Please use the information below to help with the purchasing of new equipment if you have any questions.
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TENNIS RACQUETS
Please look for the following when purchasing a racquet:
Brand (Wilson, Head, or Babolat)
Grip Size 4 1/4 or 4 3/8). With overgrips, we can always make the grip bigger if necessary.
Head Size - 97-110 square inches
Cost - $40-$120. The $40-$70 racquets will probably last about 2 years, while the more expensive ones tend to last 3-4 years.
Tennis Warehouse or Scheels are two places to purchase them
V/JV players should have 2 of the exact same racquet in their bags
GRIPS
Grips should be replaced weekly throughout the course of the season. There are two types of grips:
Replacement Grips - The old grip comes off and a new replacement grip replaces the old one. This keeps the grip the same size as when purchased. The cost is generally $7-12/grip.
Overgrips - These are what we highly recommend. Cost is about $5 for a pack of 3 or 5 overgrips. They simply go over the top of your original grip.
SHOES AND BAGS
There is a huge difference between regular athletic shoes (running, basketball, etc.) vs. actual tennis shoes.
Wilson, Head, Nike, Babolat, Asics, and New Balance all make excellent tennis shoes.
Shoes will probably have to be ordered from Tennis Warehouse or Midwest Sports
All players should bring a bag to practice. The bag can be a simple backpack or duffle bag. They also sell actual tennis backpacks and bags at Scheels and Tennis Warehouse
STRINGING INFORMATION
It is not uncommon for a player to break the strings in their tennis racquets. Racquets $70 and over can generally be restrung ranging from $15-$20/racquet. Racquets under $70 generally have to be replaced with new racquets.
V/JV players should restring a minimum of once every three weeks.
All other players should string once a season if their racquet allows.
STRINGING COSTS AND INFORMATION
String provided by player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
Synthetic Gut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00
The majority of factory strung racquets are strung with synthetic guts, and are a good choice for most people. They give a good mixture of power and control with a "crisp feel and sound." They do not offer much potential for spin however.
Multifilament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00
Multifilaments are also a good choice for players as they offer the optimum mixture of playability and durability. They are not as durable as polyesters, but are definitely easier on the arm. Anyone suffering from tennis elbow or any kind of arm problems, multifilaments are the best thing.
Poly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
These types of strings provide the optimum level of durability, power, control, and spin. Since polyester tennis strings don't do as great a job at holding their tension and are extremely durable they'll go dead faster than other strings, which means you'll have to restring more frequently even if they don't break. They are still a great choice for players looking for more control and spin.
Hybrid of any 2 listed above . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00
Hybrid stringing consists of using different strings in the main and cross strings of a racquet. Hybrid stringing can be as simple as varying string thickness between the main and cross string, to using completely different string materials. When choosing a hybrid, note that the main string will dominate the overall feel and playability of the two strings. For example, using a stiffer polyester string as your main string will provide a lower-powered feel with more control and durability. Conversely, using a multifilament or synthetic gut will provide more power, comfort, and feel.
*** If you want a racquet string by a certain day, it needs to be dropped off 2 days before the day you need it unless you break the strings the day before.
*** Payment is due when your racquet is delivered.
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