WHY DO LIGHTER RACKETS PLAY BETTER THAN HEAVIER ONES SOMETIMES?

Sometime s lighter tennis racket feels and plays better than the regular versions. WHY?
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[@cyberjonesy]

I guess this is very personal as I highly prefer the heavier rackets. Too light feels "whippy" and does not spin the ball as well as the heavier versions.

[@kylecurryyt]

Try adding Static contraction to your fitness. Gave me much more power and control. After a year of static contraction workouts you can handle Thor’s hammer. It’s an easy supplement to your regular fitness routine. Just a few minutes once a month is all I do. Requires access to a gym with free weights and power rack. Only two exercises required…bench press and deadlift. Combine this with kneesovertoesguy workouts and you can beat ATP players in your sleep with your non-dominant hand. (After 10 years of tennis lessons and 25,000 hours of practice.) But seriously, after only a few months of static contraction workouts added to my regular exercise routines, I was able to hit a hard left-handed serve with control, and I’m not left-handed.

[@skewedviews5487]

I love the feel from a heavier racquet like my Pro Staff’s.But I ended up just adding weight in the butt of my Prestige Mid’s because I like the thinner beam. Amazing feel in those racquets.

[@arvinjuntereal1004]

I have been playing with Babolat Drive Z Lite (I have two, one is my main and other as a backup) for long time now and not planning to change anytime soon. It works for me. I guess it depends on someone's preference. Pros, more advanced players, and even some intermediate, like heavier racquets, but since I only play mostly doubles 2 times a week in the Summer), I prefer a lighter one.

[@jaythakker7678]

Very valuable insight!

[@thatonekid4857]

I love this channel!

[@lindaplaylist9560]

Agree on the “feel” part of it. Great video.

[@daniellewright9585]

I’m having the same issue with these particular racquets - I like the radical MP, but like the Boom Pro

[@juan2thepaab]

I can't relate. I did not like the Radical MP at all. I found it stiff and low powered. I much preferred the buttery feel of the Radical Pro, although it's swingweight was too high for me

[@spoonfed1548]

I think you have a point regarding feel. Of my two Ezone 98s 2022, the slightly lighter one gives more feedback. Same was true of my two Pro staffs v 13.

[@adimperial]

Thinking of my old Head Graphene Radical Rev which was 9+ ounces with a 330 swing weight and maybe 60 ra, the feel was amazing and it was powerful. But the heaviness in the ball wasn’t there. Didn’t hurt my opponents as much as when I use even just a Speed Touch MP which has maybe 317 swing weight

[@jawsjawsjawsjaws]

Excellent Thank you sir

[@nbalagu]

Lighter racquets do not provide more power, but less power. Head heavy racquets tend to be light, to compensate to provide heavier balance in the head of the racquet which results in more power. Racquet with thinner wall and stiffer frame will cause arm problems (tennis elbow, shoulder, wrist). You can add weight to a racquet, but you can not make a stiff frame racquet softer. In the last few years, all major tennis racquet companies have been producing softer/flexible frames and with decent weight - strung weight of 11.4 to over 12 oz. This is due to demand. If you try to use a light racquet which is also stiff (RA>64) against a heavy hitter, you will develop arm issues. You may compensate with stringing at lower tension as well as using hybrid strings or string multi or gut to make a stiff frame bed softer.

[@santiagosalcedo7956]

They provide "Easy Power". The racket do your job. Instead of learning the proper technique to hit hard people buys a lither and head heavy rackets.

[@nbalagu]

@@santiagosalcedo7956 Player does the job, not the racquet. If you are playing against someone who is weak and has not power, light racquet is fine. Try using a light racquet against a player who hits a heavy ball... You are guaranteed to develop arm problems.

[@santiagosalcedo7956]

@@nbalagu We are talking about rackets, not players. Of course if you play with the best racket in the world against Novak and he is playing with a spoon he will kick your ass...

[@miguelbarahona6636]

No, lighter rackets don´t play better. IMHO. With lighter rackets I had arm issues (elbow, shoulder, wrist). About a two years ago I began using a heavier racket (a weighted Babolat Pure Aero @ 360 g), and it´s simply beautiful and no more arm issues. And my game simply is better. Of course you have to improve your technique and your fitness.

