how to pick a tennis racquet?

Question

I'm a 22 F 5 feet tall with 100 pounds, I'm a beginner for playing tennis. would like to pick something real light but with decent price. beside can you provide me some knowledge in picking a racquet ??

Answer 1

Go to a large sporting goods store, one that has a good selection of racquets and someone knowlegeable about tennis working there. A tennis pro shop (usually in tennis centers) is also a good place to go. You DO NOT have to purchase your racquet there, but you will have the advantage of having someone who is very used to helping players choose a racquet to help you and to make sure you get one that 'fits'. Basically, the grip should be comfortable. The right size is one that your hand wraps around almost completely.

Answer 2

here are some tips:
When you're shopping for a racquet, remember:


A heavier frame generates more power.
A heavier frame vibrates less.
A larger frame has a larger sweet spot.
A stiffer frame generates more power.
A stiffer frame transmits more of the shock load to the arm.
A longer racquet generates more power.
A longer racquet increases the chance of hitting the server area.
Higher string tension provides more ball control.
Lower string tension provides more power "trampoline effect."
Thinner string generates more power.
Thinner string produces more elasticity.

good luck,
tennis is FUN!!

Answer 3

Since you are a beginner, a racquet that has a large head is most suitable. I would think a Wilson n1 or n2 would be ideal for a beginner. Those are both very good racquets. When looking for a grip size, measure the length between the fat part of your palm near your thumb, to the tip of your middle finger(it should be between 4-5 inches).
Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

Go to a sports shop or tennis shop, or a large sports store, and ask to demo some racquets. demo like 3 racquets, and see which one you like the best. then go home and buy that racquet on the internet, because the internet is where you will find the best price.

Answer 5

Prince Original Graphite Mid

Answer 6

The best way to choose a raquet is a light but not too light raquet. Then, see the head size, length, Length, balance and weight all factor into swing weight and head shape.
Racquet recommendations for power players


Wilson n1

Wilson n3

Prince O3 Silver
Prince O3 Blue
Head FP 10
Head I.S12
Head LM 8
Racquet recommendations for optimum power/control combination

Wilson n5 95
Wilson n5 110
Wilson n5 Force 98
Wilson n5 Force 110
Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 110 Stretch
Wilson nPro Surge
Wilson n6 110
Wilson nPro Open X
Wilson nSix-Two 113
Head Intelligence i.X3 OS
Head Ti-S5 CZ Titanium
Head Ti.S6 Titanium
Head i.S6 OS
Head LM 4
Head FP 4
Head FP Instinct
Head FXP Instinct Team
Prince Hybrid Hornet MP
Prince Hybrid Hornet OS
Prince 03 Hybrid Spectrum MP
Prince 03 Hybrid Spectrum OS
Prince O3 White
Prince O3 Red Mid Plus
Prince Shark MP
Prince Shark OS
Prince Triple Threat Scream OS
Prince More Control DB 850
Dunlop M-FIL 300
Pro Kennex Ionic Ki-15

Racquet recommendations for control players

Volkl Tour 10 Mid Plus Gen II
Prince Triple Threat Bandit MP
Dunlop M-FIL 200
Prince Original Graphite MID
Prince O3 Tour
Head FP Radical MP
Head FP Radical OS
Head LM Radical MP
Head LM Radical OS
Wilson nSix-Two 100
Wilson nPro Open
Wilson nSix-One 95
Wilson nSix-One Tour (Federer's & Sampras new racquet)
Wilson nTour 95
Wilson nTour 105
Wilson nPro 98
Wilson n6 98

Answer 7

Prince O3 Silver Os

Answer 8

Try a Head Airflow racquet, its reasonably priced around $160 I realize that, that may seem like alot but its a tennis racquet you are buying and not an accessory for your ipod. These Airflow racquets are designed for women they are reasonably light with a large head size for the beginnners. However if you intend on being a competitor down the line you should get something like a Wilson W Line W6 Wild Crimson Racquet which is also a racquet that is designed specifically for women its $130, it has alot of control and if you like more control i reccomend stringing your strings tight. You may feel a bit of pain to begin with because number 1 you have not played tennis before, number 2 you are not used to swinging around a racquet that is 9-10 oz, lastly by stringing your racquet tightly [and when I mean tightly I mean almost the tightest recommended recreational tension you could put on it] for the Head Airflow 3 tightest is 58lbs and for the Wilson W Line W6 Wild Crimson Racquet its 61lbs. when you string it tightly it feels as if you are hitting a ball and you making contact and your racquet may vibrate from time to time. This will lead to tendonitis otherwise known as tennis elbow if you play alot.

You wanted to know about some stuff when you are picking out a racquet, alright although these are the two that I recommend you buy there are many other options, go to your local tennis shop or Sport Center ask then to demo a tennis racquet you get it for about a week or so for a relatively small fee. Try out new racquets see how they feel because if you are going to buy a racquet you want to know that you like it, and not only that take it out to play alot. When your playing with a racquet the first time it may seem like a toy and its like wow this is great but the second or third time around it might not feel so good. There are two types of racquets. One is a player racquet which are reserved for control oriented people who like to learn how to rally and play and compete against others and improve their game. The other is a power racquet, as you can guess these are more for people who are power oriented and have a good grasp at control and want to overpower their opponent which is the style nowadays. I have given you both a power racquet [Head Airflow 3] and a player racquet [Wilson W Line W6 Wild Crimson Racquet] they are both suitable racquets for you but you need to go out and demo different racquets so that you can find one that suits your style of play.

Furthermore the list below is similar to the list above which tells you what types of racquets there are out there, however I would go to a shop and demo the top 2 before you go and try any of these because some of them are relatively heavy and some of them have extremely small head sizes

Racquet recommendations for power players


Wilson n1

Wilson n3

Prince O3 Silver
Prince O3 Blue
Head FP 10
Head I.S12
Head LM 8
Racquet recommendations for optimum power/control combination

Wilson n5 95
Wilson n5 110
Wilson n5 Force 98
Wilson n5 Force 110
Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 110 Stretch
Wilson nPro Surge
Wilson n6 110
Wilson nPro Open X
Wilson nSix-Two 113
Head Intelligence i.X3 OS
Head Ti-S5 CZ Titanium
Head Ti.S6 Titanium
Head i.S6 OS
Head LM 4
Head FP 4
Head FP Instinct
Head FXP Instinct Team
Prince Hybrid Hornet MP
Prince Hybrid Hornet OS
Prince 03 Hybrid Spectrum MP
Prince 03 Hybrid Spectrum OS
Prince O3 White
Prince O3 Red Mid Plus
Prince Shark MP
Prince Shark OS
Prince Triple Threat Scream OS
Prince More Control DB 850
Dunlop M-FIL 300
Pro Kennex Ionic Ki-15

Racquet recommendations for control players

Volkl Tour 10 Mid Plus Gen II
Prince Triple Threat Bandit MP
Dunlop M-FIL 200
Prince Original Graphite MID
Prince O3 Tour
Head FP Radical MP
Head FP Radical OS
Head LM Radical MP
Head LM Radical OS
Wilson nSix-Two 100
Wilson nPro Open
Wilson nSix-One 95
Wilson nSix-One Tour (Federer's & Sampras new racquet)
Wilson nTour 95
Wilson nTour 105
Wilson nPro 98
Wilson n6 98

Answer 9

If you have a coach or trainer or someone who plays and can make suggestions someone who knows you and your game. Then with this suggestions ask a demo from the store to be sure what are you going to buy. Good luck

Answer 10

Go with someone that has played regularly to show you how to hold it and what to look for then check the return policy of the store.