Top 5 Entry Level Racquetball Racquets (under $120) | May 2024

#5 Ektelon O3 Tour 165

The racquet is a remake of the very popular Original Ruben Gonzalez White frame and is supercharged with Ektelon’s Carbon Kevlar technology. The O-ports reduce aerodynamic drag creating a fast and maneuverable frame with a lightweight feel for accelerated swing speeds enabling players to reach more shots and rip more winners than ever before. Carbon Kevlar is an Ultra Light weight material with high durability it has been placed in the 10 & 2 o'clock position on the racquet head  to reduce damage to the racquet during wall impacts. The racquet also features Ektelon's Power Ring 8 string pattern. By developing a throat area with 8 Power Rings, each main string wraps around it's own independent Power Ring.

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Weight: 165 grams (unstrung)Balance: Heady Light
Grip: Ektelon MaxtackString: Lightning 17 gauge
Frame Shape: QuadraformHead Size: 106 square inches

#4 Head Liquid Metal Series

 

This racquet offers a lot of power with the perfect combination of touch in the front and back court at an affordable price. The series comes in 3 weights, 170, 180 and 190 grams, choose your weight you can't go wrong. Liquid Metals atomic structure is 2 1/2 times stronger than titanium and delivers 29% more power by utilizing the pure energy of the ball impact for maximum power return.

Head's power channel technology breakthrough creates more stiffness in the throat area of the racket for unbelievable power on every shot. Molded tubes pass inside the throat, completely eliminating lower exterior string holes for maximum stiffness. In addition, each Power Channel tube is wrapped in a special vibration dampening material creating a built in vibration dampening system for the ultimate in comfort for all levels of play.

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Weight: 170, 180 or 190 grams (unstrung)Balance: Varies by Racquet
Grip: Head HydrosorbString: Head Synthetic Gut White
Frame Shape: Modified QuadraformHead Size: 106 square inches

#3 Head Ti 175 XL

The Ti. 175 XL is Head's #1 Selling racquet of all time. It started out the Titanium technology craze a long while back. The racquet features Head's Power Zone Stringing System, an Innovative string pattern with double-hole grommets. This creates longer main strings while keeping the sweetspot up high where you need it.  If you want a very solid control racquet for a great price, this might be your weapon of choice.

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Weight: 175 grams (unstrung)Balance: 1/3" Heady Light
Grip: Comfortac Wrap GripString: Head Factory Silver Synthetic Gut
Frame Shape: TeardropHead Size: 106.5 square inches

#2 Python Intro 5000

The Perfect Beginner Racquet from a Real Racquetball Company. Python is know for the best grips in racquetball and has come out with a well priced beginner racquet.  If you are just starting out or getting back into the swing of things after many years this is the perfect frame for you.

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Weight: 195 grams (unstrung)Balance: Even
Frame Shape: TeardropHead Size: 105 square inches

#1 Deluxe Starter Kits

There are 3 kits to choose from in 3 price ranges.
The beginner kit is for the player just starting racquetball and looking for the bare minimum equipment necessary to play.

  • The Beginner kit Includes:
    A starter racket
  • a can of racquetballs
  • entry level eyeguards
  • and a plastic racquet cover

The advanced kit is for the player looking for a racquet better than a starter racquet and a sleeker carryng case.

  • The Advanced kit Includes:
    A Mid Level Beginner racket
  • a can of racquetballs
  • mid level eyeguards
  • and a vinyl racquet carrying case

The ultimate kit is for the player looking for a high level beginner racquet and a bag to carry more equipment than just a racquet.

  • The Ultimate kit Includes:
    A High Level Beginner racket
  • a can of racquetballs
  • mid level eyeguards
  • and a tote style racquetball bag

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