[@mike_404]

360g?? Damn

[@monlewi1976]

same, better play with heavier

[@hirenarora]

Totally agree with you. I had a tennis elbow two years ago by using head oversize which was extremely light. I switched to pure aero myself that is heavier & 100sqin. Best racquet I have owned!

[@jochooi6870]

For me, it depends on racket/swing weight, frame stiffness, and string type/tension/gauge. Worse combo for tennis elbow was a heavy, stiff frame with thicker gauge all poly strings.

[@gubbz4087]

thanks man, bought a super light racket (Speed MP). Need to lead it up now!

[@jeanb.3493]

Imo, Head’s best feeling rackets are the Gravity Pro (315g) and the G360+ Prestige MP (320g). Haven’t tried the Prestige Auxetic models yet.

[@MrWolfy1959]

Wolfy is currently trying out a Dunlop FX500. With 4 ½ grip, Alien Pros Dry Feel over grip and strung with Genesis Hexa Infinite 17 @ 47 m; Genesis Zero Gravity 16 @ 57 c, it weighs 320 g and does not swing like a 7 points HL racquet. At RA 71, it is probably one of the stiffest frames on the market today. Thinking about reducing tension to 45m / 52c to stretch the sweet-spot toward the bow a little more.

[@RossBayCult]

I think the part that’s nice of a light racket is the ability to generate faster racket head speed and maneuverability. But once you start hitting shots that appeal goes out the window

[@Sly_404]

I see amateur players constantly playing with racquets that are way out of their league, insisting to mimic pros, while not being anywhere near in skill level. Neither do they have the technique nor the physical attributes to generate racquet head speed 90 minutes deep in a match but refuse to accept they aren't Federer, Nadal or Djokovic.

[@eldartop1634]

So true.

[@Nikos.Kardabikis]

I am using a Heavy Head Speed at 325 grams and it is amazing passing shots with a lot of power,serve with power, serve return,net play ....With a heavy racket you are more comfortable and you have a better feel in everthing and you have no shoulder play or back

[@allchannel1841]

The head boom has the worst name in tennis racquets history !

[@movdqa]

I played with 17 ounce racquets for a few years (Dunlop Revelation Tour Pros). Fine for hitting but it took some effort on serving. I've played with 13.25 ounce racquets since about 2010 (maybe 2009). These are Prestiges - so great feel, even at higher weights. I used a very stiff racquet for a few years and got a bad injury and couldn't play with stiff or light racquets afterwards. I did try an RF97 stock around 2017 and then added lead to get it up to 13.25 ounces and it was fine for my arm in both cases. I suspect that the higher twistweight of the RF97 kept the arm problems away. In the old days, light meant stiff so it did make for a good customization platform but you wound up with a stiff frame. There were exceptions like the Microgel Radical which was flexy and light so a good platform racquet if you wanted power from mass as opposed to stiffness.

[@viniciusbarbosa1815]

Try the BOOM MP with 4g in the head (1g at 3hr - 1g at 9hr - 1g at 2hr and 1g at 10hr) and 4g in the handle. You will see a new stick, its amazing! I switched my Pure aero VS for the BOOM MP customized.

[@ginomarone8831]

Where did you end up in terms of balance? Thanks

[@jeffsmith5341]

Heavy racquets play better , light sticks are for people that perhaps can't generate their own pace . For me heavy , head light is the go with a thinish beam .

[@jeantrudel292]

Pursuant to your thoughts on lighter rackets… what racket on the market today would closely emulate a Dunlop Maxply? What about what would compare to a T. A. Davis Imperial 4 & 5/8ths heavy? Thanks!

[@glebz7294]

I remember back in 2011-12 I tested racquets. Took Head ones (can't remember the name) - were too stiff, Babolat Pure Aero - could not stand it, just felt odd and uncomfortable. But, when I took Wilson's 6 one 95 BLX (black and red one).... damn it was the perfect match with my arm and everything. I still play with them - white and red color scheme though.

[@goggleboy2464]

blx was the best six one 95

[@glebz7294]

@@goggleboy2464 the black and red or white and red?

[@goggleboy2464]

@@glebz7294 black and red

[@maikelalefceolin5595]

I used to play with wilson clash. Then I tried to play with a babolat pure aero 300g and it was terrible. Then I tried pure drive team, 280g and it was amazing for me

[@tahirb4518]

I prefer heavier racquets from 320g to 330g as they have more plough through the ball and better power. The main thing is not the weight it's the vibration etc .. as far as thinner arm friendly racquets Donnay Penta 99 is awesome..

