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Tennis rackets come in numerous shapes and sizes and can cost anywhere from a few bucks to more than a thousand. In the old days they were all made from wood and buying a racket also included purchasing a wooden frame to lock over the racket when not in use. This kept the wood from warping.
Today, rackets come in a variety of materials and wood is rarely chosen by serious players. A typical tennis racket now weighs only about 12 ounces and is made from a composite material that doesn't require the use of a frame after hours to keep its shape. They have become larger than the rackets of the past and are also much more 'forgiving', especially beginners' models.
Cheap tennis rackets aren't hard to find and can easily be ordered from one of the many Internet sites offering bargains in this area. They're also available in most every sporting goods store on the planet. Tennis is a popular pastime and when starting out it's not a bad idea to buy a fairly inexpensive piece of equipment to see how you take to the sport.
Inexpensive, however, doesn't mean that it has to be a piece of junk or hamper your playing ability as a beginner. There are some very useable rackets out there that can be had for not much more than twenty dollars, although to get something more serious you're going to have to get into the two hundred dollar range. I don't think tennis pros buy their own rackets (as they're generally supplied to them by the manufacturers) but the rackets they use, when sold at retail can go upwards of a thousand.
A junior tennis racquet (another accepted spelling of 'racket') is usually very reasonable in cost and is made for a smaller player, whether child or adult. Grip is an important factor in a racquet's design, as a handle that's too large can encourage not only 'tennis elbow' but also carpal tunnel syndrome. The grip on a junior racket is smaller for this reason. The size of the grip is a measurement of the circumference at the end of the handle. Most junior racquet's grips are four inches.
Playing tennis is fun and good exercise too. Even elderly people find it enjoyable and, at this game speed isn't always the determining factor. Being perceptive and accurate can be just as important.
If you have access to a court but haven't yet tried the game give it a shot. A racket and a tube of balls don't have to cost much and you may find a new love. Playing tennis is good fun.
