Hello! I’m a beginner tennis player looking for a racket and some shoes. I technically played growing but it’s been about a decade since I stopped. I used to use Adidas Barricade (I think) and a Wilson Hammer. I liked the heavy head. But it’s been a very long time, and everything has changed since I last played. Just wondering what’s a good racket for beginners or intermediate.
For shoes, I’m considering On Roger Pro since they feel better on my wide feet than the current Adidas Barricade, but open to suggestions as well.
Thank you!
That’s what I thought as well from a quick look online. I went to the store to get them but they also had On shoes that I tried, and they felt more comfortable, but I wasn’t sure about its durability so I haven’t bought them. Looking at reviews online, it seems that durability wise they’re okay or below average maybe. But then again, a mid-30s woman playing beginners tennis probably doesn’t use the shoes nearly as hard as those reviewers so I shouldn’t be too worried about durability.
Thanks for the advice on the racquets as well. Unfortunately the tennis complex near me doesn’t have a shop so I’d have to find one.
Hard to recommend or choose a racquet for a stranger without knowing more, like if you play with a lot of spin, hit with a lot of power, need control for drop shots, etc. You might be able to find specific info on the balance and weight of racquets you’ve liked, which should help!
That’s fair! And honestly, since it’s been so long since I’ve even picked up a racquet, I wouldn’t even know how I hit. It seems that even though the tennis courts don’t have a shop, they have racquets for hire so I might start with that for a few sessions and see how I go. Thank you again!