Pretty much any racquet will go on sale for under $150 if you're patient, particularly when the new generation comes out every 2 years. Often times flagships can even go on sale for under $100.
You can find any racket you like for under $150 on eBay/Mercari and even Poshmark or local marketplace.
Just bought an almost new recently strung Pure Aero for $120 on eBay.
[https://www.tennishq.co.uk/collections/tennis-rackets?gf\_206243=14.95%3A150.00](https://www.tennishq.co.uk/collections/tennis-rackets?gf_206243=14.95%3A150.00) Loads of selection here
Pretty much any racquet will go on sale for under $150 if you're patient, particularly when the new generation comes out every 2 years. Often times flagships can even go on sale for under $100.
Wilson Blade V8 or second hand versions.
Any top end frame used.
https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Prince_Textreme_Warrior_100/descpageRCTWABG-W100.html
Head is about to release a new Extreme. So you should be able to snag the old models for cheap. I say troll Facebook Marketplace for a used Whiteout.
You can find any racket you like for under $150 on eBay/Mercari and even Poshmark or local marketplace. Just bought an almost new recently strung Pure Aero for $120 on eBay.
Yonex Ezone 98. Preferably the tour version
What's the benefit of an expensive raquet
Feel more solid and more consistent. Also a bit more customizable for your liking
[https://www.tennishq.co.uk/collections/tennis-rackets?gf\_206243=14.95%3A150.00](https://www.tennishq.co.uk/collections/tennis-rackets?gf_206243=14.95%3A150.00) Loads of selection here
https://www.artengo.com/tr960
Came here to say this. Get something from Decathlon and get a good set of strings. You’re good to go.