Head MicroGEL 5 v.s. Babolat XS 105

[ElectricTennis]

Intro:
I seem pretty annoying constantly asking opinions on rackets. But I want to choose the right one.

About me:
I am a Highschool tennis player in Milwaukee. (Yuck ;P) My playstyle... I don't quite know how to say it... I try to win the point quick by playing soft then smashing a blow in a corner, etc...

I don't like to run. I have always had trouble running. (I have Flat Feet. It really sucks and they hurt alot ) I can run, but it just hurts alot, and more the next day. So I try to minimize run time and keep my opponent on his feet instead of me...

I also (yeah, genetics suck for me) have begun to get inflamation and other problems in my wrists. Today I hit for about 2 hours, and within 2 hours of play my wrist was gone. I couldn't return hits and my wrist just couldn't stay stiff with the racket. It flopped around and caused un-intentional lobs.

I am currently using a Racquet that weighs 12 oz. (Not the one in my signature) It delivered fine and was a beauty for the past year, but seeing as I've developed bad wrist problems, it's starting to hurt really bad to swing that sucker around. It fees just way to heavy on my arm and wrist.

What I am looking at?
Well, they are the lower end/cheaper ones currently in the Bab and Head lines. I've used Head, their respectable. Bab, I don't quite say... Well I hear their good, but I have no experience.

The both under 10 OZ's, which is good. I am looking for the one with the lesser weight but more power. (Some control is nice, but I think that's more dependent on me than the power of the racquet)

Note: My left arm is fine. Just my right hand and elbow have joint problems, and leave it to me to be right handed. It does seem like using my left arm, but using my right (both hands) to help guide and control helps ease the pain, but I am not getting what I get when I play 1 handed. Which is more reach and power. (<-- I can hit harder when I can swing 1 arm fully, or it seems like it to me.)

So without further wait, here they are:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/feedback-BXS105.html
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/feedback-MG5.html

P.S. If you have wrist problems too and have used either of these, it would be GREAT to hear some feedback on how your wrist felt hitting with either/or.

Thanks,
Lec

 

[marosmith]

So you have arm problems? And you want a lighter more powerful, stiffer racket? I would say lead your radical up to 11.5-12 oz mostly head light. Also, make sure teh grip size is right.

You need a flexy frame, head light, but heavy enough so it doesn't inflame your injuires. Moving down 2 oz will kill you. If you think your wrist hurts, try out some tennis elbow...

 

[ElectricTennis]

Elbow and the Wrist
I think I got Carpel Tunnel? (No idea on spelling) my dad got it around my age. Ended his Drumming/Guitar career cause his wrist couldn't do the movement. Judging by whats going on he thinks I have early stages of it

So wait, Lighter would be worse? The lighter racket felt easier. It hurts like a ***** with a 11.2 oz even on the swing.

I am guessing though the Head Racket would be friendlier on my wrist however. Just need confirmation before I slap nearly hundred on the table.

 

[marosmith]

Elbow and the Wrist
I think I got Carpel Tunnel? (No idea on spelling) my dad got it around my age. Ended his Drumming/Guitar career cause his wrist couldn't do the movement. Judging by whats going on he thinks I have early stages of it

So wait, Lighter would be worse? The lighter racket felt easier. It hurts like a ***** with a 11.2 oz even on the swing.

I am guessing though the Head Racket would be friendlier on my wrist however. Just need confirmation before I slap nearly hundred on the table.

You need it to be heavy but with a low swingweight, that means head light.

Do you have numbness and tingling in your thumb, index and half of your middle finger? I highly doubt at your age you have carpal tunnel unless you are using a jackhammer or riding motorcycles at your age. You probably have tendonitis. Use your radical and use some gut or gut hybrid and get the swingweight right.