If you are looking for best tennis racket for beginner, I have couple of good recommendation of best beginner tennis rackets for you. Good beginner tennis racket design is same as game improvement tennis racket design.
Why Game Improvement Tennis Racket Or Beginner Tennis Racket?
One of the main design objective of the game improvement tennis racket is to create more powerful swing with little less effort and allow less perfect swing for player. This objective is same as beginner tennis racket.
Power Swing – Improvement tennis racket will have extra length and light weight design to make the swing more powerful, this make inexperience tennis player feel more comfortable in their short swing or less perfect swing.
Less Perfect Swing – As you will guess it, the improvement tennis racket will have large head size, this make them have a big sweet spot which is great for players who are frequently hit off the center spot in the tennis racket head as mishit might still feel that the ball is hit right in the middle with more head stability.
In Essence
To put that into measurement term, the game improvement racket model usually have supersize head (107-135 square inches ), lightweight (8-9.5 ounces ), extra length (27-29 inches) stiffer and are balance head-heavy.
Best Tennis Racket For Best Game Improvement
As you now know, the game improvement racket tend to have extra length, larger racket head size, very light and is design for power rather then control.
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The Dunlop Sports Mid Plus AeroGel 500 Tennis Racket is a ‘tweener racket (in between power and control) and is more suitable for intermediate to advanced players. A student of mine bought this when he found that his previous racket was too stiff for him; his wrist, elbow and shoulder were aching.
Dunlop Sports Mid Plus Aerogel 500 Tennis Racquet
A racket that is stiffer is generally less comfortable than one that is more flexible; it transmits more impact on the wrist, elbow and shoulder. After hitting with the AeroGel 500’s 68RA, it makes it easier for my student to cut through the air without sacrificing his arm and joints.
Its 100 sq. inch head offers a perfect balance between power and control. Dunlop Sports Mid Plus AeroGel 500 Tennis Racket has a larger and sweet spot, making it more forgiving on the balls that missed the sweet spot. I also noticed that the racket puts on extra power to the player’s strokes.
My student’s ground-strokes are a lot more efficient and he can put a lot of power into his strokes and the ball will still be well inside the baseline. The open 16×18 string pattern also gives excellent spin. Therefore, the racket is ideal for a player with solid, moderate to fast swing and is looking for great spin potential.
So, if you’re looking for a crisp playing, all-court racket with a bit of power and control, the Dunlop Sports Mid Plus AeroGel 500 Tennis Racket is perfect. It is comfortable with exceptional touch and feel, coupled with power in a lightweight frame.
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The Prince 03 Speedport Tour MP Tennis Racket is the racket of choice for Maria Sharapova and Mike and Bob Bryant. It is one of the best rackets I’ve used so far.
Prince O3 Speedport Tour MP Tennis Racket
It has two different sets of Speedport Tuning; String Port insert and String Hole insert. Personally for me, I like the feedback from the String Hole insert and the sound of the String Port insert. I was able to achieve the sound I was looking for with a vibration dampener on the racket with the String Hole insert.
With the String Hole insert, my ground strokes were easier to control and it’s a great racket from the baseline. Although the spins generated were more than generous, the consistency was harder to get, especially with soft, powerful strings.
With just enough weight to keep it from twisting in my hand but with an amount of maneuverability, the Prince 03 Speedport Tour MP Tennis Racket is great for volleying. Volleys were hit with a nice pop, enabling me to end points quickly. The response from the racket was great.
Although it had too much power for ground strokes, I appreciate it in my serves. It generated a lot of pace and spins in my serves and I enjoy the consistency of it.
The racket does well in returning serves although a little more weight would have made it great. I enjoyed hitting defensive returns with this racket as it has a nice pop to it. Funny enough, it has better consistency in returning as compared to ground stroking and serving.
Overall, I feel that the Prince 03 Speedport Tour MP Tennis Racket is very impressive. The power and spin capabilities of this racket will be fully appreciated by aggressive baseline players.
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by Albert on May 19, 2010
When you’re buying a new racket, you may already have an idea of what you want; you may seek for more control or power. Or maybe you may have no idea whatsoever and are just tempted by the reviews that you’ve read.
For whatever reasons you’re looking for a new racket, you should know some basics on which to make your decision easier. There are three major types of tennis racquets in the current market.
Type 1: Rackets for Power or Game Improvement
These evenly balanced rackets are characterized by its oversized to super-oversized heads (107 to 135 square inches), lightness (8 to 9.5 ounces) and longer stiffer (27 to 29 inches). Their features help to retain enough weight in the hitting zone.
Manufactured to give more power to the player, they are designed for players with shorter, slower swings. Below are a couple of the top game improvement rackets:
Type 2: Control or Player’s Rackets
These rackets are used by professionals and high level clubs’ or colleges’ team players. Its balanced head light is to retain maneuverability. Other characteristics include their heftiness (11.5 to 13+ ounces), smaller heads (85 to 98 sq. inches) and thinner, more flexible beams.
They are design to provide low power as most players prefer to provide power on their own and prefer a racket that offers control instead. The length of these rackets can be standard or extended length. Here are some control oriented rackets preferred by professional players:
Yonex RDiS 100 Mid: Advanced players will be able from its firm and quick response. Its exceptional power and stability comes from the combination of 12.1 ounce of strung weight and 68RA stiffness.
Type 3: Tweener Rackets
Tweener rackets are a blend of the earlier two types of rackets. They are lighter (9.5 to 11 ounces), have midplus heads (95 to 102 sq. inches), are usually extended length (27.5 to 28 inches) and are balanced anywhere from slightly head light to slightly head heavy.
