You don’t need to empty your bank account to get a good tennis racquet. Regardless of your skill level, you can find a racquet that fits your playing style for under $100.
Most affordable tennis rackets usually range between $20 and $95.
Here is our favourite list!
1. BABOLAT BOOST AERO (260 GR) RACQUET - $99
This racquet unites the yellow and black colours, which is similar to the Pure Aero range that is used by Rafael Nadal. This model is made for beginners or young players who are looking for manoeuvrability, power and accuracy.
Benefits for the Player : Tolerance – Manoeuvrability - Power
As soon as you put this racquet in your hand, you will enjoy the large head size of 660cm² as it is very tolerant and it will prevent you from making errors when you do not hit the tennis ball directly in the centre of the racquet head.
The relatively large head size and the head balanced (34cm) Boost Aero racquet will enable you to hit deep and powerful shots without having to force your body.
This model will be slightly less powerful than the Boost Drive racquet, but it will bring you more control.
The 260 g racquet offers manoeuvrability in all aspects of the game. Also, the 16x19 string pattern will enable you to a great deal of spin on your shorts. Meanwhile, the stiff frame (70 ra) will allow you to hit your forehands and backhands at full speed !
Technologies :
- Woofer : found in the grommets to optimise the contact time between the ball and the string in order to provide more comfort and control
Type of Player :
- Beginner to intermediate players who are in search of a good compromise between power, control and manoeuvrability
- Young players who are taller than 1m50 and possess a beginner's level
2. Wilson Burn 100 Team - $99
The Wilson Burn 100 Team Tennis Racquet is the premier budget friendly option for adults and beginning tennis players alike. This solid feeling frame weighs in at 10 ounces (strung) giving it a good mixture of maneuverability and stability. The 16x20 string pattern is open enough to allow good access to spin and power to create depth on your groundstrokes. Like all of the other racquets in Burn family, this one is the utmost in performance and durability.
3. Head Graphene Touch Instinct Adaptive Racquet -$85
What separates HeadR019s Adaptive series from any other on the market is the degree to which it can be customized to meet your needs. By selecting the option for the Adaptive Tuning Kit, we can build the perfect racket for your game! You can choose between two different string patterns, three different lengths and a variety of weight modifications. By selecting the 16x16 string pattern, you will find a noticeable boost in spin potential. If you're looking for extra stability and plow through, you can select heavier grommets. This will put some very effective mass at 3 & 9 o'clock. You can also select a heavier butt cap insert to tail-weight the racket and create a whippier more head light feel. Finally, if you want some extra momentum along with more reach and bigger power, you can select one of the extended length options. Those who choose not to buy the tuning kit can always purchase it later, allowing them to modify the specs as needed. With the Graphene Touch Adaptive Instinct, Head gives players across the ability spectrum the opportunity to create the perfect racket.
4. Prince Textreme Warrior 107 Racquets - $95
With the Warrior 107 Prince delivers a lively and spin-friendly weapon with a forgiving 107 square inch head. The 11.2 ounce weight combines with the crisp and spin-friendly response to give this racquet a speedy and and surgical feel. Also impressive is the long awaited return of CTS technology, which deploys variable beam thickness to add stability, power and flexibility to key areas of the frame. Prince also adds Textreme to the shaft to boost overall stability without increasing stiffness. At 7 points head light, this stick plays with lightning speed from the baseline. Our playtesters reported easy access to depth with a great blend of pop, precision and spin on full cuts. At net this racquet feels comfortable and solid against pace. The fast feel and put-away power makes this a dangerous weapon in the hands of aggressive doubles players. All in all this versatile racquet should appeal to a wide range of players, from intermediate baseliners to savvy doubles veterans.
