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The biggest problem people have when buying a racquet is the honeymoon period/effect. The retailers generally give you one week to demo the racquet which is too short in my opinion. When players first use a racquet they may only perceive the best attributes of it compared to their current racquet. The new racquet might seem great at first but over time players find other problems they didnt have with their old racquet. After using the new racquet for a few months you get used to it and you end up having the same results/issues as with the old racquet.
I choose by looks and you can't stop me 😉 lol. It is silly but I need the racquet to look good too! An all-black racquet is much more appealing to me than any other color and it feels much more like a weapon than any other paintjob.
What is a reliable way to determine if a racquet is too heavy for you? For example: Tired arm at 30 minutes of play? Too hard to move it quickly for volleys? Etc...
You guys should make a video talking more about strings and how/how much they can affect your game and feel of the racket. People mainly just talk about this racket does this and that while skipping over the string completely.
String type and tension are sooo important and greatly overlooked by rec players. Also, I find that many mistakenly think high tension (at the top of a racquet's recommended tension) is somehow better than a medium, or lower tension. Strings and string tensions and their strong effects on rec players' games are tragically misunderstood.
As an intermediate, I was surprised that the RF97 was so clean and smooth to play with, I could feel the difference in plow through. Didn't like the Yonex ezone, Babolat pure strike, or any of the other rackets nearly as much. moral of the story is that you really do need to demo the rackets and see what feels right
I actually agree. I have tested a lot of rackets recently and I hit with the RF 97 and it's super smooth. Not for my game tbh but it felt nice in the hand
Based on experience, i bought my Wilson BLX 95 315G which I find comfort in using and makes my shots effortless because of it's weight. I only play volley/net whenever the need arises.
7-Is there a specific list of factors a beginner should consider when choosing a racquet? What should you look for? What makes one racquet better than another for an individual? 6- What racquet weight is appropriate for a player and why? I get the "not too heavy" part).? 5-Swing weight related to the combination of static weight and balance (head heavy vs head light), right? What is good to look for and what is bad to avoid? How do these affect the racquet's stability? 4-The effect of strings on a racquet's playability is super underrated by recreational players. Where should beginners start? What string? What tension? How long does it usually take for a player to try different strings and tension combos to find the correct strings for them? 3- Racquet color doesn't matter. Good point. 2- How do you measure grip size? What is the correct grip size for a player? How does adding an overgrip affect the grip fit? How can this be taken into account when buying? 1- Demoing is good. What should you specifically look for when demoing? How should you play? How do you compare one racquet vs another other than just "feel?" What role do strings play in a demo and how do you work with a tennis shop to get the strings on the demo racquets to be equal so one racquet doesn't outperform the other based on the string setup?
@@KaruesellHQ wtf that's your answer ?! If you should make new video to explain and answer to those wuestions its obvious YOU DID NOT EXPLAIN ANYTHING in this video....and people liked this video... STUPID!
Adding to the higher weight mistake. I think it's important to account for racquets coming in over spec, and all the weight you will add from customizing (overgrips, leather grip, etc.) even if you don't intend to add lead.
I actually by used racquets to try out. That way I can try it out for a month or more with different strings / minor weight tweaks etc and sell if I don't like it without losing too much money. Then if I'm really fussy about the cosmetic condition of something I like, then I'll buy a new version but make sure I can RDC first to take into account factory variances. After a while, you learn what sort of "specs" / types of racquet are going to roughly suit. That way you don't waste too much time/money buying stuff that is wildly unsuitable and you avoid getting suckered in by hype/marketing etc. I stayed well clear of the PT2.0 for example despite the hype because I knew that I would not like a small head / small sweetspot / 18x20 / thin beam. Now I see of loads of people selling them on Ebay!
Thanks for sharing this. Feel like this is a really mature method of testing rackets, and I would assume you have found the right racket for your game!
Hi, I am from India and we recreational players here do not get to demo racquets to check out before we buy a new one. I have done all the seven mistakes which you have mentioned here and they are very true. Thanks for making a video out of your personal experience, I am sure this is going to help a lot of players worldwide. Cheers.
Thanks for posting this video and explaining swingweight. What if I was inspired to choose a racquet based on one of your guys' reviews? Well, partially inspired. I normally like to demo a racquet, but kind of switched to the Head Pro Tour 2.0 blindly several months ago since it wasn't available for demo. I went with it based on reviews and comparisons I saw on a couple of different sites and TH-cam channels, including yours.