Often used by intermediate to advanced players who seeks enhanced maneuverability from their beginners’ rackets, tweeners offer low-medium to medium-high power. A couple of the best ‘tweener rackets are:
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by Albert on May 18, 2010
Like any sporting equipment, tennis rackets needs proper care and maintenance for it to perform well. Depending on how frequent you play, the strings need to be replaced once or twice a year. Don’t restring beyond the recommended extent as it could brittle the frame.
You will need: a) diagonal cutter b) stringer machine
Instructions:
Step 1
Determine the type of string you should get. The best way to go is to get strings that are a combination between durability and resiliency. If you are a first timer in buying new strings for your racket, you may not get it right the first time. In due time, you should experiment with other strings.
Step 2
Decide the best tension for you. The tighter the strings are, the more control you have. Looser strings however, offer more comfort and power because the project the ball farther. Experiment with the tension of the strings as there is no right or wrong way to do it. It boils down to personal preference.
Step 3
After getting your strings and deciding the right tension for you, mount your racket in a stringer as to secure the head and the neck. Make sure that it can’t be move by making sure to tightly clamp the racket.
Step 4
Adjust the tension on the stringer but don’t exceed the limit of the racket’s frame. You can make sure of this by the number indicated near the neck of the frame. Do not exceed the limit because this will crack your frame.
Step 5
Prepare 36 to 40 feet of string for your main strings. The mains are stringed vertically.
Insert the string at the center of the head, working your way up the mains and down to the neck. Apply tension and clamp the first string at the head and keep it clamped until all the mains are done. Do a figure eight knot with the leftover string. Unclamp and release tension and cut off excess string.
Step 6
After the mains are done, string the crosses. When stringing the crosses, always start on top of the mains. Insert string through one size and weave the string across to the other side. Apply tension to every cross and clamp.
Insert the string through one of the larger holes and tie a figure eight knot when you are done with the last cross. Make sure to clamp it. When you are done, unclamp and release the tension and cut off the excess string.
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by Albert on May 17, 2010
Choosing and using the right strings for your tennis racket does matter. This guide will show you the basics you should know when choosing quality strings for your racket.
The String Gauge
The string gauge ranges from 15 to 19. Higher gauges are thinner and offer greater feel and power, while lower gauges means that they are thicker for more durability. Thicker gauges are for beginner and intermediate rackets, while thinner strings are aimed more towards professionals.
String Types
The strings can be categorized based on the material and its construction.
a) Material
Nylon: This is affordable, fitting for casual and recreational players and also beginners.
Natural Gut: This is the most expensive and is made from animals’ intestines. They are for touring professional players. However, they do deteriorate when exposed to water and humidity.
Polyester: Although it offers less power and feel, they are more durable when compared to natural gut strings.
Kevlar: Strings made from Kevlar are the most durable, but they are stiff. To compensate for the stiffness, they are strung using 10% less tension; a factor to consider if it is suitable for your game.
b) Construction
Before considering the material of your strings, it is important to determine the right construction of your tennis racquet strings according to your playing style and the type of game you’re playing.
Mono: These strings are made out of single and solid fibers and have a surface coating to improve durability.
Ribbon: The fibers are similar to natural gut but ribbons are used instead.
Multifilament: It uses several materials and is impregnated with polyurethane for quality and durability.
CW: These are usually used in tournament play. There is a solid core made of thin filaments.
CWW: As with CW, it has a solid core but with two layers of filaments rather than one.
The Strings’ Durability and Playability
When choosing the material of your stings, make sure you are choosing a suitable balance between their durability and playability so that you can get the most out of it. Choosing the wrong balance will hamper your game and a waste of time and money.
The purpose of this guide is to show how to benefit from your purchase by determine the strings that you use with your tennis racket. There are different types of strings, gauges and tensions because this is not a one size fit all case. Don’t be afraid to try each and every one out until you are satisfied with your performance.
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by Albert on May 15, 2010
The Head Metallix line is derived from a composition of carbon fibers and a new crystalline metal alloy which creates light but strong metal alloy. The Head Metallix 4 is considered a tweener option in the line; its oversize head of 107 square inches offers plenty of power and control not to mention an ample of sweet spot.
Head Metallix 4 Tennis Racket
Tennis rackets nowadays are often built with different technologies to further empower them and the Metallix 4 is no different. The Head Stabilizer is introduced in this racket, where it functions to eliminate unwanted racket vibrations so you can increase your comfort in every play. The Metallix 4 is also empowered by a new throat design called Head LMS (Longer Main String). The design serves the purpose to create a larger surface (bigger sweet spot for you!) without actually enlarging the racket itself.
Unlike its predecessors, the Head Metallix 4 is said to be lighter and more maneuverable. It’s recommended for 3.5 – 4.5 level players who would prefer some power in their rackets while still being able to maintain control on the game.
However, one man’s meat is another man’s poison. There have been contradicting feedbacks for the Head Metallix 4, ranging from the good to the bad:
“The Metallix 4 gave me a decent amount of power, depth and topspin on my groundstroke but fell short in most other areas.” – Tim, Berkley, MI, USA –
“It improved my game in every way. I have a lot more topspin, more power, more control, volleys improved, and I had more spin and power on my serves. I just had to get this racquet and it helped me win 2 matches so far into the season.” – Josh, Florence, NJ, USA –
“I bought this racquet last year, and it instantly gave me tennis elbow. I think this is because of the head heaviness and light weight. Volleys are horrible with this racquet and serves are great.” – Rasheeq, USA -
“With this racquet I don’t even feel it on my elbow, and I’ve sacrificed very little power and gained a lot more control. I’ve let most of the team try it out, with not one complaint. I’d recommend this racquet to anyone.” – Graham, Westerly, RI, USA –
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