RACKETS
CHOOSING YOUR RACKET
There are thousands of different rackets to choose from and the choice can be daunting.
If you just follow these basic rules you will be fine. First, decide on your budget. If it is below £30 then you will need to look for an aluminium frame as these are the cheapest. From £30 to £40 you can get a composite racket which is a blend of aluminium and graphite. The good thing about aluminium is that it is cheap and keeps the price down but it is a very soft metal which will not give good playability during more intense games. This equates to it being fine for children's rackets and for parents to knock with the younger juniors.
From £40 up you will be able to purchase a full graphite racket which will give better playability.
Brands use different technologies which will enhance the playability of different rackets. More specific and indepth information is available in the racket descriptions. As a general overview, players rackets tend to be slightly heavier, of good construction, with smaller heads to give more control.
More powerful rackets are stiffer and broader in the frame, lighter and tend to be more expensive as the technology to keep them light and yet rigid is more expensive. If you need any advice on the choice, ask your local independent, who will usually have a background in racket sports and will be able to give a good overview.
Ideally, arrange to have a hit with a few different types to get a feel of what you prefer. Whatever you decide to pay, you need to be getting best value!
Still not sure?
Email me details of how long you have been playing, how fit you are, if you have a backhand, if you are a social player or looking to compete, if you have a preferred brand and anything else you think relevant and I will narrow the search for you.
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14490 BABOLAT NADAL 100
Head Size: 530 cm/82 sq in.
Weight: 170g/ 6 oz
Length: 485 mm/19in
Composition: Alumimium
£15.99
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14489 BABOLAT NADAL 110
Head Size: 550 cm/85 sq in.
Weight: 175g/ 6.2 oz
Length: 535 mm/21in
Composition: Alumimium
£15.99
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140092 BABOLAT BALLFIGHTER 80
From 3 years old and up. (80cm/31.5ins)
Weight: 149g / 5.3 oz
Length: 432 mm. /17 in.
Length of the grip for a 2-hand placement 11 cm/ 4.4 in.
£15.99
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140091 BABOLAT BALLFIGHTER 100
From 5 years old and under. (100cm/39.5ins)
Weight: 157g / 5.5 oz
Length: 483 mm. /19 in.
Length of the grip for a 2-hand placement 13 cm/ 5.2 in.
£16.99
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14479 BABOLAT RODDICK 110
Head Size: 580cm / 90 sq. in.
Weight: 175g / 6.2 oz
Length: 535 mm. /21 in.
Composition: Aluminium
£17.99
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140090 BABOLAT BALLFIGHTER 110
From 5 to 7 years old. (110cm/43ins)
Weight: 175g / 6.2 oz
Length: 534 mm. /21 in.
Length of the grip for a 2-hand placement 15 cm/ 6 in.
£17.99
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WRT184400 WILSON FEDERER 19
£18.00
Saving £2.00 (10%) on RRP (£20.00)
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140089 BABOLAT BALLFIGHTER 125
From 7 to 9 years old. (125cm/49ins)
Weight: 195g / 6.9 oz
Length: 584 mm. /23 in.
Length of the grip for a 2-hand placement 16.5cm/ 6.6 in.
£18.99
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140088 BABOLAT BALLFIGHTER 140
From 9 years old and up.
Weight: 215g / 7.6 oz
Length: 635 mm. /25 in.
Length of the grip for a 2 hand placement: 18cm/7.2ins
£19.99
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14478 BABOLAT RODDICK 125
Head Size: 630cm / 86 sq. in.
Weight: 210g / 7.4 oz
Length: 585 mm. /23 in.
Composition: Aluminium
£19.99
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YONEX RD IMPACT SPEED 800
COLOUR - ROYAL
HEAD 98
£30.00
Saving £20.00 (40%) on RRP (£50.00)
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121083 BABOLAT CONTACT TEAM
£35.00
Saving £10.00 (22%) on RRP (£45.00)
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121062 BABOLAT CONTACT TEAM
Head Size: 680cm2/105sq ins
Weight: 275g/9.7oz
Balance Point: 330mm
Length: 685mm/27ins
Composition: Fused Graphite
£35.00
Saving £10.00 (22%) on RRP (£45.00)
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WRT7014 WILSON K FIERCE FX TENNIS RACKET
Weight (Unstrung) in grams 272g
Head Size 105 in²
Beam Width 24mm Dual Taper Beam
Balance - Length 27.25 inches
Factory Strings Wilson Sensation 16
Stringing Tension Range -
String Pattern 16/19
Composition Graphite
Racket Cover included
£49.99
Saving £60.01 (55%) on RRP (£110.00)
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121064 BABOLAT E-SENSE LIGHT
Head Size: 645cm2/100sq ins
Weight: 265g/9.3oz
Balance Point 345mm
Length: 685mm/27ins
Composition: Graphite
Grip: Uptake
£50.00
Saving £30.00 (38%) on RRP (£80.00)
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WRT967700 WILSON HYPER HAMMER 120 SQUASH RACKET
£50.00
Saving £20.00 (29%) on RRP (£70.00)
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