[mochimonster]

i personally like racket 1 (b/c it looks better hahahah!)
i don't know much about rackets...but i know it's head heavy...
what do u guys think? which one should i get as a beginner? or are there any other rackets you can suggest?
any advice for beginner?

THX!!

racket 1

racket 2

[xXFilipina_DreamerXx]

Wow, nice rackets. For a beginner also. :] WOW! haha I do like the blue one. But they both hold great advantages ones that can help you with a great start.

Although the blue one is a spectacular one for me. It doesn't have one important item needed for a good racket. It is easier for most players I've known, including myself to have a logo dampener (one of which the red racket posess'). You can always get those seperately of course :].

If you look at the red racket it explains how it is extra long. Personally for myself, I don't know your technique so I'm sorry >.<;;. But personally in my opinion I don't really like extra long rackets, the real advantage of that element for me is only when you are doing volleys, if the ball is high and can be smacked down effectively. But most times, high overhead balls during a match is so overhead it's called out anyway hehe, so a shorter racket in comparison helps me feel more in control when in a game.

If it were to compare to weight, the red racket is heavier by the blue one by an ounce. Although I use a lightweight racket, I actually prefer standard weight. The impact of when hitting the ball and the swing of your ball, is feels stronger in my opinion. I can actually feel a strong impact. As to a lightweight, when I swing I kind of feel nothing in my hand, but of a lighter impact. If you were to have a weak wrist (like me >.<;;) I prefer lighter weight ones.

An ultrasoft grip also helps you with have grip control easier. ^^

AHH! So random my comments. SORRY! haha But these are my little sidenotes on how to find a perfect racket. Hmmm....well, if I were to choose between the two, I would ahve to say racket 1. It is more of an advantage for beginners, in my opinion. It is similar to my first racket, which worked very well for me. :] An ultragrip, nice length, widebody and oversized head which can give you an advantage to shots. :] All you really need is a dampener for that racket and you'll be READY! haha Ohh yes, maybe another ultragrip too (you can buy those seperately) cause the white ones get dirty easily.

Hope I helped and sorry for my blabbering .

[lavachefolle]

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[KJB]

Wilson k-factor hands down. it may be a lil expensive but it ll last you till u become a pro

[hipopdancer]

I wouldn't go the style or looks if i were you.
I'd go for the quality.
I used an arrow head racket before and it kinda sux .__.

so i changed to the wilson brand which i have been using for 9 years already and it was great qulaity and last long.
and it's also strong.

[shadowlanser]

you should get something more than a beginner's racket if you're planning to play for a few years, you'll probably outgrow that racket fast. I say go for an intermediate racket, it might cost more right now, but you probably won't have to replace it anytime soon. Since ur probably a girl, go for a racket that's in between power and control. When it comes to rackets, looks never matter. what really does matter is the grip size. For now, you should go with an oversize head and string tension shouldn't be a problem yet. if you are going with a white grip, get extra overgrips (they do get dirty fast, and you can change to a dry grip easily if ur grip gets all wet and slippery during play.) As for damper, i just us a rubberband. <------ it might not be as good as the more expensive dampers, but it's so much cheaper and it stays on better too. have fun...