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Head Tennis Racquets

Head Tennis Racquets

When it comes right down to it, sometimes popularity speaks loud and clear. Over 30% of the top 100 players at the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Tour use Head Tennis Racquets. Some of the top players in the world use Head Racquets for their Tennis game, including Andre Agassi.

Howard Head started in Baltimore, MD in 1950 when Head introduced the first aluminum frame, which strengthened the racket, his company took off.Now company headquarters are in Amsterdam. In 1997, Head started manufacturing the first titanium and graphite racquets.

There are a few factors to consider when buying a new or used tennis racquet:

Grip size This aspect is essential for good play. Measured by the perimeter of the handle.The average female is 4 and the average male is 4 3/8.When looking for the perfect grip on your Head racquet, hold it with your palm parallel with the string face.You should have just about the width of your index finger to spare.If you're
In between sizes, go smaller.

Head Size This refers to the area of the hitting section, or the string face. The bigger the head size, the more power and spin, but less maneuverability and stability you'll have. The smaller, the more control and less power. The pros tend to choose a mid-sized head.

Racquet Length The standard length for a Head Tennis racket, and any other brand for that matter is 27 inches.An extra long or 'extended length' racquet is 27.5 to 29 inches.The extended length offers more power, but is lighter in weight, so it`s still maneuverable.

Flex This refers to how much bending or deformation occurs with impact.The more bendy, the more control, but the less power.The more stiff , the more power, less control.It`s physics. If the racket bends and absorbs the force of the ball, the less energy is returned
Weight Until the 1990`s, the average tennis rackets weighed in at 12-13 oz.By the 90`s they were down to 10 -11 ounces, and now even they are even lighter.With a light racquet, you have more agility, but less strength.The pros like a heavier racket.

Balance Head heavy or Head light Racquets. More accomplished players with Head light. In the end, it`s mostly personal.Peruse all the racquets on the market, especially the Head Tour or Team Racquets.If you can find a Junior racquet used, then as your protg gets better, you can improve the quality of the racquet or change the balance without spending anything extra! So, get your racquet and balls and get on the tennis court, and play.