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When you advance to intermediate, I wholeheartedly recommend the Wilson blade, 104. Not too heavy not too light. Smaller beam for better control. Ask your pro recommendations for string tension.
This is a really good video in terms of the racket choice for beginners. In reality great tennis players with superior technique can play with any racket. Andre Agassi, Michael Chang, Monica Seles, Gabriella Sabatini, Pam Shriver and so many others won many titles on the ATP and WTA tours with Oversize rackets. Roger Federer started with an 85 sq inch racket then switched to a 90 sq. inch for most of his career and then switched to a 97 sq, inch racket. He was able to win with all three racket head sizes because of his superior technique. If Roger had switched to an oversize 107 sq inch racket like Agassi he still would have been able to perform because of his superior technique. The bottom line is that the player is more important than the racket. Great players can play with pretty much any decent racket of any size.
As a 9 year old I learned on wood dunlop maxply, heavy, gripsize 5. As a 13 year old i switched to dunlop max 200g. Also heavy (about 360g) grip size 4 (still too much, but back in the days recommendation), about 85sq. I loved it still and my game was topspin although that particular raquet was at all not made for this type of game. My right arm became a monster with these sticks! I stopped playing at about age 20. Recently, 30 years later, i picked up tennis again during vacation: 104sq, 280g, headlight, gripsize 2. What can i say, i had such a blast! Much easier to handle but still stable. And much easier topspin. I guess us older guys learned on completely wrong specs and damaged our small bones and muscles. But that's the only thing there was, except prince, which we all hated. It was either wilson pro staff or dunlop in my club, or head prestige. All extreme players raquets, compared to todays standards. Oh, and string tension was much higher back than usually. But a blast we had.
What about the hyper hammer? I got one of those as a beginner and it feels pretty good. It has a head size of 110 and it’s a fairly light racket as well. Pricing is good too for a beginner like me
I have a 12.5 yr old daughter who wants to start playing. Do you recommend the clash for this age group or is there another racquet that would be better. Thanks
to me it does not make sense to recommend a racquet with a lot of power to an athletic young person who would like to hit more through the ball. This will teach the beginner to hold back a lot and might lead to wrong technique. Though i do understand the racquet should not be underpowered either.
In mid 90s, my older brother bought a Prince at $150. It was very light and I love it. He gave me the Wilson which was heavy. $150 back then would be over $300 today. You get what you pay for.
I’ve also seen “pro” pickleball paddles cost more than pro tennis rackets which is even more ridiculous considering how little there is to the sport of pickleball 😂
When you advance to intermediate, I wholeheartedly recommend the Wilson blade, 104. Not too heavy not too light. Smaller beam for better control. Ask your pro recommendations for string tension.
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1. Head Boom Team '22
2. Babolat Pure Drive 107
3. Wilson Clash 100 v2
Thanks
What about the Wilson Burn? Didn’t know what I was doing when I got my first racket and is what I ended up getting sold. (16x18)
When you advance to intermediate, I wholeheartedly recommend the Wilson blade, 104. Not too heavy not too light. Smaller beam for better control. Ask your pro recommendations for string tension.
I would recommend
(current versions)
1-Yonex Astrel 105 sq in
2-Head Boom Team L 107 sq in
3-Wilson Clash 108 sq in
This is a really good video in terms of the racket choice for beginners. In reality great tennis players with superior technique can play with any racket. Andre Agassi, Michael Chang, Monica Seles, Gabriella Sabatini, Pam Shriver and so many others won many titles on the ATP and WTA tours with Oversize rackets. Roger Federer started with an 85 sq inch racket then switched to a 90 sq. inch for most of his career and then switched to a 97 sq, inch racket. He was able to win with all three racket head sizes because of his superior technique. If Roger had switched to an oversize 107 sq inch racket like Agassi he still would have been able to perform because of his superior technique. The bottom line is that the player is more important than the racket. Great players can play with pretty much any decent racket of any size.
