In-Depth Tennis Racquet Guides
How To [Confidently] Choose The Perfect Tennis Racquet
Racquets
There are more tennis racquets on the market than ever, and while it’s great there’s such a wide…
A Parent’s Guide to Kids’ Racquets + My Top 13 Picks
Racquets
Tennis is a lifetime sport. Introduce your kids early, and they’ll be able to enjoy the game for…
How To Select The Perfect Grip Size For Your Racquet
Racquets
If you’re about to choose a new tennis racquet or you’re considering changing racquets, it’s important…
4 Different Types Of Tennis Racquets Clearly Explained
Racquets
When purchasing or evaluating a new tennis racquet, there are a variety of factors that can be helpful to…
Exploring All The Parts Of A Tennis Racquet In Detail
Racquets
If you’re just getting started with tennis, then it can be beneficial to have a thorough…
Racquet Weight, Balance, & Swingweight Clearly Explained
Racquets
The topic of tennis racquet weight and balance can be a bit complex. In particular, it can be…
Tennis Racquet Stiffness & Flex Clearly Explained + Charts
Racquets
When purchasing or evaluating a new tennis racquet, one of the many specifications you’ll encounter is…
Selecting An Ideal Racquet Head Size & Length + Charts
Racquets
If you’re in the market for a new tennis racquet, then it can be helpful to understand how variation in…
The Nuances Of String Patterns Clearly Explained
Racquets
When evaluating tennis racquets, one of the attributes you’ll likely come across is string patterns, such…
15 High-Quality Racquets For Beginners [Buyer’s Guide]
Racquets
If there’s one thing that can make getting started with tennis tricky, it’s the dizzying selection of…
12 Highly-Effective Women’s Racquets ~ Player’s Guide
Racquets
Many sports often focus heavily on the men’s side and pay less attention to the women’s…
Attributes & Factors Influencing Power Tennis Racquets
Racquets
When buying a new tennis racquet, its power level is one of several essential features to consider when…
Racquet Specs & Performance Attributes Explained
Racquets
When researching to buy a new tennis racquet, one of the first things you’ll likely come across are specifications…
Beginner vs. Intermediate vs. Advanced Racquets
Racquets
As a player’s skills improve and their game evolves, so do the demands of their equipment. That’s why you’ll often…
12 Quality Budget Racquets To Trust ~ Beginner’s Guide
Racquets
There’s a blush of enthusiasm with any new interest, and sometimes the excitement makes it easy…
How To Select A Comfortable Racquet For Tennis Elbow
Racquet
Recently, one of our awesome community members asked a fantastic question. As a sufferer…
21 Industry-Leading Racquet Brands You Should Know
Racquets
With over 15 tennis racquet brands on the market, players are provided with a wealth of options when…
Understanding The Differences In Tennis Racquet Prices
Racquets
Finding the best racquet for your game can enhance your game and help propel you to the next level…
History Of Roger Federer’s Racquet & Strings ~ RF97
Racquets
No tennis racquet in the world can turn a mediocre player into the next Roger Federer. However, the…
The Ultra-Lavish Diamond Games Racquet Worth $1.3M
Racquets
If your jaw just hit the floor, it’s okay, mine did too when I first heard about this seemingly elusive tennis…
11 High-Quality Racquets For Adults & Kids Who Love Pink
Racquets
Across a wide range of sports, tennis offers something unique: the opportunity to show some flair in…
Explore by Brand
Of the 20+ racquet brands, the following six are the most prevalent, offering high-quality frames for players of all ages and levels.
Wilson
Racquets
The most popular Wilson tennis racquets include the Clash, Blade, Pro Staff, Ultra, Burn, and Shift.
Babolat
Racquets
The most popular Babolat tennis racquets include the Pure Aero, Pure Drive, and Pure Strike.
Head
Racquets
The most popular Head tennis racquets include the Gravity, Speed, Radical, Boom, and Extreme.
Yonex
Racquets
The most popular Yonex tennis racquets include the ZONE, VCORE, VCORE Pro, and ASTREL.
Tecnifibre
Racquets
The most popular Tecnifibre tennis racquets include the TFight, TF40, TF-X1, and Tempo.
