Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 Stretch

Pros: Lightweight yet powerful
Cons: Price

After using the original Wilson Prostaff for the last fifteen years, I thought it was time to change to a new racket. You see, my Prostaff developed fine cracks in four places at the head of the racket. So, I went to my local pro tennis shop and demoed a...

Pros: Good balance of power and control
Cons: Wilson pricing of Hypercarbon frames

Last week I was playing a friend who had the new Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3. Now, don't get me wrong- he was a formidible opponent before, but it seemed that all his strokes had a bit more on them. More spin, depth and pace usually adds up to more points,...

Pros: Power, solid feel, Good for flat hitters!
Cons: Hard to create spin!

The Wilson Hammer 5.3 is exceptional in all areas, but doesn't stand out in one specific category.

Before I go on with the rest of my review I would just like to say if you read my profile you will find that I have played tennis for a number...

Pros: great overall racquet
Cons: not light compared to newer models

I've been using this racquet for a long time and must say that I am MORE than pleased with it. This is the kind of racquet that a person--whether or not they are powerful--can rely on for great durability and not have to worry about it breaking. The...

Pros: Lightweight and powerful
Cons: None noted

For the last two years I played with the Titanium Hammer 7.0 oversize stretch which I think is a great doubles racket. My wife hits the 4.3 Hyper Carbon oversize and I tried it out one day. After feeling the power of a stiffer racket, I came to the...

Pros: Powerful, yet easy to control
Cons: Price $199

I purachased the Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 Stretch after playing with the original Hammer 2.3 wide body for 10 years. First, I demoed the racquet. It was a difficult transition, however I knew it was better technology and that my game could develop...

Pros: Light weight
Cons: None to speak of

After using demo rackets for months, I finially decided on the Hyper Hammer 5.3. I opted for the strech model with the oversized frame. The firt thing you will notice about this racket is the light weight. Many people will love this...others will hate...

Pros: Power
Cons: Expensive

I have played with almost all of the hyper pro staff racquets. While this is not the best, it is up there. (My favorite is the 5.0, which I wrote a different review on.) This racquet is better than all of the other hammers because it is more...

Pros: Powerful, yet controllable, good reach, exceptional volleying, and light
Cons: hard to get great spin on serves

This racquet might not be the newest on the market, but it plays better than many of the acclaimed r ...

Pros: Great Resonse and Very Light Weight
Cons: Pretty Expensive

This racquet simply rocks! When I was looking for a racquet a while back, a person that I play tennis with mentioned this racquet. So I went to Sports Town and rented a demo of it. I was VERY impressed with the racquet.
It is very light in weight,...

Pros: Everything is perfect about this racquet!
Cons: Lighter weight might take some speed off your serve

I have been playing tennis for over 10 years now and I have not even used a racquet as good as this. I used to own a Prince Precision 730, Michael Chang Titanium, and lately the Head Ti Radical. But no racquet seem to come close to the Hyper Hammer 5.3....

Pros: Light, both control and power
Cons: Broke on second use

I loved this lightweight racket more than anything I've ever touched - for all of the 2 matches that it lasted. 1 low scoop on a hard surface cracked the frame, and it hung on for 5 more games before splintering and going toast.