new tennis raquet

tublecane · 05-31-06, 11:37 AM

School me on tennis raquets. I hadn't played for over 5 years but a buddy and I have decided to start playing again. Played last night and I used my girlfriends 20$ target raquet, and it SUCKED. It was super light and hit soft and hard to control. My buddy used a smaller raquet by Wilson that I'm sure was not that much more expensive, but it felt SO much more solid, and hit so much better. So I want to buy a raquet but don't want to spend a ton, but want something decent...any suggestions?

das Monkey · 05-31-06, 01:20 PM

It really depends on your style of play. If I were to buy a newish racquet that wasn't too expensive, I'd go with the previous Head models, from the LiquidMetal series, maybe the L4 Radical. They were expensive a few years ago, but now that the Flexpoints are all the rage, you can get them new for under $90 and should probably be able to find a used one for even cheaper. It's a 10.4oz racquet, which is a good medium weight (your girlfriend's is probably much lighter with a thick frame -- I can't stand those light racquets). Like I said, though, it really depends on your style. Go to a Sports Authority type place and demo a few different styles of racquet. The L4 may not be right for you, but there are a bunch of different swing styles in the LiquidMetal series.

das

eXcentris · 05-31-06, 11:13 PM

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mautos · 06-01-06, 08:38 AM

If you want a solid raquet that will last a long time, the wilson hammer series is great. I am a decent tennis player, and this suits me just fine. they range in price from 70 american to over 100...so take your pic. Here is a small link to help: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catthumbs.html?CREF=198

05-31-06, 11:37 AM	#1
tublecane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 379	new tennis raquet School me on tennis raquets. I hadn't played for over 5 years but a buddy and I have decided to start playing again. Played last night and I used my girlfriends 20$ target raquet, and it SUCKED. It was super light and hit soft and hard to control. My buddy used a smaller raquet by Wilson that I'm sure was not that much more expensive, but it felt SO much more solid, and hit so much better. So I want to buy a raquet but don't want to spend a ton, but want something decent...any suggestions?

05-31-06, 01:20 PM	#2
das Monkey DVD Talk Hero Join Date: May 1999 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 35,881	It really depends on your style of play. If I were to buy a newish racquet that wasn't too expensive, I'd go with the previous Head models, from the LiquidMetal series, maybe the L4 Radical. They were expensive a few years ago, but now that the Flexpoints are all the rage, you can get them new for under $90 and should probably be able to find a used one for even cheaper. It's a 10.4oz racquet, which is a good medium weight (your girlfriend's is probably much lighter with a thick frame -- I can't stand those light racquets). Like I said, though, it really depends on your style. Go to a Sports Authority type place and demo a few different styles of racquet. The L4 may not be right for you, but there are a bunch of different swing styles in the LiquidMetal series. das __________________ DragonCon 2004 - 2005 - Lost in Hawaii - DVD Reviews You are not* entitled to your own opinion. You are only entitled to your own informed opinion.** -- Harlan Ellison quoting Gustave Flaubert

06-01-06, 08:38 AM	#4
mautos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 917	If you want a solid raquet that will last a long time, the wilson hammer series is great. I am a decent tennis player, and this suits me just fine. they range in price from 70 american to over 100...so take your pic. Here is a small link to help: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catthumbs.html?CREF=198 __________________ "I think it's okay for a married person to flirt, but I draw the line at anal sex."

05-31-06, 11:13 PM	#3
eXcentris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 22,920	http://www.tennisnuts.com/ishop/677/shopscr531.html http://www.tennis4all.com/info/racquets/selecting.shtml http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/LC/S...ngRacquet.html