Best choice for a beginner?

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Being new to tennis, I dont know much about rackets so when I wanted to start playing I went to sports authority and I was helped by a somewhat knowledgeable employee who recommended the Prince TT Scream Oversize. It was on sale for $50, but I was wondering if this was a good choice for a beginner or if there is a better choice in that price range. I dont know what info whould be helpful to make a recommendation besides that I’m 5′9" and 220 lbs.

Prince TT Scream Oversize:
Power level: 875
Head size: 110-sq. in.
Weight: 9.5 oz. / 270g unstrung
Balance: 13.4 in. / 34.0 cm
Length: 27.5"
Cross section: 28 mm head / 24 mm shaft

Do not get a 110-sq in. racquet. the max you sould go for a guy is maybe 105-107 sq in. You are going to want a heavier racquet so you don’t get tendonitis in your elbow. Also, you don’t need a 27.5 in racquet. It sounds like that that "knowledgeable employee" suggested was a "beginner" girls racquet. if you are looking for a racquet around $50 i would suggest:

Prince O3 Hybrid Spectrum
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCPRINCE-O3SPEC.html

Head Liquidmetal Radical Oversize
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCHEAD-LMRADO.html

3 Responses

  1. Hi Says:
    July 28th, 2009 at 8:59 am

    well since ur just beginning, it really doesn’t matter what racket u get, so u can even buy a racket at target for $20

    it doesn’t matter if u get a cheap racket cuz if u decide to quit then u won’t lose much money and if u decide to go on, ur gunna need a new racket soon, one with a smaller headsize
    References :

  2. Self Proclaimed Genius Says:
    July 28th, 2009 at 9:39 am

    Head racquets are not that pricey and are also good for beginners!!
    References :

  3. Imperia Studios Says:
    July 28th, 2009 at 10:18 am

    Do not get a 110-sq in. racquet. the max you sould go for a guy is maybe 105-107 sq in. You are going to want a heavier racquet so you don’t get tendonitis in your elbow. Also, you don’t need a 27.5 in racquet. It sounds like that that "knowledgeable employee" suggested was a "beginner" girls racquet. if you are looking for a racquet around $50 i would suggest:

    Prince O3 Hybrid Spectrum
    http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCHEAD-LMRADO.html
    References :
    15 years experience

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