| Name | Suitable For | Features | Popular Racquets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power/Game Improvement Racquets | Beginners, Small players, Women, Slim(less power) |
Oversized Head: 105 in² (677.4 cm²) or greater Extended Length: 27 – 29 in. Standard Size=27 in Stiffer Frame: 66 or greater Weight(Light): (8-9.5 oz) (225-270g) |
Head Titanium Ti56 Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 |
| Control Tennis Racquets | Less power in exchange for control or the ability to place the ball more accurately. player must develop the necessary technique, skill, and fitness required to generate power Seasoned or professional tennis players who possess fast, full swings |
Small Head: 85-97 in² (548.4 – 625.8 cm²) Standard Length: 27 in (68.58 cm) Low to Mid-Range Flex: 50-70 Heavier Construction: (11.6 – 12.6 oz) = (330 - 358 g) |
Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Yonex VCore Pro97 Head Graph 360+Prestige MP |
| Tweener (Intermediate) Tennis Racquets |
Intermediate level racquets that sit somewhere between power and control racquets Provide blend of power and control Good Option for intermediate players, they’re also perfectly suitable for beginners inexpensive starter racquet |
Mid-sized Head: 98 – 104 in² (632.3 – 671.0 cm²) Standard Length: 27 in (68.58 cm) Mid-range Stiffness: 61-70 Mid-range Weight: 9.6 – 11.5 oz (270 - 330g) |
Babolat Pure Drive Team Head Graphene 360 Speed Lite Wilson Clash 100 |
| Modern Player’s Racquets |
Heavier standard length racquets, but they feature slightly larger head sizes Higher stiffness ratings, which increase power and spin potential. |
Babolat Pure Strike 16x19 Wilson blade 98 16x19 v7 Head Graph 360+Gravity MP |