Tennis Racquet Racket http://www.tennisracquetracket.com Tennis Store, Tennis News, Tennis Tips, and Tennis Talk Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:51:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 TennisRacquetRackethttp://feedburner.google.com Review: The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Tennis by Robert G. Price http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/review-the-ultimate-guide-to-weight-training-for-tennis-by-robert-g-price/ http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/review-the-ultimate-guide-to-weight-training-for-tennis-by-robert-g-price/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:51:28 +0000 Tennis Pro http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/?p=340 The Ultimate Weight Guide to Weight Training for Tennis is a tome which describes well over 80 different exercises and techniques for developing your tennis technique. These techniques span from weight training to flexibility and are used by athletes across the globe. The program that is outlined in the book will span a year long training course, designed to not only improved your game, performance and agility, but to keep you on you top game year long.

The exercises described are designed to give you the most exacting and powerful tennis serves, back hands and fore hand swings, making sure that the last shot is just as powerful as the first. This book will improve the game of beginners and experts alike. Recreational players as well as professional players can gain from this book.
One of the nice features of the books, right off the bat, is that they provide access to worksheets for tracking ones progress. These expert sheets, normal worth the price of the book itself, help players of all levels stay on course and strive to improve their game. This tome features drills designed for preseason exercise, preparing you for the season to come. It features ways to get your workout during the season to keep at peak performance. It then proceeds to describe postseason workouts that will improve you game and push you before the next preseason.

The game of tennis is about short and quick bursts of movements followed by a hard hitting swing at the ball. Being able to improve ones capability with regard to the style of play that tennis presents requires the specialized training that is described in this book. It makes sure that the last out burst is as powerful as the first out burst of speed and strength, and every other swing throughout the game. It prepares you to move across the court with lightning speed to meet up with the ball.

This tome also makes sure that the repetitive nature of the game, in terms of intermittent bursts of speed and energy will not cause injury to your body. Proper form of technique will not only reduce the fatigue that one feels on the court, but also the occurrence of injury as a part of the game. Such an injury could permanently bench you from the game, so it is vital to ensure that you are playing fast, strong and safe.

This book is part of a series of excellent tomes, designed to improve ones game play and performance as they follow the drills before, during and after their respective matches. There are many ways to improve your tennis game, create cannons for arms in terms of your fore swing and backswing. This book will make sure that beginning players as well as experts and professional players improve their game and win more matches.

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Online Stores ]]> http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/review-the-ultimate-guide-to-weight-training-for-tennis-by-robert-g-price/feed/ Review: Wimbledon - The Official History of the Championships by John Barrett http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/review-wimbledon-the-official-history-of-the-championships-by-john-barrett/ http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/review-wimbledon-the-official-history-of-the-championships-by-john-barrett/#comments Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:50:23 +0000 Tennis Pro http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/?p=314 The Wimbledon championships began their life all the way back in 1877. They were simply a summer past time back then, but now they are a worldwide covered two week championship in June that are held every year. This book was endorsed by the England Club, and chronicles the development of the Wimbledon championship tournament on a decade by decade basis, setting the rich history of this championship tournament against other world events.

The author of this book, John Barrett, describes in great detail all of the excellent players that have appeared through the years in the Wimbledon championships, and goes on to discuss some of the controversies that have ranged through the years, including but not limited to Suzanne Lenglen's dramatic exit in 1926, along with the scandalous reaction to Gussie Moran's lace panties in 1949. He also touches on many of the truly great moments that have been experienced throughout the years, such as the duels existing between McEnroe and Borg, and the seven singles titles won by Pete Sampras. He looks at each decade one by one with photographs and biographies of each male and female singles champion complete with their singles results for the 114 total year history of the Wimbledon championships contained in an easy to maneuver statistics chapter. This book is jam packed with more than 400 photos, and serves as a true portrait of an occasion that has become an institution as well as an international sporting event.

This unique and colorful book is filled to the brim with 480 photos and all of the illustration, statistics, facts and background information that you could ever hope to find regarding this 114-year tradition, the Wimbledon championship tournament. Wimbledon has been around since 1877, and is regarded today as one of the most vital and influential tennis tournaments that is still active, even 114 years later. John Barrett, a tennis journalist and former captain of the Davis Cup does a marvelous job chronicling this lengthy history of the tournament on a decade by decade basis, sharing world events in the process to provide a completely new perspective of the event. He takes the time to talk about all of the incredible events that have occurred in this span of time, including the controversies, the duels, the rivalries, and he even looks at all of the greatest players, presenting bios, statistics and photographs for all of the champions through the years.

