If a person has tennis elbow, the racket that they use should have a wide head and a flexible frame. Avoid excessive vibration through the arm when hitting a tennis ball with information from a USPTA certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis equipment.
Editors recommendation:
This would be my choice as at 21st May 2010.
Yonex S-Fit 5 (112) Tennis Racquets. NEW Dual OPS Technology
Yonex S-Fit 5 (112) Tennis Racquet
The new Dual OPS technology decreases air resistance by 10% for increased swing speed and added power. Less torque on off-center hits allows for a 13% increase in racquet stability. Compared to conventional racquet shafts, Dual OPS technology reduces vibration by 10%, enhancing feel and comfort.
Expert: Lincoln Ward
Bio: Lincoln Ward is a USPTA Certified Tennis Pro. He has 13 years of competitive playing experience, as well as 10 years of coaching experience.
Filmmaker: Todd Green
Duration : 0:1:31
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Here is a question that many ask:
“My mom got these tennis rackets a year or two ago. They’ve always looked old, and of course they haven’t gotten any better. I have a hard time hitting the ball with them because they seem hard and brittle. Do the strings need to be replaced? Would it be cheaper just to get a different racket. We don’t play for more than just fun, and we got these rackets because they were cheap. So I guess it doesn’t even matter that our rackets are bad. But I just wanted to know if they need replacing.”
Got any suggestions?
Editor recommends:
Luxilon Big Banger Original (16) Tennis String
Luxilon Big Banger Original (16) Tennis String
If you are serious about teaching your kids tennis, I suggest you also teach yourself how to restring their rackets. You will need a stringing machine and quality string. Here are some suggestions available from a reputable online tennis store. Click on the image for more details, including price and features.
Stringing Machines:
Starter or Portable (Take with you to tournaments), you could also pick up some extra cash stringing for other parents. You may even make some new friends.):
Starter:Under $200
Intermediate:Under $700
Electric Pro:Under $2000
Durable and playable string: In reels of 660′ or 200m.
Big Banger Original
Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power
Babolat Pro Hurricane
Babolat Pro Hurricane Blue
Wilson Stamina…..
Tecnifibre Synthetic
GutGamma TNT2 Tour
Prince Tournament Nylon
Prince Tournament Poly
Dunlop Synthetic Gut String Reel
There are other strings out there, but these mentioned are the pick for mine. I would get two reels of string if I was just starting out. A cheap nylon from say Prince (Tournament Nylon) and a poly from Luxilon (Big Banger original) or even one of the cheaper poly’s mentioned. Stringing yourself will enhance your interest in the game and show your kids how committed you are to their sport. It is also a bit of fun when you get the hang of it. It is not hard, but it pays to be patient in the beginning.