Head Liquidmetal 8

There aren't many professional reviews of beginner tennis rackets, probably because novices either quit the game or wind up upgrading to an intermediate racket when they no longer need as much help getting the ball over the net. We found the only professional review of the Head Liquidmetal 8 at Tennis-Warehouse.com. Helpful user reviews can be found at Amazon.com and SportsAuthority.com.

The Head Liquidmetal 8 tennis racket receives solid ratings from tennis professionals and amateurs who say it offers more power than an intermediate racket and more control than a "game-improvement" beginner racket. At 9.3 ounces, the Liquidmetal is fairly lightweight, and the liquid metal inside various points of the head's frame adds power. Many users say their game improved with this racket, although detractors are dissatisfied with its power or control. The Head Liquidmetal 8 is suitable for players with USTA ratings of 2.0 to 4.5. If you want more power but want to stay in the same general price range, reviewers point to the discontinued but still widely available Wilson N1 (*est. $100). If you're looking for more control, the Prince O3 Speedport Red (*est. $220) gets good reviews, but costs more than twice as much.