IS A LIGHTER TENNIS RACKET BETTER FOR YOU?
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- Опубликовано: 5 май 2021
- A lot people think lighter tennis rackets are better for them. Is this true?
Thank you to Dennis Beere for the question.
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There are so many factors that go into choosing a racket... I would have to put player's technique as the main factor. For newer players, sure, medium-to-light rackets will be the better choice. As you improve your technique you should at least try heavier rackets.
A lot of this is a personal preference but before I started adding weight strips I made sure to educate myself of what does what in my racket such as Stiffness Rating, Balance, Swing Weight, String Gauges, String Types, String Combinations, String Tension, String Patterns and how it correlates to the playing surface, type of ball I will be playing with and even the altitude I'm playing in to help make the most of my "technique" but the paramount importance will come down to my "technique", if there's a problem there, even the ideal racket (customised or not) will be of no help to me.
It might all sound really overwhelming at first but this chanel and a few others make it extremely easy to understand the "technical aspects of equipment" in a few hours.
Love the question Dennis and found the response educational, thanks!
I am 65 and always liked a light and flexible with head light racquet. Now I am using a 9.5 ounce (270gr.) racquet before stringing and love it. I can also use 9.7 ounce (275gr.) before stringing, but not heavier.
I only play doubles and ive found that a 270 gram racquet that is head heavy, with very spin friendly string is my most consistent set up. I never have arm issues. But, proper form and technique seem far more important than racquet set up.
im 37, i use to play with a 360gr raquet back in my "prime" like 12 years ago, i switched to 340gr like 7 years ago and im about to switch to 315-320gr now, basically each time i feel my swing is getting a little slower i try to lower the weight, ideally you need to find balance between the racquet mass and and your swing speed
Thanks for the video, it answered my questions. I’m ordering some lead tape now!
Wait did you say that kid 6’2 180lbs at 14 years old 😳
i'm jealous lmao
@@yourlocalpotato7483 same bro im 14, 5'10 130 lbs
@@abelau854 bro I’m 13 5’7
Exactly the same when I was that age.
I am also 14, but I am the exact opposite, I am 5'0 and 90lb and I use a 10.1 yonex racket.
To me it's all about how correctly you swing that racquet to a players/atp/eta standard. If you can swing fast and time well. (Which I think is only a matter of the frequency of sessions you get in a court practice). You can always graduate to a heavier racquet No matter what ur body weight is. But there are other underlying conditions that ur body might not be comfortable with.
I had a Pure Drive back in 2009 and found it too light. Added lead while maintaining the more or less even balance, but didn't like it because it deadened the feel of the racket. Ended top selling it and getting the heavier Head Agassi Radical Limited Edition which had the perfect blend of weight, balance, and feel.
I'm 5'7 and 200lbs (working on the weight) and like Yonex Ezone DR Feel and Lite at 9 oz and 10 oz. Stability at the net for volleys can be difficult. I put lead at 3 and 9 o'clock. Once put too much weight at 12 and my shoulder was in pain afterwards. Lead tape doesn't look like much.. but it alters the balance if you mess it up, not just adding weight. Extra weight made serving little more effortless feeling.
Thank you, Tennis Spin! I actually put lead tapes to my 220g hyperhammer 4.0 and voila, it works. It is now 285g :)
To piggyback on Dennis' question is to perhaps explain the pros and cons when playing with a racquet as it relates to weight and the number system to determine head light or head heavy.
I used a 10.2 ounce unstrung racket and went down to the 2013 pure drive lite before my senior year for some reason. I had no stability whatsoever on heavy shots and serves. I use the Head Boom Pro these days. That thing is perfect for me at the moment.
Thanks for another great video an enjoy the coffee :)
For me a heavier racquet is harder to serve. Takes a lot more effort to whip the racquet up and through the ball. Maybe it will just take some time (and better technique) as my shoulder and arm gets used to the weight.
I agree. I think heavier racquets have a macho aspect. I played with a heavier racquet for a while and picked up a lighter one and saw immediate improvement in serves and ground strokes. Best to experiment.
light and stiff frame can cause arm issues. my choice is 330+
Good videos. Keep making ☺️
wilson blade 104 with 60 flex and strung weight under 11oz...put a control string in it and it handles heavy spin balls without fluttering and maneuverability is exceptional because its a blade. Try it ..i just wish in the next blade line up (i.e. V8 blades coming this year) they will add a nice 100 sq inch racket with 60 flex and weight around 10.8 strung...current model is too stiff ..
Wilson blade v7 with hybrid set up and a big wilson dampener it is too muted. Being muted like that, does this affect the power and spin?
