One of the most important pieces of equipment in Tennis besides shoes and sweat absorbing clothing is of course the trusty racquet. Racquets, much like everything else, have evolved over the years due to the kiss of technology so much so that a player is as good has his racquet. There are a variety of excellent racquets available in India thanks to the boon of e-commerce and this article aims to help you by singling out the best from the rest.
Babolat Aeropro Drive GT
One of the most reliable brands in the tennis business has got to be French sportswear manufacturer Babolat who have 140 years of experience under their belt. Babolat’s racquets have always been integrated with groundbreaking technology especially the famous Aeropro series which is currently being endorsed by tennis greats such as Rafael Nadal and Jo Wilfried Tsonga. This amazing piece of equipment boasts of various features including a Cortex Active Technology shock absorption system, an aero modular frame, a syntec grip along with a specially designed handle that provides comfort as well as swiftness. So what’s your reason for not buying it?
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Wilson Pro Staff RF97
It’s impossible to compile a list of the best tennis racquets without Wilson’s name cropping up. The American sportswear manufacturer has been in the business for over a century and is undoubtedly one of the most loved brands in the sport. The company has definetly churned out its best racquet yet in the form of the Pro Staff RF97. Designed and used by the classy Roger Federer, the RF97 is as graceful as its illustrious user. Equipped with astounding features such as a highly durable Graphite-Kevlar body, a huge sweet spot that enables you to smash shots just like the Swiss ace along with Amplifeel technology making the RF97 one of the deadliest racquets around. I still can’t find a tennis fan whose wish list does not include owning Roger Federer’s personal racquet.
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Head Youtek Graphene
Head may have entered the tennis market much later than some of its illustrious competitors but the Maryland based company boasts of an enviable list of clientele and its flagship racquet the Graphene Speed Pro G3 is quite a marvel. Currently the choice of World No.1 Novak Djokovic, the Speed Pro G3 comes packed with loads of features including a 22mm beam which enhances ball control, a huge sweet spot that guarantees Djokovic style shots along with YouTek technology that promises top class gameplay. Are you ready for it yet?
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Babolat Pure Drive +
This brilliant racquet is packed with loads of features and would be a great addition to a players tennis kit. Used by the fabulous Andy Roddick, the Pure Drive + has a lot to offer including GT technology which enhances performance on the court, a cortex system that boosts ball control, a graphite and tungsten body that guarantees light weightiness along with a unique string pattern that’s meant to enhance its longevity. Not to mention the Drive +’s unique design which makes it a really stunning sight on the court.
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Babolat Team GT
Another excellent model from the Aeropro series has got to be the Team GT. This beautiful racquet has quite a few features to boast of including a lightweight body which promises quicker responsiveness, a tungsten and graphite body which promises light weightiness as well as durability along with a star grip that increases striking power. All in all the Team GT is another racquet for advanced players to consider owning.
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Babolat Pure Storm
This distinctive racquet has quite a lot to offer and, as its name suggest, promises to kick up a storm on the court. Some of the features the Pure Storm comes equipped with include GT technology that enhances performance, a woofer system that betters ball control as well as increases precision, a graphite and tungsten body whose light weightiness provides a great advantage along with a large sweet spot that guarantees speedy shots. Not to forget the racquets unique design that makes it a real standout.
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Wilson Steam 99 TNS
Have you just graduated from the beginners level of tennis and are on the hunt for a new racquet to help you in the next level? Then spare the Steam 99 a look. This superb piece comes with a variety of features including a Sublime Grip that offers excellent shock and vibration absorption, a 70 ra stiff mesh that promises powerful and speedy shots along with Amplifeel technology that acts as yet another power booster. Not to forget the racquets classy colour combinations that adds to its majestic frame.
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Wilson Juice 100ul Blx
Wilson more than their fair share of good racquets but the Juice 100ul Blx is definitely among the top models. This amazing piece of equipment comes equipped with an ultra light frame, Ampifeel 360 technology that promises smashing shots along with a parallel drilling system integrated in the mesh along with a huge sweet spot that adds to the racquets already pulsating power. Not to forget the classy white and blue colour combination that makes the Juice real juicy.
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Yonex Ezone Xi 98
Like Babolat and Wilson, Yonex is another brand that has been synonymous with tennis over the years. Yonex’s flagship racquet the Ezone Xi 98 has a lot to offer including a high quality graphite body, an Aero shape which enhances gameplay, a quad power system as well as a synthetic grip that promises control even in the most intense games. The all black design of the racquet is another feature that adds to its already high appeal.
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Adidas Adizero Feather G3
Adidas is by far the newest player in the tennis racquet market but that hasn’t stopped the German sportswear manufacturer from creating a standout piece in the form of the Adizero Feather G3. This beautiful racquet comes equipped with a durable Carbon-Graphite body, a thick frame that promises extraordinary power along with a mesh with a huge sweet spot that delivers quite a punch on the court. Not to forget the classic black and white design that make the Feather G3 one of the best looking pieces around.