What Tennis racket should i buy (for advanced tennis players)?

Okay. Everybody above me is telling you either what they use or what they see pros using. That means absolutely nothing to you, because you are neither them nor a touring pro! What I'm getting at is that racquet selection is completely individual, so nobody can tell you what specific model is going to be best for you. And at the same time, answering with just a brand name means nothing, cause each brand makes tons of different racquets.

What we can do, is help you along with your decision process. First of all, $140 bucks is a little limited, but if you don't mind not having the newest thing out there, or possible a used racquet, you can easily find what you are looking for.

Go to this page:

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catthumbs.html?CRE...

It's the sale racquets at tenniswarehouse.com. They're all under $120. Most of them are racquets that used to be top-of-the-line, but are now phased out because a new line of racquets came out. Doesn't mean they're bad racquets, though.

If you really want to choose the right racquet, you'll need to demo quite a few. Since you are leaning towards more control in your racquet, you will probably want to start your search with racquets around 11 oz. Try one or two at this weight, and see how the power level is. If you feel you can't control the ball, try something a little heavier next time. Maybe 11.5-12 oz. If it doesn't have the power you are looking for, go down to around 10.5 oz.

The point is, that you'll eventually find the weight range you like. Then, demo two or three racquets in that range. Pick whichever one feels the best to you.

If you want to get something from the newest lines and still not pay full price, you might look into demo racquets. Follow the link below, and click "used racquets". The condition of the racquets will vary, but sometimes you'll find pretty good deals. I've bought all my racquets as used demos. Saved me lots of money, and they work fine.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/racquetcats.html

Great answer from Ziel!

I will go one or two steps further. I have been using the same frame for the last seven years and right now it is available from several sites for $69.95.

Ask yourself this...why do the pros have a different racquet each season?

The answer is this...sponsorship.

Players receive money from sponsors to use their merchandise. Racquets, shoes, clothing, cell phones, etc., etc. Are the racquets each season really that much different? No, they are not. They are the same frames that have been out for the last 20 years with different paint on them. Sure, each company advertises the newest "bells and whistles" but virtually all of these 'tweaks' are nothing more than gimmicks. The only real revolutionary difference in the last 3 years has been Prince's grommetless holes design.

Demo some frames from a club, sporting goods store, on-line or from your friends. Write down the weights of each one and find one that is comfortable for your swing. If you are a baseline player then go for a stiff racquet. For serve and volley or doubles find a more flexible frame. You should be able to find 20 to 30 frames at several on-line tennis outlets for under $100.00.

Power and control can be achieved from the stringing process no matter what type of racquet you end up with. Talk to a certified stringer about what you need and he/she can suggest the string type and tension you will need to get the feel you want.

Wilson Kblade 98". These rackets are very stiff and have very good control for precision but you will need to create your own power on some shots. This is good however as it means you rarely hit one out! Also the feel and touch with these rackets is great.

I think Babolat is great.

I went through Wilson, Prince, Head... right now I am playing with my 2nd Babolat racket and I wouldn't switch back to any other.

Babolat Pure Drive

Head size: 100 sq. in.

I have no idea how much it is because it was a gift, but I am sure you can find it somewhere online.

It depends, you can buy a racket frame for around $120 and then modify it with glass-fiber strings so it can give you around a 45% power and 55% control.

I have glass fiber strings, because I'm all for aim, power is only necessary when you have a perfect angle, otherwise aim is your key to success.

Try modify your strings to glass-fiber, I'd suggest buying a Head Liquid Mental, there around $110. Very good and sustainable.

Good Luck!

Phil.

Dunlop Aerogel 2 Hundred

I think a babolat aeropro drive cortex is a GREAT racket I would also use babolat pro hurricane string...thats what I am using right now and I LOVE it.

Wilson K Factor KString 105

great for intermediate-advanced players

price: $139.00

Try or test out both the rackets that were already provided and buy the one that you hit best with thats what I do.

I think babolat drive Ztour the red one in the drive Z series is best for you considering you want more control you can vibration dampers. Im a national player(india) and I won the nationals team event recently