The final addition is Stiffer Racquet Face Design ... if you’re coming to it from the Percept 97 or any of the more control-oriented 98s around, it can seem too wild at times.

When ranking the best tennis rackets for beginners, we considered factors like size, control, power, and weight. We also considered price, as some rackets provide a lot more value for the money.

Racquet franchises aren’t always easily classified, but Dunlop has simplified the identities of its lines with the core elements of the game in mind. Players looking for heightened control over ...