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You want to start playing tennis, but don't know which tennis racket is right for you? No problem! Especially as a beginner, choosing the right tennis racket is crucial for your first successes and having fun with the game.
In this article, we present five recommended tennis rackets for beginners all of which are particularly beginner-friendly, offer a high level of comfort and help you to improve your technique quickly.
Before you buy a tennis racket, you should pay attention to the following criteria:
✅ Large club head for more impact area
✅ Lightweight for easy handling
✅ High level of comfort to prevent arm problems
✅ Well-balanced for control & power
These factors are particularly important when you are just starting to play tennis.
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Here are our five favorites for the perfect start—all tennis rackets are available directly from the Tennis-Point online shop or at a store near you.
Technical details & features:
Generous sweetspot - larger club head and longer frame optimize forgiveness.
Strung with a Wilson Multifilament Sensation string, which helps reduce vibration and create a more comfortable feel.
Comfort racket: Designed specifically to enable beginners to learn quickly - even with imprecise hits.
Advantages and disadvantages for beginners:
For whom particularly suitable:
Ideal for those who are just starting out and don't yet have much feeling in their wrist and arm.
Players who like to hit powerfully but do not yet have much experience with control-heavy play.
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Head size: approx. 645 cm² - slightly smaller than oversize models, therefore offers better control.
Weight: approx. 280 g - although not the lightest model, it is still within the acceptable range for beginners, especially if you value quality and stability.
Balance point: approx. 330 mm - balanced frame, not very top-heavy.
equipped with vibration damping and provides a pleasant feedback when hitting.
Players looking for a balance: not too top-heavy, already powerful, but with a "tournament feeling".
For players who want to become more ambitious later on and are prepared to invest a little more in terms of control and technique.
Head size: approx. 660 cm² - offers a generous sweet spot.
Weight: approx. 270 g - in the lighter mid-range, easily manageable even over longer periods of play.
Balance: approx. 330 mm, slightly top-heavy - provides additional momentum on groundstrokes without being too cumbersome.
Frame profile: 22 / 25 / 23 mm - helps with the mix of stiffness and flexibility, which supports comfort and power.
String pattern: 16×19 - provides good spin potential and control on groundstrokes and topspin shots.
Beginners or recreational players who want to play frequently and use both power and control.
Players who value spin but don't want to get into high speed yet.
Advantages for beginners:
Due to the relatively large club head, you get a larger sweet spot - which helps enormously if you are not yet hitting consistently in the middle.
The low weight allows the racket to be swung more easily and moved faster - especially for volleys, net play and reactions.
With technologies such as Parallel Drilling and BLX, you get a softer feel when hitting the ball - this is easier on the arm and reduces vibrations.
A more open or medium string pattern such as 16×20 also supports spin effects - this is more fun and helps to expand your technique.
Disadvantages / Challenges:
The slightly top-heavy balance (approx. 340 mm) can be tiring during longer sessions or if your arm/grip is not yet that strong - you need to make sure you work your wrist and arm correctly.
Even though the weight is moderate, it is not the lightest comfort racket - which means that it could still be a little demanding for very young or very small beginners.
Control on extreme, powerful shots can be limited - the racket tends to deliver a little more power and spin, which requires precision.
For beginners or recreational players who want a little more than just "basic equipment" - in other words, not just comfort, but also a racket with which you can develop further.
For players who want to learn to use spin later and are looking for a balanced mix of control and power.
For younger players or those with less physical strain who still want to build up strength - this racket enables fast swing training without high physical strain.
Large club head (105 in²) → high error tolerance: you hit cleanly more often, even if your technique is not perfect.
Combination of spin-enhancing features (spin grommets, 16×19 pattern, auxetic material) helps with learning topspin and groundstrokes with lots of variation.
Relatively light and playable despite its power - the frame is not overly stiff, which provides comfort.
Modern technologies provide feedback at impact, helping you to develop your technique and feel faster.
Slightly top-heavy balance + oversize head means the racket requires good grip and wrist management - with fast movements or net play, the feel can sometimes be "sluggish".
Stringing and string weight have a strong influence on manageability: depending on the stringing, the racket can be noticeably heavier and less agile.
For tight angles or quick reactions you need a clean technique - the racket supports but does not replace good footwork or timing.
For motivated beginners or recreational players who want to learn technique and spin and value excitement in the game - not just straight shots.
For players who already have a certain basic level of fitness/willingness - and don't need maximum control right away, but rather a feeling for the game, fun and progress.
Also suitable for doubles players, team players who need power in matches but want to start comfortably.
A good tennis racket for beginners should not only make your game easier, but also make you want to play more. Our five top models are designed to do just that: They offer comfort, power and control - for a successful introduction to tennis.
You can order all the models presented directly online at Tennis-Point - some of them even already strung and ready to play. Take the opportunity to try out which racket suits your game best!
Pay attention to weight, head size and balance. Light, forgiving tennis rackets are ideal for beginners.
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Not necessarily. Many entry-level models offer excellent quality at a fair price.
You can try out test rackets in many Tennis-Point stores - or order them online with a right of return.
You don't like the product you ordered or the fit and size are incorrect? No problem. You have a legal right to cancel your contract before delivery and up to 7 working days after delivery. Furthermore we promise you our Tennis-Point has extended this to a total of 30 days after delivery! If you want to return goods please e-mail us or write us. We will advise you what to do and refund you, including the original postage charges, within 30 days. You do not have to give any reason for cancellation. However, a brief explanation will help us to improve our service in the future. If you cancel, you must return the goods at your own expense. In this case, you are also responsible for the risk of loss or damage, therefore we recommed a postal insurance to cover the value.
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