What's the best tennis racket for a complete beginner?

Across the reviewers we read, the consensus beginner picks fall into two camps: oversized, lightweight, head-heavy frames around 110–115 sq in (the HEAD Ti.S6 and Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 are the most-cited examples) for players with shorter, compact swings, and balanced mid-plus frames around 100 sq in (the Wilson Clash 100 is repeatedly named in r/10s threads) for players who plan to develop full strokes. Ultra-budget aluminum frames like the Wilson Tour Slam get you on court but are flagged by specialist-subreddit posters as something you'll outgrow quickly.