Why can’t a 34 year old on the shorter side play with a 26” racket? What’s up with these hard and fast rule about racket sizing coinciding with age? Some one 13 years old could be close to 6 feet, some one older could be 5’5”
Any explanation would be really helpful
It all comes down to ego I guess lol
The best thing about UTR tournaments is that old rec guys with their leaded-up players' frames can get smacked around by teenage girls with Pure Drive Lites. The girls have great footwork and quick racquets. The guys look like slow cavemen with their clubs. Once you can get to the ball early and max out your swing speed every time, then worry about adding a bit more weight.
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Sir good day. I’m 46yrs old 5’3” tall. I feel more comfortable using a junior sized tennis racquet than the regular one. Can you advise me whether to continue using the junior size or not . If so, what string tensions should I use. I play tennis for exercise and recreation only.
what is the best racket for a competitive junior player (12 years) and do you advise to play with a lite or with 26" racket
Hi All, I've played with Wilson Juice UL (264gr + 6gr of lead tape on one side) for yrs and won some ITF dubs with them. Time to change to a new "sword" at the net for quick volleys. I love the "pop" the stick makes w Luxilon strings.
What do you recommend? Any brand...
I'm 6'5 and 100kg and use a 270 gram 97uls Wilson as my main racket. I'm not sure why but it just works for me. I'm tempted to use a little lead on the 10 and 2 but otherwise it's perfect as is.
I feel like swing speed has a big impact on what kind of racquet would be good for you. I used to use the old pure aero GT and then switched to a pure strike. It worked perfectly until I began having an issue timing the ball. I swung just like I use too but the timing was always off. I added lead tape recently. around 30 grams and it helped my timing issue so much. I feel like if you have a fast swing then you can go with a heavier racquet. It's all about preference. Even if the specs are similar on paper you might like the feel of one more. My favorite racquet was the aero pro GT.
On what parts of the racket did you place the lead tape? I want to add 20-30 grams of lead tape but I’m not sure if I can balance out the racket properly
Also, are you from India? Where did you buy the lead tape from?
@@johnjose14 I'm from the U.S. and I bought it on amazon. 3,9, and 12 are my go to spots
I don't like handle heavy. I just play for fun. even bal or HH. What's a good affordable for a petit female adult, she liked the TIS6 better than the babolat 9.3 oz 100 sq in. I think she should be around 270 -280 gr weekender thanks.
Is my Babalot Pure Aero too heavy for me at 324 grams including dampener and stringing Solinco Hyper G 16L? I am 5'7" and weigh 148 lbs. Age 69. 4 3/8" grip.
Today I played with a 280 gr racket and I got pain in the shoulder. Is the light weight the reason?
Currently using 290grams Dunlop Aerogel 300 which head heavier than my Pro Staff 97
to share an interesting tidbit, I can either play with a 12 ounce 95 racquet, or a 9.5 oz racquet extended length oversize. For some reason, 11ish once racquets I just can't play with. For the 9.9 oz ones, needs to be strung 57 19 or 20 gauge poly. For the 12 ouncers, gut or multi is fine. Does that sound weird? its mostly on the volleys and return of serve that is an issue with the 11 once once. have you heard this before?
Yes.
can you please use grams and centimeters too? I am from Europe, we don't do US measurements. :(
To play fast/aggressive, is lite racket recommended??
I put less tape at the 12
Please use Grams when describing wight, thanks great vid
Yaaas! What is up with these people and their “ounces”. Metric is so much easier.
Pure drive lite is what most recreational players should use.
For me, playing against opponents hitting heavier balls made me start leading up.
I hit good ground strokes with my pure Drive Babolot. I was customized with lead tape which. Made my racket 11 ounces
I just got theYonex vcore . 9 pounds, no strings. Got the multi feel string, 52 tension. I just played a match today and my baseline swings where good but had no pop, yet my volleys where amazing
I put on lead tape, ( don’t know the ounce now! Played 10 minutes with it at the baseline and loved it.
I’m nervous about my volleys.
Unless your are playing 5,0+ level players who has actual pace, you would probably benefit much more by improving timing and technique instead of just slapping lead on for the hell of it.
What about stiff vs flexible...?
I love your videos, but can you please add some text hints with conversion from American measures. Googling all those conversions becomes realy annoying .
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I don't recommend using heavier racquets unless you are a advanced player . It causes you more injuries cuz you will try to swing harder since heavier racquets are not easy to generate power.
What you said is somewhat incorrect. Heavier racquets do give you more power. You just have to be able to swing the racquet properly to avoid injury.
Size of person is irrelevant you have to have swing speed and timing if you cant move it a heavy racquet is very difficult to time.
