Is the quality different? Is it the way they make it? What is it? When i look in dicks sporting goods the pro rackets are more expensive then recreational rackets.
I will compare the pair.
Recreational rackets are generally lighter, have a bigger head size
Pro rackets are heavier, the head size is small(or smaller), have tighter string patterns (for example, closed), they are generally heavier
Pro rackets give you more control, but less spin and power because most pros can generate a lot or most of their own spin and power.
Like Roger Federer, his racket has a closed string pattern, is about 322 grams and has a small head size.
I hope this helps buddy =]
July 29th, 2010 at 5:44 am
one difference between them is the racquets are smaller in professional. also the strings are usually made of kevlar (bullet proof) material. The strings are much tighter on a pro racquet.
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July 29th, 2010 at 6:31 am
Yes. There are differences in pro’s and rec. rackets. But not all the rec. rackets are cheap. Some rackets design for players who’s NTRP rating is 3.0 and below could be very expensive as well.
The differences are in design and the materials used. Most cheap recreational rackets are made of metal (aluminum) and/or low composition graphite (use more fiberglass and less graphite) to save cost. The quality is different that is for sure.
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July 29th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Well when you say "recreational racquets" I assume you mean prestrung racquets with metal frames, right? The reason for the difference in cost is simply that. Professional frames (and even frames for serious amatures) are made of graphite, which makes the frame stronger and gives it a better feel, but also a premuim price.
As far as the difference between professional frames and serious amature frames, the main difference is weight. Pro level frames are generally much heavier, averaging in at about 12.5-13.5 oz, while amature frames usually weigh between 9.5-12 oz. The added weight lets the pro players hit faster shots — more weight means more momentum — and also adds stability to the racquets, making it easier to handle their opponent’s shots.
I can only partially agree with the previous answer that pro frames are generally smaller. Most pros hit with head sizes ranging from 100-95 sq in. While this is significantly smaller than a frame that would be used by a beginner (115-110 sq in), the majority of players who take the sport seriously use the same frames as the pros (except in stock form — most professionals have their frames customized to alter the weight, balance, and grip if their racquets). For instance, I use a 93 sq in frame and I rarely see players with head sizes above 100 sq in.
So, to answer your question, tour model frames differ from recreational frames in categories of material and weight, while the atheletes themselves will have these frames customized, which is an entirely separate difference.
On a side note, I must disagree with a previous post that claimed that pros often play with Kevlar. That is false. Polyester and Natural Gut are far more popular than Kevlar, to the point where kevlar is hardly used by professionals today.
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http://www.tenniswarehouse.com
July 29th, 2010 at 7:50 am
pro racquets are not 3 pieces, they are solid one piece graphite, this gives you more power and control and less arm pain
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July 29th, 2010 at 8:30 am
I will compare the pair.
Recreational rackets are generally lighter, have a bigger head size
Pro rackets are heavier, the head size is small(or smaller), have tighter string patterns (for example, closed), they are generally heavier
Pro rackets give you more control, but less spin and power because most pros can generate a lot or most of their own spin and power.
Like Roger Federer, his racket has a closed string pattern, is about 322 grams and has a small head size.
I hope this helps buddy =]
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i play tennis and i know a bit about rackets