• Registered: Jan. 16, 2009
  • Posts: 24

Topic: Seeking Racquet Recommendations

I have playing with the same Dunlop racket since 1992. It's crazy, I know, but I have not been convinced that the newer racquets since then have offered significant enough advances in technology to justify a purchase. Furthermore, I'm not sure I prefer a lighter racquet and it seems like they are always moving in the direction of lighter racquets.

What newer racquet models are folks using and would you recommend them? I like a medium sized frame, but really not sure which models are leading the field right now, or whether it is worth the extra investment to buy a top of the line model vs. one more in the middle of the pack in terms of pricing. Seems like the playing field has leveled out a lot in recent years and most racquets offer similar features/benefits.  Thoughts?

  • Registered: Jan. 16, 2009
  • Posts: 29

Re: Seeking Racquet Recommendations

I'm looking for a similar sort of thing, however I like a racket with a heavy head, lightweight always feel fragile!
My favourite Wilson racket was broken whilst I was moving house (I was horrified!) and I would suggest them for a powerful racket.

However, I'm not sure if you are looking for a lightweight racket. I do think that getting a good priced racket of a good model is the best idea, otherwise down the line you may feel it in your racket but not feel so pleased about having to find a new one!!

You are right though, many provide the same sorts of things. I think it is personal preference and weather you prefer a heavy or lightweight racket.

NF

p.s. I'm new on this site so 'hi!' I'm a Nadal fan (the name makes it obvious!) but I'm also looking forward to watching Jankovic in the Australian Open!

  • Registered: Jan. 12, 2009
  • Posts: 47

Re: Seeking Racquet Recommendations

I always used to purchase Head racquets, but I recently switched to a Babolat Pure Drive and I am extremely happy with it. It's light, and perhaps a bit advanced for my level of play, but I highly recommend.

  • Registered: Jan. 14, 2010
  • Posts: 7

Re: Seeking Racquet Recommendations

it's hard to say what racquet is best suited for you since every person has their own specification in a racquet but i would say a babolat control or a head liquidmetal...both are light but i believe the size babo is larger than the head. so you would have to go test one out to get a feel for it.

about the buying the top of the line..i don't think it's necessary...the best racquet usually for a player is the one that he/she been playing for years with since it's comfortable and they prolly know how the racquet works soo doing topspin/flat shots/ serves and etc will come ezy...

i have both type of racquets and I LOVE the liquidmetal...it has perfect weight balance and the power and control you get from it is just awesome...

  • Registered: Jan. 18, 2009
  • Posts: 17

Re: Seeking Racquet Recommendations

tenniswarehouse.com has a great demo program. You can demo up to 4 racquets at a time for a week, for the cost of shipping. It cost $11 for me to demo 4 racquets (in NorCal).

The Dunlop 4D series is pretty sweet. I tried the 4d 7hundred, which is an oversize. As the numbers go down, all the way to 4d 2hundred, the racquets are more geared towards expert players.