Best Racquets for Beginners

We've picked the best light, comfortable racquets that make picking up the game come more easily. When you're shopping for first racquet, it's important to note that not all tennis racquets come with strings in them. Here we feature some racquets that come with strings pre-installed, and some racquets that do not. Fear not if you choose a racquet that comes "unstrung," we have a guide to help you choose tennis strings, and our product experts are just a call away. Once you've chosen your string and racquet, if you order it from us, we'll get it strung and mailed to you.

Best Racquets for Beginners

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Head Titanium Ti.S6

Strings: Comes with strings installed
Bottom line: From rising beginners to savvy doubles specialists, the Head Ti S6 delivers a seductive combination of power, spin and comfort. It also has a price tag that is too good to refuse. On both groundstrokes and serves, this racquet's extended length will give you the leverage to overpower your opponents. From the baseline, medium length strokes deliver easy depth, and there is blistering pace available to those who swing this stick fast. You'll also have enough spin-potential to bring the ball down on a dime.

Prince O3 Legacy 120

Strings: Comes unstrung
Bottom line: When you’re learning the game, you tend to hit the ball off-center, which typically leads to higher levels of shock and a drop in power. The O3 Legacy 120 sidesteps this problem with the game’s most luxurious hitting area, punctuated by Prince’s time-tested O3 Technology, which produces unmatched vibration dampening. If you’re looking for the most luxurious hitting experience, start here. This racquet does not come with strings installed.

Babolat Boost Aero

Strings: Comes with strings installed
Bottom line: This maneuverable racquet makes learning the game easy. Although it lacks the steroidal power of the first two racquets, the high level of control will enable you to keep the ball in play no matter how big you swing (think confidence). The fact that it comes pre-strung for under $200 makes this starter racquet near impossible to beat.

Gamma RZR Bubba 137

Strings: Comes unstrung
Bottom line: Beginners in search of a very user-friendly racquet or older players who may have lost a step should definitely give this one a serious look. It delivers big power with little effort required. This racquet delivers big power from a massive sweetspot. The 137-square-inch head is considered a "super oversize," and if you buy this racquet, please note that you should buy two sets of string due to the head size.

Head Graphene 360+ PWR Speed

Strings: Comes unstrung
Bottom line: This racquet is ideal for beginners, savvy doubles specialists or any player looking to get easy depth from compact strokes. With its luxurious 115in² head, this racquet will give you a nice margin of error, ensuring that comfort remains high even when contact is less than perfect. For 2020, the Speed PWR gets updated with Graphene 360+, which combines the power and stability of Graphene 360 with SpiralFibers in the lower hoop for better feel at impact.

Babolat Pure Drive 107

Strings: Comes unstrung
Bottom line: Advancing beginners who want a premium option and loads of power should check out this Pure Drive 107. The Pure Drive line is known for its power, and this version has plenty on tap. With a larger headsize, it has a more forgiving sweetspot than the standard Pure Dive. It's also slightly longer than a regular racquet at 27.2", which can translate into even more power on serves.

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