IS THIS THE RIGHT
RACKET FOR YOU?
If you are a keen tennis enthusiast you
will probably know the type of racket you need.
You may be looking for more power, more control, more comfort …..
or a combination of all three. Which ever you decide you will have
your logic behind your choice.
The following also needs consideration when choosing the right racket:
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Choosing the Correct Grip Size.
- Choosing the right string
If
you do require some guidance, maybe we can help. We have prepared
four categories of rackets to suit different styles, levels and
age groups. This will only be a guide, but hopefully your style
of play should fit into one of these categories. This will at least
enable you if nothing else to narrow down your selection.
For more specific advice on any particular racket please go to our 'Ask The Expert' box , you will find this at the top of every page. Ask your question , we will endeavour to reply as soon as we can.
GAME IMPROVEMENT/POWER RACKETS
This term is used by racket manufacturers
for power orientated rackets. Maybe your technique doesn’t
generate enough power, or you just want a more powerful game. These
rackets tend to be longer in length (27.25 inches - 28 inches) to
provide more reach and leverage in to the shots. They will have
a larger head (more than 110 sq inches), be lighter in weight for
easier manoeuvrability (235g - 250g) and have a stiffer frame. They
are designed for players with shorter, slower swing styles who need
a racket to create more power.
Here are some of our selections:-
*Test rackets are
available in-store. Please call for details.
CONTROL/PLAYERS RACKETS
This category would be used by professional
and high-level club players. Players who can generally generate
their own power through good technique so need a racket more for
control. These rackets are usually heavier (290g -340g), they have
smaller heads (90 sq inches – 100 sq inches), have thinner
beams giving more control and are usually standard length (27 inches)
but can be a fraction longer (27.25 inches). Here are some of our
selections:-
*Test rackets are
available in-store. Please call for details.
A MIX OF POWER/CONTROL
There are some rackets that are in that
‘grey area’ they offer some power and some control.
These rackets are aimed at the player who has the technique but
for whatever reason are unable to create the power needed, or they
just like the feel of the racket. The racket will be a little lighter
than a control/players racket (260g – 290g), they maybe a
little longer than a standard length racket (27.25 inches –
27.5 inches) and the head size may be a little larger than a standard
mid-size (102 sq inches – 107 sq inches). Basically if you
feel that the game improvement/power rackets are not for you and
the precision required to get the best out of the control/players
racket is too much for you then maybe these are the rackets for
you. Here are some of our selections:-
*Test rackets are
available in-store. Please call for details.
PERFORMANCE JUNIOR RACKETS
Our junior range of rackets start at £15
for a basic aluminium frame ideal as a first time buyers racket.
If you feel you need a racket with more feel, power and comfort
then you need to consider a junior performance graphite composite
racket. These rackets are either 25 inches, 26 inches, 26.5 inches
or 26.8 inches in length (standard adult size 27 inches). The size
will depend on the age and build of the child. The quality will
depend on your needs. Performance Junior Rackets are for
juniors who require a little more from their racket. They may be
a higher club level player, county player and even a nationally
ranked player. Suitable ages can be any thing from 8 years of age
up to 12 years of age (depends on build of child). Here are some
of our selections:-
*Test rackets are
available in-store. Please call for details.
TO ORDER OR FOR
MORE DETAILS? - TEL/FAX 0116 254 8301 or E-mail: sales@withers-sports.co.uk
All prices quoted
are inclusive of VAT.
