Is the 285 gram racket suitable for a 13 year old girl?;)

[damlas]

Hi im 13 years old tennis player from turkey
I've been playing tennis over 6 years and I have many trophys I'm around 160cm tall and 45kg so my current racket is Wilson blade 101Lite v7 and I want to buy blade 100L which is 285 grams. Is it okay for me or to heavy and do you have any other racket suggestions for me thanks for reading and srry cuz of my english

 

[veelium]

Should be fine, only 10g more, I imagine you'll get used to it quickly.

 

[Deleted member 775108]

Hi im 13 years old tennis player from turkey
I've been playing tennis over 6 years and I have many trophys I'm around 160cm tall and 45kg so my current racket is Wilson blade 101Lite v7 and I want to buy blade 100L which is 285 grams. Is it okay for me or to heavy and do you have any other racket suggestions for me thanks for reading and srry cuz of my english

If you can hit every ball in front and have no trouble with all your shots and importantly your serve stick with what is already working - your 285g racquet.

When should you upgrade? When you competition gets better and you can feel the need to upgrade (typically the racket will feel flimsy and you will feel like you are getting pushed bac))

 

[AmericanTwist]

If you don't mind messing with lead or tungsten you can add a bit of weight around the head typically at 3 and 9 o'clock and maybe a little at 12 o'clock. Counter weight at the butt cap too for a more polarized set-up. Wash your hands after you touch the lead. As you grow taller and stronger keep adding weight and you feel you are handicapped by your frame then you can compare specs of new racquets with your current weighted one. What's the stiffness of your frame? Good job on your victories!

 

[jimmy8]

Hi im 13 years old tennis player from turkey
I've been playing tennis over 6 years and I have many trophys I'm around 160cm tall and 45kg so my current racket is Wilson blade 101Lite v7 and I want to buy blade 100L which is 285 grams. Is it okay for me or to heavy and do you have any other racket suggestions for me thanks for reading and srry cuz of my english

I think you can handle 285g. Demo it and see if it works for you. I think the blade 100L is the best racket at 285g.

 

[Yurifi]

Hi im 13 years old tennis player from turkey
I've been playing tennis over 6 years and I have many trophys I'm around 160cm tall and 45kg so my current racket is Wilson blade 101Lite v7 and I want to buy blade 100L which is 285 grams. Is it okay for me or to heavy and do you have any other racket suggestions for me thanks for reading and srry cuz of my english

Hey! Honestly, it shouldn't be a problem. Like others said, it's only 10g more, probably swingweight and balance are a bit different, but nothing drastic.

Also, when I was your age, all the racquets were above 320g and in that time I played with a lot of girls. And they were able to play pretty well. Especially, if you have good technique of strokes, it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Tranqville]

Merhaba! My coach works with a 13 year old nationally ranked junior girl. She actually made that exact transition recently: from Wilson blade 101Lite v7 to Blade 100L v8. It worked just splendidly for her!

 

[damlas]

If you don't mind messing with lead or tungsten you can add a bit of weight around the head typically at 3 and 9 o'clock and maybe a little at 12 o'clock. Counter weight at the butt cap too for a more polarized set-up. Wash your hands after you touch the lead. As you grow taller and stronger keep adding weight and you feel you are handicapped by your frame then you can compare specs of new racquets with your current weighted one. What's the stiffness of your frame? Good job on your victories!

Thanks

 

[damlas]

Merhaba! My coach works with a 13 year old nationally ranked junior girl. She actually made that exact transition recently: from Wilson blade 101Lite v7 to Blade 100L v8. It worked just splendidly for her!

Thank you

If you don't mind messing with lead or tungsten you can add a bit of weight around the head typically at 3 and 9 o'clock and maybe a little at 12 o'clock. Counter weight at the butt cap too for a more polarized set-up. Wash your hands after you touch the lead. As you grow taller and stronger keep adding weight and you feel you are handicapped by your frame then you can compare specs of new racquets with your current weighted one. What's the stiffness of your frame? Good job on your victories!

Thank you and i have no idea

 

[AmericanTwist]

I would also suggest looking at the ultra 100L 64RA, it is a lot softer than 69RA blade 100L. Ultra will give you more spin but less power and less chance of hitting your shots long.