Monday, September 14, 2009

Information You May Need Before Purchasing A Tennis Racket

By Albert Anthony

Knowing how to choose the best tennis racket is half the job done in a game of tennis. For as much as your skill, having the right or wrong racket also contribute to your performance in the court. Standard guidelines for using rackets vary according to age but factors such as physical stature and strength also matters in choosing the right racket.

Traditionally, tennis rackets were made from laminated woods and strings of animal guts, and as a result they were bulky and restrict maneuverability. However, manufacturers started using non-wood laminates to improve stiffness.

The non-wood materials used in the early phase were composites of various metals including steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber. Moreover, in modern rackets materials such as fiberglass, titanium alloys or even ceramics are also being used.

Power or Game Improvement tennis rackets, which are designed mainly for players with shorter or slower swings, are power-oriented. Generally, these rackets have oversized head, light, and stiff. They are essentially for tennis players who could be at the advanced stage of learning. These rackets are known to provide more powerful shots and also have more strength in the hitting zone of the racket.

Power or Game Improvement tennis rackets are basically designed for players with shorter or slower swings. These rackets provide more power while hitting the ball and also have the capacity to take on more powerful hit. They are generally oversized at the head, light, and stiff; and are suitable for players who are not very familiar with the techniques and forms of the sport.

The Tweener tennis rackets have lengths ranging from 27. 5 inches to 110 sq. Inches and provide the advantage of easily mobility and maneuverability. In fact these rackets offer a blend of features of the Game Improvement rackets and the Players rackets. Tweener tennis rackets are suitable for players having skills between intermediate and advanced stages.

As an experienced player, it may not be difficult to have enough feel of the rackets to be able to conduct a meaningful performance. But beginners may not have the idea of the length and size of rackets.

Light player tennis rackets which are designed keeping in mind junior players could also be used by an adult if his physical strength is lesser and so could juniors who may be stronger or taller than his or her age. That's where factors of the length of racket, head size, thicknesses, stringing patterns comes into play.

Keeping in mind your personal skills, stamina, and swings, you may choose the appropriate weight, length or head size. Tennis rackets generally comes in lengths that are as long as 32 inches. However, your stroking styles, stature, and preference

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