| Whether you are just starting out as a tennis player, or | | | | spin. Also, if you are a serve and volley player, there |
| even if you are an old pro, the tennis gear you choose | | | | are tennis rackets that are specifically designed for |
| is extremely important. One of the most important | | | | your style of play, and the same goes for players |
| pieces of tennis merchandise that you will purchase as | | | | whose game relies mainly on groundstroking. No |
| a tennis player is your tennis racket. Your racket is | | | | matter what style of play you enjoy, more than likely |
| extremely important and will set the tone for your | | | | you will be able to find a racket that can enhance and |
| game, so of course you want to pick out the best | | | | improve your style. |
| tennis racket you can find. With so many different | | | | Racket Weight To avoid injury, taking a look at the |
| choices out there, it can be difficult to figure out what | | | | weight of the tennis racket is important before you |
| the best tennis racket is for you; however, if you | | | | purchase it. While you may be inclined to head for the |
| consider your skills, your style of playing, the weight, | | | | lighter rackets, actually you will want to choose a |
| and the materials of the racket, you should pick a | | | | racket that is a bit heavier; however, the head should |
| winner. | | | | be fairly light. While it may sound a bit crazy to |
| Skill Level When you are looking for the best tennis | | | | purchase a racket that is a bit on the heavy side, a |
| racket, one of the most important things that you need | | | | lighter racket can also lead to injury, such as tennis |
| to consider is your skill level. Beginners will want to | | | | elbow and shoulder problems. Also, a racket that is a |
| make different choices from advanced players when | | | | bit heavier can also improve your serves as well as |
| it comes to picking out tennis equipment. | | | | your groundstroke. |
| 1. Beginners - If you are a beginner at tennis, more than | | | | Racket Materials When you are trying to pick out the |
| likely you will want to start out with a cheap racket | | | | best tennis racket, you will also need to consider the |
| that has a larger head than most. Having the oversized | | | | various materials that they are made of as well. The |
| head will make it easier to hit the tennis ball while you | | | | most common materials that are used on tennis |
| are learning. Also, there is definitely no need to spend a | | | | rackets today include graphite, aluminum, and boron |
| couple hundred dollars on a racket until you have | | | | and Kevlar. Graphite rackets are probably the most |
| learned the basics and decided that you want to | | | | popular, since it provides great hitting power and both |
| actively pursue this sport. | | | | beginners and even advanced players will find that this |
| 2. Intermediate and Advanced - Intermediate and | | | | type of a racket will perform nicely for them. Aluminum |
| advanced players will want to pick out a racket that | | | | rackets are cheaper than graphite ones, and they will |
| has a smaller head than the rackets for the beginners. | | | | provide you with excellent feel. The Boron and Kevlar |
| While the oversized head is great for beginners, as an | | | | rackets are very stiff and can cause shoulder |
| intermediate to advanced player, you should have | | | | problems due to the shock, so this type of racket |
| more strength in your tennis swing and a smaller head | | | | should be avoided by a beginning player. |
| will allow you a great deal more control in your hits. | | | | While there are no set overall rules when picking out a |
| Style of Playing More than likely if you are an | | | | racket, there are a variety of things to keep in mind so |
| advanced player, you have your own particular style | | | | you can pick out the very best tennis racket. So |
| of playing. Your tennis playing style will also influence | | | | instead of just walking into a shop and taking a few |
| what you will need in a good tennis racket. If you like | | | | practice swings, keep these tips in mind and find the |
| to use a great deal of topspin in your game, then a | | | | best tennis racket for you. |
| racket that is head heavy can help you improve your | | | | |