Top Tennis Rackets for Beginners
For Beginners with No Background
For beginners to tennis and racket sports in general, here are the most important points to consider when choosing a tennis racket as a beginner:
- Weight: Choose a lightweight racket (250-300g) for easier maneuverability.
- Head Size: An oversized head (105-135 sq in) offers a larger sweet spot and more power.
- Grip Size: Ensure the grip size is comfortable; you should be able to fit your index finger between your fingers and palm.
- Balance: Head-light rackets are easier to handle and offer better control.
- Budget: Opt for an affordable racket; high-end models aren’t necessary for beginners.
- Try Before Buying: Test a few rackets if possible to find the best fit.
These factors will help you choose a racket that enhances your learning and playing experience.
HEAD Graphene XT Speed S Tennis Racquet
The Graphene XT Speed S offers ideal forgiveness for a player with a more moderate swing speed. A 100 square inch head, slightly wider 22mm beam, 10.7 oz. strung weight, the Graphene XT Speed S adds up to lighter, more maneuverable option in the new Speed line. Open 16×19 string pattern makes the racket a more spin friendly for topspin players.
Babolat Boost Strike
One of the best values in Babolat’s racquet line, the Boost Strike has a combination of speed, power and spin. At 10.6 ounces (strung), this racquet is not only light enough for beginners and rising juniors, but it should also work well for the intermediate player who wants a light option.
With its explosive acceleration and grippy 16×19 string pattern, the Boost Strike will give you very easy access to spin. The 102 square-inch head is not only forgiving and lively, but it also feels wonderfully crisp and precise on full swings. Babolat adds some extra comfort and power to the stringbed. On the court, the Boost strike feels fast and powerful and there’s enough spin to bring the ball down hard.
At net, the Boost Strike combines user-friendly speed with a solid and powerful feel. The speedy feel is also an asset on serves, on contact to offer plenty of pop and easy targeting.
Wilson Federer Adult Recreational Tennis Racket
The Wilson Federer is an excellent racket for the beginner to intermediate level player offering a superb combination of power and control.
The racket features a 100-inch head, a 22mm cross section frame and is balanced slightly head light, add all this to the racket’s overall weight of 306g (10.8oz) and you will be able to deliver serious power and precision on your finest shots, making sure you keep your opponent under constant and relentless pressure.
The racket offers fine vibration dampening properties thanks to its graphite composite construction and has been pre-strung with Wilson’s nylon string in a 16×19 pattern, ensuring good control of the ball is there when you need it. An excellent racket for the assured and consistent recreational player.
For Beginners with Background in Racket Sports
For beginners to tennis but with some experience in other racket sports like padel or squash, it’s recommended that you skip the beginner-beginner rackets because they will be a hindrance, and starting with a mid hardness racket will make more sense. It is still recommended that you avoid rackets with high balance because lower balance will help a lot with the technique adaptation.
Babolat Boost Rafa
The Babolat Boost Rafa (2nd Gen) Strung Tennis Racquet is part of a range of tennis racquets that are designed for players who are looking for easy-to-swing frames to play with. These racquets are light and very maneuverable.
The racquet enable players to learn and progress more easily while having fun. Yet, the racket still provides an experience worthy of a champion.
HEAD Ti.S6 Tennis Racquet
This ultra-light racquet offers excellent power from anywhere on the court. Players with slower strokes or a compact swing will find easier access to depth thanks to the powerful response of this racquet. The large head makes the TiS.6 a forgiving racquet for those just getting started in the game while giving more experienced players more margin to brush the ball for spin. Impressive stability helps keep this racquet feeling comfortable in the hands. The maneuverability, power and access to spin also make this a great option for doubles players.
Yonex EZONE 105 Sky Blue
The Yonex EZone is made for beginner players looking to improve their control. Players who typically hit deep shots and want to curl their shots inside the baseline will find the racket a helpful tool. The EZone has a big sweet spot, so you have more room for error, and this gives the payer enormous control.
Conclusion
This is just a guide to some of the best beginner rackets out there. There are a lot more out there but these brands and rackets have a proven record of being the best for beginners. This guide was made so that choosing a racket did not seem daunting at all.