Head Ti S6 Titanium Tennis Racket

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The firmer build certainly helps in this regard, with the stiff frame helping generate additional force when you strike the ball. Other strokes: My forehand is a semi-western long stroke with heavy topspin-the racquet did not affect it much but I got maybe 15% more spin from the big face and less mishits, same for my basic kick serve. While it’s a great racket for beginners, it doesn’t quite suit junior players because it’s such a power oriented racket.

I would say this racquet is good for a teenager or adult if they are beginning but if you are looking to play in hard matches, this is not your racquet. Additionally, this thicker beam increases swing weight which increases power for more penetrating shots. There are plenty of learning-curve-friendly options, according to Caitlin Thompson, co-founder of tennis magazine Racquet and a former University of Missouri coach and player.In this Head Ti S6 review we’ll be putting one of the most popular entry level rackets to the test and explaining what makes it the perfect tennis racket for a beginner. This combination makes it great for players with short, compact strokes and ideal for beginners who may not be following through with their swing. However, because it is so light I am suffering from acute tennis elbow which is something that I never suffered from before. It was easy to attack early with such a powerful racket, putting the opponent under pressure right away.

That may not seem like much, but the extra 3/4 inches just gets you that little bit closer to the ball on contact and can really make a difference if you’re new to tennis. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Prince uses their Pour Grommet System in this racket, sporting a collection of large, oversized grommet holes at the top and on the sides of the racket. Whether you're just getting started or you're a lifelong player, finding the right racquet can enhance your game. When it comes to those inevitable off-centered shots, the VCORE 95 has a newly engineered set of straight hole grommets, which allow increased string movement.

Comments: I got this racquet to get more bite on my backhand slice which is a compact cutting stroke. A tennis fanatic, David has extensive experience of the game and has reviewed 100s of products to date. The lower the stiffness rating of the racket, the more flexible it will be, as less force is required to bend the racket. Combined with SpiralFiber, the updated version introduces Graphene 360+ which is placed at 3, 9, and 12 o’clock in the head for better energy transfer.

This will help players maintain a firm hold on the racket, while also allowing them to put more speed into their swings. It’s also a head heavy racket ( 8 points head heavy), which means the racket’s balance is shifted towards the head of the racket. I would recommend for intermediate level players, but it can be used by higher level, and even some beginners.

First, we consulted with former tennis coach Melissa Forrester, who shared her expert recommendations. When I get it restrung I'll most likely go with a slightly lower string tension but, all in all this has become my favorite racquet and out of the 5 I own -- I use it every time now. Comments: Overall good tennis racquet, but I'm used to the Head Extreme Pro, it gives me a lot of power and spin. An oversized racket head will be much more forgiving, since even off centre hits won’t upset the feel you have on the ball. I'm a hard-hitting baseliner who hits with lots of topspin off of both sides and this thing is just ridiculous for my style of play.

Being the lightest, most powerful, arm-friendly, and easy to move, Head Ti S6 got first place in our list of best head tennis racquets. I always listened to whatever anybody else had to say until I found myself in such a mess that I just wanted to say goodbye to tennis. In the MicroGel Radical frame, weight is distributed towards the handle resulting in a firm grip and easy maneuverability. He recommends staying below 107 square inches for beginners, even though there are options that go up to 115 square inches. For rising beginner players who are working to develop their game, Babolat’s FSI Spin Technology means shots can be loaded with spin.Comments: I've had this racquet for about a year now and I at first was very surprised by the power but I soon found out putting topspin on my forehand was just painful to do with this racquet. Being endorsed by professional players Sloane Stephens and Taylor Fritz compels us to put this racquet at the second position on our list of ‘best head tennis racquets. With the increasing popularity of tennis, so many tennis brands have emerged and claim to be the best. This makes it a great racquet for beginner to intermediate players looking for a little added power to their stroke, or who could use a little help connecting with more balls. Lastly, I lowered the string tension to 56 lbs in the main stings, 51 lbs in the cross string, with two piece stringing.