1st Step to Becoming Like a Pro: EQUIPMENTS<title> <meta name="Robot" content="index, follow"> <meta name="description" content="A site filled with nothing but TENNIS!"> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript">      </script> </head>  <h1 align=center><font color=#66ff00 face=times new roman, arial, sans-serif>1st Step to Becoming Like a Pro: EQUIPMENTS</h1> <body bgcolor=#000000 text=#ffff00 link=#339999 vlink=#ffcc66 alink=#66ffff> <h3>Rackets</h3> <p align=center><font face="times new roman, arial, serif"> Before we even get to playing tennis, the first equipment we need is a racket. The range of rackets on the market today is just overwhelming for a beginner who is just starting tennis. "Which one is right for me?" you might ask. The answer to that question is to test out different demos of the racket at your nearby sports shop. Testing rackets will give you a good sense of how every racket feels different when striking the ball. Look at each racket's description like: name brand, model, weight, string patterns, balance, and grip. These elements will dictate how you play and how much you will like one racket over another. Knowing your preference will also help in achieving a higher level of play. It is also important (even for intermediate and advanced players) to re-evaluate the different choices and preference from time to time since new rackets and strings will come out onto the market. It is the job of the consumers to choose the best racket(s) and strings that are available to them. Here are some best-selling rackets on today's market!</p> <table border= 2 align="left" vspace=5 hspace=15> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/big/K61T90-big.jpg" width=190 border=0 alt="k factor wilson racket"> <h4>Wilson K Factor</h4></p> </td> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/big/HMGRAD-big.jpg" width=190 border=0 alt="microgel radical head racket"> <h4>Head Microgel<h4> </td> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/big/SP03BK-big.jpg" width=190 border=0 alt="03 prince racket"> <h4>Prince 03</h4> </td> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/big/BPD2S-big.jpg" width=190 border=0 alt="Pure Drive Babolat racket"> <h4>Babolat Pure Drive<h4> </td> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://www.ben-tam.com/images/photos/070906_RQIS1T.jpg" width=190 border=0 alt="RQiS 1 Yonex racket"> <h4>Yonex RQiS 1<h4> </td> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://rs.tennis-warehouse.com/tw/big/WNT2-big.jpg" width=190 border=0 alt="Ncode Wilson racket"> <h4>WilsonNcode<h4> </td> </tr> </table> <h3>Strings</h3> <p align=center><font face="times new roman, arial, serif"> Now that we have shown you rackets, it's time for looking at strings. Most rackets do not come with strings at the time of purchase; therefore, it is most important to find the right strings for the racket and player. There are various types of strings: synthetic, natural gut, polyester, nylon, titanium, multifilament, structured, and hybrid. Each type of strings has different properties and the price range drastically varies. It is good to look into see what strings are suitable both for the racket and the player; otherwise, playability of the racket and the strings will not rise up to it's potential. Sometimes there are recommendations of what kind of strings to play with on the inner throat of the racket so that may be a good place to start for looking at different types of strings. Another important issue with strings is how much tension you decide to put on those strings when you have it done by a racket stringer (a person who strings the racket). You can always ask what is the best range for your racket by asking these professional stringers, but you can also look again at the inner throat of the racket since it makes recommendations there too. Usually the higher the tension, the more spin and control you will attain; however, you will lose power. Lower the tension, the more pop and power you will have, but less spin and control. There really is no right answer because it all depends on the player's preference. <table border= 2 align="left" vspace=5 hspace=15> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/ProductImages/FA16.JPG" width=235 border=0 alt="Babolat fiber tour strings"> </td> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/ProductImages/GLWPROS16.JPG" width=235 border=0 alt="Gamma Proessional Spin strings"> </td> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/ProductImages/ALUPRSPIN.JPG" width=235 border=0 alt="Luxilon Alu Power Spin strings"> </td> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/ProductImages/NXT16.JPG" width=210 border=0 alt="Wilson NXT 16 strings"> </td> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/ProductImages/HPPS16.JPG" width=235 border=0 alt="Head Synthetic Gut PPS strings"> </td> </tr> </table> <h3>tennis balls</h3> <p align=center><font face="times new roman, arial, serif"> How could anyone play without tennis balls? A racket with strings won't do you any good if you didn't have that fuzzy ball to hit with. Different brands actually feels and bounces differently so it is good to try all and see which one you like the best. Balls are probably the easiest part of the whole process since they are the cheapest compared to the rackets and strings. </p> <table border= 2 align="left" vspace=5 hspace=15> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><img src="http://www.btcainfo.co.uk/btca/extra/Images/Tennis%20net.jpg" width=400 border=0 alt="tennis balls"> </td> </tr> </table><br> <h3 align=center>Related sites<h3> <p align=center><font face="times new roman, arial, serif"> <a href="www.tenniswarehouse.com/">www.tenniswarehouse.com/</a><br> <a href="www.tennisexpress.com/">www.tennisexpress.com/</a><br> <a href="www.midwestsports.com/">www.midwestsports.com/</a><br></p> <FORM NAME= "msgform" ACTION=""> <input type="button" value="Click Here To See" onClick="DisplayMsg()"> </FORM> <a href="http://javascriptsource.com"></a></font> </center><p> <INPUT TYPE="button" VALUE=" Home " onClick="history.go(-1)"> </FORM> </CENTER> <p><center> <a href="http://javascriptsource.com"></a></font> </center><p> </body> </html>