Having got past both the British number one Dan Evans, Cam Norrie reached the third round of a Grand Slam for a second time in his career, where he then faced second seed Rafa Nadal. Despite a loss in straight sets, Cam certainly gave all time legend Nadal a run for his money, with Rafa suggesting his opponent can push into the top thirty and gaining a seed himself at a Grand Slam at some point in the future.
The right racket for you …
At the top level of tennis, margins are so small the finest players must use a racket they trust to perform at their best. Interestingly, Cam Norrie plays with the Babolat Control (which is no longer on the market), painted to look like the Babolat Pure Strike. The Babolat Pure Strike comes in a series of weights and a couple of different head sizes and string patterns.
It is vital to get the right weight when buying a tennis racket. If you buy a racket that is too heavy, inevitably you will end up with an injury and, much to people’s surprise, the same goes if you buy a racket that is too light! This is something you will not necessarily notice immediately when you pick a racket up, but more so after playing with it for a period of time which is why we strongly advise you try a racket out first before buying.
The head size is also a vital factor to consider, a bigger head size will offer more power whilst a smaller head size will offer more control. A larger head will also offer a more prominent sweet spot, allowing more margin for error – particularly useful if you are perhaps not as quick on your feet as you once used to be!
We will have a demo system in place waiting for you when the Sports Shop reopens where you can try a selection of rackets across a number of brands and Tilly will be on hand to help find the perfect racket for you. For more information or if you would like any advice on your racket, please contact tilly@roehamptonclub.co.uk
Lockdown restringing service
Tilly is now offering a racket restringing service so you can return to court when the Club reopens with a newly strung racket!
How it works:
1. Email Tilly at tilly@roehamptonclub.co.uk to discuss what string might work best for you and your game – prices start from £25
2. Tilly will then arrange for you to drop your racket off at the Club, she shall restring it and have it ready for your return to tennis!
Our Online Shop – more great offers!
We continue to have many fantastic offers with up to 75% off many items and golf shoes from just £30! We have added more essentials such as gloves, balls, accessories so you can stock up for your return.
I have selected some of new offers so you can grab yourself a bargain:
Proquip Waterproofs – now 50% and just £90 for a suit! TaylorMade, Callaway and Yonex Cart Bags – from just £65 Yonex Drivers – brand new from £149
PING G410 Drivers – were £449 – now £299
Motocaddy and Sun Mountain Trolleys – from £159.99
Men’s and Ladies Golf Shoes – Puma from £30, Footjoy from £30, Adidas from £40,
Skechers from £50, Ecco from £65!
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