subject: The Great Tennis Comeback [print this page] The Great Tennis Comeback The Great Tennis Comeback
Although tennis saw a decline from 1970 to 1990, it is starting to make a comeback now in the late 2000's. Over the last few years, some of the most epic grand slam tournament action has taken place. Due to this fact, many people are re-discovering the world of tennis and setting themselves up to play once again.
Although you may have been off of the court for some time now, you will be delighted to know that nothing has really changed with the exception of a few pieces of equipment. Mainly, the most changes that one will find are those of the tennis racquets themselves, although there are still some of the oldies around. Although the racquets have changed, the name brands have not, so rest assured you will find your favorite brand available with some slight modifications to the racquet.
Prince
Prince tennis racquets have been the most trusted name in tennis racquets over the last four decades. Their technological innovations from racquet heads to grips have created a racquet that cannot be beat in over all style and performance. There are many racquets available through the Prince Company, and they still offer their original Prince Graphite Comp although it too has undergone a few changes in style and technology.
The older leather grip has been reformed with a new cushion grip that still features the leather material. This grip allows a power transfer from the fore arm to the racquet head that will propel the ball forward with outstanding power. The racquet head size has moved to the 100 range, slightly smaller than the original. Big hitters on the tour prefer the smaller head for wind resistance as well as a sharper sweet spot. Dollar for dollar, the Prince Graphite Comp is unmatched in old school quality that still plays with new school style.
Head
Second to Prince, the Head tennis racquet company makes many quality sticks for the court. One of the most popular racquets made by the company is the You Tek line that has numerous racquets in the line although they are generally separated by colors and head size. The most popular of this line is the You Tek Radical MidPlus. This racquet features a solid core cushioned grip for the transference of power to the head. The head is slightly smaller than oversize, which gives it silk like flow through the air. Many who use this particular line enjoy the 90 head size, which may take some power off of your serve but will add speed to your swing.
Racquets: Your Choice
If you are one of the many people that are getting back into the game, a great idea is to go to a shop and rent tennis raquets for the day. This is usually fairly cheap and will give you a chance to play with some of the new choices that you will have when hitting the courts. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with new technologies in the sport of tennis.
