How Do You Choose A Tennis Racket For Beginners?
Pricing, Weight, Power, Control, Grip — all are important decisions in finding the best Tennis Racquet for a Beginner Pricing for an adequate racket for beginners starts at $25-30. These are usually aluminum, pre-strung, and available at big box stores (Target, Walmart) or major sporting goods stores (Big 5, Sport Authority). Graphite rackets are also popular choices for both beginners and advanced players, but are more expensive. There’s really no need to spend $100 and up for a beginner’s racket until you’ve mastered the basics and decided if this is a sport right for you. For an adult (or child over 5’2″), a racquet length should be approx 27-28″ and weigh less than 12 oz. Grip size is important as well and will take some “hands-on” testing to find a grip that is comfortable and won’t create shooting pains in your elbow after an hour or so of practicing your swing. Rackets with a larger head provide extra power –helping beginners get the ball over the net. “Oversized” heads (recom
