How to Buy a Tennis Racquet
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You’re tired of your rented tennis racquet, and feel good enough about the strength of your game to take the plunge and buy your own. Good for you! Learn what to keep in mind when shopping for a tennis racquet by reading the below advice.
Tips for buying a tennis racquet
- Begin by checking out tennis magazines for reviews of tennis racquets, or simply go to a sporting goods or tennis specialty store to peruse the selection of tennis rackets. If you’re game is pretty basic (i.e. if basically all you do is serve and volley), then you can go with a basic tennis racket.
- Consider how much you can afford to spend on a tennis racquet. A quality racquet should cost you somewhere between $50 and $100. Talk to a salesperson at the store you’re in (or a seasoned tennis player you know) about which tennis racquet brands and models are dependable. You should also inform the salesperson about your skill level as a player (this will aid him/her in helping you pick out a racquet), and inquire about upcoming or ongoing sales at the store you’re in.
- Look for a racquet that is relatively lightweight (but not too lightweight—you don’t want the frame to crack while playing), as well as one that you feel comfortable gripping. A good average weight for a racquet is about 10 ounces. Take a few practice swings in the store, and maybe inquire if it’s a possibility for you to leave the store to test the racquet out with a tennis ball.
- Also be aware of head size and string tension with the tennis racquets you’re considering. If you’re a beginner, go with an oversize racquet, for it will give you more room to make contact with the tennis ball. Make sure the strings on your racquet are tight but not too tight. Get a tennis racquet that’s about 27 inches in length, which is the average length of a racquet (anything less is for children).
- You may be able to find some of your best deals on tennis racquets by shopping online. However, always be sure to test tennis racquets out in person before buying one online.
Caution
If the racquet you purchase begins to vibrate a lot after use, be sure to go and buy vibration dampeners. They will greatly improve your ability to comfortably and successfully play a game of tennis.
Where to buy a tennis racquet
Check out the below online shops for buying a tennis racquet.
Tennis Warehouse All the best name brand tennis racquets can be found for sale here, including ones by Prince, Estusa, Head and Fischer. Also find sales on balls, apparel, strings and grips.
Tennis Company offers great deals on racquets by Yonex, Kennex and Tecnifibre. Create an account (for free) to begin shopping.
Amazon.com has a Tennis & Racquet Sports department providing sales of racquets in such categories as advanced, beginner and intermediate. You can also shop according to brand and price.
Resources for tennis racquets
Dummies.com: Choosing a Tennis Racquet
All-About-Tennis.com: How to Choose a Tennis Racquet
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