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As a beginner tennis player, choosing the right racket<\/a> can be difficult as there are so many different sizes, types, and brands to choose from, that it can be overwhelming to find the right one to suit your skill level and playing style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I will guide you through the process of selecting the best tennis racket<\/a> for beginners, by providing an overview of the types of rackets that are best for beginners, the factors you should consider when choosing your first tennis racket, and my recommendations for the five best tennis rackets for beginners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Choose a Beginner Tennis Racket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main factors you should consider when buying your first tennis racket are its weight, grip size, head size, length, strings, and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In my opinion, the weight<\/a> of your racket is one of the most important factors to consider as if it’s too heavy then you will struggle to hit with power and if it’s too light then you are likely to struggle with control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore it is important that you select a frame with a weight that offers a good balance between power and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ideal weight will depend on a number of factors e.g. age\/skill level\/sex but it the general recommendation for beginners is to stick to rackets that weigh less than 300g (10.6oz)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grip Size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Another important factor is your grip size, as a tennis racket with a grip size that is too small or too big can cause discomfort, pain, and injuries to your wrist, arm, and shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone’s grip size is different so it’s important that you measure your grip size before purchasing your first racket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can check out this excellent guide on how to measure your tennis grip size<\/a>, which shows you how to measure your grip size yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Head Sizes in tennis generally range from 85in to 110in with 100in<\/strong> rackets being the most popular head size at the recreational level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bigger the head size on a racket, the more powerful it will be so many beginners opt for oversized tennis rackets<\/a> (over 100in).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I would recommend that you start playing with a 100in<\/strong> racket as they offer the best balance of power and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would only recommend an oversized frame if you are a senior player who needs some help generating power on your groundstrokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racket Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are an adult player then most players will be best going with the standard 27in<\/strong> racket length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you also have the option of going with a frame with an extended length<\/a>, which will give you extra reach, more power, and greater stability on your shots at the cost of being less maneuverable and more tiring to play with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strings and String Tension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most beginner tennis rackets come prestrung with cheaper factory strung strings, which are often not great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would recommend getting your racket strung with Wilson Sensation<\/a> tennis strings as they are a good quality string at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of string tension, a safe bet is to go with a string tension of 50 lbs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tennis is an expensive sport with many rackets costing over $200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I would not recommend spending too much on your first racket as you will be better off buying a more expensive racket once you have learned more about your playing style and technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For beginners, I would recommend buying a racket under $100<\/a> until you have a better understanding of your game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Beginner Tennis Racket 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are my top 5 recommendations for the top beginner tennis rackets in 2023, with Babolat’s Pure Drive Lite<\/strong> being my top recommendation for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n