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Getting back into tennis - racket suggestions?

  • 24-06-2005 4:42pm
    #1
    besty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭


    Well, inspired by too many hours watching Wimbledon and an impromptu game today, I want to get back into playing tennis more regularly. Anyone know of a good racket I could get that wouldnt break the bank. Say between €50-70 and where would such a racket be available.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    GoneShootin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,478 ✭✭✭GoneShootin


    Hmm. Not sure if they are still available but a friend of mine picked up two rackets from Lidl. I played with one for a league match as the strings in mine bust the day before, and I was nicely surprised. I think he paid round €30?


  • #3
    besty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭besty


    cool, might check that out. I also came across what looks like a fairly decent wilson in argos for €50. In past experiences, brand names are very reliable when it comes to all things tennis.


  • #4
    GoneShootin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,478 ✭✭✭GoneShootin


    Whats the make of the one in Argos? Generally the big racket brands are Wilson, Head, Prince, Dunlop, and so on...


  • #5
    murray sparkle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47 ✭murray sparkle


    I too am trying to get back into tennis - I haven't played that much in the last twelve years. I bought a Prince racquet Volley TI for €58 in my local sports shop (in Clonmel), great racquet, oversize head and a good sized sweet spot.

    I would recommend Prince or Wilson. A lot of the larger chains have sales at the moment and its possible to pick up a decent racquet to get you going for around fifty quid. Saying that, I saw a lovely Head racquet in Lifestyle the other day on sale for €35!!!


  • #6
    besty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭besty


    GoneShootin wrote:
    Whats the make of the one in Argos? Generally the big racket brands are Wilson, Head, Prince, Dunlop, and so on...

    its a wilson one.ive never had a wilson but they seem to have a good reputation so i think ill go for that one.


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  • #7
    besty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭besty


    i got a wilson racquet in lifestyle for €35. Its very good value


  • #8
    andyman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,641 ✭✭✭andyman


    I have a Babolot racquet and I think they are brilliant.


  • #9
    idontknowmyname
    Closed Accounts Posts: 818 ✭✭✭idontknowmyname


    You can get a nice Wilson Hammer for 65 quid in Lifestyle


  • #10
    Stompbox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,811 ✭✭✭Stompbox


    I have a Babolat Pure Drive 360. Theyre very reliable but cost 150


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