I came across the video on youtube and while its not exactly related to tennis racket reviews I do know that a lot of people have trouble with replacing grips. Based on the ratings this video has helped heaps of people so I hope you can take something from it too. I’m also in the process of digging up some information about grip sizes and determining what size is right for you. Until then, enjoy.
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How To Replace A Tennis Racket Grip
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Wilson K Surge
The Wilson K Surge Tennis Racket – a lightweight, flexible and spin-friendly racket.
Bringing a solid performance to all areas of the court, the Wilson K Surge offers a comfortable response yet still offering ample feedback for touch and control.
An added bonus is that at the net the racket feels very maneuverable and volleys are a breeze with both depth and directional control easy to gauge.
The K Surge is made using arophite black technology, a next-generation technology that results in better feel and a stronger, more stable performance. In a nutshell this means that it’s easier than ever for players to shape their shots and hit the corners with accuracy.
Overall, the racket satisfies the hopes and dreams of a new generation of tennis players who expect to keep dominating as their game and skill level grows increasingly better.
The racket also boasts Wilson’s Double Hole technology, which offers larger-diameter grommet holes that create more flex within the stringbed upon impact, resulting in a smoother feel and added power. Sporting a classic tweener design, the K Surge is a terrific all-round racket with a great blend of power and control.
Some of the specifications as follows;
- Head size: 100 square inches
- Length: 27 inches
- Weight: 10.5 ounces (strung)
- Stiffness: 67
- String pattern: 16 x 19
- Balance: 1 point, HL
- Cross section: 26 mm flat beam
- Grip: Wilson True Grip
- Grip sizes: 0 to 5
- Wilson Stiffness Index: 5
There is more than enough scope for customization with this racket as far as weight and balance are concerned, and it is geared to players who want to take their game to the next level and want to make adjustments to the racket as their technique and stamina increase.
The Wilson K Surge Tennis Racket racket provides some of the best performance of any in it’s weight class and is well worth a look.
Head MicroGel Prestige Pro
Perhaps the most aggressive Prestige to come onto the market, the Head MicroGel Prestige Pro
now boasts an open string pattern that offers complete control and even more outstanding power and handling.
Prestige is one of the most famous words in tennis and now this particular racket includes Microgel™ technology.
The Head Microgel™ technology is one that incorporates a new silicone-based material with strong and stiff carbon composite fibers to produce a tennis racket that has amazing responsive qualities.
In other words, the racket (upon impact with the ball) evenly distributes the force of impact around the frame to give you a solid and commanding response each and every time. In technical terms, the MicroGEL material deforms and subsequently compresses, absorbing and dispersing the impact to the entire frame but then returning immediately to its original shape.
The accolades don’t end there however. The Prestige Pro has superb mobility on all areas of the court. The racket has an extremely light head which allows the player to get into the perfect position to execute a shot.
More forceful tennis players will also find this racket pleasingly suitable as it means they can hit the ball with maximum impact and not have to worry about hitting the tennis ball over the crowds head and into the parking lot.
All in all this racket is one of the best and most lively in the MicroGEL Prestige family. Players who like the feel and response of an open string pattern will more than likely find this one their favorite Prestige to date.
Harder-hitting players will also find some nice pace and good weight of shot on swifter swings. The head light balance provides a free flowing feel from all areas of court, and helps keep the swing weight under control.
The racket also outdoes itself whilst serving with a combination of pace, spin and consistency making for an enjoyable and confidence boosting experience.
As with the regular Prestige Midplus, this one will resonate with a few different styles of game. Do not pass up the chance to seriously consider the Head MicroGel Prestige Pro tennis racket.
Babolat Aeropro Drive
Those familiar with the Babolat AeroPro Drive tennis racket
will no doubt know that is used by no other than king-of-clay Rafael Nadal.
The racket is an excellent acquisition for intermediate to advanced players and should be avoided if you are just starting out in the game of tennis. For beginners I would recommend a longer, lighter racket with a larger head enabling a greater surface area to collect the ball.
The Babolat Aeropro Drive however is more suited to someone established in the game who is looking to improve their technique and gain that subtle yet important edge over their opponent. The racket incorporates aero-modular technology which is exclusive to Babolat. In short, it means that you have unmatched head velocity and spin.
The racket is much more comfortable to use and more accurate to boot. If you are looking to improve your volleys and smashes then this racket has you covered. The same goes for backhands and forehands and you will also notice that your serves come much more naturally.
This all ties in with the enhanced maneuverability and easy to handle light frame which comes in at a miserly 300 grams. Thanks to patented Babolat tennis racket technology (a.k.a woofer technology) the strings and frame on this racket combine to give your shots the power of your favorite tennis star or even Rafael Nadal if you prefer.
Perhaps the most enviable weapon in the Babolat Aeropro Drive arsenal is the dampening between the throat and handle of the racket. This is a revolutionary technology whereby the two parts become linked by a dampening system eliminating harsh and unncessary vibrations and significantly improving the feel of the ball.
This is the icing on the cake really, and should surely give you an advantage over your opponent’s inferior equipment.
Remember to purchase your racket from a trusted online retailer or sports store if you are at that stage of the process. This will minimize your chances of buying a fake and guarantees you get what you pay for. A decent amount of positive reviews and feedback will also give you piece of mind if you decide to open your wallet.
The Babolat AeroPro Drive tennis racket