5. Prince Textreme Beast 98 Racquet-$99
Beast series, this stick is designed to help you load the ball with power and spin. Compared to the Beast 100, the Beast 98 is a tad more demanding, but it's also more surgical, which helps when trying to work the ball into tight spaces. At 11.4 ounces strung, this stick is appropriate for intermediate and advanced ball strikers. Although this is a modern player's racquet, the Beast 98 comes with a 64RA flex, which makes it a little more arm-friendly than many of its competitors. It also benefits from the second generation of Textreme, which has been reinforced with Twaron, an aramid fiber known for its dampening properties. On ground strokes the Beast 98 rewards full swings with an impressive combination of spin, pop and precision. At 7pts head light, it feels fast and offers spin-friendly acceleration, but it also packs a 325 RDC swingweight, giving it enough heft for driving the ball through the court or defending against higher levels of pace. The combination of speed and stability continues at net where this racquet not only has quick handling, but also the required stability for redirecting pace comfortably into the back court. Finally, aggressive servers will find the needed accuracy to swing for power and/or spin on serves. With the introduction of a more surgical head size to the Beast franchise, Prince has created a solid weapon for intermediate and advanced players. The great feel at impact is a nice bonus.
6. Babolat Boost D Tennis Racquet - $89
The Boost D White/Blue tennis racquet from Babolat. This full-graphite racquet is ideal for the beginner player or junior player looking to move up to their first full-sized adult frame. The Boost D comes with a head size at 105 square inches and features a lightweight feel at just 9.8 ounces strung. The racquet comes pre-strung by Babolat and is easy to handle for recreational players.
7. Head Ti. Conquest - $34
The Head Ti. Conquest Racket. It has a high-tact grip that improves your control and swing.
That's due to the new nano titanium construction; you’ll be able to get increased stability and control.
It also is designed to be light enough but also strong enough to increase the power of your swings.
The enlarged head means you’ll have a better boost to your performance and more forgiveness if you happen to miss aim. This is perfect for improving your game if you’re just starting out.
The Head Ti. Conquest Racket has an oversized head which can help you increase your accuracy if you’re new to the game of tennis.
The head is a rounded shape, giving you that same classic feel as other tennis racquets.
It’s constructed from nano titanium technology which provides a more sturdy and powerful racquet.
This is great for any beginning user who has moderate swinging speeds.
You should take note that because this racquet is on the larger end, it may be harder to keep swinging during a long match, so keep this in mind.
8 . Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 - $85
The Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 provides powerful shots, but it also allows you to place balls any place you like. This is thanks to its resilient and sturdy frame. For this reason, Wilson recommends the racket to recreational and intermediate players with moderate to fast swings. Popular opinion is that the racket is best for older recreational players who want powerful shots without putting in too much energy. Besides, some beginners may also like the racket since it has a large sweet spot and is powerful.
It’s important we also mention that Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 is lightweight. Most of the time, when a racket is powerful, it comes off as a bit heavy, which is not the case with the Hyper Hammer. When it’s strung, the racket weighs only 9 ounces. Hyper Carbon reduces the strung weight of the racket since it weighs 65% less than titanium. Overall, this material makes the racket maneuverable, while still providing enough power and control for all your shots.
Admittedly, its weight profoundly impacts vibrations, so keep that in mind as an important factor. Because it’s lightweight, you can feel more vibrations than you maybe would with a more massive racket. The racket may impact your arm, wrist, and shoulder since it's so lightweight. For this reason, I recommend you use a shock absorber to help you with dampening the vibrations.
9. Head Ti S6 - $79
An explosive, lightweight racquet for players with short, compact swings, the HEAD® Ti.S6 Tennis Racquet features a super stiff construction of titanium and graphite for incredible power and durability. A SofTac™ grip provides the ideal feel when going up strong against the competition, while ShockStop™ technology reduces vibrations - letting you play right past them all the way to the top of the leaderboards.
FEATURES:
Pre-strung racquet
Swing Type: Short & Compact
Super stiff titanium and graphite construction
SofTac™ grip provides ideal comfort and grip
ShockStop™ reduces vibrations
Composition: Titanium/graphite
Head cover not included
Model: 236005
HEAD
SPECS:
Length: 27 3/4 in. (XtraLong)
Head size: 115 sq. in.
Weight (unstrung): 8 oz
Balance: 380 mm
Cross section: 28-1/2 mm. box beam
Grip: HEAD® SofTac™
String pattern: 16 x 19
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