Pros who use 'Lite' rackets

[Jmon99]

I'm interested to know if any pro players (apart from Agnieszka Radwanska) use 'lite' model rackets. I play with a Yonex Vcore Lite and I find that despite it weighing only 270g, it can still pack a pretty good punch. I personally would've thought that some of the smaller female players like Kimiko Date Krumm and Sara Errani would use lighter frames but obviously most don't. Anyway, does anybody know of any players who do use them?

[jorel]

i remember justine henin used a light frame but very head heavy

[Seth]

Doesn't Krumm use a really heavy frame?

[treblings]

Originally Posted by Seth

Doesn't Krumm use a really heavy frame?

she does. there was a thread here some time ago with pics and specs of her racket. is she still playing btw?

[You Can't Be Serious]

Originally Posted by Seth

Doesn't Krumm use a really heavy frame?

Very heavy frame which helps with her abbreviated strokes.

[LeeD]

Power Player.....
W O W !!
I thought you were a confirmed heavy racket, moderate head light balance guy.
I used to be, using 12.4 oz rackets for 3 years, and mid 11 oz LMRads before that, but I"ve found I can play better more often, especially tired, with a 10 oz Aero500, some weighted, some not. And now playing once every other week, it's just plain easier, allowing me to strategize and think while I play, instead of just trying, unsuccessfully, to contantly hit a heavy ball.

[Power Player]

Originally Posted by LeeD

Power Player.....
W O W !!
I thought you were a confirmed heavy racket, moderate head light balance guy.
I used to be, using 12.4 oz rackets for 3 years, and mid 11 oz LMRads before that, but I"ve found I can play better more often, especially tired, with a 10 oz Aero500, some weighted, some not. And now playing once every other week, it's just plain easier, allowing me to strategize and think while I play, instead of just trying, unsuccessfully, to contantly hit a heavy ball.

Yeah i have been forever..its crazy. But i have gotten leaner and dropped weight. Notice in third sets that my serve just gets harder and harder to execute.

Played in oppressive heat last week with a 329 strung up racquet and could serve big even while i felt wiped out..huge difference..the key is a more head heavy balance and a healthy swingweight. Dont think i could play with a light stick that is too head light

[Boricua]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Yeah i have been forever..its crazy. But i have gotten leaner and dropped weight. Notice in third sets that my serve just gets harder and harder to execute.

Played in oppressive heat last week with a 329 strung up racquet and could serve big even while i felt wiped out..huge difference..the key is a more head heavy balance and a healthy swingweight. Dont think i could play with a light stick that is too head light

I also like rackets in the 11.3-11,5 weight, 320-330 swingweight and head heavy. But I like stiifer, thicker frame rackets that are arm friendly. Not many around with these characteristics at least in stock form. I will try Organix 7. 104 head size seems big but maybe it works all right.

[dominikk1985]

Originally Posted by You Can't Be Serious

Very heavy frame which helps with her abbreviated strokes.

Originally Posted by Power Player

It matters how you hit though. If you punch the ball and prefer placement without a more modern swing and come to the net often, heavy can be better.

If you hit with a lot of top....

I am finding success with a 305 stick as long as the SW is healthy.

The way to test this for me is really focusing on serve. a little lighter stick helps my timing, especially in later sets.

I cannot believe reading such stuff. a heavier racket only helps of you have faster and longer strokes. If you prefer punching balls back a light "trampoline" racket is the best choice.

higher racket mass only helps if you swing it fast because that is the way you create momentum with with. (f=m*a)

[Wilander]

Originally Posted by dominikk1985

I cannot believe reading such stuff. a heavier racket only helps of you have faster and longer strokes. If you prefer punching balls back a light "trampoline" racket is the best choice.

higher racket mass only helps if you swing it fast because that is the way you create momentum with with. (f=m*a)

i cannot believe im reading your post, as it is not very helpful.
1. what is a trampoline racquet?
2. do you think "f" stands for momentum?
3. if your racquet is heavy, you will not be able to swing it as fast as a light racquet - and you dont have to do so!

[dominikk1985]

I think filip peliwo mentioned that he uses a 305 grams frame. not sure though.

[treblings]

Originally Posted by dominikk1985

I think filip peliwo mentioned that he uses a 305 grams frame. not sure though.

read that as well. unstrung weight

[Rabbit]

I think on bag check, krum lists her racquet weight at 400 grams. Davydenko was reported as using a racquet in the 315 gram weight.

[Jmon99]

400g? Thats a club! I thought with Date Krumm being so petite that's the last thing she'd want.

[BreakPoint]

Originally Posted by Jmon99

400g? Thats a club! I thought with Date Krumm being so petite that's the last thing she'd want.

That's how Kimiko Date can compensate for her lack of physical power by using a powerful racquet - the power comes from the heavy weight. A physically powerful person can crush the ball using just about any racquet, even a really light one.

[Power Player]

Originally Posted by BreakPoint

A physically powerful person can crush the ball using just about any racquet, even a really light one.

I agree.

With breakpoint.

Wow, a first. Lol. But he is right.

[realplayer]

John Isner uses a racket of 320 grams.

[MauRod]

Originally Posted by realplayer

John Isner uses a racket of 320 grams.

Unstrung? Does he use lead tape on the racquet?

[LeeD]

Look at her strokes.
More to the point, Fp and Davydenko

[Gasolina]

If pros are using sub 12 ounce racquets.... are we really just kidding / convincing ourselves that we need heavy racquets?