I am 55, have been out of game for several years and now am returning. Had both knees replaced and so I will be playing doubles. Was 4.0-4.5 when I played and would say I am a 3.5-4.0 now. In the past i've had chronic tennis elbow. Even with the knees I like to serve and volley but not like I once did. Any suggestions on racquets for me?
In addition, my wife is a 3.0-3.5 player and is looking for a new racquet. suggestions?
Using the racquet finder punch in a flex of less than 63 and see what it throws up. Keep an open mind manufacturer wise but Volkl, Pro Kennex, Gamma and Dunlop have a good rep for producing comfortable frames.
For S&V which is what I try to play I would look to a 100" frame with some mass but I find maneuvrability suffers over 12oz.
Currently havin a play with the Prince Ozone Tour which has all of the above attributes.
String also very important for TE. I had it for a while and it was not fun. Avoid poly at all costs (which you probably wold anyway for S&V) go for a multi or better still gut or gut hybrid at mid tension.
The combinationof flexy frame with enogh mass to absorb shock and a soft string should help. Adding lead tape also in my experience seems to reduce vibration.
For you wife I would look for a 100" to 110" frame of between 10 and 11 oz. Loads to choose from but Prince make some nice game improvement sticks.
Racquet finder is very helpful to narrow down the vast amount of choice. Once you have a shortlist try and demo if you can.
Good luck.
