Choosing Your Tennis Racket
If you want to be able to play to the best of your ability then the equipment that you use is extremely important. There are many different factors to consider when choosing your tennis racket.
- Grip Size - Playing with the wrong sized grip can really hamper your game. An easy way to measure the correct grip size is to hold the racket and you should be able to fit your index finger in between the heel of your palm and the tips of your fingers
- Head Size - When deciding on the your head size there are a few general rules to remember. A larger head size generally generates more power, has a larger and has a larger sweet spot making it perfect for beginners or those with slow swing speeds. Many better players will choose a smaller head size as they generate much more power through their high swing speeds and have more control with the smaller racket
- racket Balance - The racket balance of choice will depend on the type of tennis that you play. Net players tend to prefer head light rackets as they have more control at close quarters. Baseline hitters will opt for a head heavy racket as they can generate the power they require from the wider swing
- racket Weight - The weight of the racket is one of the most important factors. If the racket is too heavy it can cause painful injuries that are difficult to shift. In recent years rackets have been getting lighter and lighter but they mean you must generate more racket speed to hit with equal power
Many different manufacturers offer tennis equipment and have items throughout the range for use by beginners and advanced player alike. Be sure to check out some of the following manufacturers when choosing your equipment
- Head
- Wilson
- Dunlop
- Prince
- Yonex
- Babolat
Related Pages
- Tennis Equipment and Facilities
- Tennis Equipment — for sale in the online store.
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