I'm going to play high school tennis, and I don't have a racket. I was looking online for one, but they all say different things, so I don't know which one to buy. They say 5.3 and numbers like that, I just want a normal racket, which one should I get?
2006-10-30 13:28:29 · 7 answers · asked by unknown 1 in Sports ➔ Tennis
How do I choose the right grip size if I'm buying online?
2006-10-30 13:37:21 · update #1
Head or Prince are good brands. The titanium kind is lighter. Make sure you choose the right or comfortable grip size.
2006-10-30 13:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by OnThe36th 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rackets are knid of what you think feels comfortable. You can go oversized or normal, thick grips or skinny grips, etc. Personally I recommend Head and Prince. My racket is a Head Liquidmetal and it is one of the nicest rackets I have seen. It cost about $120 a couple years ago. Grip size is something you should choose based on your hand size and how it feels to you. If thier are any stores near you that sell strictly tennis equipment that would be a good start. The workers their could help you find what is you at a price you can afford.
2006-10-30 13:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by Yo Momma ~ $1,000 cash money 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The numbers on the Wilson tennis rackets stand for how much power the rackets has. The lower the number the more power it has. For example a 2.7 has much more power and less control then a 5.3, a 7.0 has less power and more control then a 5.3. You really should try a few rackets before you buy one. Maybe there is a tennis club around you. They may have rackets called demos that you can try and find the one you like the best. You can also get your grip size done correctly at the club so that it is a perfect fit for your hand.
2006-10-30 20:53:24 · answer #3 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, it all starts out with how much experience you have, that's what the numbers like 5.3 stand for, your level of play. for now, stay away from 3.0 and up, those rackets tend to lack power in exchange for control. they are also less forgiving when you miss the sweet-spot, something you'll know all about soon. my advise is to get a cheap racket until you can consistently be in a 15 hit rally, then you can start moving up to more advanced frames.
2006-10-30 15:49:32 · answer #4 · answered by redskin_tennis_ace3 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A racquet is something you should feel comfortable with. Go out to Sport Chalet or your local pro shop and ask them to demo racquets. I recommend playing with a Head Radical if your a guy...it is easy to use and not too heavy, good all around racquet. If your a girl go for the Head Airflows they are super light and give you power. All racquets are good but you should just go out and try those 2 and if you dont like them switch grip sizes and such. To determine your grip size grap a tennis handle hold it as if you were going to hit a forehand and if your thumb touches your fingers or overlaps your fingers then you've got a good sized grip. You can never go too small but if you cant grip a racquet handle all the way around go smaller. The bigger the handle the more stability you have and the less wrist movement. The smaller the handle the more you use your wrist the easier it is to add topspin but you are more prone to accidents and wrist injuries.
2006-10-31 17:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by xhbvi3tboix 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to a tennis pro shop, ask them. they can help you measure your grip, and suggest a racket for your level of game.
2006-10-30 13:46:20 · answer #6 · answered by A.S. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are a beginner I suggest the Airflow 7. See link below. Assuming you dont have a cheap budget. If you have no money, you can find cheaper frames but they wont help your shots.
2006-11-03 07:46:15 · answer #7 · answered by TexansDoItBest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest u get a Wilson one.
2006-10-30 13:30:46 · answer #8 · answered by saeed a 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