Tennis racket for a beginning 14yo?

Question

I have little experience with tennis, and actually prefer pickleball (like ping pong outside because I hate the springiness of a tennis racket), but I'd like to try out for the team at school next year anyway. What rackets are recommended for beginners who like a lot of control?

Answer 1

Head Flexpoint FXP Prestige Team Racquets(@), Head Liquid Metal Prestige Junior Racquet(#) , Prince Shark 26 Junior Racquet(%).
(@) would probably be the best if you have ~1yr experience.
(#) if you have very little experience.
I encourage you to ignore the answer given by the previous person. You should not buy a racquet for the future(one you will grow into). You should buy a racquet for the present. if you buy a racquet too big for a beginner you can cause all sorts of problems with technique and injuries.

I used to use a babolat pure drive. It was better than everyone else on my teams' racquets, but once i tried a friends HEAD i just couldn't go back...it was so much better.

However babolat's are the second best. and maybe you would like a Babolat AeroPro Drive Junior if you are inexperienced, or if you are more experienced Babolat AeroPro Drive
even more control and are 1 yr exp Babolat Pure Storm Team or Fischer M Speed Pro Number One Light Racquets

woteva u do dont buy a wilson

Answer 2

Your best bet is to go to a sporting goods store where they have someone who is qualified to help you find the right racquet for you. It won't cost you anything for the advice and you are more likely to enjoy the game when you have the right equipment. I don't recommend that you listen to anyone who gives you a recommendation without even knowing your physical characteristics. And someone who says, "Oh, you should get a Prince (or whatever brand)" isn't being helpful since there are so many models of racquets available from a single manufacturer. For example, there are signifcant differences in weight between the Prince O3 Speedports and O3 Hybrids. Granted, a salesperson that works on commission will be likely to try to steer you towards a more expensive racquet, but you need to make it clear that you have a budget. You'll want a pre-strung frame since those fall on the less expensive end of the spectrum. Expect to spend between $60 - $100 for a decent racquet. Sounds a little pricy, but considering I just dropped close to $200 on a Wilson K-Six-One, it sounds like a bargain to me.

Answer 3

prince thundercloud. oops thats power.
Control rackets are for guys who are good already man, you have to hit the ball exactly right. They are the cheapest however. Just get an oversized racket to bein with like a wilson hammer.

Yeah, pickleball is cool.

Answer 4

Teenagers should definitely use any racquets Babolat Pure Drive Series. You can see all the other teens using those racquets and even ANDY RODDICK! I have been using it myself and it feels comfortable yet powerful! Great for beginning-intermediate to advanced! Beginners should use OVERSIZE for easier hitting. Anyways, if you want comfort, control, and power, this is the perfect racquet!

Answer 5

depends on the tension, the higher the tension the more expensive, the tension factor is located on the grip, if i can recall btw 50 and 60 watever units, but buy somethin that u can grow into with time, cos u wont always be a beginner.