I dont know what kind of tennis racket i should get...can you tell me which one you think would be best?
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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.
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i'm always asking the beginners to learn the speed of tennis balls. by knowing the speed you will try to adjust your movement when you hit the ball. you need to understand that in a match the ball will never comes to you; you need to come and hit the ball. then you need to practice tennis strokes; study how other players hit the ball and try to duplicate. for this all you need is a never-ending practice.\ngood luck and enjoy tennis as i do.
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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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Cancel your trip to the Bolletieri tennis camp ASAP. \n\nI'm a nationally certified tennis instructor, and I have several tennis students who've attended his camp. They all tell me the camp relies far too heavily on hard work, and provides far too little actual tennis technique.\n\nAnd, even though I've not actually attended his camp, I can absolutely confirm you'll receive far too little technique there. \n\nIndeed, one of my tennis instructor friends, who used to work at Bolletieri's camp, showed me the camp's instruction manual. It definitely contains far too little, as well as basically incorrect, tennis technique.\n\nIn fact, you should forget all tennis camps because they all suffer from the same problem... too little technique and too little individual attention.\n\nInstead, take PRIVATE tennis lessons from a qualified tennis instructor. This is absolutely the best bang for your tennis buck!
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Stupid question - tennis
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I would have to say either the Nike Breathe Free, Adidas Baricade 2, or the K-Swiss Ultrascendor.  Most advanced players claim you really can't go wrong with any of these three, so take your pick.
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You should try Luxilon Big Banger Alu Power (with or without Rough - the textured version).  It's the new craze right now and it's being used by a lot of top pros (Federer on his mains, Safin, Hewitt on his mains, Agassi, Dementieva)  It's good because it is partially made out of polyester, which is normally very durable.  Other polyesters may feel a little boardy, but this string is a bit softer as long as you follow their stringing instructions. (10 lbs. less, I believe)  It also has a lot of spin on the ball because the strings practically don't move when you hit with them.  This adds to how much you can bite into the ball to produce that spin.\nWell, hope you have fun.
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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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goto play it again sports and get the ultimate old man racket:\n\nwilson profile hammer OS 2.7 (circa 1992?)\n\nit has a huge sweet spot.
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i know how you feel man i played football in school an tennis in the spring. since you are a big dude with experance us a twenner racket thats the catagory for game improvment rackets. i us head racquets because there are so many different types that they have made. plus if you look around they are cheaper to. look at the head ti's an the inteligence lowice price is 59.99 to the highist 112.99. but you don't to get it if you don't like . but since you are a big dude. get it strung at a high tenion 60-70 whould do it because you got your own power, why have more power than u need . an get a stiff one as well. good luck HOSS!!
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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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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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I am clapping my hands!IIt is so fun to play AND watch! I prefer watching women's tennis to men's because after 2 hours or so, it gets tedious. My favorite women's player is Martina Hingis and men's is Roger Federer. I don't play at a club, but I am starting next month with lessons. (I still play for fun though)
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Accept no one's opinion on the selection of a tennis racquet! Instead, find a local tennis shop that has the widest variety and availability of loaner tennis racquets, and try them yourself.\n\nSome tennis shops have the liberal tennis racquet loaner policy of allowing you to pay $15 to try any and all tennis racquets, without limit, for 2-3 days, but only 3 racquets at a time in order to be fair to other players who want to try racquets.\n\nAt the end of your trial, the tennis shop applies the $15 to your purchase. Please understand that tennis shops who offer this convenient policy usually charge more for their racquets.\n\nI feel it behooves you to buy your initial racquet from these merchants rather than buy online for less. However, after you've made your initial purchase, I also feel it's fair to purchase additional racquets online.
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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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Hi there,\n\nI've included two links.  One that has a 'raquet selector' tool on it, plus some good articles on how to find the right racquet.  Personnally, I always tell people to look for 2 things - good grip size (remembering that you can increase the grip size, but can't decrese it) and racquet weight - too heavy will slow you down, too light will cause you to swing to early.  Ideally the best way to determine the right one is to use it on the court and try it out.\n\nCheers,\nMatt
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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!