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Prince
Racquets
The most popular Prince tennis racquets include the Phantom, Warrior, RipStick, Tour, and Twistpower.
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Explore by Attribute
Discover a curated selection of resources for racquets that enhance your power, control, spin, and comfort.
Power
Racquets
Increase the speed and depth of your shots with one of our top picks for powerful tennis racquets.
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Control
Racquets
Improve your precision and targeting with one of our top picks for racquets that deliver exceptional control.
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Spin
Racquets
Level-up your topspin and consistency with one of our top picks for spin-friendly tennis racquets.
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Comfort
Racquets
Reduce shock and vibration to your arm with one of our top picks for racquets that deliver maximum comfort.
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Racquets
Whether new to tennis or just getting started, purchasing a new tennis racquet can be a fun and exciting experience. However, if it is your first time purchasing a racquet, it can also be a bit daunting at the same time. Let’s look at a few things that can be helpful to consider when purchasing a new tennis racquet.
Parts Of A Racquet
Undoubtedly, one of the most helpful things I can recommend for new and experienced players is learning or reviewing the essential parts of a tennis racquet. Familiarizing yourself with the various aspects of a racquet is quick and easy, and it will arm you with the basic information necessary to evaluate and purchase one.
For example, it can be helpful to understand the beam or throat of a tennis racquet, why they’re important, and, perhaps most importantly, how they impact performance.
Types of Racquets
Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the parts of a racquet, reviewing the three different types of tennis racquets can be tremendously helpful to learn about their common characteristics. For example, as a beginner, you may gravitate towards power racquets, which can be an excellent choice for beginners, or fall slightly between types.
Regardless, understanding the differences can save you a lot of headaches and help put you in the fast lane to finding that perfect racquet more quickly.
Racquet Weight & Balance
As you begin evaluating tennis racquets, it can also be beneficial to familiarize yourself with racquet weight and balance. For most players, the conversation stops at whether a racquet is too heavy, which is an important consideration.
However, it’s just as important to understand how weight and the distribution of that weight impact a tennis racquet’s feel and performance.
Racquet Reviews
I love tennis racquet reviews. When you’re buying a tennis racquet, there are a ton of helpful technical specifications to consider, which can be great for comparative purposes, but they lack substance. On the other hand, an in-depth, organized, and well-thought-out tennis racquet review can give you a ton of insight into the overall performance of a racquet.
However, as much as I love racquet reviews, there’s no substitute for getting out there and hitting with a demo racquet yourself. Every player has a bias, and what works for one player or what feels great for another player is subjective, so it’s worth developing your own opinions and using reviews as a guide for the type of racquet you’re looking for.
One great benefit of demoing racquets is that you’ll likely start to find tennis racquet reviews more valuable. This is because you’ll have multiple points of reference from your first-hand experience.
Racquet Brands
With over 15 tennis racquet brands, it sometimes feels like too many options. However, the good news is that selecting a racquet brand doesn’t have to be all that complicated. The reality is that all of the top brands carry a wide range of racquets designed to meet the needs of players with a wide range of styles, levels, and preferences.
As a result, whether you pick up one of the more familiar brands such as Babolat, Wilson, Head, or Prince or you decide to go with one of the typically less familiar brands such as Volkl, Yonex, Tecnifibre or Slazenger, you’re likely to find a racquet that meets the criteria you’re looking for.
So, instead of getting hung up on the brand, pick one you feel good about and start there. If you begin to play with a particular brand’s racquets and are not finding what you like, you may want to jump to another brand. This way, you can narrow your options out of the gate but still leave yourself open to try other brands and the unique technologies they offer without getting completely hung up on the sheer number of racquets available.
Finding The Best Racquet
Before even starting, beginners often ask, “What’s the best tennis racquet?” Whether you’re just getting started or not, it’s worth noting that the very best tennis racquet is the one that meets your needs, matches your level of play, feels great in your hand,s and gives you the confidence to step out on the court and have fun. Unfortunately, what works for one player may not be great for another, so classifying a single racquet as the best would be doing players a disservice.
So, rather than going out and buying your favorite player’s racquet or the prettiest racquet on the shelf, give yourself the benefit of the doubt by reading up on tennis racquets before making your decision. Your time spent will help you find the best racquet for you, and your game will be better for it.
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