TENNIS RACQUET EXPERTS ONLY! i need help finding a good racquet, HELP?

Question

Heres what i'd like, someone to give me a good idea on a racquet that would be good for me. heres some things i know you need to help.

my price range is about 50$-100$.

i have a head ti evolution (its red blue black and silver), its heavy for me,(unsure of weight) becuase im a girl hahaha but im looking for a lighter racquet.

ive been looking at princes, although im open to other brands like head or babolat. (NO WILSON)

i want a nice good quality, pretty racquet

my swing speed is average its not slow, not fast,.

i know this isnt help you but i really would like a bag to match.

PLEASE HELP

here are some ive looked at :

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2157193#1

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCHEAD-HFROS.html

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCPRINCE-PO3HH.html

http://www.golfsmith.com/products/245735#

feel free to email me at [e-mail]

also id like reviews if youve had any of those racquets

Answer 1

Here's the page to look at.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-...

It's the sale page at tenniswarehouse.com.  Basically, these used to be top-of-the-line, but have been replaced by new technology.  In my opinion, they are the best bargains you can find.

Here's the deal about the weight issue.  You are currently using a cheap racquet, that's actually very lightweight.  The trick is, it is very head-heavy (most of the weight is in the head) so it feels like it's heavier than it is.  This is a classic misconception.  To compare how heavy a racquet will feel, compare the swingweight.  Here's an example from the list you gave:  The flexpoint 6 is only 9.9 oz, but is 8 pts head heavy (pretty extreme).  It's swingweight is 337.  The O3 Hybrid Hornet is 10.6 oz.  But since it is actually head-light (more weight in the handle), the swingweight is only 320.  So it will feel lighter when hitting than the flexpoint 6.

My philosophy is to get as heavy a racquet as you can handle.  That will give you maximum control, while still having ample power.  And as you move up into the 10.5-11 oz range, and higher, nearly all the racquets will be head-light.  I was using a 12 oz racquet at the age of 13 (didn't even weigh 90 lbs).  But it didn't feel that heavy because of the balance.  Not saying that I recommend you go buy the heaviest thing out there, though.  

Actually, i'd say that the hybrid hornet looks like a good option, though I might suggest you try something a little heavier.  You might try the Head Liquidmetal Radical midplus.  It's 11.2 oz, but only has a swingweight of 325, so it'll still feel lighter than the flexpoint 6, despite being over 1 oz heavier.  Others from that liquidation page you might check out:

Head Flexpoint Heat

Prince Shark Oversize

Prince O3 Hybrid Shark MP

Dunlop M-fil 400

I'd say your best bet is to pick 3 or 4 that you like the look of, and demo them.  Then, pick whichever one you liked the best.

The other advantage to moving to a slightly heavier, and head-light racquet, is that it will allow you to improve your game much easier than a lightweigh, head-heavy model.

As for the matching bag, it'll be hit or miss.  Just check out tenniswarehouse.com's listing of racquet bags.  You probably just need a triple bag for now.

Answer 2

umm... you won't be able to find a good quality racquet under $100.

but a VERY good racquet is the prince Q3. i have two of them.  if you are truely dedicated to the game then get this racquet! trust me, this racquet is worth the $200 (not including strings) dollars.

as for a matching bag, i don't think they have those but you can buy a prince bag that is the same color as the racquet you choose.

*tip* go to your tennis club or any other place where you can try the demo just in case.

*tip* if the racquet is already pre-strung, don't bother buying it.

Answer 3

the prince O3 hybrid hornet would probably be the best. it says something when as a racquet has a tennis magazine editor's choice sticker by it. i would definitely either go with that one or the head flexpoint. but i must ask why not wilson? because honestly wilson is the most beginner friendly racquet on the market. and one of the most pretty racquets i've ever seen is the wilson ncode ntour. it's on sale and it's such a great racquet to play with. it was originally like a $200 racquet and now it's below $100 (i think around $60). babolat is a heavier brand and they have this weird thing with their grips nowadays so i wouldn't go in that direction but i would definitely reccommend wilsons. i've had 2 heads, 2 wilsons, a babolat and a dunlop and the two wilsons were my favorites out of all of them. i would highly urge you to reconsider but if you must go with a different brand i'd go with the prince hornet or the head flexpoint. and if you want the lightest racquet possible, go with the flexpoint. hope this helped!

P.S.--Penn State rules! haha :D

Answer 4

i'd suggest you try the Head Flexpoint 6, Head Metallix 6, and Head Titanium Ti S6 Liquidmetal Edition (heaviest to the lightest). i currently uses Head Metallix 6 strung with Head Synthetic Gut 18 at 58 lbs, and Head Ti S6 Supreme with same string at 55 lbs. hope it helps :)

Answer 5

Ok, I've demoed #2 and #3. I must say, all of the ones on the list are not very good, except for #2. I have an O3 white MP right now (sharapova's), but I enjoyed my time with #2. So, I recommend a newer model of O3, but if you want something off of this list, I totally recommend The #2, head one!

Good Luck!