What is the best "reasonable" tennis racquet I can buy?
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I have a really nice Head racquet I bought from Dick's Sporting Goods. It's one of their Titanium Light series. It was only $60.
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tenniswarehouse.com has tennis equipment and gear
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go to www.tennis.com where you can subscribe for tennis magazines that gives you advices for that or you can go to www.atptennis.com or www.usta.com\n. I would suggest the first and the third choices are the best.
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Go for the distances ball and cheap, buy used.  www.mygolfballstore.com is a good place
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I'm a player as well and i'm using yonex carbonex 21 sp. you don't really need an expensive racquet to play good badminton. this is what i noticed from many good players, they can play very well with just an average racquet. if you don't want anyhing heavy, you can go for yonex carbonex. like mine, it is very light and it helps me to be fast in front of the net. it is good for tapping and you can reflex better with it. but it doesn't give me mush power in smashing because it doesn't have a heavy racquet head. i'd promote G5 to you. it is the smallest grip for yonex racquet. for me personally, it gives better control.
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Every manufacturer has a complete racquet line, so there is a racquet for you from each line.  If you go to www.NothingButTennis.com, on their strings and racquets page  scroll down and you will find racquet charts with all the specs on recent frames and you can compare the specifications.  You can determine from demos what spec values appeal to you.  Some specs of interest are: swingweight, power level, length, static weight, string pattern, head size, and stiffness.
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Hey It_girl, you're going to find that each person has their own preference for racquets. My preference is Wilson, but I admit that there are other brands that have good sticks as well (I also like Head and Babolot). That said, this is a question that is asked pretty frequently. Here's what I suggest:\n\nRULE #1: Don't buy a racquet before comparing it with others. Most tennis clubs and racquet stores will have some sort of demo program that will let you try out a variety of racquets for a few days for just a couple of bucks. Often, they'll let you put this money towards your futures purchase. If you're having a hard time finding a store that will let you demo a racquet, then check out the website included in the sources.\n\nRacquets come with different stiffness, weighting, stringing patterns and lengths. All that adds up to a lot of different choices and a lot of different feels. If you're a beginner, then you probably don't need to shell out much money yet for a racquet, just find something that feels good in your hand and use it until you want to try something new.\n\nIf you have loopy strokes and have no trouble adding your own power to your shots, then you want a racquet that isn't as stiff, and that is head-light--usually termed a control racquet. However, most of the population will find these racquets ill-suited for their skill. With that in mind, I'll mark some rules of thumb below to help you sort out the differences:\n\n1) Stiffness. The stiffer a racquet is, the more power it produces. You mentioned that your racquet isn't controllable. If you mean that you have a hard time keeping the ball in the court, then it's probably because your racquet is too stiff for your style of play.\n\n2) Weight. Heavier racquets are usually less stiff, because they allow you to generate more momentum behind the ball (as an analogy, think of the difference between a hammer and a sledge hammer; if a racquet has more weight to it, it can pack more of a punch). Most players will want a stick that falls in the middle of the pack to the light side.\n\n3) Head-heavy or head-light? Head-heavy racquets are usually those that allow you to generate more momentum (see #2). Pros will play with HH, while recreational will play with HL, because it requires less effort to hit the ball.\n\n4) Stringing patterns. Some racquest have more open stringing patterns while others have more dense patterns. You can judge by looking at how close together the strings are across the racquet face. Different patterns have a different feel and make it easier to apply spin and also give a larger sweet spot. You may want to see if you can find a pattern that feels better with your game.\n\n5) Lengths. Manufacturers make racquets that are an inch and a half longer than normal. These racquets give you more whip to your serves. Some people find them unweildy. I don't like playing with a longer stick, but you may.\n\n6) Feel. Each manufacturer has its own feel. I am a Wilson fan, because I love the feel of the racquet. You feel every aspect of the contact. I don't like Prince's feel, because it feels heavier and more dead to me, but that's just my opinion. Babolat racquets have a similar feel to Wilson. Try a bunch of manufacturers and find one that you like.\n\nAgain, demo a bunch of racquets (most sporting goods stores and tennis stores have a demo program; tennis warehouse has an online program that you may want to look into--I've included the link below). Don't buy anything unless you're sure that you like it enough to buy three.\n\nI hope that helps.
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there are basically two main kinds of rackets. \n\n1: heavy, normal sized "players" racquets. these are control-oriented racquets made for skilled players who have the strength and skill to provide their own power. in fact, pros weigh down their racquets even more than most heavy (12 oz or so) racquets. these racquets are good, and accurate, but many poeple believe they are too heavy and unforgiving for a less experienced player. \n\n2. player improvement racquets. these have oversize heads and light stiff frames that supposedly allow players to put more speed on the ball. also the larger heads are supposed to be more forgiving with a larger sweet spot. \n\na tweener racquet is a compromise between the two. not as wildly oversized as a player improvement racquet, and not as heavy as a players racquet.\n\n(my personal opinion is that everyone should buy heavy players racquets as most people will have the most problems keeping the ball in, and dont need a powerful racquet.)
