Tennis Racquets Today

In today's technology, tennis racquets have been perfected to meet everyone's requirement. The racquets are the most important item to help you play your best. There are many factors to decide when picking your exact match for a racquet.

First though we must understand how a racquet works.

Head sizeThe bigger the racquet, the more power it gives you with its larger sweet spot. The smaller the racquet the more control it gives you to perfect your accuracy, but you'll need to be providing most of the power. A medium sized racquet will give you a large sweet spot, and a little bit better control compared to a large size one.

A large head will be in the size of 107-125 square inches.A medium head will be in the size of 100-106 square inches.A small head will be in the size of smaller than 100 square inches.

Length

A larger length will give you more power because of the leverage, and a longer reach for the ball. These will usually be 28.5-29 inches. A smaller size length will give less power but more control, and it will be easier to handle. The size will be from 27.5-28 square inches.

Weight

The weight you'll find for rackets is as follows.Heavy: more than 11 ounces.Average: 9.8-10.9 ouncesLight: less than 9.4 ounces

The heavier, the more power output, while the lighter the more control.

Stiffness

A stiff racquet will provide a more powerful shot; it dampens the vibrations and is generally easier to play with. A flexible racquet will be less powerful but offer more control.

Shape

Oval: Most common shape, the sweet spot is a little above the middle of the head.Tear Drop: Provides most of the racquet to act as a sweet spot.

Grip Size

Where all the control of the racket will be coming from, it is just as important as any other part of the racquet. To find one that suits you, it's a matter of finding the perfect size. If it's too big, the racquet will twist around loosing you control. If the grip size is too big, then your wrist won't be able to snap as easily. Both of these can cause tennis elbow.

What's your skill level?For beginners just starting to play the game, a cheap basic racquet with a large head and an already strung is the best. The size should be from 107-125 sq. inches.

For intermediate players with more experience and ones that play more often, you have more options. You can buy a small light one, if you want to have better control and already have the power, or stay with a large one to maximize your hitting power

For advanced players who compete or play numerous times a week will need a high grade composite made racquet that offers light weight, and maximum power potential.

Author : Gibbs
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