Today’s tennis rackets are a far cry from those of yesteryear and have made playing the game even easier and more enjoyable. The old rackets were made of wood and required the use of a strong ancillary frame to keep them from warping when idle. Not so these days, and many rackets can be found for as little as around twenty dollars.
Modern rackets are rarely made of wood and appear significantly larger than their predecessors. They are commonly made of a lightweight material, often a composite. Their larger size and composition make them more forgiving than they once were and they make the game easier to play well.
Cheap tennis rackets are easy enough to find in most sporting goods stores and, of course, there are lots of places online from which they can be ordered. Those just beginning at the sport might do well to start off with something inexpensive, just in case tennis turns out to not be their cup of tea. You can always upgrade and pass the cheap model to a deserving niece or nephew.
Buying an inexpensive racket, however, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice playing ability. There are many models available in the 20 to 30 dollar range that are quite serviceable and will do well for a beginner. It you end up wanting a more serious racket you can always upgrade to something fancier and pricier.
A junior tennis racquet (another accepted spelling of ‘racket’) is usually very reasonable in cost and is made for a smaller player, whether child or adult. Grip is an important factor in a racquet’s design, as a handle that’s too large can encourage not only ‘tennis elbow’ but also carpal tunnel syndrome. The grip on a junior racket is smaller for this reason. The size of the grip is a measurement of the circumference at the end of the handle. Most junior racquet’s grips are four inches.
Playing tennis is fun and good exercise too. Even elderly people find it enjoyable and, at this game speed isn’t always the determining factor. Being perceptive and accurate can be just as important.
If you’ve not yet played the game maybe it’s time to jump in and give it a try. It’s good exercise. It’s good fun, too.
Bob Proctor has been writing articles since 2006 and is an expert on tennis stringing machine, however he also likes to write about brochure stand
