How do you find out what the right grip size for you is on a tennis raquet?
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The old rule of thumb was to grab the middle of a racket handle and warp your fingers around and there should be a one finger width gap between your fingers and the palm of your hand.  Some players that prefer a western forehand will even get a slightly smaller grip so it is easier to whip the racket head through the stroke for extreme topspin.  Some serve and volley players like their handles a little bigger so the racket doesn't twist in their hands on off-center volleys.  This is just a general rule, becuase I have also seen extreme topspin players that like larger grips and serve and volleyers with smaller grips.  The one finger rule is a good place to start and then see if you want more spin or better feel on the volley and adjust accordingly.  I prefer my own grip slightly smaller than the norm because I find it easier to get more bite/spin on my 2nd Kick serve.
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For overgrip, you start at the bottom wrap upwards. Start using the smaller end with the adhesive patch. The multi-step procedures (9 steps or something for overgrip!?!) is for replacing the existing grip, that is not necessary. Overgrip is not secured with staples of any sort, only by the adhesive/sticky patch and by the tape that should come with a pack of overgrip that you purchased/have. Simply apply your overgrip over the original racket grip, no need to remove your original grip.
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I used Wilson racquet, it get the job done just like any racquet, and a lot cheaper than other brands.
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Forget about which racquet is the highest rated. The racquet is nothing. Proper technique is everything.\n\nGet a dozen demo racquets and play-test them. Buy the one that works best for you. Spend whatever money is left over on tennis lessons (private lessons are STRONGLY preferred). \n\nIf you can't afford private lessons, buy several instructional books and/or video tapes. This is surely the fastest way to improve.\n\nThe magic is not in the racquet.
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Most racquets will have a recommended string listed on the frame, generally on the inside of the throat....the recommended tension should be listed as well.  If there's not one listed there, you could start with Wilson sensation or Gamma zo life. These are both good, all around strings.  For more control, string with a little more tension.  For more power, string with a little less tension.  Experiment until you find the combination you like best!
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Since you only need to find the RATIO you do not need the exact measurements.  Variables will suffice.\n\nLet 2r be the diameter of the cylinder, and let 6r be the height of the cylinder.  (I am using 6r because the diameter of 1 ball = the diameter of the cylinder base = 2r, and since 3 balls fit the height of the can perfectly, I can express the height as 3*2r = 6r.)\n\nThe volume of the cylinder is pi*r²*6r = 6pi*r³\n\nThe volume of one ball is 4/3 pi*r³ -- therefore the combined volume of the three balls is 4pi*r³\n\nThe volume of the space in the can surrounding the tennis balls is 6pi*r³  - 4pi*r³ = 2pi*r³.\n\nThe ratio of the volume of balls to the volume of space in the can surrounding the balls is 4pi*r³ : 2pi*r³, or 2:1.\n\n~ ♥ ~
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my friend has an extreme western grip and loves the babolat aeropro....than again so does nadal
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Don't worry at all about the label at this stage. If they fit then use them...  Here is a way to get started.      What i would do is go to the PING website and input your hand size, wrist length etc..  and get that will give you your specs.   Then I would hit e-bay for some cheap clubs that match your color code and length.  These will match your body type and probably be cheaper than those ram clubs you have been looking at.
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its depends our your own preferance go to a shop and try out a few rackets and decide from feel and stricking a ball!
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depends, but forearm if using a western grip and producing topspin. this is the most likely case now because it is the most common stroke taught in tennis classes (instead of a continental or eastern forehand). however, to make it stronger the best thing to do is hold a free weight (1-hand dumb bell) in your right or left hand with your palm up. then twist your wrist upwards to stretch the "top" of the forearm.
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This is an easy one....I'll share with you a great tip I observed by watching professional caddies over the years. \n\nBefore a round a pro caddy washes his players grips with soap and water in a bucket....then after they are washed and dried he'll rub them for a 5 or 6 seconds with a piece of sand paper. \n\nI first observed this about 10 years ago and I've been doing it ever since! It works like a charm! I've been using the same putter grip for at least 6 or 7 years....still feels like new! \n\nUse this tip and you won't need anything else to keep your grips feeling tacky.
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Check the USTA website, or give them a ring , they should be able to point you in the right direction.
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It depends on the feel of the revolver in your hand. Check out several. Different models even made by the same manufacturer have a different feel. I had a Smith & Wesson 38 Special military & police model 10 that I liked. A friend had an older model that fit my hand better. Another friend had an old Colt that I didn't like the feel of at all.
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Depends on your level of play. Beginners/intermediates usually use a larger racquet size b/c the sweet spots are larger along with a compromise between less power but more accuracy. \n\nAs you become better, you'd probably want a racquet with a smaller head size because as the racquet size gets smaller, the acceleration of your racquet would be greater. There's will be an immediate difference of feel once you change racquet, you'd feel more power on the groundstrokes/serves but slightly less accuracy. \n\nOverall, I'd say go ahead. It won't make such big difference as long as you play with the same style as usual. But if you have just began playing tennis for a short time, stay with the larger racquet.
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specific diameter doesn't matter. keep it simple. get an over-sized head (to cut down on misses!) and make sure it is light (to avoid beginners wrist pain) a basic one from any regular sports store is fine. plus, you don't have to buy an expensive one. get like a $40-60 one and see if he likes tennis first!
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What they are trying to tell you is to continue your stroke path so you maintain a full follow through.  This is important so as to maintain control and depth on your groundstrokes.  Otherwise your ball won't have the correct rotaion and will lack "bite" which would include topspin.  If you want to apply topspin look into proper grips, then step into the direction of your shot, imagine hitting through three balls in a line as you brush up the back of the ball and finish the shot with your racket over/around your opposite shoulder.  If you follow what I said intently you will be hitting topspin in no time.  Or go out to your public tennis courts and stop and watch the best player you can find.  You will see how its done and they might even be willing to show you if you are polite about it.  Hope this helps.
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maybe you could go to a sports doctor they are usualy helpfull and can give good advice ,you could go to a regular shop specialize in sports (better if specialize in tennis but those one are hard to find in the USA).\nMake sure the racket you have is not too long,that might sound silly but try to put the bottom of the racket under your armpit and make sure your fingers can reach the very end of the top of the racket.you said your racket has a oversized handle can your grabb the handle goes all the way around? i mean like if there is a big space between your thumb and the other finger you might have a harder time for a good grip.\nabout brand there almost all the same now days just,if you wanna good quality you have to put the price and anything under 75 dollars is not going to be that good.