I am an advanced tennis player, using an older racket, is the Wilson Aggressor 95 racket too old to compete???

Question

I am a 4.0/4.5 rated player, using a racket that is older... I am not sure when the aggressor 95 racket was made, but it still plays well. I play in league, and I like the stick, but is it too antiquated???

Answer 1

A racquet does not make the tennis player. John McEnroe could kick your butt using a wooden racquet and you could have the best racquet in the world. If you like the racquet stick to it. So if you like the racquet stick to it.

Answer 2

I wouldn't change your racket if your comfortable with it, you could always demo a new racket with a similar head size and beam shape. However it has been proven that a racquet's frame starts to bend more upon contact and become"lose" after 3 yrs so if its an old racquet i would try to look around and see if you can find the same racquet just a new stick

Answer 3

Wilson Kblade 98". These rackets are very stiff and have very good control for precision but you will need to create your own power on some shots. This is good however as it means you rarely hit one out! Also the feel and touch with these rackets is great.

Answer 4

Here is a basic guideline of when to replace frames. A Professional, College, and Open Class players usually have between 5 and 12 frames rotating through them and should replace them every 2 to 3 years. This is because with as hard as they hit the ball the frame develops tiny micro-fractures and they lose a little pop as their resilency breaks down. 4.5, 5.0 and 5.5 players usually rotate between 3 and 6 frames and should replace them about every 5 to 6 years depending on the frame for the same reason. However for most recreational players the frames will be fine because they won't notice the subtle difference when trying to hit winners. I would suggest as long as you replace your strings in a timely fashion, you will not notice any change in performance. In all Actuality, the strings are the biggest factor when judging performance-- the factors for performance are 1. tension 2. elasticity of the string, newer strings have better elasticity. and 3. The type of materials used in the string, be it gut, polyester, multifilament, solid core, nylon... etc. You should replace strings after about 20 to 25 hours of play if they have not yet broken. That guidline is for you being a 4.0/4.5 player. Although your racket is antiquated, if you like the feel and ball response then stay with it but remember to watch the strings closely and change your overgrips after about every 4 hours of play. Keep one thing in mind, as a tennis player you should always strive to get better. One of the main reasons players change frames is that older frames become discontinued and it becomes difficult obtaining additional frames with identical grip sizes and in good condition. So they find a newer model racket with similar swing weight, overall weight, head size, flex rating, and close to the same number of main and cross strings in the string bed. So keep these ideas in mind when making decisions about your game.

Answer 5

Its not the racket that wins tennis,its the tennis player. If you like that racket it feels good,then its the best

Answer 6

If it's comfortable and you don't feel any strain on your arm, why change? Although, I will say that every couple of years I try out new rackets to see if I can find something even more comfortable.
-p.s. I'm at 4.0, and I like the Head Radical Tour.

Answer 7

You could try using a new racket, but if you don't like then just use yours. If your racket is comfortable for you then there is no problem.

Answer 8

I'm not sure but if you are tired of your old racket use a Prince racket - they have a nice grip.

Answer 9

Antiochtennis is correct. And you should learn more about racquet specs. Once you learn which specs suit you best, you can almost buy a racquet without even resorting to demo. An example spec table is linked below.

Answer 10

You better switch to those power racquets like Wilson W Line series.
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