Spec me a Tennis Racket

[Jase]

I've got the sudden urge to play Tennis... I used to love and play a fair bit (was never very good) but not played for probably 10 years or more!

I can't find my old Racket and honestly have no idea what I'm looking for now. I used to buy Wilson but not sure why but I think I liked them.... So what would you recommend as a good Tennis racket for what is probably a beginner'ish level. I don't want to spend a fortune in case I don't like it now so somewhere in the region of £70-£90.

Thanks

 

[Jase]

Is there anyway you can go somewhere and hold a few, even better if you can try some demo racquets before you decide? You say you used to play so I hope I don't come across as teaching you to suck eggs but there are so many variables regards what the racquet is made of, head size, balance, swingweight and overall weight it can be difficult as what might suit you someone else might hate. By all means have a look online as you can pick up bargains with last season's models often getting good discounts, but for that price range I wouldn't discount somewhere like SoccerDirect for a starter racquet. Quite often when you are starting out again its a case of just picking something you like the look of. I'd stick to the major brands (Head, Wilson, Babolat etc) and although not "trendy" Dunlop actually make some quite good racquets for the money.

This might help -

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/improve/video.html?ccode=IMPVRACPICK

Thanks for the reply. I phoned my local store (not a national store) who I thought had stopped selling them but they still do but only stock Wilson. I'm going to go in tomorrow and try a few they said they had some Wilson Hammers on sale at £89 down from £129.. whether that's the correct or not I'm not sure but at least I can try them.