How to Choose the Best Tennis Racquet

When you plan to start playing tennis in a more serious manner, then the most important thing to consider is choosing the right tennis racquet. This ‘tool’ is by far the most vital one in the tennis players’ equipment. While shoes and clothing have their role as well, a racquet is the one that ensures your playing the best shots and the power of your game. Throughout this article we will give you some tips on how to select the best tennis racquet regardless if you are a beginner or a more experienced player. In this way you can make sure that your performance will be the best showing your real game potential.

• When you choose the racquet you must be aware of the skill level. For the beginners the most recommended type is the racquet with larger head. Why? Because the ball has more space to land to when received from the opponent’s shot.
• As a beginner, it is not mandatory to go for the famous brands because they are very expensive. You won’t stay too much at this beginner level, therefore such a large expenditure becomes useless.
• If you are a more experienced player, you should make use of a tennis racquet that has a smaller head. With this type of ‘tool’ you will be able to perform your shots with more power.
• The next thing to consider is your style of play. For instance, those layers who have a topspin type of game, the racquet with heavier head will be the best. As to the other styles, ground shots, volleys, and so on, you should choose the appropriate type of racquet.
• Take into account also the weight of the racquet. If you have a more aggressive style and have suffered many injuries, you should choose those racquets with lighter head and a little bit heavier in overall weight. With this type you will have less tension at the level of your elbows and shoulders allowing you to play better strokes.
• Last but not least, check with the material that the tennis racquet is made of. The best materials are: aluminum, graphite, Boron and Kevlar. The graphite material is mostly used for the beginner and intermediate levels. When reaching already a more experienced stage, you should move on to the aluminum material since these racquets come also at cheaper costs and have a good feeling for your arm.