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Just your luck! Right now, the Dunlop racquet series (the newest versions - MFIL) are great - and they are on sale for $79.99. They were marked down from their original price which was $149.99. These racquets are currently used by pros such as Tommy Haas, Amelie Mauresmo.. :)\n\nExplanation: Ownership changed hands for Dunlop, and the previous owners had a lot of inventory so they decided to dump it online.
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It's more a question of which racquet is right for you. There are plenty of reviews at tenniswarehouse.com. I would also encourage you to demo any racquet before you buy it.
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Well, as for the previous two answers I will say that Ping is good, but nowhere near expensive as Callaway products.  As for the Taylor Made r7, well, I have one and it is great, but the changeable weights wont help if you have a horrible swing. \n\nRight now, the best drivers on the market in terms of accuracy I would have to say the Nike SQ and the Cleveland Hi-Bore are on top.  Both of those drivers are probably the most accurate clubs on the market.
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depends on your level and your swing (if it is fast or not), there are raquets more suitable for baseliners, other raquets are better for serve and volley players... \nyou should go to a tennis pro shop where you can ask for help and you should try the raquet before you buy it. In pro shop stores they ussualy have demo raquets.
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i would not bother with hundred pound rackets ,been there done that. suggest you buy two at 40 quid each and get the lightest you can get. browning big gun is what i play with
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If you have no budgetary limits, you have many, many options.  I would recommend the Ping G5's (if you can stand their looks) or the Mizuno Mx-900s.  These are both extremely forgiving clubs that are geared toward the beginner.  Expect to spend close to a thousand bucks, though.\n\nFor those on a budget, the Adams Idea OS set for men is probably the best product on the market.  They are very forgiving clubs that are very good quality for a good price.  The set includes wood-like hybrids for the 3 and 4 irons, iron-like hybrids for the 5 and 6 irons, and regular cavity backs for your 7-PW irons. This set can be found on eBay for $369 or mid-$400's retail.\n\nIf you are just trying out golf experimentally, then buy a set of used clubs.  Make sure they have cavity backs though, because used or not, you want the most forgiving clubs as a beginner.\n\nHope this is helpful!
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Selecting the right tennis racquet for you depends upon your level of play. If you are a beginner, you should start with a power tennis racket . If you have been playing for a while, let's say for a year, you probably should opt for one which gives you more control. Regardless of your level of play, there is a third factor which a tennis player should be aware of: comfort. You should choose a tennis racquet  which fits your physique and level of play and thus you are most comfortable to play with. By choosing the right racket, you also avoid the pain associated with tennis elbow which incidentally afflicts almost 50% of all tennis players in America. So having the knowledge about raquets is important in ensuring that you have the right tennis equipment which will help you tremendously in your quest to be a better tennis player.\n\n\nFor the average player, a combination of power, control, and comfort is probably ideal. \n\nCategory 1: Power Tennis Racquets \n---------------------------------\nManufacturers usually indicate in their packaging or internet description what category the model that they are selling belongs. These racquets feature oversize to super-oversize heads, are lightweight (8-9.5 ounces), longer (27-29 inches), stiffer and are balanced head-heavy (or evenly balanced) to retain enough weight in the hitting zone. These are designed for players with shorter, slower swings and who want more zing and pop. \n\nCategory 2: Control Tennis Racquets \n-----------------------------------\nDenotes tennis racquets that would be used by professional and more advanced players. These models are typically heavier in weight (11.5-13+ ounces), have smaller heads (85-98), thinner, more flexible beams and are balanced head-light to allow for more maneuverability. The result is low-power and designed for players who provide their own power and prefer one that offers more control. Can be standard or extended length. \n\nCategory 3: ‘Tweener Tennis Racquets \n-------------------------------------\nThere are several models that offer a blend of features from power and control racquets. They are often lighter (9.5-11 ounces), balanced anywhere from slightly head-light to slightly head-heavy, have midplus (95-102 square inches) heads and are usually extended length (27.5-28 inches). These models offer low-medium to medium-high power and are most appealing to intermediate-advanced players, seeking enhanced maneuverability.
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Neither, babolat are very stiff, Prince mid and mid plus rackets are not too good. Head make the best racquets for all players. Only the N-Code are good from Wilson.
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Try online at tenniswarehouse.com I always get mine restrung at my local tennis house.