Picking A New Racket
- WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A RACKET People are always asking what is the difference in rackets, so here goes. The heavier they are the more power- like a hammer. The lighter ones should give you more control. If the frame is thin, it should be easier to move around. A thicker frame may be a bit more forgiving on a shot not played out of the middle. A full graphite racket is best, as that will give you a rigid frame, which is ideal. A good string makes a big difference. A lot of the rackets come with very average factory strings. Get the strings looked at. Full graphite rackets usually start at around $150. The cheaper ones have more and more fibreless, which makes them wippy. Not good. My advise is to buy a full graphite, and don’t go too light unless you are really good. They are too hard to get enough power out of. 140 to 160 grams is about right for most people.