to have a timetable for switching to another racquet.

Answer 8

Nope. Pete Sampras used the same typeof tennis racquet all through his career. If it works for you stick with it.

Answer 9

why change racquets when mines cost like over 150 bucks??? From time to time, Just change the strings and grips.... doesn't make sense to buy another racquet...get some head tape too...protects the head from scraps...the racquet should last several years...

Answer 10

I don't think it's true. I have had mine for about 5 years and all you have to do is get it restrung and get a new grip every once in a while.