I recently demoed 3 Yonex rackets, the Ezone 98 Tour, Vcore 98 and Vcore 100. I have been using Head Graphene360+ Prestige S with some customisation for a year now, and immediately from my first hit i was underwhelmed with the Vcores. I would put it down to the swingweight, and stiffness even though they were all comparable to the Prestige. However, these demos also came with full bed polys that were of unknown age. I think that is the probably the biggest issue. And because i am so familiar with my own racket, switching back to something familiar immediately felt more comfortable. If all rackets came strung with fresh strings at least then i could probably make a better comparison. The Ezone 98 Tour i felt was the best of the bunch but not enough to sway me over. Its a very personal choice as well, as some players suffer from arm issues etc.
Basically just do the complete opposite of what those fools on the tennis warehouse forums do and you'll be fine. Whatever racquet they are hyping that particular month, its a good sign NOT to buy it.
The weight is a big one, you hear so many reviewers talking about the need to add weight to certain racquets but probably most people watching aren’t at the level to deal with such weight…I played years with a Speed Pro 336g static (overgrip and dampener)at a more advanced level, recently switched to the Extreme Tour 328g(overgrip and dampener)static and in my head I thought I needed to add weight because every reviewer has said that racquet needs it for more stability…Well I added weight evenly between the head and grip to make it 335g and I absolutely didn’t like it on that racquet…I fell in love with that racquet for its manoeuvrability, feel and control and the extra weight whilst adding a little more power and yes more stability on off centre shots, it diminished the things that I loved..so the trade off isn’t worth it for me in this scenario….technically my strokes are pretty good, I’m physically strong and mentally I accepted that my game likes the stock whippy setup without beefing it up
My problem with demoing rackets is that bad string choice/tension can ruin the whole demo experience and I can't recognize where the problem is. Any tips on how to recognize if the problem is in the stringing of the racket or the racket itself?
Hello 👋 Fully agree... In the tennis shop 🎾.. I dream 💭 I play like Federer and buy a Pro Staff with 0 power and 100% precision On the court I realize I need a balanced racket.. a mix of power and precision.. finally got a Pure Strike .. and finished to be much more efficient
Im a bit confused. I really dont know what to consider myself as a player. I do serve and volley when i can, i am a basliner as well, but i dont consider myself an all court player because i adjust my game accord to my opponents. So, then how do i pick a racket and what would you recommend for a person who has a solid forehand but a weak backhand, other than more practice, of course, hahaha. Currently playing with the technifibre 305 xtc.
Great video indeed! One thing bothered me a bit tough. In the thumbnail pic of the video it says "Stop making these! And to this instead". Should it be "And DO this instead" or what?
How'd you like to improve your tennis HQ by increasing your physics of tennis IQ? That is what this guy does: www.nytimes.com/2018/05/11/sports/tennis/don-mueller-rackets.html
Hey - I’m Gui, co-founded My Tennis HQ with Karue. I take care of the operations side and analytics, while Karue takes care of TH-cam. Nice to meet you!
Hey everyone! If you enjoy our channel and were thinking of buying something from Tennis Warehouse, you can use this link to do so: www.tennis-warehouse.com/?from=tenhq. If you use the link, we will get a bit of money *at no additional* cost to you. Thanks for the support!
The biggest problem people have when buying a racquet is the honeymoon period/effect. The retailers generally give you one week to demo the racquet which is too short in my opinion. When players first use a racquet they may only perceive the best attributes of it compared to their current racquet. The new racquet might seem great at first but over time players find other problems they didnt have with their old racquet. After using the new racquet for a few months you get used to it and you end up having the same results/issues as with the old racquet.
Agree - I’ve always tried to demo them, return them and then demo them again a few weeks later. Unfortunately not everyone can do that
I choose by looks and you can't stop me 😉 lol. It is silly but I need the racquet to look good too! An all-black racquet is much more appealing to me than any other color and it feels much more like a weapon than any other paintjob.
I like this guys chilled out vibe!
Haha thanks!
What is a reliable way to determine if a racquet is too heavy for you? For example: Tired arm at 30 minutes of play? Too hard to move it quickly for volleys? Etc...
When I was 14 I didn't even know about static weight. I just played with whatever I had.
Same. Got prince graphite and was happy
best Tennis related video. Very informative and helpful! Keep up the good work
Thank you!
