Athletic Club

I am a 50 yr old player with 10 yrs club experience. I’ve used a Prince Thunderbolt mid plus for 8 years and want to go to a standard 27" player’s racquet since I’m down to just one good frame. I generate good power and have weighted the longer frame to slow my swing speed, but feel I loose maneuverability on volleys and when moving to make a backhand return.

If you are 50 years old, and have 10 years of club experience then there is a 99% probability that your swing speed is at most L1 (or moderate).

I recommend you one of the following racquets given your age and experience:
– Babolat Pure Drive
– Head Microgel Extreme Pro

I do not recommend smaller racquets such as Head Radical or similars, because they will require you to spend a lot more energy per stroke, and your swing speed is probably not the ideal for this type of racquets (very fast).

2 Responses

1. Ronak Says:
   February 1st, 2010 at 12:12 am

   uhhh…well i recommend you to get the head microgel radical pro. its a little heavy but can generate that power,spin, and pop. i love the racket.
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2. world ranked once Says:
   February 1st, 2010 at 12:57 am

   If you are 50 years old, and have 10 years of club experience then there is a 99% probability that your swing speed is at most L1 (or moderate).

   I recommend you one of the following racquets given your age and experience:
   – Babolat Pure Drive
   – Head Microgel Extreme Pro

   I do not recommend smaller racquets such as Head Radical or similars, because they will require you to spend a lot more energy per stroke, and your swing speed is probably not the ideal for this type of racquets (very fast).
   References :

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