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[cookiepao]

I'm going to play tennis for the first time and some people said that I should get a head heavy racquet but I was curious, is 6pts head light be okay for a first-timer like me? And another thing, I'm fourteen about 5'7" in height thus, is it okay for me to get a 26-inch-frame-racquet?

[melted.dried.ice]

I'm going to play tennis for the first time and some people said that I should get a head heavy racquet but I was curious, is 6pts head light be okay for a first-timer like me? And another thing, I'm fourteen about 5'5" in height thus, is it okay for me to get a 26-inch-frame-racquet?

for a beginner siguro even balance. ok lang naman ang headlight. try mo muna ang lightweight rackets. like tecnifibre t-fight 265. by the way you should go with 27 inch rackets.

[cookiepao]

for a beginner siguro even balance. ok lang naman ang headlight. try mo muna ang lightweight rackets. like tecnifibre t-fight 265. by the way you should go with 27 inch rackets.

Would it be a big difference when I use a 26-inch-frame?

[melted.dried.ice]

for a beginner siguro even balance. ok lang naman ang headlight. try mo muna ang lightweight rackets. like tecnifibre t-fight 265. by the way you should go with 27 inch rackets.

Would it be a big difference when I use a 26-inch-frame?

for your age, 27 inch is really recommended. 26 inch is for 10-12 junior players. i never played with 26 inch rackets before. even though i started playing at 12.

[Francis]

Anything below the standard 27-inch racket is a jr racket. I agree with m.d.i.  You are 14 years old and 5'5 you better get the standard length already.

[cookiepao]

Aa. Okay.

[cookiepao]

Saglit. Ano mangyayari if I try to play using a junior racquet? I'm really intrigued, it's only an inch. 

[Tennis_Guy]

There's no such thing as a beginner's racket... go get yourself a racket that you like and learn with it, but definitely get a standard length or longer.

 

[Francis]

Saglit. Ano mangyayari if I try to play using a junior racquet? I'm really intrigued, it's only an inch. 

junior rackets are recommended for beginners who can not handle the ADULT racket.
e.g.
21-inch racquets - for kids 4-6 Years old.
23-Inch long racquets - 5-7 Years old beginners.
etc.
Most tournament level kids who started early are using light adult racquets at 7-8 yrs old.

[renald]

There's no such thing as a beginner's racket... go get yourself a racket that you like and learn with it, but definitely get a standard length or longer.

 

True, you shoud only get a jr racket if when you hold the racket and the racket touches the ground. I suggest you try the t flash 265, 285 and 300. These are all 100". get 4 1/4 grip these will encourage modern swing.

The most noticeable difference between jr and std is it lacks power.

[makinao]

When I started tennis at fourteen and 5'5", my wood racket was head-light, 27" long, and weighed 13.5 oz. I'm now 51 and 5'10". All of my racquets have been head-light, and none have gone below 27" and 11.5oz.

[burosky]

For some time now there is a rule of thumb that says you should use the heaviest racket you can swing comfortably.  I don't know if this still holds true for everybody but for me it certainly does.  Junior rackets are generally shorter and lighter than regular adult rackets.  In terms of racket length, the main difference you will find is the amount of torque you can put on the stroke.  To those who know physics, please chime in for the reason.  Secondly, it is obvious that with a shorter racket you will have a shorter reach.  In terms of the weight, the lighter it is, the faster you will be able to swing.  However, you will have to compromise on the amount of deflection it has as it strikes the ball.  Again, this is related to physics.  In addition, since these rackets are designed for kids, they usually will have smaller grips.

This being said, it's all up to you to decide.  Even adults can use junior rackets if they want to.  I actually have had a chance to hit with a junior racket and I somewhat liked it because I found it easier to control.  Of course, it was just light hitting and the one I tried is the one closest to a full size at 26".  I imagine if I used it in a match I probably would switch back to my racket in a heart beat.

You state you are 14 and about 5'5".  I would say it all depends on your physical development.  You could be someone who is already physically well developed which means you have the strength to handle adult rackets.  Then again, you may not thus making junior rackets a more comfortable choice for you.

