Tennis Racket Features

 

This guide is intended to be a simple description of tennis racket features. Each item influences the performance of a racket in some way. You should be able to check all the items without any special equipment.

After reading these pages you should know more about your own racket, and how it compares to other models. You can then use the information when you are selecting a new model.

Racket Features

Length

normally 27-28 inches / 686-711 mm

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Weight

normally 250 to 350 grams

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Size / String Area

Mid - Mid Plus - Oversize

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Balance

Head Heavy - Even

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Frame Profile

Racket width - Stiff or Flexible

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Grip Sizes

Grip 3 or L4

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Rackets Compared

Summary of various types of racket

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Typical Rackets

measurements compared

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June 2006