[@whomad15]

ProKennex racquets are fantastic if you have arm problems.

[@Doty6String]

I kinda see what he is talking about. I modded a cheap babolat and it was pretty dope. Like a sporting goods store babolat

[@helmeteye]

The answer to the question posed at the beginning of this video is, it depends.

[@ianbuick8946]

Lighter racket helps with timing and swing speed. Once you know how to use kinetic chain, a heavier racket is not a problem. After all, F=ma so either swing fast or heavier mass. Pros got both.

[@Yemoe777]

Yeah, that’s what it all comes down to in the end

[@santiagosalcedo7956]

The problem with lite rackets is that most of them are Head Heavy to compensate power (because the lack of weight) but losing a lot of control.

[@ReidVV]

Customizing a lighter racquet is a really good idea. I have done it several times with very nice results. It let's you experiment and dial in the balance and plow that works for you and with most racquet brands, other than Yonnex, being all over the map regarding their published vs actual specs, it's really nice to be able to dial in your own.

[@MarkTWirth]

Lighter racquets will allow more shock from impact of tennis ball to traverse your arm. Unless you want arm issues, e.g., tennis elbow, stay away from lighter rackets especially in the 9 ounce range. That was awesome how you made that customer disappear like magic…

[@robertclary1718]

Now wait a minute. All of the "expert" commenters on here say only " bad techniqe" causes tennis elbow.

[@miguelbarahona6636]

@@robertclary1718 Bad technique, low weight rackets, high string tensions, poliester strings, playing with wet balls, bad footwork, bad physical condition, overuse, no rest, no stretching, using the mouse of your computer, repetitive motions, cleaning the house, playing the guitar or other musical instruments, etc... and I'm not an expert. Tennis elbow is common among people that don't play tennis.

[@miguelbarahona6636]

Right. Simple physics. A heavier racket wins more easily the collision with the ball than a lighter one. Of course, the only way to move, in a healthy way, a heavier racket is a good technique and a good physical condition.

[@rjcav1239]

Not with the Volkl V-Feel 1Tennis Racquet....very light....review tennis spin rackets for people over 65...this racket has great power and floating power...it is built for power and low incidence of tennis elbow

[@robertclary1718]

@@miguelbarahona6636 i know that. My comment was for people on here that believe bad technique is the only cause of tennis related tennis elbow.

[@gicnarcia5817]

just watched this vid but a theragun for valentines day?? 👀👀👀 best idea ever

[@djeeee911]

It really depends on your tecnic. If you learn tennis with heavy racquet in the 90's you can go heavy. But if you learn moderne fast short ping pong style stroke, you need to play lighter.

[@thepatternforms859]

Which one is lighter with more feel? The clash 100 pro or the class 100 regular? The clash pro is more head light BUT has heavier swing weight… what does this mean for the feel?

[@millionairejh]

what is that super thin wilson raquet at the end???

[@djeeee911]

it's not the lighter racket that plays better, but the player. Having good feelings is one thing, be able to swing hard until the end is another thing.

[@relentless2917]

How about a review of the Dunlop FX Team 285.

[@azael831]

My hyper hammer is amazing. Soooo light

[@bowsershark]

The only way that they could play better or comparable is to be head heavy. This way the weight distribution gives better swing weight for plow through. The wide body stiffness of the hoop gives power and feel. But, watch out for the chance the power and feel. And, you don't want to feel yourself into to much vibration and tennis elbow.😉

[@a2casius]

If you like lighter racquets than heavier ones, you're either a beginner or you're starting to feel closer to your maker.

[@robertclary1718]

So you're saying people who use heavy racquets are going to Hell?

[@a2casius]

@@robertclary1718 Haha .... You're going to have to decide that for yourself at the Pearly Gates :)

[@CahalanTennis]

Most light, head-heavy racquets tend to be stiffer, i.e. RA 65-70, which can lead to elbow issues. Heavier, head-light racquets tend to be more flexible, RA 56-62, easier on the elbow. Taken to the extreme, the Prince Woodie weighs 13.2 oz, but with flexible rating 35-40 (not sure the exact RA), and is most accommodating for the elbow even strung at high tension 60#, and with large mass for plow-through.

[@lan8854]

I feel like these would be good for players that are 4.5 and above with very good technique. Bc if you strike it weird, I have a feeling the vibration will come for your wrist and forearm.