Whatever you do, just make sure you try them out first before making the commitment to purchase.  I'm assuming you are new to the sport (never swung a racket before).  Make sure you also would want to continue with it.  Rackets are not cheap.  I would highly recommend learning from a reputable instructor right from the beginning.  You will have more fun and enjoyment doing this which could lead you to a lifelong love affair with the sport.  This is not rare.  Just ask any of the "tennis addicts" in this forum.

[renald]

At 5'5" male, regardless of age, you should not have any problem handling adult 27" racket as long as you dont go extreme. 300g or lighter. Jr rackets are shorter but not necessarily lighter.

Heavy rackets are more stable and powerful as long as you can swing it comfortably, this will always be true.

The only reason why kids would use a jr racket is because a long racket will hit the ground  when they swing, otherwise they will use std length.

[samuraijack]

cookiepao link=topic=4205.msg74628#msg74628 date=1272619588]
I'm going to play tennis for the first time and some people said that I should get a head heavy racquet but I was curious, is 6pts head light be okay for a first-timer like me? And another thing, I'm fourteen about 5'5" in height thus, is it okay for me to get a 26-inch-frame-racquet?

if it's comfortable for you use it. even dough is lacking in power make sure you "whack" it as hard as you can just like there is no tomorrow.

[cookiepao]

Whatever you do, just make sure you try them out first before making the commitment to purchase.  I'm assuming you are new to the sport (never swung a racket before).  Make sure you also would want to continue with it.  Rackets are not cheap.  I would highly recommend learning from a reputable instructor right from the beginning.  You will have more fun and enjoyment doing this which could lead you to a lifelong love affair with the sport.  This is not rare.  Just ask any of the "tennis addicts" in this forum.

I play badminton a lot, it's my scholarship sport. But my coaches told me that I should shift to tennis for the fact that they say that each time I swing it looks like a swing for tennis. My school tennis coaches agreed too.

Anyway,

My brother gave me his adiResponder racquet. Do you sirs think it should be enough for me? Or should I go for Babolat Drive Z 110? The latter's head is 110sq. inches. And where's the best place to buy tennis gears? And anyone of you who have contacts of instructors who I could ask for training?

[Tennis_Guy]

Whatever you do, just make sure you try them out first before making the commitment to purchase.  I'm assuming you are new to the sport (never swung a racket before).  Make sure you also would want to continue with it.  Rackets are not cheap.  I would highly recommend learning from a reputable instructor right from the beginning.  You will have more fun and enjoyment doing this which could lead you to a lifelong love affair with the sport.  This is not rare.  Just ask any of the "tennis addicts" in this forum.

I play badminton a lot, it's my scholarship sport. But my coaches told me that I should shift to tennis for the fact that they say that each time I swing it looks like a swing for tennis. My school tennis coaches agreed too.

Anyway,

My brother gave me his adiResponder racquet. Do you sirs think it should be enough for me? Or should I go for Babolat Drive Z 110? The latter's head is 110sq. inches. And where's the best place to buy tennis gears? And anyone of you who have contacts of instructors who I could ask for training?

taga saan ka ba?

[cookiepao]

Mandaluyong sir. Pede nyo ko kontakin sa 09179556668

[Tennis_Guy]

pwede na yang adiresponder mo save money and get a good coach/trainer

[cookiepao]

Wait how about Babolat XS Select? It's 105sq inches but light (9oz).

[degie]

suggest ko ipalo mo muna yung adiresponse mo bago ka humanap ng di mo pa alam kung ano babagay sa yo.  later on ang dami kang mapapagpilian nang mas aakma sa yo. madami variables like head size, swing weight, balance, beam thickness, flexiblity etc, e di mo maiintidihan mas maigi ang braso mo ang makaalam.

[makinao]

I just re-read your original post. Whoever told you that a head-heavy racket is good for a beginner is misinformed. Using a head heavy racket is asking for trouble. Back in the 80's when the head-heavy Wilson Hammer (and sledgehammer) series was popular, and until the 90's when the super-light head-heavy Head Si-6 was king, practically all the players in my club that had these suffered from elbow and shoulder problems. I managed to convince some of them to change to head-light or balanced rackets, and their problems eventually went away. But some people are just stubborn, and they continue to suffer.

