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In 1999, Babolat first debuted their racquets and in 2000 brought them to the US. At first, only a few court specialists were seen using these racquets with the visible Double Line logo on the frame. When more players started using the racquets, this sparked an interest regarding what those two white lines were.
A promising American junior named Andy Roddick, who lossed in the first round of the U.S Juniors Open, switched to the Babolat Pure Drive Plus and proceeded to win the Eddie Herr and Orange Bowl tournaments. He was also closely watched at Wimbledon and the French open. His success had a huge impact on the popularity of these racquets. In fact it is now difficult at any professional tournament not to see a Babolat Racquet. The racquets are stiffer, lighter, and more powerful than the traditional player's racquet.
There are two types of Babolat Pure Drive; the standard is very light with good racquet head speed, yet offers an above average stability and comfort. This racquet standard requires a certain style of play to get results. That is playing aggressively, hitting hard, and with lots of topspin. The Babolat's weight and 100 square-inch head make it inviting for net play. The Babolat Pure Drive is effective in hitting slice and kick serves and is maneuverable, yet stable, making it a versatile racquet on serve returns.
The second is the Babolat Pure Drive Plus, which is a slightly longer version of the Pure Drive. The Babolat Plus has more substance and pop. Great control, combined with a 100 square-inch head and extended length, makes the Babolat Plus a natural at net. You are able to generate impressive racquet head speed which results in faster serves. This racquet was born to serve! The Plus requires more preparation on returns than expected for an 11-ounce racquet. The upside is that it's possible to block big, first serves back effectively with impressive stability. The Babolat Plus is different enough from the Pure Drive to warrant play testing both. It has many of the same attributes with more heft, more reach, and more power. This is a nice 'tweener that's almost a player's racquet. If this is your category of racquet, I suggest giving the Babolat Pure Drive Plus a test drive.
The Babolat Pure Drive is a solid 'tweener racquet with an extra twist - the Woofer System. This grommet technology seems to really work in cushioning the impact of the ball on the strings, making for a very comfortable feel. Also, while the weight, balance, and swing weight will make it popular with many players as is, they also make it a great "platform" racquet for customizing. The Pure Drive will appeal most to 4.0-5.0 players, although Carlos Moya and Kim Clijsters show us it's suitable for tour level players as well. I encourage you to take one for a pure test drive. Note: grip sizes have been found to run about 1/2 size large.
Although the Babolat racquets are some of the best and most popular in the world, there are numerous types of racquets designed specifically for different styles of play and skill levels. I'm currently working on a site with free reviews on some of the BEST tennis racquets for particular skill levels/styles of play; please feel free to check back to this article periodically as I plan on providing the link very SOON!
Choosing The Right Tennis Racquet
But choosing the right tennis racquet can be quite an intimidating task — especially now with the proliferation of tennis racquets in different weight, form and look.
So how do you choose which one is right for you? Should you purchase an ultra-light racquet? Or is your game better suited to a heavier model? Here is a simple guide to help simplify your task of choosing that perfect tennis racquet.
When shopping for the right tennis racquet, the first thing you must decide on is to choose between power, control or both?
If you're a beginner, you should play with a racquet that's light enough to swing and yet powerful enough to win you that game.
To achieve this, it is recommended that you buy a racquet that weighs between 9 and 10 ounces, has an oversize head measuring at least 100 sq. in. and has a beam width (the thickness of the frame) that's at least 25 millimeters thick. Having an oversized head of at least 100 sq in will give you enough power and. at the same time, help improve your chances of hitting the ball. A "wide" beam, on the other hand, makes the frame stiff and therefore more powerful.
Advanced players usually prefer control over power and having a racquet that weighs at least 10.5 ounces will give you more control. If you're an intermediate, try a racquet that offers a blend of power and control, falling between the heavy, thin-beamed control racquets and the lighter and bigger power sticks.
You also have to decide between a pre-strung model or a premium "performance," frame. Pre-strung racquets cost from $25 to around $100. Most premium frames are priced between $100 and $250 and feature the latest technology. With premium racquets, you usually need to buy string separately and have it installed in the frame.
Traditionally, every racquet was 27 in long but now, adult racquets come in lengths up to 28 inches. On the upside, extra long frames are said to be more powerful because the contact point is farther away from your body — resulting in greater momentum on your swing. The downside is that an extra-long racquet may not be as maneuverable as a 27-inch frame.
Another important consideration is the racquet’s balance. A racquet's balance is either head heavy, head light, or even.
Head-heavy racquets give you more power on ground strokes but are less maneuverable, which can be a problem when you're at the net. Players who like to rally from the baseline tend to prefer head-heavy frames. Head-light racquets are easier to maneuver at net, but they won't deliver the power of head-heavy frames when you hit from the baseline. Serve-and-volleyers, all-court players, and advanced players who take full swings generally like head-light racquets. Evenly balanced frames offer a blend of power from the baseline and maneuverability at the net. They usually appeal to all-court players.
About the Author
Greg Wolf is the CTO (Chief Tennis Officer) at Midwest Sports Supply, an online tennis retailer specializing in tennis racquets, tennis shoes, tennis apparel and other tennis gear to help your tennis game.
Cracked tennis racquet.?
I recently damaged my tennis racquet when on a serve it slipped out of my sweaty palm and slammed onto the floor. The crack is on the upper inside corner of the head and stops right at the bumper. In other words it does NOT go through to the outer frame. I don't play aggressively as I'm a beginner, so will it last much longer? What can I do to prevent it from slipping out of my hands again?
It should last, but I imagine it will effect your string flex, which in turn could cause you a loss of power in your swing. Purchasing some head tape will help guard and protect your racquet. It may also help repair the damage.
As for your grip. Most sporting good stores offer over grips. Yonex makes Super Grap Overgrip which helps absorb shock and perspiration.
You can purchase the items online at www.tennis-warehouse.com
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