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  1. #1
    matt007 Guest

    Which Racket/ General Help

    Hi All,

    I'm 33 and have been using a cheap Donnay Challenge racket, however the strings are now a bit wonky and I feel it's time to get a new racket.

    Although I have been playing for 6 months I feel I would be classed as a beginnerl. I rarely hit the ball out but simply get the ball over. I am now playing a better opponent than the one I have played in the past, he serves hard and hits the ball much harder than me but I manage to grab a win by just keeping the ball in play (Even thought he is better at tennis than I am. I want to gradually change this as I will start getting beat. He is 6"3 with a thunderous serve, in rallies I get pushed back and play near the baseline (even thought I don't want to) and find him dictating the play.

    I'm a left hander and I seem to be able to hit my 2 handed backhand much harder (and more accurate) than my forehand

    I feel my 'keep the ball in play tactics' won't pay off for much longer and therefore I need a new racket that I can start to hit the ball fairly hard and hopefully improve my game.

    Any suggestions ?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Louisville, KY
    Posts
    35
    Your racquet preference probably will change as you progress. Everyone has their own personal preferences and needs when it comes to choosing a racquet, maybe you want more power or prefer more control. being a beginner that may not be so important to you, so i would recommend an oversize with a lot of power, and as you become better you may want to move to a smaller racquet head with more control. it's your choice though. Find a local shop or demo from an online site. I have demoed for months before deciding. Don't overlook the string choice and tension which is as important as the racquet.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Posts
    20
    if you want power, get a dnx power arm. go on www.volkl.com and check out the bb and dnx series.(bb-boris becker)

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