Suggestions for Junior?

[BaselineAce]

Hi guys, I'm a junior high school player. I started out playing with the Yonex Ultimum RQ Ti-1700 MP, and then since moved on to the Volkl Tour 8, but I was thinking of getting a new racquet. I have a few in mind, but I'd like to hear some suggestions as well.

 

[perfmode]

If you want to grow up to be the next Federer, you better start using the PS85. 8)

 

[Redflea]

You'll get better help if you post more info about your game (S&V, baseliner, all-court) and what you like/dislike about your Yonex and Volkl racquets.

 

[BaselineAce]

I'm a baseliner who likes to hit for a lot of power. I really like the feel of the Yonex, and the isometric head, however I liked that the Volkl was more of a player's racquet, but had that dead Volkl feel.

 

[BaselineAce]

Anyone else?

 

[David Pavlich]

The juniors here have been buying the LM Radical MP, the Babolat Pure Drive and the Ncode 6.1 95.

David

 

[BaselineAce]

The juniors here have been buying the LM Radical MP, the Babolat Pure Drive and the Ncode 6.1 95.

David

Thanks.

 

[BaselineAce]

One more question: Do you think it's best for me to look at 27" or 27.5" frames. In the past I've always used 27.5" or 27.25", but I'm not really sure if I'm doing the best thing.

 

[David Pavlich]

That's an individual thing, but I prefer a 27" frame, mostly because of the maneuverablility. The more frame you have sticking out there, the more you have to move around. However, many like that added reach. Again, it's one of those very subjective things.

David

 

[BaselineAce]

That's an individual thing, but I prefer a 27" frame, mostly because of the maneuverablility. The more frame you have sticking out there, the more you have to move around. However, many like that added reach. Again, it's one of those very subjective things.

David

Yea...perhaps I should try both. Is one necessarily better or worse based on the player's height?

 

[Steve Huff]

I dont' think your heighth has anything to limit your using a longer racket, but your strength might. The longer the racket, the higher the swingweight. If you can handle a certain swingweight, you might be better served by having increased weight on a standard length racket than getting the extended version. In other words, add mass instead of length. I think the standard length models are much easier to volley with also.