Fun on the Patio: Best Tennis Racket Bug Zappers

These tennis racquet bug zappers make awesome Father's day gifts!

The most fun invention in personal insect repellant technology in recent years is the tennis racket bug zapper. Even reading the Amazon reviews will have you laughing out loud, like I was.

Check out the fun tennis racket bug zappers on Amazon right here

These devices take the technology used in bug zapping lanterns and turn it into a handheld tool that you can take with you camping or leave on the porch for quick defense against any biting or bothersome insects. These are fun, inexpensive and useful gifts for Dad if you buy the well-made ones!

The tennis racket bug zappers presented here are some of the best in their respective price ranges. Whether you are looking for a few cheap bug zapping rackets for your next picnic, or a high quality rechargeable bug killer, each of these options has been reviewed as giving great 'bang for your buck'.

Extra Large 2400 Volts Hand Held Bug Zapper

JM's extra large bug zap racket has enough power to kill large and even very small insects. Having a higher voltage means the spark can jump further and this model is said to be able to kill fleas, lice and fruit flies. This model also features an attracting light to help with moths and other insects attracted to light.

Extra Large 2400 Volts Hand Held All Seasons Bug Zapper

JM's 2400 volt zapper takes two 'D' sized batteries and is not rechargeable, but like the others you could purchase rechargeable 'D' batteries. This extra large model is recommended as it has a longer handle to reach most ceilings to clear spiders.

Instead of a hold-down button like other models this one features a switch; which has it's benefits and drawbacks. While getting bugs is easier with a switch you should also make sure that other people stand clear so you don't accidentally shock them before you can turn the switch off.

JM's extra large bug zapper has a 4 out of five star rating on Amazon over 17 reviews. It is not the highest quality option available but it has all the features one could need of a good bug zapper with a decent voltage to boot.

Jolt Bug Zapping Racket

The Jolt racket offers a slightly different design with straight metal rungs instead of tennis-style mesh. It has the common 'hold' button that many other models feature and a similar voltage.

An advantage of this design is that it is easier to clean, useful for when bugs get stuck on the rungs and continuously fry. The disadvantage, however, is that it will sometimes miss smaller insects if they happen to pass between the rungs.

Jolt Bug Zapping Racket - Zapper

Over other models this racket comes with a carry bag, useful for protecting it while travelling, camping, or even just keeping it from little hands.

The Jolt racket zapper has received 30 customer reviews on Amazon and maintains a high 4.5 star average score. A few customers praised how easy it was to clean and how much fun they had using it. Negative feedback focused around it missing some insects sometimes.