You guys should make a video talking more about strings and how/how much they can affect your game and feel of the racket. People mainly just talk about this racket does this and that while skipping over the string completely.
Thanks for the feedback Mike, definitely think it would be nice to do that
String type and tension are sooo important and greatly overlooked by rec players. Also, I find that many mistakenly think high tension (at the top of a racquet's recommended tension) is somehow better than a medium, or lower tension. Strings and string tensions and their strong effects on rec players' games are tragically misunderstood.
Excellent review!! Especially on the swing weight is really true and helpful!
Thank you!
Very good video , great information!
As an intermediate, I was surprised that the RF97 was so clean and smooth to play with, I could feel the difference in plow through. Didn't like the Yonex ezone, Babolat pure strike, or any of the other rackets nearly as much.
moral of the story is that you really do need to demo the rackets and see what feels right
I actually agree. I have tested a lot of rackets recently and I hit with the RF 97 and it's super smooth. Not for my game tbh but it felt nice in the hand
Thank you for all the information but I didn’t understand how to reflect them to my situation .
That was very nice and clear explanation, thank you very very much. I have made all the 7 mistakes 😢, hopefully I don't repeat the same mistakes again
Best tennis channel out there... You could do a full guide video about strings.
Thanks Nathaniel! That’s our plan
Based on experience, i bought my Wilson BLX 95 315G which I find comfort in using and makes my shots effortless because of it's weight. I only play volley/net whenever the need arises.
Why didn’t I have this video 2 years ago?! Always great content man👍👍
Thanks a lot! 👍🏼👍🏼
7-Is there a specific list of factors a beginner should consider when choosing a racquet? What should you look for? What makes one racquet better than another for an individual? 6- What racquet weight is appropriate for a player and why? I get the "not too heavy" part).? 5-Swing weight related to the combination of static weight and balance (head heavy vs head light), right? What is good to look for and what is bad to avoid? How do these affect the racquet's stability? 4-The effect of strings on a racquet's playability is super underrated by recreational players. Where should beginners start? What string? What tension? How long does it usually take for a player to try different strings and tension combos to find the correct strings for them? 3- Racquet color doesn't matter. Good point. 2- How do you measure grip size? What is the correct grip size for a player? How does adding an overgrip affect the grip fit? How can this be taken into account when buying? 1- Demoing is good. What should you specifically look for when demoing? How should you play? How do you compare one racquet vs another other than just "feel?" What role do strings play in a demo and how do you work with a tennis shop to get the strings on the demo racquets to be equal so one racquet doesn't outperform the other based on the string setup?
Love those questions James - lots of topics for our future videos
@@KaruesellHQ wtf that's your answer ?! If you should make new video to explain and answer to those wuestions its obvious YOU DID NOT EXPLAIN ANYTHING in this video....and people liked this video... STUPID!
Adding to the higher weight mistake. I think it's important to account for racquets coming in over spec, and all the weight you will add from customizing (overgrips, leather grip, etc.) even if you don't intend to add lead.
I actually by used racquets to try out. That way I can try it out for a month or more with different strings / minor weight tweaks etc and sell if I don't like it without losing too much money. Then if I'm really fussy about the cosmetic condition of something I like, then I'll buy a new version but make sure I can RDC first to take into account factory variances. After a while, you learn what sort of "specs" / types of racquet are going to roughly suit. That way you don't waste too much time/money buying stuff that is wildly unsuitable and you avoid getting suckered in by hype/marketing etc. I stayed well clear of the PT2.0 for example despite the hype because I knew that I would not like a small head / small sweetspot / 18x20 / thin beam. Now I see of loads of people selling them on Ebay!
Thanks for sharing this. Feel like this is a really mature method of testing rackets, and I would assume you have found the right racket for your game!
Hi, I am from India and we recreational players here do not get to demo racquets to check out before we buy a new one. I have done all the seven mistakes which you have mentioned here and they are very true. Thanks for making a video out of your personal experience, I am sure this is going to help a lot of players worldwide. Cheers.
Thank you!
thanks a lot for your advise. If possible can you do a video about racquets for one-handed backhand?
