Tennis Racket Features
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Racket Weight
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The weight of most rackets is between 250 and 350 grams. The most popular ones are around 275 grams.
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Balance Point
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A better name for balance is probably weight distribution. There is a point along the length of a racket where it will balance. You measure this point from the end of the handle.
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String Area
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Many people refer to the Head-Size of a racket, but it is really the surface area of the strings. It is measured in square centimetres or inches.
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Racket Length
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For many years, the standard length of a racket was 68.5 centimetres or 27 inches. A few years ago some longer rackets were introduced that were mainly 71 centimetres or 28 inches in length.
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Frame Profile
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This is the width of the racket frame. Players who need more power should use a Wide-Body racket. A thinner frame is more forgiving but also less powerful.
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Grip Sizes
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The size of your grip will be in the range G2 (Small) to G5 (Large) and is usually shown on the racket handle.
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Rackets Compared
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You probably want to compare your racket to other models. This should help you decide if a different type would help you.
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