Oversize racquets?

Question

I'm 17, 5'7, 105 lbs, and I've played tennis before but would like to start seriously now. I need some help- would the Wilson nCode n6 be good for me? And should I buy MidPlus or Oversize? And what is Grip? As in 4-3/8 grip? For my height, which grip should I get?

Answer 1

the ncode is an excellent racquet. The size depends on what you are comfortable with. If you are starting up again and seriously then an oversize will give you more coverage. The grip pertains to the size of your hand, so your height has nothing to do with it. Your thumb and forefinger should touch. You're going to have to go to the store to feel what size fits your hand the most. It's the best way.

Answer 2

I have the Wilson nCode n6 and it is amazing. Sounds like we may be at about the same level.... I played tennis for a couple years, then started up again playing more seriously. I started out playing my second time with the nCode and loved it; however, as far as racquets go, it's just whichever one works for you. Try to go to a tennis club or store and try out some demos to see what you like best. For the midplus or oversize, it depends how good you are at hitting the ball. If you are pretty good at hitting the ball in the middle of the racquet, a midplus should be fine. If you want more surface area on the racquet to hit the ball, you might wanna try the oversize. As someone said before, the grip size doesn't depend on your height. Just hold a bunch of different racquets in your hand (or even better, demo different racquets out on the court) with different grip sizes and decide which one is more comfortable for you. Hope that helped =)

Answer 3

I love the Wilson nCode 6 or the nCode 5. Both are great rackets for beginners. Personally I recommend getting the oversize because it does have a bigger sweet spot than the midsize. Based on your age, height and weight I think a 4 3/8 inch grip would be just fine. Both my daughters have an nCode 6 and do quite well with it. Good luck

Answer 4

that racket seems grate but also consider the wilson ncode n vision and fury they are good for starters and alos liquid metal4!. u should get an oversize if u want a lighter version of it and bigger headsize. if u get midplus than the racket in general is heavier in weight and smaller head. 4 the grip use a #2 or 3 grip depending on how big ur hand is!

go to www.tenniswarehouse.com they have grate rackets to choose from and tells u what type of player is siuted for!

Answer 5

Like I told you before. Even if the racquets are called junior racquets they would be more suitable to you, as you have limited experience. don't be worried by name just get what is suitable for you. it is essential that you use a junior racquet otherwise you will have serious technical defficiencies in your game, from using a racquet that is too big or heavy for you to control.

You should start with a larger junior racquet, but since you're 17 I could only recommend head racquets to you, as other brands' junior racquets would brake and bend when you hit the ball hard.
Head Liquid Metal Prestige Junior, Head FXP Radical Junior, are two good choices and would be perfect for you to start with.
Head Flexpoint FXP Prestige Team, Head Flexpoint FXP Radical Team are also good, but would be more suited to you after at least 1 years play.
For your future reference I have included a list of good racquet brands and those which you should stay away from. You should only consider these brands once you are experienced enough to graduate from a junior racquet.

I would reccomend the following brands: Prince, head, babolat, fischer, dunlop and possibly volkl, maybe power angle.
Stay away from: Prokennex, wilson, w line, avery, gamma, technifibre and yonex.they are either sub-standard for hitting with, and wilsons are not only sub-standard but brake easily.

Source(s):
years coaching experience, and working in tennis specialist shop

Answer 6

Well, first off, racquets are different for everyone regardless of their height and weight. I have a 4'11 friend who uses Andy Roddick's racquet. You should demo racquets before you buy one. I suggest going to www.tennis-warehouse.com as they ship demo racquets to you. You also need to get your grip measured as the height doesn't affect it.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/LC/Gripsize/Gripsize.html
That link tells you how to measure your grip size. You'd still want to try out different sizes, because you may not like it.

Midplus racquets give you more control, though they are a bit more challenging to use than oversize racquets. Oversize racquets offer more power.

I also recommend trying the nCode nVision. I'm loving it.