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Tennis Newbie

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  • 14-04-2021 9:45pm
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    swededmonkey
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    Hi,

    I'm looking into joining my local tennis club when restrictions ease. As a complete beginner is there any specific equipment I should look at getting? How much would I need to spend for a decent racquet that would suit my needs?


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    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,856 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Buy something cheap first, maybe an aluminium adult racquet to see how you get on with the game. If you stay with it you would then look at getting a better one a you progress. Better again, see if a coach is doing group lessons, they might be able to loan you a racquet initially. First thing to get right is your grip size, have a google search, and there should be plenty of places o tell you how to measure your grip. If you can't find one let me know, and I'll PM you a photo.


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    Floppybits
    Registered Users Posts: 7,556 ✭✭✭Floppybits


    swededmonkey wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking into joining my local tennis club when restrictions ease. As a complete beginner is there any specific equipment I should look at getting? How much would I need to spend for a decent racquet that would suit my needs?

    Best thing to do is contact the club you are thinking of joining and half a chat with them and as most clubs have a coach the club should be able to arrange something for you. I know most clubs do let potential members come down on a certain night, usually club night, to have a try out.


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