Should I use an oversize tennis racquet?
The bottom line is that both intermediate and advanced players can be successful using midsize to oversize racquets. Racquets fall into a range of about 8.5-14 ounces. Racquets less than 10.5 ounces are generally considered “light” while racquets over 12 are considered “heavy.”
Do any pros use oversize racquets?
Yes, some oversize frames may be more beneficial for older or weaker players, but not every single one. In the ’90s we even started seeing some pro players using oversize frames and these weren’t your typical sold-in-store racquets either. These were hefty frames that were customized to the pro player’s specific specs.
Are oversized tennis racquets legal?
The official rules of tennis state that a racquet should not exceed 12.5 inches (31.75 centimeters) in width overall. Moreover, the hitting surface cannot exceed 15.5 inches (39.37 centimeters) in length and 11.5 inches (29.21 centimeters) in width.
What size is oversize tennis racquet?
What’s considered as an oversize tennis racquet are those with a head size greater than 105 square inches. And for your information, those with 85 to 90 square inches are considered mid-sized and 95 to 100 square inches are considered mid-plus tennis racquets.
Did Prince tennis go out of business?
Tennis racquet maker Prince Sports Inc, which pioneered the “oversized” racquet, filed for bankruptcy protection in a U.S. bankruptcy court citing declining sales and increased competition.
Who uses Prince tennis racquets?
In the past, players like Andre Agassi, Maria Sharapova, Michael Chang, the Bryan Brothers, and Jennifer Capriati were sponsored by Prince, which brought the brand to the top. Currently, the most successful players to use Prince racquets are John Isner and Lucas Pouille.
Should I use a lighter or heavier tennis racket?
Which Tennis Racket is Best for You? It’s probably best to choose as heavy as a tennis racket as you feel comfortable using for extended periods of time. Make certain that you possess the arm strength to hold onto it during your games. Also, consider how quickly you can move your arm when you need to react quickly.
Is a lighter tennis racquet better?
Some basic concepts – a heavy racket is more powerful, more stable and transmits less shock than a lighter racket (all other things being equal). A lighter racket is more maneuverable and thus, a player is able to swing it faster.
Do any pros use Prince racquets?
There are still a few tennis pros who persist with Prince racquets. We can mention Nicolas Kicker and his EXO3 Tour 100 racquets, Pablo Andujar with extended the O3 Tours, and Malek Jaziri with his Tour 100. All older models without updated paint jobs.
Are Prince racquets still good?
But here’s a fact: Prince still creates excellent racquets. One of the brand’s bestsellers of recent years has been the Prince Textreme Tour 100P, which is what French ATP pro Lucas Pouille uses. The racquet is just a great all-rounder, forgiving head size, nice feel, good power and spin and not uncomfortable.
Which tennis racket has the biggest sweet spot?
The new EZONE, Yonex’s most advanced racquet yet. The enhanced ISOMETRIC sweet spot reaches deeper into the corners of the racquet producing the largest sweet spot ever in the EZONE series. The result is a truly powerful racquet across a larger area of the string bed. Available worldwide in August 2017.