[renald]

I just re-read your original post. Whoever told you that a head-heavy racket is good for a beginner is misinformed. Using a head heavy racket is asking for trouble. Back in the 80's when the head-heavy Wilson Hammer (and sledgehammer) series was popular, and until the 90's when the super-light head-heavy Head Si-6 was king, practically all the players in my club that had these suffered from elbow and shoulder problems. I managed to convince some of them to change to head-light or balanced rackets, and their problems eventually went away. But some people are just stubborn, and they continue to suffer.

My guess is you are young and advanced player. This light head heavy rackets are not for you or for everybody. These rackets are for senior or ladies who cannot generate their own power.

If you play with young power players using these ultra light rackets, you are asking for trouble. But players normally play with their level, so if you play with players of your level, playing similarly style and using similar rackets, there should be no problem. There is nothing wrong wth these rackets, players using the wrong type of racket would have problems.

Any 70 yrs old player would develop arm problem when you give him a 90" 340g racket, the same way a top junior player given SOS 250g racket. There are several models to fit everybody.

This is the most common mistake of trainers, they think that the racket that best fit them is the best RACKET for everybody.

[cookiepao]

I just re-read your original post. Whoever told you that a head-heavy racket is good for a beginner is misinformed. Using a head heavy racket is asking for trouble. Back in the 80's when the head-heavy Wilson Hammer (and sledgehammer) series was popular, and until the 90's when the super-light head-heavy Head Si-6 was king, practically all the players in my club that had these suffered from elbow and shoulder problems. I managed to convince some of them to change to head-light or balanced rackets, and their problems eventually went away. But some people are just stubborn, and they continue to suffer.

So you mean that I should use a balanced racket? Not the head-heavy ones cos it would cause joint problems. I'm confused. Yesterday, my sister bought me a XS Select then my brother gave me his adiResponder. What racket should I use?

[Francis]

play test both rackets. later on, whichever you feel good with, then that may be the better racket for you. so go to the nearest tennis court and hit some balls already.

[makinao]

cookiepao: On paper, the balance of both XS Select and the AdiResponder are slightly head light, not too heavy or light, and not too stiff or flexible. So no problem. Just do as Francis suggested and try both to see which one you like more, then keep the other as a spare. The more you play (and read the discussions here), the more you will learn about rackets, strings, grips. So enjoy playing, and try not to be too distracted and/or obsessive about your equipment right now.

 Also, thank your sister for buying you a nice racket, and your brother for giving you his :-)

[cookiepao]

cookiepao: On paper, the balance of both XS Select and the AdiResponder are slightly head light, not too heavy or light, and not too stiff or flexible. So no problem. Just do as Francis suggested and try both to see which one you like more, then keep the other as a spare. The more you play (and read the discussions here), the more you will learn about rackets, strings, grips. So enjoy playing, and try not to be too distracted and/or obsessive about your equipment right now.

 Also, thank your sister for buying you a nice racket, and your brother for giving you his :-)

Yep. I will, sir. But recommend a good trainer. 

[LaWRenZzz]

telling you my experience... i started using a 100sq racket and 7 pt headlight then 11.3oz not sure.. and extended... theres no such begineer or what ... as long you can hit the ball... and you can afford it .. its ok 

[renald]

telling you my experience... i started using a 100sq racket and 7 pt headlight then 11.3oz not sure.. and extended... theres no such begineer or what ... as long you can hit the ball... and you can afford it .. its ok 

Begginer racket means affordable, lighter and bigger head, since beginners generally have under developed tennis muscles.

[LaWRenZzz]

ya at first youll suffer tennis elbow... but after getting used... soon the pain will be gone

[mikki_blinkme]

ya at first youll suffer tennis elbow... but after getting used... soon the pain will be gone

[LaWRenZzz]

9pts headlight pla