Over the years the tennis racket has evolved and changed. They are now lighter which gives you more power without substituting lack of control. When you go to purchase a racket you are overwhelmed with the possibilities and options for your own game. Today rackets come with different string patterns as well as different size grips, light or heavy, midsize, or stretch.
You must understand your game style in order to purchase the right racket for you. If you are a steady baseliner who enjoys to sit back and crush groundstroke’s then a head heavy racket probably isn’t the best option. I would recommend the Babolat pure drive. It is light which gives people the power they need to generate those heavy groundstroke’s. This is a very popular racket for people who play on clay especially the Spaniards because they can generate so much racket head speed due to the lightness of the racket. Babolat makes great rackets so you can’t go wrong with them.
Now what if you weren’t born on the red clay and you earn a lot of your point at the net. You don’t want to be grinding at the baseline, when you can you get to the net and try and dictate. Well then you need a heavier racket. Something that is going to give you great feel at the net as well as control with approaches and vollies. I love the Wilson K-factor. It is a little on the heavy side but it gives you great control and feel around the mid court and net area. I also would recommend this racket for someone of a style with a mix of both. If you like to grind from the baseline but are always looking to punish a short ball and get to the net then this racket could really benefit you.
The point is to understand your style and you can make a much better decision when it comes to finding the right racket for you. Next never just choose a racket, always pick two or three that you think might work and demo it. Many sporting good stores allow you to demo their rackets for a small fee. This allows you to take the rackets home and try them out for yourself. Play a couple sets with them and see how they react to different types of shots. Then you will know which one is right for you.
Use these simple tips when go to buy your next tennis racket and I guarantee you will be satisfied and be off to playing great tennis.
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