Racket for beginner petite female

[akiyj]

Im a 5'2" female who have been playing casually once a week. I am going to start taking classes to improve.

I am debating between Yonex 66/70 vs Yonex 77pro. They are a little pricey but I am okay with that if I can keep them in the collection for a long time.

My understanding is that Yonex 66 is easier to play for a beginner but 77pro seems to be more versatile. Will 77pro be too difficult for me to play as a beginner? Please let me know your recommendation for both the racket and stringing tension!

 

[SSSSNT]

Beginner...in my experience any comfortable racket is ok and does not make a difference. There's no need to debate between this and that racket. Because beginners can't use the racket correctly no matter what it is. It's like using a gun but you don't know how to pull the trigger...any gun that you can comfortably hold would be ok. Your main thing is to learn the proper technique while avoiding injuries in the process.

For a weak female...I'd advise a racket that feels light to swing, lower string tension and don't force it when you're tired. You might get more "performance" from a head heavier racket but you increase your chance of injury by a lot. Tennis elbow is real and it's a huge pain to heal.

 

[Rebascra]

Astrox 70 is pretty nice, played a bit with my friend's and it was pretty sweet. It's a high-flex shaft designed for women.
Otherwise, I'd recommend the Arcsaber 7 or Nanoflare 700 (Pro if you can afford, Game or Tour for cheaper).

Astrox 77 is a bit rough to use, you need a bit of swing speed.
Won't make a great learning tool as you are learning technique while wrestling with the physical aspect of it.

Strings probably Exbolt 65 @ 24lbs is a very good all rounder.

 

[akiyj]

Astrox 70 is pretty nice, played a bit with my friend's and it was pretty sweet. It's a high-flex shaft designed for women.
Otherwise, I'd recommend the Arcsaber 7 or Nanoflare 700 (Pro if you can afford, Game or Tour for cheaper).

Astrox 77 is a bit rough to use, you need a bit of swing speed.
Won't make a great learning tool as you are learning technique while wrestling with the physical aspect of it.

Strings probably Exbolt 65 @ 24lbs is a very good all rounder.

Thanks for the recommendation! I think i will go with Astrox 70

 

[clementkrv]

First of all, remember to have fun playing =) And afterwards, I have been a long time user of Astrox 77 Pro, even at my (i would say above average) level, so its a great racket for everyone. When you are comfortable with your swing and technique, you could try it out for yourself. But for now, the Astrox 70 seems like a good fit for you.