If you are interested in the Wimbledon tournament and want to learn everything that there is to know about this long standing tradition for tennis, then this book is absolutely worth picking up. It is welcomed addition to any library, and makes an excellent coffee table book as well.

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]]> http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/review-wimbledon-the-official-history-of-the-championships-by-john-barrett/feed/ Just Tennis Strung Head Liquid Metal LM Tennis Racquet http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/just-tennis-strung-head-liquid-metal-lm-tennis-racquet/ http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/just-tennis-strung-head-liquid-metal-lm-tennis-racquet/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:54:04 +0000 Tennis Pro http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/?p=231 The Just Tennis Strung Head Liquid Metal LM Tennis Racquet is strong using head synthetic guy and is a MidPlus racquet with 4 ¼ to 5/8 oversize grips. This is a beautiful, famous racquet that Andrei Agassi used when he won his most recent United States Open Tennis tournament. It is intended for players that have full swings, and it is excellent for all kinds of court play. It has more power than what would normally be expected from an Agassi racquet. It has a head light balance and a low swing weight, meaning that it is a highly mobile tennis racquet that excels at half swing shots that are used primarily for net play and for serve returns.

When it comes to a tennis racquet that Andrei Agassi used, one might expect a low power, heavier racquet because Agassi brings his own power to the court. However, you will find that this particular racquet does have quite a bit of power to it, boosting the capabilities of your swing by putting power behind even the lightest swings, making it ideal for all kinds of play, including net play and when returning serves.

This is a highly mobile and fast swinging tennis racquet, making it ideal for many types of tennis players. The frame is constructed with sections of Liquid Metal, a really dense material, which is located in four different points around the racquet's head. This allows the racquet's head to be stabilized, giving it a greater shot accuracy, less vibration, and a much larger sweet spot. This racquet also utilizes something called Intellifibers in its throat, which allows it to further reduce the amount of vibration that it experiences. If you are looking for a durable tennis racquet that offers high durability with low vibration, the Liquid Metal frame tennis racquet is ideal for you. whether you choose the Mid Plus or the Oversize, you will find a powerful, light weight and easily portable tennis racquet that can add improvements to your game without much effort on your behalf.

The type of stringing that this racquet comes with is Head Synthetic Gut 16 string, which is a nice and durable playing string that plays very well, especially in the Liquid Metal Radical. The Mid Plus version of this racquet has a 98 head, and weighs 11.1 oz. This particular racquet is 27 inches long both in the Mid Plus and Oversize versions. The Mid Plus is 3 pts light, and the Oversize is 4 pts light. The swing weight of the Mid Plus is 10.0 and the swing weight of the Oversize is 9.9. The Oversize has a head of 107, and weighs .1 oz more at 11.2 oz when strung.

The Mid Plus and the Oversize tend to play quite similarly in comparison to one another. You may find that the Mid Plus has a slightly heavier feel to it, while the Oversize has a little bit more power. The tennis racquet that Agassi used to win his most recent matches was the Oversize version of this racquet.

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Online Stores ]]> http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/just-tennis-strung-head-liquid-metal-lm-tennis-racquet/feed/ Racquet Review- Wilson K Factor Six One Tour 90 http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/racquet-review-wilson-k-factor-six-one-tour-90/ http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/racquet-review-wilson-k-factor-six-one-tour-90/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:06:35 +0000 Tennis Pro http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/?p=359 Racquet - Wilson K Factor Six One Tour 90
Length - 27 inches / 69 centimeters
Head Size - 90 square inches / 581 square centimeters
Weight - 12.5 ounces / 354 grams
Balance Point - 12.375 inches / 9pts Head Light
Construction - 18 mm Straight Beam
Composition - nCoded High Modulus Graphite / Carbon Black
String Pattern - 16 Mains and19 Crosses
Babolat RDC Flex Rating - 67 with a range of 0 - 100
Babolat RDC Swing Weight Rating - 336 with a range of 200 - 400

The Wilson K Factor Six One Tour 90 is Roger Federer's new tennis racquet and is the sum of numerous subtle revisions in design and function that can often result in large changes in the performance of the racquet when they all come together and are perceived as a whole. The Wilson K Factor Six One Tour 90 is a perfect example of this concept because all of the changes in design and function that it has experienced are subtle in nature, and it is not until you put them all together that you finally realize what this powerful racquet is capable of. The Wilson K Factor Six One Tour 90 has a number of unique design revisions including the adoption of nCode and KFactor, and it also has a newer handle with a shorter pallet and more exposed graphite shaft.

