The first step to buying the best tennis racquet is to accept that you are a beginner. Don't go looking, researching, or purchasing a racquet used by a tennis celebrity. And I am repeating. DON'T. Remember, their playing style, speed, tennis ball, court, experience, and strength; everything is different from you. So always buy a racquet which is designed for beginners.
I always recommend arm-friendly tennis racquets for beginners.
The next things that you need to consider while buying the best tennis racquet should be the head size, weight, and grip of a racquet.
I recommend beginners to always go for racquets with bigger heads to start playing tennis. And there is a reason behind that. See, when you start playing tennis, in the beginning, you aren't as efficient as you need to be to hit the ball perfectly. Therefore, you need racquets with bigger heads that offer larger sweet spots. Now, you may ask, what is a sweet spot?
The sweet spot is the area on a racquet string bed, which provide the maximum power when you hit a ball. Don't mistake the sweet spot to be the centre of a racquet because it's not. It's slightly between the centre and the upper part of the racquet.
As for weight, I suggest you start with lightweight tennis racquets. A good quality racquet can weigh you down if it's heavy. In addition, lifting a heavy racquet and moving it around with that speed can cause rotator cuff tears. Therefore, you need a lightweight racquet to give your best at the court. Remember, as a beginner, you are developing your techniques. Make sure you aren't adapting the wrong techniques or harming your arm while using the wrong racquet.
Grip size is another factor while choosing the right racquet. It should neither be too small nor too big. A good grip size feels comfortable while play and also allows a full range of movement for your wrist and forearm without experiencing any discomfort.
Keep all these in mind and you will be able to find just the right racquet for yourself!
