For a beginner it can seem daunting to choose a tennis racquet online. But with a little research and help from our tennis experts in India you can make the right choice that suits your style of game.

Here are some of the key considerations when selecting the right tennis racket:

The tennis racquet head size refers to the size of the actual hitting area within the tennis racquet frame. Tennis racquet head sizes are usually defined as follows:

The power a player generates from a tennis racquet goes hand in hand with the head size of the racquet. In other words, the larger the head size of a racquet, the more power the racquet can generate.

Beginners should select a racquet with oversize or super oversize head size because it provides a balance of power and control.

More experienced players and professional tennis players with greater power, precision and skill will usually opt for rackets with a smaller head size i.e. midplus or midsize.

The weight and balance of a racquet are the most important factors. These two components determine how the racquet feels in your hand, and more importantly, how the racquet feels when you swing it.

Tennis racquets come in a large range of different weights from 225g to 340g.

A Racquet balance is the weight distribution along the length of the racquet. There are three types of balance distributions used in tennis racquets:

The traditional length of racquet is 27 inches, but you can get longer racquets of up to 29 inches. The longer the length of the racquet, the greater the leverage on a swing, therefore giving more power to a shot.

Various junior tennis racquet sizes are also available. The list below gives an indication of the appropriate junior tennis racket size only. The most appropriate size will also depend on factors such as the ability and strength of the junior.

The thicker the beam, the more powerful the racquet will be. Most control racquets have beams between 18 and 21mm with most power rackets having beam widths of 25 to 28mm. Racquets with beam widths between 22 and 24mm provide a mixture of power and control.

A stringing pattern is the number of mains and number of crosses.

Tennis racquet grip sizes/measurements available are shown below. The most common grip size is 4 3/8”.

It is important to choose the correct size grip when buying a tennis racquet in order to prevent strains and injuries and also so that the racquet feels comfortable to hold and play with.

If you are able to try out different racquet grip sizes then the easiest way to select the right size is to hold the racquet in your normal forehand grip. You should then be able to fit in a finger from your other hand which will touch both your palm and the tips of your fingers.

An alternative way to measure your grip size is to use a measuring ruler. Line up the ruler on your palm in line with the intersection of your thumb and fingers. The length from here to the top of your ring finger is roughly the right size.