Another subtle update that the Wilson K Factor Six One Tour 90 has experienced is the string spacing in the racquet's sweet spot, which has four cross strings along the PWS at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock on the face of the racquet, while other versions of this racquet have five cross strings in this area. With the Wilson K Factor Six One Tour 90, just like Roger Federer we are able to experience what four strings plays like. The Wilson K Factor Six One Tour 90 has been a big hit with reviewers, because it offers astounding stability coupled with excellent comfort, the perfect amount of control and feel, and a really smooth play overall. Hitting ground strokes using this racquet has certainly been exceptionally popular, and most people have found the racquet capable of delivering a great amount of depth, even with slice backhands and other types of swings.

The general consensus is this: If you want a tennis racquet that is going to provide comfort, easy playability, good control, excellent stability and a good feel, then the Wilson K Factor Six One Tour 90 is a good way to go. Not only will you be playing with a racquet that feels comfortable and delivers good power and control, but you will also be playing with a racquet that is endorsed by Roger Federer, one of the top seeded tennis players on the courts this year. If Roger Federer endorses the Wilson K Factor Six One Tour 90, you can rest assured that it's a worthwhile racquet to play with.

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Online Stores ]]> http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/racquet-review-wilson-k-factor-six-one-tour-90/feed/ Tennis Profile for Roger Federer http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/tennis-profile-for-roger-federer/ http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/tennis-profile-for-roger-federer/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:01:52 +0000 Tennis Pro http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/?p=317 Roger Federer was born on August 8, 1981, and is a Swiss professional tennis player that is currently ranked No. 2 in the world behind Rafael Nadal. He was previously the World No. 1 ranked player for a record number of weeks, 237 weeks to be exact. He took the World No. 1 ranking in February of 2004 and held it until August of 2008 which is when his long time tennis rival, Rafael Nadal, took over. He has won a total of 13 Grand Slam Singles Titles, which includes 3 Australian Open Titles, 5 Wimbledon Titles and 5 US Open Titles.

Where He Is Now -

Roger Federer has had a fairly average year so far, with some excellent wins and some disappointments. In August of this year he lost the World No. 1 title to his long time tennis rival, Rafael Nadal. In the 2008 Madrid Masters, he reached all the way to the semifinals without losing a single set, before he lost to Andy Murray. He became the all time leader in career prize monies at the same time, having earned more than $123 billion dollars by the end of the tournament, surpassing the former World No. 1 champion Pete Sampras in this regard. The 2008 season was the first season since 2003 that Federer did not win a regular season Masters Series title, but he still won a number of tournaments and titles throughout the season.

Career Highlights -

- Ranked World No. 1 for a surprising 237 consecutive weeks
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- 13 Grand Slam Singles Titles,
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- Olympic Gold Medal in Doubles
- 10 Consecutive Grand Slam Men's Singles Finals

Interesting and Inspirational Quotes -

"I like to play against guys who have beaten me, especially early in the career, try to get them back, ... He was a tough opponent for me for a long, long time."

"I wasn't feeling so good like the last few times but maybe that's got something to do with him because he really came in a lot and never gave me the rhythm."

"That game was huge, absolutely, ... I was not so happy the way I was playing, especially in the second set. Third was getting better, especially after that pass. I really felt that shift in momentum. I took advantage of that. In the fourth set, I started to feel like I'm really in control again where I didn't feel that way at all before. I had the feeling actually momentum was all on his side."

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Online Stores ]]> http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/tennis-profile-for-roger-federer/feed/ Review: Complete Conditioning for Tennis http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/review-complete-conditioning-for-tennis/ http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/review-complete-conditioning-for-tennis/#comments Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:39:48 +0000 Tennis Pro http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/?p=297 Complete Conditioning for Tennis is aimed at tennis players, tennis instructors and even coaches in strength and conditioning as well as other professionals in fitness. The new edition of this book is designed to provide a complete and total foundation of conditioning for the sport of tennis, including both training on the court and off the court as well. It covers a wide variety of different topics including assessment of level of fitness, exercise technique and the evaluation of different conditioning programs as well.

This is the second edition of this book, and has seen significant revisions and updates from the first edition. The second edition of this title includes a brand new DVD with footage from some of the most complex and most advanced exercises described within. Improving your tennis fitness will help to improve all aspects of your tennis game, not just your ability to stay in points for longer periods of time or to play more sets at a time. Some of the programs contained within this book target your speed, your strength and your stamina as well as the stability of your shoulders just to name a few.

This is easily a four or five star book, because there is nothing else like it out there. This book and DVD package is a must have for any player looking to take their game to the very next level. Many instructors are taking the lessons from this book and implementing them in their real life training programs, because the drills and the exercises in this book can be easily taken to the courts and implemented in no time at all. This book covers absolutely everything that you can think of when it comes to perfecting your game through conditioning for the sport of tennis.

