If you’re a woman, and you’ve been playing tennis for a while, you’ve probably noticed that most of the so-called women’s rackets are just lighter versions of the men’s rackets. Oh, and they’re prettier colors. Today, racket makers are finally realizing that women aren’t built the same as men (duh) and they need different rackets to maximize their potential. They need equipment that utilizes their more-flexible joints and acknowledges their lesser upper body strength. The Head Airflow racket, which is endorsed by Steffi Graf, offers an even weight distribution, as opposed to normal rackets, which are usually weighted more heavily at the head–-though that can improve power, it makes them more difficult for smaller or less-experienced players to wield). Currently, three lightweight titanium Airflow rackets are available, and they will cost you between $159 and $199.
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