| When it comes to picking a good tennis racket, you | | | | players will just pick a tennis racket based on |
| better not make the same mistakes that most people | | | | popularity, and not if it is right for them at their current |
| make. Yes, the Babolat Aeropro Drive tennis racket is | | | | level of skill. This is partly the fault of marketing by |
| used by some famous players, but is it the right one | | | | tennis companies it should be said. What you need to |
| for you? Read this article, and you will find out for | | | | do is forget marketing, and look at all the functions of |
| yourself and hopefully avoid following in the footsteps | | | | the racket; |
| of others. | | | | - size of head |
| First mistake: choosing a racket that is too heavy | | | | - reach |
| Tennis rackets come in all shapes and sizes as well as | | | | - weight |
| different weights. What some people seem to do is | | | | - grip |
| choose a racket based purely on the superstar that | | | | Make sure that all of these are within your level of skill, |
| uses it as opposed to whether they can actually get | | | | as this will give you a better game overall and allow |
| any use out of it themselves. | | | | you to progress naturally. In summary, is the Babolat |
| If it is too heavy you will tire very easily, and will not be | | | | Aeropro Drive for you? Well sure, some pros do use it |
| able to take on long matches. Of course there are | | | | such as Rafael Nadal, Jo Wilfried Tsonga, and Caroline |
| some matches that can last a few hours. If you | | | | Wozniacki, but is this the one you should be using? |
| choose one that is just right for you so that your arm | | | | Well, it does offer a medium for good control and |
| does not tire as easily, not only will you be able to last | | | | maneuverability, is light weight, and has a lot of spin and |
| longer, but you will have more control over it as well. | | | | power. |
| Second mistake: choosing a racket designed for a | | | | This racket is actually good for all levels of play, so if |
| different skill level | | | | you feel comfortable with the grip, and like the feel, |
| Each racket is designed for a certain skill level whether | | | | then maybe you have a winner. |
| it be beginner, intermediate or advanced.. A lot of | | | | |