Go to our pick of best Tennis rackets below.

Top 5 best lawn tennis rackets for beginners in India.

If you’re new to tennis, you may not realize that the type of racket you pick affects how well you play. That’s because different rackets are designed for specific surfaces, playing style, attacking, power-play, etc.

A short & interesting history of Tennis racket.

First made from solid wood, laminated wood, steel, then aluminum & now carbon composites, the evolution of tennis rackets happened in a long time span.

Many innovations, changes in shape & designs also happened during this time frame. Nowadays rackets are made with lightweight, durable materials like titanium and other carbon composites.

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Tennis: the best game for both aerobic and anaerobic fitness.

Comparing to badminton, which demands a high speed of movement, tennis needs more stamina and power. It is a physically demanding sport.

That is why many professional athletes play tennis for cross-training. Playing tennis offers overall health benefits & entertainment. And the whole family can participate.

Age is not a restriction for this game as we can continue playing for a lifetime.

Tennis is the best game for both aerobic and anaerobic fitness. It burns more calories than cycling or aerobics.

Improves leg strength, eye-hand coordination, and flexibility. A good tennis player will eventually develop good hand-eye coordination, stamina, power, and timing.

TOP TENNIS RACKET BRANDS IN INDIAN MARKET

Most of the world-famous tennis brands have a presence in the Indian market also.

This includes rackets from Head, Wilson, Babolat, Yonex, etc. Also, Indian brands like Nivia and Cosco offer a handful of quality rackets that too on an affordable budget.

Things to know while choosing a Tennis racket

Choosing a tennis racket, especially as a beginner is not an easy task. You have to consider few factors that decide the quality/nature/behavior of the racket, in terms of control, power and durability.

Mainly you have to look for racket material, balance, and weight.

Also, have a look at grip size and length.

• Material

Commonly used materials are aluminum, steel, and carbon composites like titanium, graphite, etc. Make of material is an important thing because of 2 reasons.

First is the impact on racket weight and then durability.

• Weight

Light rackets(300 gram or below)

Medium rackets(300 gram to 350 gram)

Heavy rackets(35o gram and above)

• Flex and stiffness ratings

Flex and stiffness affect the control, power, and comfort of a racket to some extend.

• Brand

Choosing from trusted brands for more durable, and quality rackets

• Balance

Based on your playing style, Power game, tweener, or defensive control play, you can choose rackets that can take advantage of your playing style.

• Grip size

Choose grip size based on your hand size, from grip size 1 to grip size 4.

• Length

27 inch(27in/68.58cm) is the standard length of Tennis rackets. But if you have good height and want to get more power you may use a more long racket.

Also, small junior rackets are available at 21 inches, 26 inches, 24 inches etc.

• Stringing pattern

Open stringing, Closed stringing

Stringing advice for specific models is given by top brands. Please search the internet for more information about different stringing patterns and brand-specific stringing advice.

• Playing surface

Four types of the playing surface are clay courts, hard courts, grass courts, and carpet courts.

Each has its specific characteristics that affect playing style and game.

• Playing style

“Baseliner players” battle from the baseline, “attackers” play aggressively and want a racket that controls their own power. “All courter” use their skills in different styles.

Some brands like Wilson categories their rackets solely based on playing style.

Best tennis rackets in India - 2021

Tennis racket for beginners/juniors in India under 2000 Rupees

• NIVIA G-21 Tennis Racquet

Brand - Nivia, colour - Green + white strung - Yes

Material - Aluminium (comes with racket cover)

Length - 21 inch, Age group - Junior

This is a junior racket having a 21-inch length and made with aluminum. This racket from the Indian brand Nivia is good for kids who are starting with tennis.

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• Cosco Max Power Tennis Racquet

Brand - cosco, Colour - blue + green

Material - Aluminium, strung - Yes

Length - 27 inch full size

This full-size racket from Cosco is also a good option for senior players who are starting this game. Made with aluminum material and having a length of 27 inches, this racket will be the best for recreational games.

Another good racket under rs 2000 is Wilson US Open 23

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• Wilson Match Point XL 3

Colour - Black and orange , length - 27 inch with larger head size(XL) and sweet spot.

Material - , weight - strung - Yes

Wilson match point XL, which features an extra-large head size, is a racket that can be used for competitive games. Made with a lightweight frame, this racket will give good swing speed.

• Head titanium 3000 (Recommended)

Weight - 275 gram, strung - yes, Length - 27 inch

Age group - senior, Material - graphite composite

Colour - blue, white, and black combination

One of the best rackets under 3000 from Head. Weighing 275 grams this is a super light racket available at a price range of 1850 to 3000 rupees.

This racket is an ideal choice for any beginners who want to compete with professional players. This piece is made with carbon composites (graphite).

Best Tennis rackets below 5000 Rupees

• Wilson US Open Strung

• Head Titanium 3100 Club Series

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• Head Ti S6 US Tennis Racquet