Tennis Rackets

At Pete Carlson’s, we have a wonderful selection of name brand tennis rackets at great values.

Do you have the right tennis racket for your game?

Here are some tips to help you figure out what racket is best for you.

Power

Firstly, you want to look for a larger head size. Having a wider surface area makes your shots more forgiving, giving you more confidence in taking larger swings to generate more power. Secondly, you want a wide-spread string pattern to increase ball deflection on impact. And lastly you want a thicker/stiffer beam to decrease the transfer of energy when you hit the ball. You want the power in the ball, not the racket.

Control

Start by looking for a smaller head size. This is going to alter your game by having you take slower shots to hit the ball dead center – ultimately giving you a more precise feel. Secondly you’ll want a less dense string pattern to diminish deflection. And lastly you will want a thinner more flexible beam to absorb more of the balls energy on contact so you can better dictate where the ball will travel.

Comfort

If you find your hand or arm hurting when playing tennis you may want to look for a few features in your racket to help with the pain. We recommend choosing a thinner and more flexible beam, a softer string type (strung with less tension). This will absorb more of the shock on impact. And lastly, look for a racket with dampening technologies in the handle or built right into the frame.

Recommended rackets

Whether you are just getting started, or are an avid tennis player, we have a wide selection of tennis rackets that can suit your needs. Here is a short list of tennis rackets we recommend to get started. Come in to our Palm Desert store location to see our full selection.