Wilson Impact blue/yellow

The ball comes off well from a very wide part of the string bed: the 112 sq in head is large even by recreational standards. V-Matrix, the frame's geometry, adds feel and leaves a margin for imprecise contact. For a beginner that means confidence from the first sessions.

CX Bridge is there to keep a hard shot under control. The aluminium frame weighs 277 g and is a little longer than standard, which helps you reach an awkward ball going past you. It comes strung and ready for the court.