best heavy racket?

[Medved]

I've been playing with a prince NXG graphite for some time. I've never been able to get to used to a light racket and I'm no professional so I need the oversize head. Is there any other racket out there that has both a large head and is at least 12 ounces?

I've also been playing with problend for a long time, but I'd like something that produces more spin. I've thought of buying a stringing machine but I'm not sure how many strings I'd have to break to make it worth it to me, or how long it takes to be a competent at stringing rackets. I've played with thinner gauge string before. While they hit nice, they don't last more than 2 to 3 matches.

How long can you play with a racket before it starts losing performance due to microfractures etc.?

 

[master_stringer_mitchy]

dude, wrong section of u want good repleys. but, the best rackets allways come down to the usual suspects of the prestige, six ones, 200s etc, demo and find whats best for you. i find the prestges the best my self

 

[Cup8489]

I've been playing with a prince NXG graphite for some time. I've never been able to get to used to a light racket and I'm no professional so I need the oversize head. Is there any other racket out there that has both a large head and is at least 12 ounces?

I've also been playing with problend for a long time, but I'd like something that produces more spin. I've thought of buying a stringing machine but I'm not sure how many strings I'd have to break to make it worth it to me, or how long it takes to be a competent at stringing rackets. I've played with thinner gauge string before. While they hit nice, they don't last more than 2 to 3 matches.

How long can you play with a racket before it starts losing performance due to microfractures etc.?

usually a racket's playability starts to noticeably change about 100 stringjobs in. and if you're breaking thinner gauge strings in two to 3 matches, with i'm guessing synthetic gut, then yeah, you would benefit from a stringer. it takes a little while to get used to it, but if you take your time at it, you'll get it in no time.

the prince original graphite oversize is around 12 oz, and very low powered. it's one of the best OS frames i've ever played with, and has loads of control for an OS frame. but if you are having trouble with mids or midpluses in the 12 oz range, it could be the weight itself. i would also suggest maybe a radical OS, and customize it with lead or whatever to make it the stick you desire. the LM Radical OS is a really nice stick, and pretty good for customizing (i made mine about 11.8 oz and about 8 pts headlight with lead, i loved how it played, but alas i broke it)

hope this helps,

-Cody

 

[Coach Carter]

I've been playing with a prince NXG graphite for some time. I've never been able to get to used to a light racket and I'm no professional so I need the oversize head. Is there any other racket out there that has both a large head and is at least 12 ounces?

I've also been playing with problend for a long time, but I'd like something that produces more spin. I've thought of buying a stringing machine but I'm not sure how many strings I'd have to break to make it worth it to me, or how long it takes to be a competent at stringing rackets. I've played with thinner gauge string before. While they hit nice, they don't last more than 2 to 3 matches.

How long can you play with a racket before it starts losing performance due to microfractures etc.?

Prince Original Graphite is still a heavy, terrific all around racquet...even 20 years out...Prince is still making and selling them. I have tried to turn my college players on to them..."they wouldn't still be selling them if they weren't awesome"...every other racquet out there turns over every 6 months.

 

[Mick]

the best heavy racquet i have is the kneissl white star big.
it is 14.4 oz in stock form.

 

[Z-Man]

Another vote for the POG OS. If you're using the NXG OS it shouldn't be too hard to switch. The POG only a tad heavier, but it's shorter and less headlight, so it swings heavier. The POG is a VERY powerful racquet once you get it moving and it has loads of control. The LE Radical might also be one to try (and they are cheap.) All 3 of those racquets are somewhat similar. You can't go wrong. The LE Radical has a denser string pattern, so stings will last much longer, but you might not get the spin you want.