Babolat PD Too Stiff/Heavy for a 9 yr old?

[Infl8edEg0]

Is ^^^ true? Someone commented to me that my bro should change out his racket to something lighter because it will lead to arm/shoulder problems later. I was always under the impression that heavier frames are better for your arm, and flex should be taken into account as well. The PD is a really stiff racket, as I found out when my arm started killing me.

 

[pfchang]

well if he uses a soft string and a low tension, he should probly be fine.

no offense to your bro, but i'm thinking that the general majority of 9 yr olds don't hit too hard, so the rebound effect should not occur as much as compared to us higher level players.

 

[some6uy008]

It probably is heavy for a 9years old. I don't know his size, but it could be too big and heavy and as a result may hinder his game

I mean, a 9years old is a 3rd or 4th grader right?

 

[Nanshiki]

He should be using a juniors racquet. Period.

(unless he's HUGE)