Buying a new tennis racket can feel like learning a whole new language. The best tennis rackets range from under £50 to well over £250, and once you start comparing head sizes, frame materials, string patterns, weights, balance points and grip sizes, it's tempting to buy the first one you recognise and hope for the best.
It's a decision more of us are making. The latest figures from the Lawn Tennis Association show adult participation in Britain grew by 44 per cent between 2019 and 2023, reaching 5.6 million players. With another three years of Wimbledon-inspired interest since then, that number has likely grown further.