This book is not only for serious players who are in excellent shape, but rather for anyone that is looking to improve their conditioning with good instruction. The one downside to this particular book is the fact that it does not go into detail about nutrition, but rather focuses completely on the conditioning through physical exercise. It does talk about water consumption and sodium. If you are already in decent shape and have the nutrition part of your conditioning plan figured out, then this is definitely the book for you, because it will allow you to take your conditioning plan a step further with fool proof conditioning instruction. If you are really into tennis and your priority is to improve your health and conditioning for improved game play, then this DVD and book combination is an ideal way to get started. Hopefully the next incarnation of this title will include even more in depth information including nutrition and assistance for the weekend player as well as the serious player.

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Online Stores ]]> http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/review-complete-conditioning-for-tennis/feed/ Stringing Tension for Tennis Racquets http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/stringing-tension-for-tennis-racquets/ http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/stringing-tension-for-tennis-racquets/#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:35:15 +0000 Tennis Pro http://www.tennisracquetracket.com/?p=292 One of the most commonly misunderstood issues when it comes to playing the game of tennis is tennis racquet stringing tension. Despite being commonly misunderstood, this is a very important consideration that you need to put attention into, especially when you are just getting started in the game of tennis. What is really comes down to choosing the right stringing tension, the most important consideration to make is what works best for you. Despite this, there are still some basic guidelines that you should keep in mind.

- First of all, there is generally a tension range that each tennis racquet has based on its manufacturer.

The tension range for each racquet is generally displayed on the throat of the tennis racquet, so if you ever find yourself unsure, or if you cannot decide which is best for you, try a stringing tension that falls right in the middle of the range that is denoted on the throat of your chosen tennis racquet for good results. This is usually a decent one to start with and you can always make changes later if you need to. Decrease and increase the tension as needed until you are happy with the results.

- Since different tension ranges are recommended for different tennis racquets, there is no single tension range that can be recommended without knowing which racquet you are playing with.

You can follow the guidelines here, however, to come up with a good basic starting point and then adjust accordingly. Lower tension is capable of increasing power, and higher tension is capable of increasing control.

- Using a lower tension makes the racquet behave almost like a trampoline, where the ball hits, the strings form a pocket, and your swing shoots the ball out of the pocket.

This is a fairly decent working metaphor of how a lower tension tennis racquet is going to behave. The result is more power, but less control.

- Using a higher tension causes the racquet to act more like a brick wall or a board.

The ball flattens out more, and this allows the strings to bite down on the ball more effectively, providing more control but a loss of power in the process. Many players tend to prefer tighter strings, but you may not feel comfortable with this when you are just learning how to play.

Racquet string tension is going to feel different to different players and in different racquets. Some racquets are stiff and others are flexible. One tension may feel right for one racquet and completely wrong for the next. What it really comes down to is what your focus is on the court, and what your personal preference is. Try different tensions until you are comfortable with the feel and the results, and stick to that tension range until you change racquets and need to start again with a completely different string tension range.

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Stringing Pattern - 16 x 20
Composition - Graphite / Carbon Xtreme
Head Size -630 cm2 / 98 sq. in.
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Inertia - 295 kg x cm2
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Cross Section - 21 / 21 / 21 mm

The BABOLAT Pure Storm Tour is best suited for players that have a wide swing, and that are looking for a powerful tennis racquet that offers a perfect balance between stability and control. The Carbon Xtreme offers more control and better sensations upon impact. The Woofer features technologies that link the frames and the strings for an optimal amount of comfort. The cross section is traditional for this type of racquet. Many Babolat Team Pro players are choosing this racquet, including but not limited to Fernando Gonzalez, Nicolas Massu, Robby Ginepri, Dinara Safina and Nadia Petrova.

The Babolat Pure Storm Tour racquet is offered as a replacement for the original Pure Control series, which was known to many for offering control. The Babolat Pure Storm Tour series offers the perfect blend between power, control and feel for a player's stick in a mid-plus head size. The Babolat is mixing the Carbon Extreme and Woofer technologies, featuring braided carbon in the hoop as a means of increasing torque, feel and resistance, and brings power to the party using string vibration dampening technologies from Woofer.

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Racquet testers have been impressed with the control, feel and stability offered by the Babolat Pure Storm Tour with volleys. This racquet offers a generous sweet spot with a good punch. The Babolat Pure Storm Tour also provides plenty of spin and control when it comes to serves. Some people have found that it offers a lack in pace, but this is not noticeable enough for many players to notice. Players have also been able to notice successful returns with the Babolat Pure Storm Tour, and most players have been able to get the racquet to do what they wanted without much trouble, meaning that this racquet is providing an adequate amount of control, and is good for new players who are just getting a feel for their capabilities on the court.

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