Which tennis racquet should I get?

Question

Hi, I am a 16 year old playing Varsity tennis and also in ranking tournaments. I'm 5'10'' and 135 lbs. I am more of an even player (sometimes spin, sometimes power), and I have a Federer-style backhand, forehand, and back-swing. I'm skinny and don't have much arm-strength. I sometimes go up at net during a match. I want a good racquet that will give me more in-between power and spin (preferrably more spin if possible), give me less strain on the wrist, head-heavy, and one that will help me control where i hit the ball easier. right now, I am using the Head Ti. S6, and Wilson K-Factor Six.One. 95 (federer's racquet). with the K-factor, I noticed that i can't extort much power, and the handle is a bit too heavy for my wrist. which racquet should i get?

Answer 1

I think you should go with Six.One.95 racket.

1) Looks very nice and I would say beatiful racket

2) Well balance between control and power

3) You can choose the regular weight or light weight (team version).

Don't get Head Ti.S6.  This racket looks very ugly.

Answer 2

Ok, I'd suggest getting a "Yonex RDS 100

Leyton Hewitt's New Racquet"

http://www.tennisonly.com.au/cgi-bin/ten...

Itsthe first one, you mgiht need to modify your grip though but it has all of the above.

But I understand that lots of people are not Yonex fans so another great choice would be.

Prince O3 SpeedPort Tour

http://www.tennisonly.com.au/cgi-bin/ten...

The orange one.

Not only will these rackets be light, but they will also help your arm strength =]

Cheers Phil

Answer 3

try the radical microgel  The MicroGel Radical brings an excellent level of comfort to every shot. There's some noticeable flex from the hoop of the racquet, resulting in a comfortable and plush feel as well as a sense of increased dwell time. Our TW playtesters found lots of control from all areas of the court. With the ball embedding well into the stringbed, spin production comes easily as does judging the depth and direction of shots. At net the racquet offers a very mobile feel for a player's racquet. The level of control and feel continues to impress at net and players who like to push forward will find lots of performance here. Players with developed strokes will find moderate power, but with a heavy emphasis on control and feel. A solid choice for 4.5+ level players looking for a plush feeling racquet offering solid all court performance.

Answer 4

Hello there. I would try the Head Radical Microgel. It is lighter than the K Factor and has some power in it providing you can control it. You could probably find it on eBay cheaper but it is for sale in most places for around £120.

Answer 5

Anything but the Ti

Answer 6

Try any Babolat- my favorite is the AeroPro- Nadal's racket. It's a good all-around racket and has plenty of power and control.

Answer 7

If i were you i'd want a head light stick though.  because the weight is in the handle, the frame will feel lighter and the weight distribution in such a racquet will allow you to generate more spin and have greater maneuverability at net.  

i'd try...

-Babolat: pure storm/pure storm tour

-Prince: ozone tour, speedport tour, speedport black

-Head: microgel radical, microgel extreme (or the pro)

-Wilson: kPro

to make any of the above racquets head-heavy, just add some lead to the 3 & 9 o'clock positions on the head.

find a pro shop.  they'll usually let you demo racquets for free.

Answer 8

i think you have already the right tools. no need to buy another racquet, i guess. i also use the Head Ti S6 (the Liquidmetal Edition) and it enables me producing more topspin. i use Head Synthetic Gut 18 strung at 55 lbs. you can also put some lead tapes at 9 and 3 o'clock for better control.

i would suggest keep your K Six-One racquet until you develop some muscles first. try weight-lifting (use two dumbles each at 1kg or 2 pounds) every day you wake up for about 15 minutes. train your shoulder, biceps, triceps, and wrist. find some tools for gripping exercise (i forget the name) to develop your palm and finger muscles as well. also train your legs to strengthen your stance and helps with power loading.

hope this helps :)

Answer 9

I would ask a tennis expert, I suggest Lou Giglio, he teaches tennis here in my county and is certified by all the right tennis associations, etc. and has been teaching for many, many years. Visit his website below and feel free to call him. Tell him Cami told you to call him, he can help you decide what racquet is best to buy and he sells racquets in his online Pro-shop at the same website. Good luck!

Answer 10

Yonex RDS002 Tour is pretty good. It has controllable power, helps produce lots of spin, and it's nice and heavy. But, it's easier to maneuver than your K95 b/c of its lower swingweight. You'll need the extra weight to stand against heavy hitters if you're on a Varsity/Tournament level.

Answer 11

Babolat Pure Storm Racquet. if u want the head to be heavier then just add lead tape.

good luck with the high school season