The price of a light tennis racquet is always tennis elbow because it enables you to play more shots with your feet in the wrong position. The tendon is forced to do much more work and take more shock. A heavier racquet forces you to get your whole body behind the ball - this protects the tendon from jolting. 11-12 ounces is where you want to be really.
[If you don't believe tennis is about moving your feet then stay with a light racquet - just don't say you weren't warned]
They only hit with those light rackets because they don't know how good plow through feels. I taught the wife how to play with a greater than 13 oz leaded up Prince 110 Spectrum Comp and she absolutely hates light rackets. My son's first year of high school he joined the tennis team and went undefeated with that same racket. He had others but he thought it was great fun defeating the other kids with rackets older than those kids' parents. He's still undefeated and used a 13something ounce Dunlop Silver Ace 90 in his last couple matches, because he thought that was even funnier. His first year he plays varsity.
Review the head radical microgel in 98 sq in. 🙏
Great stick. Probably one of the best. Can be modified and it becomes a thing of beauty and spectacular control.
6' 185lbs. 4.5/5 player...
I found out that balance made a huge difference in my shots more than the total weight. I played with ProStaff LS which is 8 HL. Wasn't feeling right for me...
After trying many other rackets the 2 that I loved more were the Head Prestige Tour ( my final choice ) and the Technifibre. Those were the only 2 that had a balance of 1 HL. I didn't know that
so my choice was really genuine...
So I know that for a while my replacement racket must be about 1 HL.
Total weight is only one parameter of many. I would suggest that players look for different balanced racket also in their try out... Also I chose a 18/19 pattern for more control... Another thing to add in the tryouts....😁
Wow! you converted a graphite to a lead racquet!
The issue I have as a Beginner is everyone says heavy rackets will get you injured but heavy rackets will protect you from shock or tennis elbow. It really does not help my 35 year old weak body to choose.
Heavier racquets are better but only if you can use them. If you can't get a 305g racquet around fast enough, you're more prone to injury from hitting late and wrong so stick to the weight that is right for you
If you could go back in time 30-40 years and read this question to tennis players from back then. You might get a answer after they stopped laughing and realized that it was a serious question.
No! No plow with Light frames
Are you even playing tennis if youre using a 130+ sq in faced racquet, might as well hit with a massive fishing net.
one of the biggest purchasing mistakes in my tennis life. Went to japan, I was using an old stick from the 80s, which weighed 370g strung. they told me to get a light one. I ended up getting the pure aero because it had the beefiest swingweight. They didn't even check my gripsize. It was a shame. I used a grip 4 at the time, and this was a grip 2. I was about 5'7 and 160lbs at the time. was a complete noob when it came to buying rackets. the pure aero gave me quick elbow issues, and was pretty much unusable for me who also was a very flat hitter at the time. it was most certainly the worst racket purchase I had ever gotten. should have opted for the vcore pro that they had, but I didn't know anything about rackets. everyone should educate themselves before buying a racket. yeah the aero was regular weight for a lot of people at 300g unstrung, but for me it felt like a clunky badminton racket. Just trying to say educate yourself, and make sure that if you're talking to a shopworker about rackets, make sure they know what they're talking about. If they go straight to light is better, its an issue
Do racquets have grams or oz on the spec?
a lot of the racquets i've used have both
320 + for a stable volley, lightweight ones wobble on heavy balls
why not just get a heavy rackets ?. Those are for light hitter. Overall, you would prefer a heavy racket as you become more stronger you will over play the older lighter rackets. You can feel the difference when you hitting racket that are heavier. MORE POP.
as rackets have got lighter, more arm problems i see
I suggest a regular pure drive.300g
Why? They’re synonymous for creating tennis elbow issues
Is it head heavy or head light racket that’s good for the arm? I thought HL is better. Thoughts?
You do not need to do as much to get power and comfort with a HH racket, thats why I think its better for the arm to use a heavier stick. But not too heavy of coure. TW said that u will swing the heaviest racket that u can swing without making you changing the swing after a 3 hours match... Thats why I am 15 years old and using the Gravity Pro.
You can have a head light racquet and still have a decent swing weight. Eg Wilson RF 97 Signature
He literally is hitting with a twig. Way too big to be playing with a 9 oz racket. Much feel like a pillow to him. I’m 5”5 and played with 12 plus oz most my tennis life before making the switch to 11.
For doubles - go with a lighter stick - better mobility for serve, volleys, and returns.
Lighter frames arent stable
When someone hits an 80 or 90mph forehand at you, your little toy racquet will get knock out of your hand. Heavier is better.
Bros gonna be taller than his dad 😂
How do you like your coffee? Sugar and or milk?
