Like with many ATP players, Richard Gasquet doesn’t play with the racquet most people think he plays with. He uses a Head LiquidMetal Instinct Tour XL (pro stock code PT161A, he allegedly uses a version with the ridges) under a Head Graphene XT Extreme Pro paint job. His specs according to tennis forums are around 361g strung, 381 swingweight and a balance of 32.4 cm strung and Luxilon Big Banger original. He’s also famous for flaring the buttcap of his racquet so he can have a comfortable grip despite gripping the racquet very low on the handle (see the picture). Gasquet’s favorite …
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Choosing the “right” tennis racket is the eternal question, isn’t it? Because we are never quite happy with racket we play with, there’s always a new model or a thought at the back of our heads that maybe, only maybe that racket might be what I’m looking for to change my game for the better, get that shot of extra power or spin you need. Here is a good infographic from Tennis Express about choosing the right racquet. I wrote a post earlier about the racket not making all the difference, but the footwork, the mindset and your technique, but …
We all love to buy stuff. New rackets, new strings, new shoes, in our hope to become better players. You favorite player  moved to Head, why shouldn’t you? Why not put a little leadteap on it, buy lighter shoes, a new shirt might do the trick? Or maybe that extra kilo in the frame stringing will make you hit with more control and get rid of some mistakes? You try a new racket. You are inspired. You concentrate, you are powered by the NEW and you are hitting fantastically. You play one of the best sessions of tennis ever and …
We all love to buy stuff. New rackets, new strings, new shoes, in our hope to become better players. Maybe that extra kilo in your stringing will make you hit with more control and get rid of some mistakes? You try a new racket. You are inspired. You concentrate, you are powered by the NEW and you are hitting tremendously. You play one of the best sessions of tennis ever and the rackets gets all the credit. You know who should get that credit? You! You are the one who concentrated more, moved better, and played with conviction, not the …