Choosing the Best Tennis Racket

Whether you are just starting out as a tennis player, or even if you

are an old pro, the tennis gear you choose is extremely important. One

of the most important pieces of tennis merchandise that you will

purchase as a tennis player is your tennis racket. Your racket is

extremely important and will set the tone for your game, so of course

you want to pick out the best tennis racket you can find. With so many

different choices out there, it can be difficult to figure out what the

best tennis racket is for you; however, if you consider your skills,

your style of playing, the weight, and the materials of the racket, you

should pick a winner.

Skill Level

When you are looking for the best tennis racket, one of the most

important things that you need to consider is your skill level.

Beginners will want to make different choices from advanced players

when it comes to picking out tennis equipment.

1. Beginners - If you are a beginner at tennis, more than likely you

will want to start out with a cheap racket that has a larger head than

most. Having the oversized head will make it easier to hit the tennis

ball while you are learning. Also, there is definitely no need to spend

a couple hundred dollars on a racket until you have learned the basics

and decided that you want to actively pursue this sport.

2. Intermediate and Advanced - Intermediate and advanced players will

want to pick out a racket that has a smaller head than the rackets for

the beginners. While the oversized head is great for beginners, as an

intermediate to advanced player, you should have more strength in your

tennis swing and a smaller head will allow you a great deal more

control in your hits.

Style of Playing

More than likely if you are an advanced player, you have your own

particular style of playing. Your tennis playing style will also

influence what you will need in a good tennis racket. If you like to

use a great deal of topspin in your game, then a racket that is head

heavy can help you improve your spin. Also, if you are a serve and

volley player, there are tennis rackets that are specifically designed

for your style of play, and the same goes for players whose game relies

mainly on groundstroking. No matter what style of play you enjoy, more

than likely you will be able to find a racket that can enhance and

improve your style.

Racket Weight

To avoid injury, taking a look at the weight of the tennis racket is

important before you purchase it. While you may be inclined to head for

the lighter rackets, actually you will want to choose a racket that is

a bit heavier; however, the head should be fairly light. While it may

sound a bit crazy to purchase a racket that is a bit on the heavy side,

a lighter racket can also lead to injury, such as tennis elbow and

shoulder problems. Also, a racket that is a bit heavier can also

improve your serves as well as your groundstroke.

Racket Materials

When you are trying to pick out the best tennis racket, you will also

need to consider the various materials that they are made of as well.

The most common materials that are used on tennis rackets today include

graphite, aluminum, and boron and Kevlar. Graphite rackets are probably

the most popular, since it provides great hitting power and both

beginners and even advanced players will find that this type of a

racket will perform nicely for them. Aluminum rackets are cheaper than

graphite ones, and they will provide you with excellent feel. The Boron

and Kevlar rackets are very stiff and can cause shoulder problems due

to the shock, so this type of racket should be avoided by a beginning

player.

While there are no set overall rules when picking out a racket, there

are a variety of things to keep in mind so you can pick out the very

best tennis racket. So instead of just walking into a shop and taking a

few practice swings, keep these tips in mind and find the best tennis

racket for you.

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has an excellent selection of rackets, equipment and clothing.

Hannah Reid, co-owner

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