| Tennis racquets have come a long way since the | | | | an oval head shape. This is the traditional racquet |
| sport originated. There are enough rackets available | | | | shape. The sweet spot is located on the bottom half |
| that you should easily be able to find the best tennis | | | | of the head. The other option is a tear drop shaped |
| racquet for your game. You can buy longer or shorter | | | | head. This allows for a large sweet spot; almost the |
| racquets, racquets with larger heads, wooden | | | | entire head of the racquet. |
| racquets, graphite racquets, etc. The choices seem | | | | 3. Head Size. A racquet with a larger head size will |
| almost endless. There are beginner racquets, and | | | | have a larger sweet spot. It is favored by beginners |
| expert racquets. And like Goldilocks, you want to find | | | | because the larger head size results in more ball being |
| the one that is "just right." So how do you go about | | | | returned. Smaller head size provides better control, but |
| buying a racquet that is right for you? | | | | provides less power. Medium head size means that |
| 1. Weight. The weight of a racquet is very important. | | | | you will have better control and a larger sweet spot. |
| Heavier racquets help with control issues, while lighter | | | | These are a few factors to consider when looking for |
| racquets are more versatile and easier for most | | | | the best tennis racquet for yourself. It's not a bad idea |
| people to handle. Lighter racquets also provide better | | | | to have a few different types of racquets if you are |
| shot control. Mediums weight racquets are right in the | | | | an avid player. This will allow you the flexibility to play |
| middle. | | | | to your energy level that day. |
| 2. Head Shape. You can buy a standard racquet with | | | | |