Hi there! Yes, thank you for the suggestion! Will try to work on that one
我正在挑選新球拍 這個影片幫助我很多 繼續保持 :)
Thanks for posting this video and explaining swingweight. What if I was inspired to choose a racquet based on one of your guys' reviews? Well, partially inspired. I normally like to demo a racquet, but kind of switched to the Head Pro Tour 2.0 blindly several months ago since it wasn't available for demo. I went with it based on reviews and comparisons I saw on a couple of different sites and TH-cam channels, including yours.
I recently demoed 3 Yonex rackets, the Ezone 98 Tour, Vcore 98 and Vcore 100. I have been using Head Graphene360+ Prestige S with some customisation for a year now, and immediately from my first hit i was underwhelmed with the Vcores. I would put it down to the swingweight, and stiffness even though they were all comparable to the Prestige. However, these demos also came with full bed polys that were of unknown age. I think that is the probably the biggest issue. And because i am so familiar with my own racket, switching back to something familiar immediately felt more comfortable. If all rackets came strung with fresh strings at least then i could probably make a better comparison. The Ezone 98 Tour i felt was the best of the bunch but not enough to sway me over. Its a very personal choice as well, as some players suffer from arm issues etc.
Basically just do the complete opposite of what those fools on the tennis warehouse forums do and you'll be fine. Whatever racquet they are hyping that particular month, its a good sign NOT to buy it.
Hahaha
@Jumpin Joe true
The weight is a big one, you hear so many reviewers talking about the need to add weight to certain racquets but probably most people watching aren’t at the level to deal with such weight…I played years with a Speed Pro 336g static (overgrip and dampener)at a more advanced level, recently switched to the Extreme Tour 328g(overgrip and dampener)static and in my head I thought I needed to add weight because every reviewer has said that racquet needs it for more stability…Well I added weight evenly between the head and grip to make it 335g and I absolutely didn’t like it on that racquet…I fell in love with that racquet for its manoeuvrability, feel and control and the extra weight whilst adding a little more power and yes more stability on off centre shots, it diminished the things that I loved..so the trade off isn’t worth it for me in this scenario….technically my strokes are pretty good, I’m physically strong and mentally I accepted that my game likes the stock whippy setup without beefing it up
My problem with demoing rackets is that bad string choice/tension can ruin the whole demo experience and I can't recognize where the problem is. Any tips on how to recognize if the problem is in the stringing of the racket or the racket itself?
My trainer says i need something with great feel and presiscion, do you have some suggestions? Im a bit between a advanced and intermidiate player
Hello 👋
Fully agree...
In the tennis shop 🎾.. I dream 💭 I play like Federer and buy a Pro Staff with 0 power and 100% precision
On the court I realize I need a balanced racket.. a mix of power and precision.. finally got a Pure Strike .. and finished to be much more efficient
Love to hear that!
Im a bit confused. I really dont know what to consider myself as a player. I do serve and volley when i can, i am a basliner as well, but i dont consider myself an all court player because i adjust my game accord to my opponents. So, then how do i pick a racket and what would you recommend for a person who has a solid forehand but a weak backhand, other than more practice, of course, hahaha. Currently playing with the technifibre 305 xtc.
Not gonna lie, I thought about the possibility of you throwing the hammer right at the lens by accident😂 great video!
Great video indeed! One thing bothered me a bit tough. In the thumbnail pic of the video it says "Stop making these! And to this instead". Should it be "And DO this instead" or what?
No way, I can’t believe I missed that! Thanks for pointing it out, I’ll fix it when I have some time later today
Can you guys review some of the phantom pro line from prince. Like de 100p or maybe de 93p.
Great content and really useful tips from both of you.
Thank you! We can only get a certain number of rackets at a time, but we have some princes on the list for the future
Ok, but, what is a "low swing weight", and a high one? ;-) Tks
Honestly to solve all these problems, just demo the racquets before you buy it
How'd you like to improve your tennis HQ by increasing your physics of tennis IQ? That is what this guy does: www.nytimes.com/2018/05/11/sports/tennis/don-mueller-rackets.html
who the hell is this guy, and where is Karue?
Hey - I’m Gui, co-founded My Tennis HQ with Karue. I take care of the operations side and analytics, while Karue takes care of TH-cam. Nice to meet you!
@@KaruesellHQ wow, thanks for being so nice. lol
You should try and remember your lines. It looks like you're reading off a script 90% of the time.
Thanks for the feedback - I was actually not reading whatsoever
@@KaruesellHQ Ok I was just curious, didn't mean to sound rude
:)
great info but this video is like watching paint dry
Thanks! Still learning here