Tennis Rackets

Sir Goulum · 07-29-2004, 09:12 PM

What's a good type of tennis racket that isn't overly expensive (nothing over $300 Canadian)? I intend to learn how to play tennis, and I figure a racket is a good place to start. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Vaskez · 07-29-2004, 09:16 PM

Wilson is a good make. But all brands have a range of rackets for beginner up to Pro. Just check a few out in the shop. Titanium rackets are nice and light but you don't want TOO light or else the racket bounces back off the ball somewhat.
Steel rackets are the cheapest but are heavy...at least they don't break. And in between titanium and steel, you have the carbon graphite rackets - they are a good weight, but can break....although only if you play very strongly.

Sir Goulum · 07-29-2004, 10:00 PM

I'd be classified as a super-beginner, I think. How much are the carbon graphite rackets, usually?

Animal · 07-29-2004, 10:11 PM

Try this:

http://tennis-extra.com/tennistreasuresjohn.html

It's an autographed John McEnroe tennis racket for $70.00CDN. If anybody knows about quality rackets that can handle a little abuse, it's John. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Sir Goulum · 07-29-2004, 10:32 PM

It's $550, Animal. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Animal · 07-29-2004, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sir Goulum:
It's $550, Animal. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Ooops, I was looking at the shipping. Which I guess was still wrong because it's $70.00USD for shipping? Now what company are these guys using that charge $70.00US to ship a tennis racket within the continental US?

I thought it seemed a little cheap for a McEnroe. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Sir Goulum · 07-29-2004, 10:52 PM

Who would spend $620USD on a tennis racket?! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Animal · 07-29-2004, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sir Goulum:
Who would spend $620USD on a tennis racket?! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

A collector. You'd be surprised how much money people will spend on certain items.

Sir Goulum · 07-29-2004, 10:59 PM

It still seems outrageous. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Leslie · 07-30-2004, 07:28 AM

I suggest a Babolat racquet - and not heavier than 300 grams. They have some very good models weighting around 280 grams - try Zylon model.

You can check them at www.babolat.com.

07-29-2004, 09:16 PM	#2
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Wilson is a good make. But all brands have a range of rackets for beginner up to Pro. Just check a few out in the shop. Titanium rackets are nice and light but you don't want TOO light or else the racket bounces back off the ball somewhat. Steel rackets are the cheapest but are heavy...at least they don't break. And in between titanium and steel, you have the carbon graphite rackets - they are a good weight, but can break....although only if you play very strongly. __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

07-29-2004, 10:11 PM	#4
Animal Gold Dragon Join Date: March 29, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 51 Posts: 2,534	Try this: http://tennis-extra.com/tennistreasuresjohn.html It's an autographed John McEnroe tennis racket for $70.00CDN. If anybody knows about quality rackets that can handle a little abuse, it's John. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________ It\'s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye...then it becomes a sport.<br /> [img]\"http://members.shaw.ca/mtholdings/bsmeter.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

07-30-2004, 07:28 AM	#10
Leslie Baaz Draconian Join Date: February 28, 2003 Location: SLO Age: 52 Posts: 737	I suggest a Babolat racquet - and not heavier than 300 grams. They have some very good models weighting around 280 grams - try Zylon model. You can check them at www.babolat.com. __________________ I grow tired of shouting battle cries when fighting this mage. Boo will finish his eyeballs once and for all, so he does not rise again. Evil, meet my sword! SWORD, MEET EVIL!<br />- Minsc

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07-29-2004, 09:12 PM	#1
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	What's a good type of tennis racket that isn't overly expensive (nothing over $300 Canadian)? I intend to learn how to play tennis, and I figure a racket is a good place to start. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

07-29-2004, 10:00 PM	#3
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	I'd be classified as a super-beginner, I think. How much are the carbon graphite rackets, usually?

07-29-2004, 10:32 PM	#5
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	It's $550, Animal. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

07-29-2004, 10:52 PM	#7
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	Who would spend $620USD on a tennis racket?! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

07-29-2004, 10:59 PM	#9
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	It still seems outrageous. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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