CHOOSING THE RIGHT TENNIS RACKET
Whether you are new to the sport, a recreational player, or a seasoned pro looking for the perfect combination of power, spin and control, there will always be a Wilson racket that would fit your needs.
Let Wilson be your guide to finding the perfect tennis racket!
With an ever-evolving game, Wilson understands that there are many different types of players, which is why we have broken the racket lines to focus on four specific performance benefits – Precision, Feel, Power and Control.
Once you have picked a benefit, the next step would be going in to the minute details in the form of weight and your racket’s head size that can take your game to the next level!
SELECTING THE RIGHT TENNIS RACKET FOR YOUR SKILL LEVEL
Understanding the two elements of racket construction – Head size and weight.


LEVEL OF PLAY
For Beginner Tennis Players
For those who are new to the sport, we recommend choosing a racket that has a lighter weight, and bigger head size, also known as an “oversized” racket. This makes the racket more forgiving, and would allow new players to get used to the fundamental strokes without wearing out their arm.
When choosing a tennis racket for a beginner, here are a few things to look out for:
- Oversized head size, ideally 105 sq inches.
- Lighter Racket Frame, ideally 250g unstrung
- Suggested: Check out the Wilson Ultra
For Intermediate Tennis Players
For intermediate players wanting to evolve their game, we recommend reducing their racket head size, and increasing the weight of their rackets. These players have their tennis muscles developed and are able to generate their own pace.
When choosing a tennis racket for intermediate players, here are a few things to look out for:
For Advanced Tennis Players
Advanced players should use “mid-sized” rackets, which gives them the ultimate control, feel and precision to confidently go for their shots.
When choosing a tennis racket for advanced players, here are some things to look out for:


WHAT ARE SOME OTHER CONSIDERATIONS?
Balance, whether the racket is head light or head heavy can play a factor in one’s gameplay. Similarly, the material composition of rackets across our range of rackets differs too.
THE GENERAL RULE OF THUMB
When choosing your next racket, always consider these three elements that would affect your power and control: headsize, weight and string pattern.
Here’s a cheat sheet for you!
ELEMENT | POWER | CONTROL |
---|---|---|
HEAD SIZE | Bigger | Smaller |
RACKET WEIGHT | Lighter | Heavier |
STRING BED | Open Stringbed (16x19) | Denser Stringbed (18x20) |