Beginner Tennis Racquet

Your racquet is the most important piece of tennis equipment you will ever buy. In order to play the best game you can, you must have the right equipment. With the many types available, how do you choose?

Tennis racquets are divided into three main categories:

1. Power racquets - which are most suitable for beginners and middle intermediates.

2. Tweener racquets - which are best suited for intermediate to advanced players.

3. Control racquets - made especially for more advanced players.

For those who are either new at the game of tennis, or only play periodically, a power racquet is best. Designed to accommodate those with weaker, shorter strokes, the power racket features a larger head, which creates a larger hitting spot, which gives the racquet more power. A heavier head, or balance, also gives these racquets more maneuverability, making it easier for those with little training to play a decent game right form the start.

Tweener racquets are lighter, and may feature a larger or smaller head, depending on the type of racquet chosen. These racquets are usually longer than the power racquet, which offers more control and power, especially for handling groundstrokes.

Those with more training and experience on the court may find a control racquet to offer the most control and added precision. Although they do not feature the same amount of power as their counterparts, Control racquets usually feature smaller head sizes and heavier weights.

When choosing a tennis racquet it's important to also check out their weight, balance, frame size, and length in order to choose the correct one for your body size, and playing ability.

As is the case when choosing an adult racquet, children must be fitted with the correct style and size in order to play properly.

There are many manufacturers who make a quality game improvement or power tennis racquet. Some of the best choices are Babolat, Head, Prince, Volkl, and Wilson. Whichever one you decide to go with, make sure it feels comfortable in your hand. Swing it a dozen or so times to see if it's too heavy for your arm. You don't have to break the bank to get a good one that will bring you years of enjoyment. But, you don't want to skimp either. A quality mid-priced racquet will help you get your tennis game off to a great start.