Tennis Talk

There are many different kinds of tennis rackets to use. However, there are some that work a lot better than others. Beginners tend to buy cheaper ones in case they do not like the sport, which is understandable. But, they can be flimsy and get worn down easily.

When buying a racket, you must know whether you want one for power or one for control. Control rackets are generally for players that are more advanced or experienced . They are used for people that can use their own power in their swings and the control part comes it provides more ball control.  Ball control includes ball placement and spin. Control rackets are also heavier than rackets used for power and have a smaller head with tighter strings (the head being the top of the racket).

There are three main factors to think about when buying a racket. These include head size, frame width, and frame mass. Head size is very important, a larger head creates higher speeds of ball rebound and have more area to hit the balls. With the head being bigger, the area where the ball rebound is most accurate is larger. Frame width is basically how wide the racket frame is. When the width of the frame increases, the stiffness and speed of the ball rebound increases. The last component to picking out a racket is the frame mass. Rackets keep becoming lighter as time goes on, but this means less speed on the ball. Heavier rackets provide more power and with that, more speed on the ball. Generally, having a heavier racket provides an advantage because it prevents injury to players arms since the racket would be more resistant to the impact of the tennis ball.

The important factor is find your personal balance of power and control that a racket can provide for you. There are many different types of rackets and there are brands that are more popular and have been known to last longer than other brands.

The top three brands used by professional players:

Wilson

Babolat

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