[@chrisvergara1221]

I think Agassi said play with the heaviest racquet you can with the lowest tension

[@yoshikay8787]

RF97 baby!!!

[@pertjacanape]

I win sets more easily with 13 ounce racquets ten or more points head light. Giving me plenty of cheap points on serve this polarized heavier setup also makes defending easier, that really frustrates opponents. Big flat serves and nasty slice approach shots for ending points fast. HOWEVER, this same setup prohibits me generating racquet head speed and consequently my kicker never bites with it. Furthermore I cannot open up the court with my forehand with this polarized heavy setup because I cannot generate the necessary racquet head speed. So with a heavier setup I gain ability to crush big flat serves and to junk up my chips and my approach shots with nasty slice, but I sacrifice being able to hit with topspin and precision any punishing forehands. Everything is a compromise.

[@stevlehr]

In concession to aging (yeah, 74), I've dropped my strung racket weight from 14 ounces to 13. Nuts? 14 ounces is not much.

[@claudioprado389]

Sir I want to ask you a big favor, can you change the ounces to grams, because it is easier for me to realize the correct weight of the racket. Thank you in advance. By the way good tennis tips I have learn a lot with it.

[@rszanger]

On the contrary, I'd feel better , control better with heavier racket. My rackets are 12 oz. Or heavier.

[@eiseneuter2034]

I am in search for a racket, where I can swing freely and hard, without hitting out all the time. I found this in light rackets, but I don't wanna destroy my arms. I wanna have a racket with a bit more weight, that is extremely control orientaded, you know some?

[@rf10is]

Maybe a blade 98 18/20

[@eiseneuter2034]

@@rf10is thanks

[@hochiglenn]

The previous version of the Yonex 97 VCORE Pro 18x20 is great for control and has a buttery feel to it. I mostly play doubles now and it suits my attacking style.

[@eiseneuter2034]

@@hochiglenn that's a pretty heavy racket, isn't it?

[@hochiglenn]

@@eiseneuter2034 its 320g unstrung. Strung about 336g. Too me it’s a little headlight so I don’t notice the weight. For me it’s pretty maneuverable at the net. Had to slow my stroke down a little. Let the racquet do the work for me.

[@mikhailnajib6430]

you need to hold heavy rackets properly. without proper grip its really bad. thats why always use heavy racket to free hit with and use the medium weight ones to play matches or do intensity drills

[@andrehalim469]

What is play better? Pls define.

[@helmeteye]

In my case, almost all rackets feel weird without lead tape and a rubber band.

[@kylewilliams3090]

I preferred the pure drive team over the standard version.

[@chuckfriebe843]

Then your tennis skills are in question

[@kylewilliams3090]

Possible. I play with speed mp but I think tennis is a sport comes down to preference for lot different reasons.

[@chuckfriebe843]

@@kylewilliams3090 it does, but if you are playing against someone that’s firing a 120mph serve at you, a light weight racquet just isn’t gonna cut it. You must be playing at maybe a 3.5 level and I’ve even seen some guys at 3.5 level that can hit the ball pretty hard off the forehand side.

[@kylewilliams3090]

My point wasn't that lighter racquet are better just that I like pure drive team better than standard. I think you assumed a lot just from that statement. Typical rule of thumb is you should play with heaviest racquet possible based on your skill level

[@chuckfriebe843]

@@kylewilliams3090 gotcha. Pure drive team is pretty light racquet. Just sayin’

[@remik82]

Only balance on the grip.

[@bowsershark]

Yeah, they are comparatively lighter but not a light racquet. For example, the RF97V13 is 12.1 unstrung but the RF97L is 11.1 unstrung. It is a lighter racquet but not considered a light racquet.🤔😏

[@Joe-ff6tk]

That must be why all the pros are playing light racquets

[@dustyroot4708]

This is coming from the guy that uses the heavy version of the Clash…with added weight. 🤡

[@thepatternforms859]

Head boom MP Vs Clash 100????

[@Desslok20]

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[@berdi4berdi4]

The general answer is NO. Heavier rackets play better than lighter ones. Otherwise pros would be using lighter rackets. Use the heaviest one you can swing without problems.

[@claudioprado389]

A lighter racket it has much less power so it is not the best option.

[@chuckfriebe843]

“Why do lighter racquets play better that heavier ones?” Because they don’t.

[@theartificialsociety3373]

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