I was recommended tennis racket method FTM top surgery. Why would this be considered over others? Do I have options? (Photo)

With due respect to the surgeon who has given this advice, I believe this is just plain wrong. The "tennis racket" method is, first of all, not a commonly-recognized name for the procedure being described. It is in the oncology literature regarding female breast cancer. You are receiving information about the circumvertical skin pattern, commonly called the "lollipop" pattern. If the vertical incision is too long, then the surgeon will excise an ellipse of skin at the lower edge of the vertical scar to shorten it, creating the Wise pattern, commonly called the "anchor" pattern. All of these are skin incision patterns used in female breast reduction or lift surgeries. 
You are a male who does NOT want a "female" skin incision pattern leaving permanent scars to remind you that you once had female breasts!
First of all, you MAY be a candidate for periareolar "keyhole" mastectomies, plus nipple reductions, to give you a masculine chest with smooth skin and virtually invisible scars around one edge of your areolas, and in the center, where your protruding nipples are reduced to masculine size. 
If your skin is too loose (or less elastic), you might require double-incision mastectomies, but NOT with vertical scars. These scars would be positioned to simulate the lower edge of your pec muscles. That being said, again, I don't think you need any skin-reducing incisions OR vertical scars for any reason. Physical examination will allow this advice to be given more accurately for your individual anatomy.
Honestly, I believe this recommendation shows inexperience, not "versatility" with other techniques. Your surgeon (like all plastic surgeons) is trained in female breast reduction and breast lift procedures, and I believe is generalizing this to your request for top surgery. But YOU are NOT a female who wants scars of a breast lift/reduction. And forget any balderdash about "saving" tissue to preserve nipple sensation. 
Please click on the web reference link below for examples of both keyhole and skin-reducing transgender mastectomies. They're all my patients over the past nearly 30 years. NOT ONE has a vertical scar or lollipop pattern. They are also not just my best cases--they show how I've modified and improved technique, nipple/areola size and placement, and reduced revisions over the years. 
Please obtain other consultations with experienced ABPS-certified plastic surgeons experienced in transgender mastectomies. Other than myself, there are at least 3 others I know of in the Minneapolis area. See them all and get several opinions. I suspect none will advocate the "tennis racket" method. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

Hi,Thanks for the post and photos. Based on the photos you should do well with a keyhole incisional approach. Depending on your areola position in relation to the lower border of the pectoralis muscle, you may need a periareolar (or circumareolar) lift to ensure the areolas are at the proper height. You never should undergo a vertical incision. This is referred to as a lollipop incision and the vertical component can give projection to the breast mound, which is the EXACT OPPOSITE effect you want in chest masculinization. My advice, seek out a different plastic surgeon who is experienced in chest masculinization surgery.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand