want advice to change racquets

[debguru]

I am 5ft 8 and i am currently playing with the wilson k factor k six one tour 90 racquet . Despite having a very good action i don't get angles in my serve. Should i change to the prince graphite longbody racquet. Will the extra length help my serve. My game style is all court with eastern forehand and backhand. I have good topspin in my shots too.....

[larry10s]

any longer racquet will help your serve.higher contact point and longer radius of swing to generate power.trade off can be less maneuverable for vollies.

[LeeD]

Doesn't work for me or most of the other tennis players, unless you're talking about adding 1/2 inch or so....
You gotta regrip after the serve.
Too long a racket can take a toll or your prep timing.
Hard to defend against ball into your body.
Some pros DO use a 1" longer racket, but they're not the top guys or gals.
Instead of adding the 1-2" with a longer racket, it's much better to add that amount in height or longer arms or better technique or live with your limitations.
MichaelChang was 5'7. Ferrer maybe 2+. Barasetchi, Solomon, Dibbs, all RETRIEVERS, all top 30 professionals, had to overcome shortness of reach and leverage with quicker reactions, faster speeds, and a willingness to run for most balls another player would let go.

[ramseszerg]

Olivier Rochus has a pretty good serve.