what kind of racket should i get for tennis...?

Question

well, im 14, 5feet 6inches and im planning to be in my highschool tennis team(boys)
and i like tennis but im not an expert and i have a racket but i dont think its for me
because its 10inch. across and i dont think thats for me
please if you can tell me the right racket size for me
and a good brand of racket?

please and thankyou

Answer 1

For the most part if you are just beginning to play tennis you should pick out a racquet with a large head size I would recommend any Head or Wilson racquet with a head size larger than 100. However if you are an intermediate player you I would suggest you get a racquet that is within 95-98 inches and if you are an advanced player you can get the Wilson N six one tour which is specifically designed for players that want lots of control. Dont be fooled however it is a difficult racquet to play with, I personally play with a Head Radical Flexpoint Midplus and this is because I love the Radical line and it gives me alot of control. I usually string mine at 60 pounds and with Luxillon Alu banger strings. Remember the tighter you string the more control but the looser the string the more power. Its a bit heavy took me a while to get used to, I dont recommend this racquet if you are skinny it will hurt when you serve. My hand is relatively large so i got the handle in at 5/8 ths but for you go up to the racquet hold it like you are going to swing it and make sure your thumb can touch your pointer finger at least and this means you have a racquet handle sized for you. The larger the handle the less wrist movemen the less prone you are to injury but you generate less power on the serve and have more powerful groundstrokes. One thing I would highly recommend is that you go to a Tennis Pro shop or a Sport Chalet and ask them to demo racquets out it is usually considerably cheap to demo a racquet and it is best to get a feel for a racquet before you buy it. Remeber a racquet is like a toy it may seem great the first time but play with it more than once and make sure you like it ALOT before you buy it.

Dont listen to Richard W he doesnt know what he is talking about hes making stuff up

Answer 2

The best thing you can do is find a tennis shop or club that will let you take out demo rackets. Try several models from different brands. You will now what works and what doesn't once on the court. Try some mid-size and some oversize models if you can. Don't be afraid of an oversize (Agassi used one), but as a general rule, an oversize will give you a bigger sweet spot and a little more power, while a midsize will have a little better control. This is a general rule though. See what works best for you.
Check out websites for the different brands (Wilson, Prince, Head, Babolat, etc). Many can help you narrow your search down by which models work for your type of swing.

Answer 3

Start out with a good Kennex Graphite strung at about 50-60 lbs. A medium head is the right size. The larger the head, the larger the sweet spot. So, as you get to the smaller heads, like the pros use, the sweet spot is smaller and so is your chance of mis-shots. The smaller heads can be strung at 80 plus lbs string weight and they hit hard but require that perrrrfffeeecccctttt stroke to make them accurate. I coached a 14 year old that went on to be in the top 100 college tennis players where he had a full ride at UCLA. He could use one of these high-strung rackets quite effectively. He played everyday almost from age 10 on and started with a medium 40 lb Kennex. Like you I started playing at 13 and fell in love with a great game but waisted a lot of money on buying high performance accessories. Your most important piece of tennis equipment is you. Feed it right, work hard at having fun at tennis. Don't buy any racket with a W on it. Buy shoes twice as many times as you string or purchase rackets. You will have plenty of rackets taking up space in your closet someday, but my favorite is still the most forgiving one I ever bought, an 89.00 Kennex. The above answers are good as well, you need a type 3 or 4 which indicates string strung weight...the bigger the number the tighter it is strung...most importantly go have your proshop size your grip...read my post on this site to get the measuring geometry..Blessings, Cyber

Answer 4

It depends on many things, first how often do you play tennis ? What kind of performance you're looking for ? Your tennis level.......For precision and good controle I garantie you that the Wilson N-blade could be the right one or for more power take Six One Team (K factot) and it is The Pro racket of the world n° 1 Roger Federer.

Answer 5

I'm about your size, and I use a midsize racket. Midsize rackets have a face around 100 square inches. Midsize rackets provide you with a balance of both power and control. I use a Dunlop, but Wilson is good too. Dunlop and Wilson provide a wide selection of many types of rackets, so it should be easy to find the right one for you.

Answer 6

Racket: Prince o3 tour orange
Grip Size: 4 3/8
Head Size (sq. in) 100 sq. in
that is what i use and i am 14 years old and i am around the top 300 in the country for B14s

Answer 7

I'd go with the Head Flexpoint Instinct. It is perfect for a person your age. It favors control more than power, and is a fair weight. It is Head's newest racket.

Answer 8

It depends on your comfort. Just try holding some and swinging. I'm 5 7 and my racket is 14in. in dia. It's just comfort.

Answer 9

im not sure about size but a Head racket is the best brand out there, or so ive heard

Answer 10

just get the n-codes lets c its wilson btw
6 is quite powerful and is for an all around player
so is 4