Racquetball

[lightweight]

I had bought a racquet a while back at Walmart for $20, and it has since passed (strings broke). I'm a lot better than I was when I first started, and need a new racquet. Any players have recommendations on the type of racquet I should be looking for? Also I need a new pair of glasses that won't fog up. I was planning on going to Dick's Sporting Goods this weekend to pick out a racquet and some glasses.

 

[AMCRambler]

cup

 

[sygyzy]

I'd like recommendations too.

 

[ondarkness]

me too

 

[OdiN]

Why do you need glasses to play raquetball?

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: OdiN
Why do you need glasses to play raquetball?

Little blue ball moving very quickly, has an odd penchant for dealing out black eyes.

 

[lightweight]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: OdiN
Why do you need glasses to play raquetball?

Little blue ball moving very quickly, has an odd penchant for dealing out black eyes.

I've even heard of a case where someone got the ball lodged in their head because it went in through their eye socket.

 

[david46675]

Originally posted by: lightweight

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: OdiN
Why do you need glasses to play raquetball?

Little blue ball moving very quickly, has an odd penchant for dealing out black eyes.

I've even heard of a case where someone got the ball lodged in their head because it went in through their eye socket.

shens i hope, ouch if not

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: OdiN
Why do you need glasses to play raquetball?

Little blue ball moving very quickly, has an odd penchant for dealing out black eyes.

Hmm...well I play tennis and don't need glasses for that. I would think that you would be able to avoid having the ball hit you in the eye...just block it with the raquet or hand or arm or whatever.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: lightweight

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: OdiN
Why do you need glasses to play raquetball?

Little blue ball moving very quickly, has an odd penchant for dealing out black eyes.

I've even heard of a case where someone got the ball lodged in their head because it went in through their eye socket.

Yeah...the ball isn't that small I don't think.

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: lightweight

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: OdiN
Why do you need glasses to play raquetball?

Little blue ball moving very quickly, has an odd penchant for dealing out black eyes.

I've even heard of a case where someone got the ball lodged in their head because it went in through their eye socket.

Haha! I am sceptical of that story, but you would think that getting pegged in the eye wouldn't happen all that often, but I found that it happens a lot more frequently than I think it should...the ball has a mind of its own!

 

[mb]

Ektelon, Head, Wilson in that order are my personal top 3.

If you sweat a lot, get a sweat band.. I would get so much sweat in my eyes without one. I personally don't play with goggles/glasses.. been playing for 6 years without injury.

 

[ondarkness]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: OdiN
Why do you need glasses to play raquetball?

Little blue ball moving very quickly, has an odd penchant for dealing out black eyes.

but its not a sure thing.
so its optional.
try it. :thumbsup:

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: OdiN

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: OdiN
Why do you need glasses to play raquetball?

Little blue ball moving very quickly, has an odd penchant for dealing out black eyes.

Hmm...well I play tennis and don't need glasses for that. I would think that you would be able to avoid having the ball hit you in the eye...just block it with the raquet or hand or arm or whatever.

Easier said than done! Tennis balls are coming from farther away and aren't riccocheting off of walls.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

my racquetball teacher recommended ektelon brand. i got a cheap beginners package off of the sports authority and have been happy

it also included goggles, and i havent had any problems with fogging

 

[lightweight]

Originally posted by: OdiN

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: OdiN
Why do you need glasses to play raquetball?

Little blue ball moving very quickly, has an odd penchant for dealing out black eyes.

Hmm...well I play tennis and don't need glasses for that. I would think that you would be able to avoid having the ball hit you in the eye...just block it with the raquet or hand or arm or whatever.

Tennis is different from racquetball. Sometimes you're in very close proximity to a wall, and it's necessary to hit the ball off the wall your facing so that it can reach the front wall. It's not so much of an open space. If you're playing 2v2 it can get very crowded and if you look back for one second, someone could be nailing the ball towards you.

 

[lightweight]

Originally posted by: supafly
Ektelon, Head, Wilson in that order are my personal top 3.

If you sweat a lot, get a sweat band.. I would get so much sweat in my eyes without one. I personally don't play with goggles/glasses.. been playing for 6 years without injury.

What do you think about this racquet?

 

[mb]

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
my racquetball teacher recommended ektelon brand. i got a cheap beginners package off of the sports authority and have been happy

it also included goggles, and i havent had any problems with fogging

Sounds like the same thing I started off with

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: lightweight

Originally posted by: supafly
Ektelon, Head, Wilson in that order are my personal top 3.

If you sweat a lot, get a sweat band.. I would get so much sweat in my eyes without one. I personally don't play with goggles/glasses.. been playing for 6 years without injury.

What do you think about this racquet?

I love those widebody rackets.

 

[lightweight]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: lightweight

Originally posted by: supafly
Ektelon, Head, Wilson in that order are my personal top 3.

If you sweat a lot, get a sweat band.. I would get so much sweat in my eyes without one. I personally don't play with goggles/glasses.. been playing for 6 years without injury.

What do you think about this racquet?

I love those widebody rackets.

The advertisement says that it's really light also. I'm going to have to try it out when I'm shopping.

The Ektelon® Power Ring Tour Lite Racquet showcases an inverted ring in the throat of the frame that creates longer main strings of uniform length to enhance power across the entire string bed. Grommet-less throat increases frame durability and stiffness. Power Line? a reinforced beam with grooves on the inside surface of the racquet frame increases frame strength while providing more power in a lighter weight racquet.

 

[mb]

Originally posted by: lightweight

Originally posted by: supafly
Ektelon, Head, Wilson in that order are my personal top 3.

If you sweat a lot, get a sweat band.. I would get so much sweat in my eyes without one. I personally don't play with goggles/glasses.. been playing for 6 years without injury.

What do you think about this racquet?

Looks good, I think you would like it! You really don't need to spend much more than that unless you want to really comepete. I still mostly like to play for fun and exercise.

 

[xTYBALTx]

Eye protection = muy importante.

And a tip - when you look behind you, shield your face with the racquet.

 

[lightweight]

Originally posted by: supafly

Originally posted by: lightweight

Originally posted by: supafly
Ektelon, Head, Wilson in that order are my personal top 3.

If you sweat a lot, get a sweat band.. I would get so much sweat in my eyes without one. I personally don't play with goggles/glasses.. been playing for 6 years without injury.

What do you think about this racquet?

Looks good, I think you would like it! You really don't need to spend much more than that unless you want to really comepete. I still mostly like to play for fun and exercise.

Yeah, I've been having fun playing with my friends and they've been showing me their cool racquets. Makes my $20 walmart special not seem so special after all. I used their racquets and liked the noticable weight/sensitivity difference. It's a great way though to build up some speed and let out some energy.

 

[BoberFett]

I've had a couple of Ektelons, and really liked them both. That's probably a pretty good racquet, lightweight. I use a Viper right now, which is basically like that one you linked.

I highly recommend glasses. I've taken a ball in the face before. Sure, it doesn't happen often. Usually it's in the back. But sometimes those balls can take funny spins off a wall and with the close quarters and fast moving ball, you might not have time to react.

 

[franksta]

I have a Wilson Mach 3 that I got at Dick's that's been OK. Then I got schooled by a co-worker that has one of the older Wilson's that is MUCH smaller. My idea was to get a smaller one so I train myself to not rely on the huge area of the raquet to save me. I got one on ebay for pretty cheap and it's been a great training aid. I would definitely recommend the goggles. I got a pair for about $20. I got hit square in the eye shortly after buying them and haven't regretted spending that money at all.