The sport is experiencing growth in the country, both in coastal municipalities and inland
The beginning of the year is a time to set goals for a healthy life. And who can help in this change is beach tennis, a sport that over time only conquers enthusiasts. Not sure how to start this business? So, check out this four racket suggestion so you can rock the beach on this summer project.
Four tips for beach tennis rackets
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This model reflects the union of the Italian brands Fila and Vision. There are three models of rackets built with fiberglass, fiberglass with carbon and 100% carbon. The choice of materials has been planned to provide options with different weights and versatile products that suit all types of players.
“The most basic line made of fiberglass is the malleable and soft material indicated for beginners. There is the intermediate line made of fiberglass with carbon, a model that makes the racket a little more solid. Finally, there is it is the professional model with a triple layer of 100% carbon. Therefore, I can say that FILA has a very complete collection and a production with first-class materials, being beautiful and quality products”, commented Alex Mingozzi, number 1 in the ranking of the ITF (Federation Internacional de Tênis) and captain of the Brazilian national team, in exclusive dialogue with sports life.
Meraki heroes
This racket is made of 3K carbon, with a length of 50cm, a thickness of 20mm, its weight ranges from 340 to 350g and with super soft EVA – G7. Soft footprint and shock absorption are its main features. The model is shown in advanced gaming style and comes with a cover for protection and transport.
“Very complete racket, it is very solid, it responds very well in attack, defense and touch. I highly recommend it for offensive and defensive players. As it is 20mm, it is very quick to handle. As it is 3K, it does not release the ball as much, but manages to maintain the standard of firmness, it is firmer and less elastic,” said professional beach tennis athlete Miguel Peres, ranked 55th in the ITF, in an exclusive interview with Sport Life.
Zeiq snake
It is the Brazilian brand founded in the city of Franca (SP) in the year 2022. Black and orange are the colors of this model, which is presented to players who like to control and touch their shots. Its weight is 320 g, length 50 cm and thickness 22 mm. Another racket available for the intermediate to advanced style of play.
“It is a light racket, good for defending and due to its comfort it is good for attacking. Sometimes, the person can lose some power because it is very comfortable. It absorbs the impact to then ‘expel’ the ball. the player it loses power, but to defend and have control of the ball it’s perfect, I understand it’s a very good racket”, assured the player Matheus Pará, 17th in the ranking of the Circuito Beach Tennis SP, in a conversation with Sport Life.
ZAND ZEquilibrium
This material is made of 3K carbon, with Extra Soft White EVA, 22mm thick and its weight ranges from 320 to 340g. It is the kind of soft and versatile racket. Its EVA Extra Soft offers maximum comfort in the execution of shots.
“Any player with different playing characteristics easily adapts to it. In addition, it is super democratic and has one of the best cost-benefit ratios among rackets in this category,” said Beach Tennis coach and racket developer ZAND, Lucas Sousa, for Sporting Life.
National passion
The evolution of Beach Tennis throughout Brazil is clear. After all, the ITF has confirmed in the first half of 2022 the increase in the participation of Brazilians. This survey points out that there was a “leap” from 15.52% of the January total to 20.84% in April for men and from 13.03% to 18.33% for women.
The CBBT (Brazilian Beach Tennis Confederation) said that Beach Tennis gained users at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, meaning the CBBT went from 2,500 registered athletes to more than 5,000. The number of practitioners is estimated to be over 200,000 across the country.
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Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
