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Getting a racket?

  • 02-07-2008 4:27pm
    #1
    Tim Robbins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,026 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,
    Thinks of getting a new Tennis Racket. I used to play a long time ago and graphite was the big thing then. Right now, what are the main consideration to look out when getting a racket?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    geoff29
    Closed Accounts Posts: 239 ✭✭geoff29


    oh man GRAPHITE! now that takes me back!! screw what's good now - get a Wilson Pro Select from 1988!! I wish I had one!

    Sorry I actually have no idea about tennis rackets today - hindsight is a wonderful thing though and if I still played today I reckon getting rackets strung to the user's liking would be more beneficial than going out and buying the most expensive there..?


  • #3
    jackdaw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭jackdaw


    Head are excellent .. the new Microgel that murray uses is awesome ..
    it has taken my game to a 5.0 level...

    very good prices here ..

    http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCHEAD-MGP.html


  • #4
    Mikel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 863 ✭✭✭Mikel


    Go to the Martyn Evans shop in Fitzwilliam and ask their advice, they know their stuff. They usually have second hands also


  • #5
    Same As
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,581 ✭✭✭Same As


    Mikel wrote: »
    Go to the Martyn Evans shop in Fitzwilliam and ask their advice, they know their stuff. They usually have second hands also

    Sure they know their stuff but they sure know how to charge too.

    The New Dunlop Aerogel Rackets are quite good,as are the new Prince and Wilson ones.


  • #6
    Tim Robbins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,026 ✭✭✭Tim Robbins


    Same As wrote: »
    Sure they know their stuff but they sure know how to charge too.

    The New Dunlop Aerogel Rackets are quite good,as are the new Prince and Wilson ones.

    Does it really make that much difference though, what racket you use?
    Surely it's technique of hitting the ball that matters more?


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  • #7
    Mikel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 863 ✭✭✭Mikel


    Same As wrote: »
    Sure they know their stuff but they sure know how to charge too.

    Cheaper than the department stores, wider selection too.
    Second hands are cheaper again.
    or just ask to try a few out and if you like it order it over the internet from the US
    Does it really make that much difference though, what racket you use?
    Surely it's technique of hitting the ball that matters more?
    Not a huge difference no.... up to a point.
    Depends how advanced you are


  • #8
    Nozebleed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,724 ✭✭✭Nozebleed


    Elvery's sports have a half price clearance sale on rackets at the moment..its definately worth a look..suffolk st have a real nice selection..many rackets reduced from 180 to 70 snots. I bought one today!


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