What kind of tennis racket ? tennis players would be appreciated :)?

Question

so far, i've been using an ncode wilson-nrage racket, and it seems to be working well, but i want a new racket. so far, i've been playing for a couple of months, but my skill is the same as an average person who has played for about two to three years. what are some things i should consider about the racket i plan to buy ( please specify by size, weight, width, etc)

and what about grips and overgrips? it's pretty confusing so i'd appreciated all the help i can get! please explain as much as possible

Answer 1

I like rackets by Prince. They're mostly light-weight.

Good for small girl like me.

Answer 2

most people would use a grip size of 4 3/8 or either a 4 1/4. it depends on what feels best.  you should go to tennis stores that let you demo racquets so that u know which one u like best.  many people seem to like the wilson kfactors or the boris becker racquets. usually advanced player will use heavier racquets, which will give u more power, but it may hurt ur shoulder. the type of strings are also very important. most tennis pros are using luxilon as their strings.  

Answer 3

A racket that is well suited for a person who is quite good, say 4.5+, should get a racket that is heavy, (at least 300 grams), head light, has a thin beam, a small racket head (100 inches or less), and is 27" in length.

This is the basic info for a racket that will suite a experienced player.  If you feel like you are not good enough for this type of racket, get a racket that is a downgrade from these specifics, i.e. less than 300 grams or a bigger racket head.

As for the brand, it doesn't really matter because it mostly comes down to technique and determination.  However, I like Prince and their o3 rackets.

As for over grips, you only need them if the handle of the racket you own does not fit you.  You can also get a replacement grip to change your original grip of your racket.  There are a bunch of replacement grips and over grips, like tacky, sweat resistant, tread pattern, and a bunch more.

You can find more grips at

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

and

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

Answer 4

I would suggest a Wilson KFactor. Your experience level, probably intermediate/advanced, would warrant this racquet. Its light (carbon) and around $150-$200 for some models. I suggest buying from Rebel Sport, they have great deals for Wilson (and a range of racquets)