Tennis Racquets
Originating in the late 19th century as lawn tennis, the sport of tennis has grown to be incredibly popular.
Along with the modernization of tennis itself, the tennis racquet as well as come a long way over the years.
The modern tennis racquet is quite different from the previously used laminated wood racquets which were all that was used back before the first steel racquet was introduced.
Now we have incredible tennis racquets made of aluminium and composite materials that offer flexibility, enjoyment and great strength that was never previously known with the simple wood tennis racquets.
Which Tennis Racquet ?
Choosing a tennis racquet can be a test of patience and knowledge, because with the new high tech materials that are being used, as well as the different size heads and length of the racquet itself, there is a lot to choose from. But by matching your ability with the type of swing you have along with the type of tennis player you are, you’ll be able to find the right type of tennis racquet to surely improve your game.
Composite Tennis Racquets
Composite tennis racquets are incredibly diverse. They are made of several layers of different types of fibres and resins such as fibreglass, graphite, Kevlar, boron and silicon carbides.
Each type of material is going to give you a different feel to your tennis racquet. For example, a tennis racquet that is 100% graphite is going to be stiffer which allows it to absorb more of the vibration. It is used mostly by hard hitters. This is different from the fibreglass and graphite combo that is more flexible and more forgoing on miss hits.
It also lessens the vibration and is perfect for beginners or players who do not play everyday.
Aluminium Tennis Racquets
Aluminium tennis racquets tend to be less expensive and can offer the various shapes such as tubular, a-beam, or bi-hollow.
Depending on the type of material you choose in a tennis racquet you will either have more playability or durability which will change your tennis game considerably.
The tubular aluminium tennis racquet is the most efficient shape for players who have solid strength behind their hit. The bi-hollow tennis racquet is more flexible and perfect for a beginner because it is more forgiving. It is also less expensive then a tubular tennis racquet.
Lastly, you have the a-beam aluminium tennis racquet that is used only in racquetball. It is very durable and again, much less expensive then either of the two previously mentioned tennis racquets.