Are Browning tennis rackets any good?

Question

I see them massively reduced on websites all the time, and wondering if it's worth it...?

Thanks!

Answer 1

I've never even heard of Browning, and they are probably discontinued if you keep seeing them for sale at close-out prices.

Answer 2

Tennis racquets come in all flavours and shapes and sizes. Their effectiveness really depends on what you intend to use them for.

A Browning racquet should work for most novice players, who have not developed proper strokes. Most importantly, the shape and construction of most Brownings, will make it tough to learn many of the modern swings, because the composite low-profile beam may prove a bit too unstable for angular momentun (swinging low to high as the ball comes at you) but it is well suited for more classic styles (swinging from back to front to send the ball) that are flat...

Also, consider that for the price of most Brownings, you could find a decent used Head, Wilson or Babolat racquet. Just go for visits at the local clubs and ask around. You would be surprised at how many racquets build up in some people's homes. These used racquets, even if 5-8 years old, may have better materials and more sophisticated engineering behind it, that could prevent injuries and even help you improve should you start playing tennis a bit more often.

Cheers, -m