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The size of tennis racquet you choose is really a personal preference. Basically, tennis racquets come in a mid-size and oversize. The mid-size racquet has a smaller tennis face and less surface area of tennis strings. Mid-size racquets are more compact and usually lighter. They are easier to swing and move around quickly. Serve and volley type players often prefer the smaller mid-size racquet. An oversize racquet has a large surface area of tennis strings. This can make the racquet feel heavier and it is more difficult to swing the racquet around quickly. However, the "sweet" spot on the racquet is larger. The sweet spot is where you want the ball to hit your strings more maximum effectiveness. Players that hug the baseline tend to enjoy using an oversize racquet. You can always "demo" different racquets at your tennis club to see which size is best for you. Your tennis pro can also give you great reccomendations.
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What is grip size on tennis racquet?
grip size on tennis rackets is the diameter of the handle on the bottom of the tennis racket.
Can you use a junior tennis racket to play racquetball?
Legally, in competition, no. The size and shape of a racquetball racquet is specific to the structural integrity and overall safety of the racquet.
What is the age range for junior tennis racquets?
The age range for junior tennis racquets depends on the size of the racquet. A 17-19 inch racquet is for children from the ages of three to five. A 21-23 inch racquet is for children from six to eight years of age. A 25 inch racquet is for kids from eight to ten years of age. A 26-27 inch racquet is for children who are eleven and up.
What does l4 mean in tennis racket size?
L4 is usually the size of the racquet handle. L3 is a standard 4 3/8 inch handle, while L4 is the larger 4 1/2 inch handle.
How do you know what size tennis racquet you need?
Here are some basic pointers (all racquet head sizes in square inches):Beginners (starting out playing tennis or play seldom): 100-115Intermediate (play tennis once/twice a week, maybe more): 98-100Advanced (play tennis 3+ times a week; enter tournaments or play in leagues): 90-100The size of the racquet is only one of the many factors in choosing a tennis racquet, however. The weight is also a very important factor.Some pointers for the weight of a tennis racquet:Beginners: 10 oz. or lessIntermediate: 10 oz. - 11 oz.Advanced**: 11 oz. or more**Advanced players have very different tastes in racquet weights. Some prefer as low as 10.6 oz. while others may play ones that weigh 12 oz. or more.
How is badminton different from other racquet sports?
Tennis is definitely the most popular. There are differences between all the racquet sports.
How big is a table tennis racquet?
"There is no ""official"" size for table tennis racquets. Most however, are approximately 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long and 6 inches (15 cm) wide. This seems to be the ""ideal"" size for players."
What is the head size of a Yonex r-24 Rexking-24 tennis racquet?
The head size of Arthur Ashe's racquet is 12 inches in length and 9 inches in width
What prevention methods are there to avoid tennis elbow?
Many times, choosing a different size or type of tennis racquet may help. Frequent rest periods are important despite what the wrist and forearm activity may be. Compliance with a stretching and strengthening program.
What does L3 mean for a tennis racquet?
Grip size: US L1 = 4 1/8" US L2 = 4 1/4" US L3 = 4 3/8"
What sound does a tennis racket make?
There are multiple components to how a tennis racquet "works," though mostly its the player using the racquet who does 95% of the work. Some racquets have heavier heads than others, which can affect how much power the ball can be hit with. Lighter racquets are usually used by juniors, and I personally switched to a full-size racquet at about 12 years old, but that also depends on the player's ability and preferences. An important component is also how the racquet is strung - higher tensions can give you more spin, while lower ones can give you more power. Some strings are made to specialize in certain things, like spin, power, and/or durability. Hitting the ball in the center of the racquet, in the strings' sweet spot, gives you more control. The strings actually bend where the ball hits them, and then contract back to their original position to release the ball. This is mostly where your spin comes from.
What tennis racquet tension make you hit a ball harder?
Every tennis racquet is marked by the manufacturer with the recommended range of tensions. For example most medium sized racquets can be strung from 22Kg up to 28Kg. For maximum control the higher tensions are best. For maximum power the lower tensions are best. For a good mixture of both control and power the tension should be midway - that is 25Kg in the above example. The thickness or gauge of the string will also effect the power. A racquet tension of 25Kgs with a thin (1.20) string will produce more power than a tension of 25Kgs with a thick (1.35) string. If your average shot is falling nearer the service line than the baseline then either lower the tension 1 or 2 Kgs or use a slightly thinner string to get more shot distance. However, be warned, a thinner string is not as durable as a thicker string so it may need replacing more often. If your average shot is going off the end of the court then either increase the tension on your racquet by 1 or 2 Kgs or use a thicker string (or both) to reduce the shot distance. Developing more topspin on your shots will also bring the ball down earlier - so there are many more factors than just racquet tension and string size to consider. An oversize racquet (i.e. the head is larger) will also produce more power since the central sweet spot is larger and also the strings produce more of a trampoline effect. A heavier racquet will also produce more power but you may lose a degree of control due to the difficulty of manoeuvring the extra weight. As a generalisation a keen amateur would probably play best with a medium size racquet, a string tension of around 25Kgs, a string size of around 1.25mm, a racquet weight of around 300gm and a desire to hit topspin whenever possible. However the question "What tennis racquet tension makes you hit a ball harder?" may not be as important as "Which tennis racquet set-up will help me hit more accurately?" The last thing to mention is that the size of the grip on a tennis racquet (between 4" to 5") is crucial to hitting accurately and powerfully. Always buy a racquet with a grip that your hand can go nearly all the way round (4 1/8" or 4 1/2" for most adults). A grip that is too big will produce poor tennis and cannot be reduced. Whereas a grip that is comfortable will produce better tennis and the grip size can always be increased later if necessary.
