Thanks to rackets that are “more approachable, a lot more affordable, and geared for recreational players,” there’s never been a better time to be a beginner.
Photo: TPN/Getty Images Whether you have Wimbledon aspirations or hope to become the local club champ, you have to start somewhere. You may be tempted to select the same model your favorite pro uses, but this isn’t the wisest strategy because not all rackets are created equal. There are plenty of learning-curve-friendly options, according to Caitlin Thompson, co-founder of tennis magazine Racquet and a former University of Missouri coach and player.
Size: In terms of size, beginners will want rackets with a large — but not too large — face, which will make it easier to find the sweet spot, or the area toward the center of a racket every player should be trying to hit the ball with. A midsize racket is roughly 102 square inches, and oversize starts around 107 square inches. Even though an extra-large face can give the illusion of helping a beginner player make contact, it’s ultimately a disservice to their game.
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$390 at Amazon Buy $390 at Amazon Buy @media screen and { .page-header .disclaimer-text_revenue, .section-header .disclaimer-text_revenue { display: block; } } @media screen and { .tertiary .disclaimer-text_revenue { display: block; } } Best tennis racket for generating spin Babolat Boost S $99 $99 10.4 oz. |102 square inches | Sizes 0– 4
$249 at Wilson Buy $269 at Amazon Buy @media screen and { .page-header .disclaimer-text_revenue, .section-header .disclaimer-text_revenue { display: block; } } @media screen and { .tertiary .disclaimer-text_revenue { display: block; } } Lightest tennis racket for beginners Head Graphene 360+ Speed S $229 9.7 oz. | 100 square inches| Sizes 1–4
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