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How To Choose A Tennis Racquet

Deciding to buy a new tennis racquet is a very easy decision to make. Which tennis racquet buy it is a much more decision. There are so many different models on the market, each set has a different head size, a different length, different weights or balances and getting the right one might not seem to be so easy at first. Follow along as this article shows you what to consider when buying a new tennis racquet.

Skill Level

Are you a beginner? Are you an intermediate player? Or are you one of the select few heading to the professional ranks? How strong are you? Deciding where you stand in the tennis world inexperience and strength is the first thing to consider. A beginner who is strong may not find the true beginners racquet will work for them. The beginners racquet usually is designed to add power and you won't need that.

Head Size

The head frame is the wide part of the frame that holds the strings. Beginners usually use oversized racquets. These are the ones that are 105 to 115 square inches. An oversized head will give beginners an advantage in hitting the ball to start. Intermediate tennis players as well as those advanced players will usually use a racquet in the midsize range which is 85 to 95 square inches. Occasionally an intermediate player may go from 95 to 105 square inches. Keep this rule of thumb in mind: the larger the racquet head is the larger will be the sweet spot, making it easier to hit and give you more power. The only problem is the larger the racquet the less control that you have on your shot. That's why the better players go for smaller racquets. They are more likely to hit it on the smaller sweet spot, due to a lot of practice, and they seek more control over the shot.

Frame Flexibility

For the beginner, frame flexibility is not as important as head size. For the intermediate or advanced player a stiff frame will give you more power and control while a flexible frame will absorb more of the impact and the trade-off for less power and control.

Length

You will normally find racquets will be 27 228 inches long. in this case you will have a trade-off between maneuverability or power. A longer racquet gives you more power but you'll find it more difficult to maneuver it on the court. 27 inches is the standard length for a tennis racquet and best for a beginner. Anything longer than 28 inches is probably best reserved for a professional.

Weight

For the beginner it is recommended that you choose a racquet that weighs between 10 to 11.5 ounces. If you use a racquet that is lighter than this then you could run into injuries. A lighter racquet will not be able to absorb the shock of a shot as much in your arm will. This part often confuses the beginner thanks for the lighter racquet will be much easier to control. The problem is you end up swinging harder to get the power you would get from her racquet that's just a little heavier. So think twice before you go to light, you could end up with wrist, elbow or arm injuries and ruin your days on the court.

Grip Size

To find the right size for you, pick up and hold a racquet and when your fingers wrap around the handle of the racquet, there should be about an inch between the forefinger and the thumb. If there is too much space the racquet grip is too big. If there is less than an inch the grip is too small. The grip that is too small will create injuries to your wrist enter your elbows. On the other hand, if you have a grip that is too big you will end up grabbing a too tightly, stressing your arm and possibly creating injuries as well.

If at all possible, find a tennis club with a pro shop where you can rent racquets. Try a few different ones, with the above factors in mind, to determine what will work best for you. If you are just starting out, look for an oversized racquet or one that is heavy-handed to give you the power that you need in the beginning. As you gain in power and technique you can begin to change to smaller, more control oriented racquets to suit your advancing game. Whatever tennis racquet you decide to choose, have fun!