I sometimes stop by this channel because I'm interested in the new tennis rackets, but I've been mostly disappointed in this regard for the past 15 years. I am a classic, European clay court player - classic, means that as children we still learned the drive with a bow on the forehand, and the classic one-handed backhand, just European classic! And now, the current players stand open with the forehand and pull the racket upwards, that should be a top spin then ??? The strokes have so much spin, what is that supposed to lead to ??? Was the power of an Ivan Lendl in top form or a Boris Becker not enough! Back then there were even more tactics, technology (more adept in the application of technical means), strategy, that, just that, just that, was the soul of tennis, namely the skill to adapt to different conditions and a technical adeptness of the different types of strokes to use, and the angular play and the cut! Today is 95% top spin shooting, that's awful and boring !!!!! This is no longer tennis, it has become a different sport !!!!! If that's what the young people mean, let them do so, I don't, because I just don't like it that much! I'm also not looking at a Nadal against Djokovic (or other top spin shooters) because I´am not interested in! But I'm interested in the individual tactics of a John McEnroe against the precision of an Ivan Lendl or against the serve of a Boris Becker, or of a Jimmy Connors who hits the ball almost flat against a Mats Wilander who strokes the ball! (Well, do I know my way around ????????) I don't want to see the same tennis in Wimbledon as in Paris on clay, or in Flushing Meadow / NY on Hartcourt, that's boring, this exclusive baseline shooting ! But I have an idea of how to introduce variants into tennis again: I would set the hardness of the rackets to 60 RA and the face size to 90 Sqins (Wilson system) or so on. to 600 Sqcm (head system) and have the official tournament balls made again as they were 20 years ago, and also ensure that the old grass type ( the old species of plant) is used again at Wimbledon so that more serve and volley are required there again! The players have to learn a differentiated technique and have to stand cleanly to the ball for hard hits, but the limited hardness means that the speed is somewhat limited, and so there will be more interesting, technically more diverse rallies again!
I am therefore consciously going a different way! For example, I have now found a manufacturer in Germany who is relaunching the old Fererer racket (Wilson Series 90 Pro Staff) in production with an 18/19 pattern, i.e. 2 main strings more for a more harmonious sweet spot and for more feeling and that favors the more classic players who play over caress the ball. The next project will be the Adidas from Lendl with a new string bed and head from 85 Sqins and stiffness 58 RA, so that a very classic feeling and the old way of striking is possible, but it can handle today's power! It will be exciting and exciting!
If u can’t appreciate watching today’s tennis, that’s ur problem..😐😐
Of course, you´re right!
@@Ingeborg323 that’s an accent mark not an apostrophe
Interesting ideas Christian, McEnroe was always my favourite to watch. But don't forget, some of his best Wimbledon matches were against Borg - who did play the heavy topspin you dislike!
Lighter racquets are really bad for your elbow no doubt. Think about the analogy of a 18 wheel truck with a cow on the road, and a Toyota Corolla for instance with the same animal.
Now think about holding a 18 wheel truck in your hand for 3 hours and swinging it around chasing flying corollas and maybe you get a better analogy
Good tennis rackets are too expensive, 200 for a racket is just absurd
I’ve just bought a new racket after using my old one for over ten years. If you take good care of them they’re a good investment.
Don’t buy the latest release. In general, little changes from year to year. The outgoing model will do just fine and will be a much more reasonable price.
There are usually used racquets on eBay for nearly half price. I found a decent yonex Ezone DR 100 plus for $90.
@@BSoloe yes I’ve just started playing again and my racket is 15 years old! I’m 29 I got like Hyper ProStaff when I was 14 which I think was £44 from £140? It might not have been the “higher price” it said it was. But yeah. I got it restrung too at the time. Felt like I had this incredible racket. But it was always pretty big and head heavy. But yeah it’s scuffed up like crazy ahaha but still cool, and strings seem perfect but obviously they would have loosened or soemthjng. Just started learning more about the technicalities of it all now. What racket did you buy?
How can I take a video seriously when it always starts with, "Hey Buddy, can you spare a dime so I can buy me a coffee"?
This man is addicted to lead. Lol.
Too many players thinks they are good enough to handle a heavier racquet like professionals. This guy sells racquet so take it for a gram of salt.
I suggest a regular pure drive 300g
Do you suggest an arm Dr too?
@@robertclary1718 No just better technique. If you actually hit the ball well most people wont have issues with a pure drive. Unless you are old but then that applies to your age and is not a general rule.
@@daqueenbobo no better technique can save your arm if the weight of the racket constantly overpowers it, and PD is also quite stiff