Hm, if I were you, I'd suggest you to stick with the racket you've played with as a kid but then that might be a terrible racket so never mind. According to what you are telling me, I'm going to assume that you are pretty much a newbie who is learning and still needs to improve a lot more before any actual control.
You want to play with a fairly forgiving and long-lasting racket, such as the few I'm going to suggest.
Babolat Aero Storm Cortex
- In the Babolat world it was considered a "chick stick" because it was very popular among female players haha. But on a more serious note it is very good for new players that have first started because it offers a large sweet spot as well as pop for spin and keeping the ball in play. Great beginner, transition, or pro racket.
- Some cons however are that it may be a little heavy for newer players at 11.4 oz. strung it may take some getting used to, but after you will play fine.
Price: 129.99
Wilson K Factor K Fierce FX
- This racket from the K-Factor line is suitable for new players. At a very light 9.9 strung, you will be able to play much longer and without much getting used to. Not to mention it's sweet spot is very large due to the 105 sq in.
- Cons are that although this is very great for beginners, it is only recommended for beginners. When you get better the size and weight will hinder you, so I give you a year max with this racket, because it took me only a year to outdo my beginner racket.
Price: 129.99
Prince EXO3 Hybrid 100
- A much larger version of its original cousin the Prince EXO3 Rebel, this gives a very comfortable feel and much larger sweet spot for new players. This is more of a power racket as the stiffness is only 60, but at your level this is what you need. Then when you get better control will be generated by yourself.
- Cons are fairly low, if you go farther into this and you feel bored of it because your level increases that is another thing also.
Price: 99.99
Head Liquidmetal Radical Midplus
- This used to be a premier racket choice and is still a very good racket choice. The head size is made for new players to pro player alike. Control is moderately good and power is evident but you have to generate your own for a lot of speed.
- Cons are that it may be a little heavy for you, but nothing you can't adapt to eventually.
Price: 69.95
All these choices are personal decisions, now the best thing to do is to test them out. You can do this for only 10 dollars at Tennis Warehouse and have all four rackets for a week of testing.
Hope I helped, you started like me, helping the best I can =)