Why Are Tennis Balls Numbered
Tennis Racquet Frames
Each year, many high school tennis athletes are hoping to get noticed during college tennis recruiting. College sports has an influence and popularity in the U.S unlike in any other country. This phenomenon is due to the scope of the participation and competition resulting from these organizations. A great number of colleges, universities, and individual athletes participate in college competitions of various sports. College tennis the United States is organized by the National Collegiate Athletics Association.
The amount which a frame deflects during ball contact has a direct impact on its power potential. A stiffer racquet generally bends less, thus retaining more energy from the ball. A tennis ball remains on the strings for 3-5 milliseconds, in a much shorter time it takes for a frame to recover. Thus, a racquet frame doesn’t “return” energy to the ball. Rather, it absorbs energy, depending on stiffness. Since stiffer racquets don’t deflect as much on impact, this results in less power drain than a flexible racquet. A flexible racquet frame bends more, which results in more energy loss.
However, frame stiffness doesn’t just affect power. Control and comfort are also important factors to consider. A racquet that offers more power usually provides less control. This, however, would mostly depend on the player’s skill and ability. A player who is well advanced may prefer a flexible racquet, if he has a long, fast swing and can generate plenty of his own power. A stiff racquet might prove too powerful for this player, and cause him to hit many long balls. On the other hand, a beginning or intermediate player may find a stiffer racquet would bring better control. Stiffer racquets tend to feel less comfortable than more flexible racquets. A very stiff frame translates to a greater impact shock to the wrist, elbow and shoulder than a medium stiff frame would do. Each player, of course, would have a slightly different perception of what feels comfortable.
The cost involved in pursuing a college degree can prove daunting, especially with the current financial crisis. Thus many high school tennis athletes are hoping to get noticed during college tennis recruiting. The Internet has proven to be a useful venue for both student tennis athletes and coaches involved in the process of college tennis recruiting. There are many websites and online forums wherein students and scouts can come together and interact. D1Athletes is an online community wherein high school tennis athletes and coaches alike can share and exchange information they need during college tennis recruiting. D1Athletes offers them a place to build an online presence and gain important public exposure.
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