Tennis question.?

Question

I see all this liquid metal, titanium, hyperforce, and etc... tennis rackets that cost like $150- $250 but does it really matter? Or does it all depend on the weight and string applications?

I was about to buy an expensive racket with liquid metal material and etc.. but i found a cheaper racket that was so much lighter then the expensive racket. Would it really affect my performance that much if i got the cheaper 1.

or is it just 99% the player

Answer 1

it depends on what you are comfortable with. because if your not confortable with a racket your games not going to be good... use something that your comfortable with and you will play good... so no it dont really matter,,,

Answer 2

Really good rackets will be in the $100-$200 price range. Don't worry so much about technology (Liquidmetal, titanium, etc). What really makes the rackets different is power level. A hard hitter will want a very different racket then a very weak hitter.
If you can generate a decent amount of power, you will not need a racket costing over $200. Those are generally for the weak hitters. Many rackets will have a chart on the display card in the face of the racket telling you the power level of that model, and the type of player it is intended for. One rule of thumb that may help is look at the cross section of the frames. The wider/thicker the frame, the more powerful (for weaker hitters). The thinner the frame, less power (for stronger hitters)
As far as weight goes, the harder the hitter, the heavier (up to a point) the racket. If you have a swing with any power, a very lightweight racket will have less stability and control. One with some weight (usually over 10oz) will offer more control and feel more solid.
Don't worry about strings until you know which racket works best for you.

Answer 3

Hey if you want the liquid metal rackets they are fairly cheap at Big 5, like $70-80 new, but unless you are a person who is very knowledgable about the way to use these rackets than I would recommend gettting a cheap one. However Liquid metal rackets do have a different feel similar to rackets such as the Hyperforces, the Hammers, Ncode. Weight I feel is a pretty big part to me at least 60% of decision, when I say weight I mean like "feel." But yah comfort is best, string is there not big on different strings, just use the basic i think its synthetic gut.

Answer 4

Bobby Riggs in his hustling days is said to have won some money playing a good club player with this to make it interesting: Bobby had to use a Coke bottle for a racket.
That said, a stiffer racket will give you a bit more control, where one with more flex will give you a bit more power. Stringing tight or loose does the same. The right combination is dependent on your style of play.

Answer 5

I don't think it will, it actually depends on your skill. not the raqcet.
but mabye a little bit.


EDIT: SRY I FORGOT get a not to cheap racket and not to expensive one.
Make sure it fits you. make sure the grip is the right size.

Answer 6

no. i would suggest getting titanium

it is very strong, yet it is very light and durable

if u get titanium u can hit harder, and more accurate

i suggest getting titanium, not liquid metal

Answer 7

A racquet is a racquet, is a racquet, is a racquet. You still play the same if you're GOOD. Although, I am not sure about one made of depleted uranium.

Answer 8

get demos and find what works best.