Popular Racquet Brands
There are more than 15 brands of tennis racquets on the market. Here’s a list of some of the more common brands.
Babolat Racquets
Babolat is a French company that was founded in 1975 in Lyons and is one of the big three in terms of popularity along with Wilson and Head. Babolat racquets range from about $30 to upwards of $200.
Wilson Racquets
Wilson originated in the early 1900s in America. Some of the most successful players in the world have used a Wilson racquet, including Roger Federer and his now-famous black RF97. Racquets start at about $30 and can be as much as $300.
Head Racquets
Head is newer to the game than both Wilson and Babolat and originated in America in 1950. It’s now one of the most popular racquets on the market and a popular choice among professionals. The cheapest Head racquets are about $80, and the high-end racquets are around $230.
Yonex Racquets
Yonex is the best-selling Japanese brand of tennis racquets. Like Head racquets, racquets at the bottom of their price range are about $80. Their high-end racquets are around $240.
Tecnifibre
Racquets made by Technifibre start at higher prices because they don’t offer inexpensive aluminum frames but top out at more affordable prices. At the low end, you’re probably going to pay about $120. Techniber’s most expensive racquets are a little over $200.