| g to buy a new tennis racquet is a very easy decision | | | | You will normally find racquets will be 27 228 inches |
| to make. Which tennis racquet buy it is a much more | | | | long. in this case you will have a trade-off between |
| decision. There are so many different models on the | | | | maneuverability or power. A longer racquet gives you |
| market, each set has a different head size, a different | | | | more power but you'll find it more difficult to maneuver |
| length, different weights or balances and getting the | | | | it on the court. 27 inches is the standard length for a |
| right one might not seem to be so easy at first. Follow | | | | tennis racquet and best for a beginner. Anything longer |
| along as this article shows you what to consider when | | | | than 28 inches is probably best reserved for a |
| buying a new tennis racquet. | | | | professional. |
| Skill Level | | | | Weight |
| Are you a beginner? Are you an intermediate player? | | | | For the beginner it is recommended that you choose a |
| Or are you one of the select few heading to the | | | | racquet that weighs between 10 to 11.5 ounces. If you |
| professional ranks? How strong are you? Deciding | | | | use a racquet that is lighter than this then you could run |
| where you stand in the tennis world inexperience and | | | | into injuries. A lighter racquet will not be able to absorb |
| strength is the first thing to consider. A beginner who is | | | | the shock of a shot as much in your arm will. This part |
| strong may not find the true beginners racquet will | | | | often confuses the beginner thanks for the lighter |
| work for them. The beginners racquet usually is | | | | racquet will be much easier to control. The problem is |
| designed to add power and you won't need that. | | | | you end up swinging harder to get the power you |
| Head Size | | | | would get from her racquet that's just a little heavier. |
| The head frame is the wide part of the frame that | | | | So think twice before you go to light, you could end up |
| holds the strings. Beginners usually use oversized | | | | with wrist, elbow or arm injuries and ruin your days on |
| racquets. These are the ones that are 105 to 115 | | | | the court. |
| square inches. An oversized head will give beginners | | | | Grip Size |
| an advantage in hitting the ball to start. Intermediate | | | | To find the right size for you, pick up and hold a |
| tennis players as well as those advanced players will | | | | racquet and when your fingers wrap around the |
| usually use a racquet in the midsize range which is 85 | | | | handle of the racquet, there should be about an inch |
| to 95 square inches. Occasionally an intermediate | | | | between the forefinger and the thumb. If there is too |
| player may go from 95 to 105 square inches. Keep this | | | | much space the racquet grip is too big. If there is less |
| rule of thumb in mind: the larger the racquet head is the | | | | than an inch the grip is too small. The grip that is too |
| larger will be the sweet spot, making it easier to hit and | | | | small will create injuries to your wrist enter your |
| give you more power. The only problem is the larger | | | | elbows. On the other hand, if you have a grip that is |
| the racquet the less control that you have on your | | | | too big you will end up grabbing a too tightly, stressing |
| shot. That's why the better players go for smaller | | | | your arm and possibly creating injuries as well. |
| racquets. They are more likely to hit it on the smaller | | | | If at all possible, find a tennis club with a pro shop |
| sweet spot, due to a lot of practice, and they seek | | | | where you can rent racquets. Try a few different |
| more control over the shot. | | | | ones, with the above factors in mind, to determine |
| Frame Flexibility | | | | what will work best for you. If you are just starting out, |
| For the beginner, frame flexibility is not as important as | | | | look for an oversized racquet or one that is |
| head size. For the intermediate or advanced player a | | | | heavy-handed to give you the power that you need in |
| stiff frame will give you more power and control while | | | | the beginning. As you gain in power and technique you |
| a flexible frame will absorb more of the impact and the | | | | can begin to change to smaller, more control oriented |
| trade-off for less power and control. | | | | racquets to suit your advancing game. Whatever |
| Length | | | | tennis racquet you decide to choose, have fun! |