Best cheap tennis rackets: For beginners, children and groups
TENNIS attracts a lot of attention when Wimbledon comes around every summer.
But the vast selection of affordable rackets up for grabs will encourage sporting enthusiasts to take to the court once more.
Beginners who look to Novak Djokovic for inspiration will want to ease their way into the sport with a lightweight racket with oversized head.
Similarly young children will need a lightweight racket, which is easy to grip, to help them on their way.
While more experienced players will want a racket that is sturdy enough to take the oncoming power of a serve, but also pack a punch on the return.
But tennis can also involve the family, or a group of friends, with tennis sets available for an affordable price tag for you to recreate your own doubles.
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1. Best lightweight and all purpose tennis racket
Head has created the ultimate tennis racket suitable for beginners, as well as more experienced players.
The TI S6 design has a lightweight frame, weighing just 225g, while the titanium and graphite construction provides strength and sturdiness to withstand powerful serves.
This racket has been hailed a bestseller and received five star reviews from customers.
- (AD) Head TI S6 Titanium Tennis Racket for £69.99 from Decathlon – buy here
2. Best tennis racket for beginners
The Wilson Federer Tennis Racket is the perfect purchase for beginners.
The design has a long handle, as well as the oversized head, makes it easier to reach for high shots and return with power behind the ball.
- (AD) Wilson Federer Tennis Racket Aluminium for £23.37 from Amazon – buy here
3. Best tennis racket sets
Tennis is all the more fun with a group, so recruit your friends or family for a doubles match.
Opti’s set comes complete with to 25 inch tennis rackets, which can be used by children and adults, as well as two tennis balls and a cover for the rackets.
- (AD) Opti 2 Person Tennis Set for £12.99 from Argos – buy here
4. Best children’s tennis racket
What better gift to give the little one in your life than a tennis racket this Christmas, to start them on their tennis journey.
This Wilson Tour Junior racket is ideal for junior rackets because it has a gripped handle and is made to be lightweight in the hand.
- (AD) Wilson Tour Junior Tennis Racket for £17.99 from Sports Direct – buy here
5. Best tennis racket with grip
Holding a tennis racket for hours can take a strain on the player, which is why Wilson’s Energy XL racket is the ultimate must have.
The design is lightweight and comfortable to hold with its long handle and cushioned grip.
Customers can’t get enough of the bargain buy, as one review read: “Good racket, light and comfortable to hold.”
- (AD) WILSON Energy XL Tennis Racket for £25.99 from Amazon – buy here
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