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We Know: How to Buy a Tennis Racquet
When Shopping for a Tennis Racquet
On average, good racquets cost anywhere from around $50 to $100. Keep these things in mind when shopping for a racquet:
- Skill level: Beginners should use a larger racquet because it will be easier to make contact with the ball.
- Strings: Thin strings provide you a better feel for the ball, but thick strings last longer.
- Frame: Frames are either composite or aluminum or both, which is called fused. The lighter the racquet, the faster
and more powerful your swing will be. Fused racquets are a nice compromise between composite and aluminum and overall are
generally cheaper and longer lasting.
- Grip: A proper grip should minimize the shock you feel from ball contact and it also affects overall comfort.
Practice swinging the racquet. Too small a grip and you may have trouble controlling the racquet, too big a grip and you
may have less spin on your serves.
- Price: Today's tennis racquets take advantage of several technologies, including power-boosting and anti-vibration.
The more options and features a model has, the more it will cost.
- Length: Racquet length affects power and control. The longer the racquet, the more leverage and power you can
obtain. They also allow you to reach balls a longer distance away. Modern racquets are made with lighter and stronger materials
than they used to be, which means you can get away with a longer racquet more easily than before. Smaller racquets are 27 or 28 inches. Longer
racquets are from 28.5 to 29 inches.
Tennis Racquet Brands
There are several tennis racquet manufacturers. These are the most popular:
- Wilson
- Head
- Prince
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