What is a good tennis racket?

Question

Im in need of a new racket and was wondering what type is the best I dont care to spend a little more on it to get a quality racket.

Answer 1

Wilson, it's the best!

Answer 2

Any racket will do. So long as it's able to bring the ball back to the opposite court lol

Answer 3

I suggest find a raquet that feels comfertable. i think that a HEAD but to start I think that you should find a raquet that is light weight

Answer 4

Many recreational players tend to spend their money on advertised racquets. I believe every racquet has different feel on everyone.

Do your research first on the internet. For example, try tennis-warehouse.com. Then go to a local shop and bring your old racquet. Tell the guys at the shop what you want and they should be able to show you a good racquet or two. Some shops allow their customer to demo before buying. Hit some strokes with your old racquet first, then with the new one to see if you like it. They also can recommend suitable string set and proper tension for you. Hope it helps :)

Answer 5

Every player has their own preferences and specifics; different rackets for different kinds of players. Since you did not really mention what type of play you generally use, i can't really go into specifics. The main question is, "do you want more power or control or a blend of both?" Players who can generate their own power--like the pros for example--tend to use heavy, headlite(most of its weight is in the handle) rackets with a small head size because they need control over power. beginners, on the other hand, should use  rackets that are light-- so that it's easy to swing- and oversized because they usually need more power. If you are one of the many players in between, a tweener racket would be better suited for you. For more specifics check this article from tennis.com:

http://www.tennis.com/yourgame/gear/gene...

it should help you determine what type of racket you should use.

all in all, it will all be up to you. and please ... don't just buy a racket because a pro or someone you admire uses it. this does not mean its the right one for you. you might just make a very expensive mistake. demo it if you can.