Nice vlog & very helpful for choosing racket for beginners
Glad it was helpful!
Super informative video, very helpful - Thank you!
Happy to help!
I am a beginner and I realised I prefer head light balance
Fantastic video! - Great detail and well structured overview.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 😊
As a 9 year old I learned on wood dunlop maxply, heavy, gripsize 5. As a 13 year old i switched to dunlop max 200g. Also heavy (about 360g) grip size 4 (still too much, but back in the days recommendation), about 85sq. I loved it still and my game was topspin although that particular raquet was at all not made for this type of game. My right arm became a monster with these sticks! I stopped playing at about age 20.
Recently, 30 years later, i picked up tennis again during vacation: 104sq, 280g, headlight, gripsize 2. What can i say, i had such a blast! Much easier to handle but still stable. And much easier topspin. I guess us older guys learned on completely wrong specs and damaged our small bones and muscles. But that's the only thing there was, except prince, which we all hated. It was either wilson pro staff or dunlop in my club, or head prestige. All extreme players raquets, compared to todays standards. Oh, and string tension was much higher back than usually. But a blast we had.
Great explanation
Glad it was helpful!
0:50 Racquet head size is in "square inches" and is NOT the "head circumference".
Who cares about math 😅
Thank you Sir
Most welcome
What about the hyper hammer? I got one of those as a beginner and it feels pretty good. It has a head size of 110 and it’s a fairly light racket as well. Pricing is good too for a beginner like me
Good content Nate!
Me personally I like the Wilson fusion xl and the teelon racket it’s very good
We are beginners.. never played .. Is Wilson Fusion good for us?
I thank you bro🎉🎉
No problem 👊
Missed big time in picking EZone over a Yonex Astrel. Astrel is great for beginners. Head size 100,105 and 120 sq in.
For Beginners husband and wife what do you recommend ?
thank you.
Get the same model with matching paint jobs but different weights-10 to 20 grams heavier for husband. ❤❤
Gravity Team is ridiculously easy to use as well.
Very helpful, thanks😊
You're welcome 😊
I have a 12.5 yr old daughter who wants to start playing. Do you recommend the clash for this age group or is there another racquet that would be better. Thanks
The clash is a great fit! Keep it light though!
The only way to buy a racket is to go to a shop that has demos so you can try before you buy.
Too many experts on youtube to confuse a beginner.
Are all these attributes and specs obvious when you go to a store and look at them?
Yes, the vast majority of online stroes will include the specs of each racquet and reviews. Hope this helps!
I am planning to get my 8 year old daughter a Vcore 25 Junior Racket . I want to know your views on it .
I think weight is the most important part of a beginner racquet depending on age and strength so from say 270 g - 300 g for a stronger adult…
I’d add Volkl V1 mp
If you can hit harder go with 105 and under
Does all this work for women beginners too??? Thanks
Yes, absolutely! 😊
Where to find new racquets from 2022?
to me it does not make sense to recommend a racquet with a lot of power to an athletic young person who would like to hit more through the ball. This will teach the beginner to hold back a lot and might lead to wrong technique. Though i do understand the racquet should not be underpowered either.
$100+ for a beginner is not a cheap racket
tennis is not cheap brother
In mid 90s, my older brother bought a Prince at $150. It was very light and I love it. He gave me the Wilson which was heavy. $150 back then would be over $300 today.
You get what you pay for.
Yes it is.
Is there a reason that “beginner” tennis racquets cost as much as pro level Pickleball paddles? 😂
No such things as pro pickleball
I’ve also seen “pro” pickleball paddles cost more than pro tennis rackets which is even more ridiculous considering how little there is to the sport of pickleball 😂
Who operates in ounces?
When you advance to intermediate, I wholeheartedly recommend the Wilson blade, 104. Not too heavy not too light. Smaller beam for better control. Ask your pro recommendations for string tension.