I'll just say you're not gonna find a decent one for under 100. But you don't need a good one. Archived Message Posted by illinilosch on April 19, 2025, 16:36:47, in reply to "Recommendation for a tennis racket, please" I've got dozens and dozens of racquets because I'm a tennis nerd and love to collect old racquets or anything that looks "cool" to me. You can go on eBay and get a very decent, used racquet for around that much. Or any local sporting goods store and do pretty decent there as well. Just my suggestion. Brand recommendation is not really important for a teenager or any kid just starting out. At that point, all kids care about is what's "cool looking". Once they start to develop and get good, then things get more specific. Previous Message 16yo girl plays for high school team. $100 or less. Message Thread: Recommendation for a tennis racket, please - Taz April 19, 2025, 15:06:53 The best answer is for her to go to a club that has demo racquets. - PDO April 20, 2025, 21:35:30 That's kinda where I was going with asking the coach. Her coach probably has seen her - ATL April 21, 2025, 9:24:21 She says her coach is also her math teacher so she'll talk to him tomorrow in math+ - Taz April 21, 2025, 10:13:12 Side question: is there any meaningful difference between tennis shoes and pickleball shoes?* - Sounder April 20, 2025, 15:48:47 No they're exactly the same for both. - illinilosch April 20, 2025, 15:56:24 I have read two things - Sounder April 20, 2025, 16:02:11 Perhaps so but I've seen no difference whatsoever. - illinilosch April 20, 2025, 17:05:06 My wife was going to play in running shoes and I scolded her* - Sounder April 20, 2025, 18:00:10 Unless she likes sprained ankles!* - illinilosch April 20, 2025, 18:23:00 I’m gonna go out on a limb and say for the overwhelming majority of people it doesn’t matter - IlliniSax05 April 20, 2025, 18:42:46 That being said, as a 50 ish year old man and active pickleball player - Sounder April 20, 2025, 18:47:19 And unless folks were slipping around (from poor traction) - IlliniSax05 April 20, 2025, 20:26:21 I have slipped on a wet court before - Sounder April 20, 2025, 20:52:19 Go to Play It Again Sports - TarheelIllini April 20, 2025, 15:31:30 I'll just say you're not gonna find a decent one for under 100. But you don't need a good one. - illinilosch April 19, 2025, 16:36:47 Ok are there ones you'd say stay away from?+ - Taz April 19, 2025, 17:17:05 Is there anyway you can talk to her coach to ask for recommendations? - ATL April 19, 2025, 17:23:24 I don't think so, but I can try or ask her to+ - Taz April 19, 2025, 17:27:41 Why wouldnt she be able to ask the coach?* - Sounder April 20, 2025, 15:47:39 She can. I don't think I can. Her coach doesn't know me. But, she said she - Taz April 20, 2025, 17:23:27 I second this suggestion. Think it'll be helpful to ask* - illinilosch April 19, 2025, 17:32:22 Wilson Blade Feel (available at Target). Can’t go wrong with a Wilson* - jjlocke923 April 19, 2025, 16:23:15 Let me ask my lil bro, who is a tennis instructor* - OrangeSox April 19, 2025, 15:22:54 This is what he sent. - OrangeSox April 19, 2025, 21:46:54 Asked him why these brands - OrangeSox April 19, 2025, 21:56:09 Thank you so much to you and your bro!+ - Taz April 21, 2025, 7:26:30 I've been extremely brand loyal to Head since high school - Sounder April 20, 2025, 16:03:00   Searching