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How To Select The Right Tennis Racket

July 5, 2010 by Albert Anthony  
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What makes a tennis racket so suitable for tennis? Well, all the processes and materials. Those materials and also processes are vital key in producing good tennis rackets and good performance of a player. Not only that, the materials and the strings also affect the overall quality of the rackets.

For example, more and more rackets’ frames nowadays are made out of composite materials. Common mixtures of alloys in composite frames are silica, boron, kevlar, fiberglass and graphite. Graphite is the material that gives the frame its sturdiness and agility. Composite frame is lighter but it does not compromise the stability, control and the maneuver of player over the racket. Other than that, composite frames are also more durable and long-lasting.

The first thing that you should look at a tennis racket is the weight. In tennis, lighter rackets do not mean better control and better gaming experience. In fact, lighter rackets are suitable for children, older players and also for beginners. However, for professional tennis players, they will prefer heavier rackets to give them that extra stability and control.

Second aspect to bring in mind is the length of the tennis racket. The standard length for a tennis racket would be 27 inches. Longer racket gives players more reach and power since it can provide the player extra swing, especially when they serve. However, professional players tend to opt for the standard-length tennis rackets since they are easier to maneuver and controlled.

When we talk about the strings of the rackets, we will face a whole lot of different materials for the strings. The strings will affect the player’s performance. In today’s world, there are 4 main materials that are being used, namely the natural gut, nylon, kevlar and polyester. The natural gut is derived from the intestine of an adult steer. Strings made out of this material are able to reduce vibration and gives players with tennis elbow the benefits. Rackets using this string must not be left in hot and cold temperatures.

Next is the nylon. Nylon is one of the easiest material to find and use. The nylon strings are measured in gauges of 15 to 18. 15 is the thickest while 18 is the thinnest. The rule is, the thicker the gauge is, better durability but less feel will be obtained by the player. Nylon is easy to clean and maintain.

After a long use of the same racket over and over again, you will see that the grip starts to loosen bit by bit. This is due the handle grip’s glue’s resistance has come to its limit. Loose grip affects your play since you lose control and stability. To overcome this, replace your grip with new one. You can buy the grip from any sport shops. If you do not like to replace the grip, just cover the original grip with a new one.

Since you already have all these tips above, remember to refer to them first before going to any tennis shops. Buying the correct racket for yourself will not save your wallet and time, it will also gives you more confidence and spirit to win every game that you play. No more frustration and less angst should you lose any game.

Albert Anthony is a blogger. The tennis rackets review he wrote is very helpful for tennis players. He also writes many guides on how to choose the best tennis racket and how to play a better game.

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A British Winner at Wimbledon, what are the odds?

November 29, 2009 by admin  
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So, we near the time of ear when All England asks: What are the hopes of a British winner at Wimbledon this year? And, of course, the answer would normally be none but this year could just be different. Really? Who? Not Tim Henman, surely Andy Murray is too young and Greg Rusedski couldn’t win a Seniors event let alone a Grand Slam. No, he’s called Novak Djokovic, the rising star and World No. 63, is rumoured to have applied for British citizenship. He has played down this factor but did cryptically admit, “The people [The LTA] were very kind to us after the Davis Cup. “We spoke to them. Nothing serious really. We didn’t have any serious conversation about a passport.” This does strongly suggest that passports were brought up whether ‘serious’ or not it does make interesting reading.

Betting on tennis is traditionally the preserve of the big players who pick off long odds-on shots but before us small players get excited about taking a decent price about a British winner from bookmakers who have not factored in the potential defection of Mr Djokovic. There is one enormous barrier. Roger Federer. He is surely untouchable for a few years yet on any fast serface and however quickly the Home Office can move they cannot take Federer out of the equation sadly so no British winner this year again.
Oh, and do beware of taking long odds-on about players that look certainties to beat nobodies in the early rounds of the competition, it really doesn’t pay!

We hope this helps but visit TheSportsman.com or read the paper, out every day for more tips and hints.

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