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frontpage Posted by Exposure • Aug 23, 2022
Aug 23, 2022 6:24 PM
Head Speed Graphene 360+ Pro or MP Tennis Racquets
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I've been playing tennis since 10 and after 40 years, I like middle of the road racquets such as the Wilson Ultra 100 and Babolet Pure Drive. I own both of them and with slight mods they play somewhat similar. As others mentioned the Slickdeal is going to a local tennis shop and demoing some rackets first, that way you get a racquet you will keep for a long time.
FYI- there are other/better racquets on sale at TW for similar prices:
Yonex eZone- last year's model $179- much more friendly all around racquet
Wilson Ultra 100 V2 older model - $159 one of the best selling raquets 7 years ago
and the best selling racquet in the world:
Babolet Pure Drive 100 , the 2018 model is $179
but I would go to a local tennis shop and demo some to see which one fits your style, Tennis is half psychological so you would p[lay better if you are comfortable with your racquet.
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Edit: Something kind of like this:
https://www.tennisexpre
The coach said my kid was ok to get the full size one(27") with 4 1/4 grip size, but I agree this Ti(27.75") could be too big for her. I am poking around Head racket now at https://www.head.com/en_US/tennis...ional.
No neighther of these racquets are good for someone trying to just get into tennis. Neighther of these are beginner racquets, and you will struggle to learn the game.
When you are starting to learn the game, the MOST important factor is to not get bored. For that you NEED to get a rally going. Which means should have to be able to get the ball across the net multiple times in a row, and preferably not too far from you are aiming. $15 Walmart rackets are going to serve you a lot better for that, than these advanced level racquets. If you are in doubt and don't know what the specs means, DO NOT BUY this racquet. The reviews are done mostly by advanced players, and there is no point in looking at reviews of these racquets.
Expensive==better does not translate well in tennis.
These racquets are for someone who are already well into their game (more advanced level , around 4.5 NTRP or above), to control their pace and spin. This needs more good setup into the shots, and better technique, which most folks below 4.5 NTRP lacks. And these racquets WILL hurt their ability to play consistent tennis.
When racquets can provide you some help, there is no reason to not use it. And for that look for more beginner level racquets. They are usually less than 9.5oz and head heavy balanced.
Head TI S6 is a really good beginner racquet if you are someone starting the game, and thinks that they are going to play for many years. Walmart rackets are not bad either, and is definitely more value if you are not sure whether you will be playing beyond a year.
You can get a Head TI S6 racket for around $75 or less most of the time, even though the advertised retail price is higher. They are available at many retail shops (Dicks Sporting) and also online.
Ofcourse, if you insist... go ahead and do whatever you prefer to do.
Cannot upvote this comment enough. The best racket is the one that suites your style of play, whatever that may be. For example, I personally don't care for the TI S6 (my daughter has a pair of them), but that's because I hit with a lot of spin and can generate pace on my own. I prefer a wider (rounder) racket so that I don't get mishits off the frame. However, the S6 is perfect for most baseliners, but the extra length *might* make it just slightly less maneuverable at the net.
The coach said my kid was ok to get the full size one(27") with 4 1/4 grip size, but I agree this Ti(27.75") could be too big for her. I am poking around Head racket now at https://www.head.com/en_US/tennis...ional.
Unfortunately, it's all about experimenting. I remember seeing a girl around her size hitting better than most adults. I'm pretty sure she had a full-size racket, but it was also obvious that she had been playing for quite some time as her fundamentals were outstanding.
* I started with Walmart's heavy racquets they had like 20 years ago, metal frame, head heavy... ugh...
* I bought Head Ti 6 and donated Walmart sticks (had 2 of them)...
* After about a year playing pretty often and getting a bit better I developed tennis elbow that kept me away from courts for at least 4 months.
* Sold the Ti 6 for $25
* Got a Dunlop 300 soft on the arm that served me fine (after I adjusted to play with) for many years...
A few weeks back I looked at Walmart sticks for beginners: they are WAY better than the ones I started with, some of them are head light with 102 sq in head size,
if you are a beginner, do yourself a favor and start with a Walmart stick!
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* I started with Walmart's heavy racquets they had like 20 years ago, metal frame, head heavy... ugh...
* I bought Head Ti 6 and donated Walmart sticks (had 2 of them)...
* After about a year playing pretty often and getting a bit better I developed tennis elbow that kept me away from courts for at least 4 months.
* Sold the Ti 6 for $25
* Got a Dunlop 300 soft on the arm that served me fine (after I adjusted to play with) for many years...
A few weeks back I looked at Walmart sticks for beginners: they are WAY better than the ones I started with, some of them are head light with 102 sq in head size,
if you are a beginner, do yourself a favor and start with a Walmart stick!
Could you please advise one or two rackets from Walmart, for beginners?
EDIT: I started playing many years ago with a used wooden racket. Even after I upgraded to a midsize graphite composite a few months later, I found it useful to occasionally practice with the wooden racket. The smaller, less powerful head was very good at providing the feedback necessary to learn how to strike the ball properly.
Beginner adult recreational fun : Get the easiest racquet to play without worrying about technique and finer details, and get a rally going. This way you won't stop playing in 1 week.
Kids coaching: Get a racquet which enables the kid to learn the technique, and allow the kid to experience better shots with better technique. Also something which suites kids size and strength.
I do not want to clutter this thread with too many racquet suggestions. But if you PM me I can suggest some for your kid. But in the end racquet is always a personal preference and you may have to expriement and see.
The coach said my kid was ok to get the full size one(27") with 4 1/4 grip size
Could you please advise one or two rackets from Walmart, for beginners?
* Wilson Blade Feel Pro 105 Tennis Racket
* Wilson Ultra Power 105 Adult Tennis Racket
* HEAD MX Spark Elite Adult Tennis Racquet, Strung, 27 In, 102 Sq. In. Head Size
I played tennis in college (D3) but that was 20 years ago. I'm picking it back up again with my kids and competitively with a buddy, and I'm still using my rackets from college! That's all I know and have used, and have to go off of.
My go-to in college was a couple Dunlop Tour Revelations. I also have a Wilson Hyper Hammer and a Wilson Sledge Hammer … again from 20 years ago. Now that I'm getting back into it, the hyper hammer seems to feel the best.
I'm 6' 2", and grip size on these I think is 4 1/2 or 4 3/4. Strings are roughly 60lb. Control has always been my problem. Way too many unforced errors, so maybe strung for more control is better.
After some research here I've found the Hyper Hammer 5.3 … but I just don't know since it's been so long. I'd really appreciate your help in finding the right racket for me, since I don't have anywhere to demo them right now!
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