Best Women’s Tennis Racquet

Top 10 Rated Tennis Racquets for Women 2013

By Brittany Rowland

Tennis is a sport that can be learned and mastered in youth and carried on for a lifetime. If you’re a woman looking for the tennis racquet that’s just right for you, then this guide may help you find what you need. Be aware of your skill level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced) as well as your particular needs on the court: power, control, maneuverability, and so on. For this top 10 list, we considered the following attributes:

1. Control
2. Construction
3. Maneuverability
4. Power
5. Durability
6. Price
7. Sweetspot size
8. Feel

Guide to Women’s Tennis Racquet
Size and Weight

The Balance between Power and Control

If you’re still new to the sport of tennis, you may be unsure about what size racquet to purchase. Depending on the racquet head size, weight, and length, the racquet will fall somewhere on the spectrum between power and control. If you’re new to the game, then you may desire power to your shots, but as you advance in skill, you’ll be able to provide the power yourself and will desire a racquet with more control.

Here’s a basic guide to help you determine the size, weight, and length of the racquet you need.

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