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1 Racquets

1.1 How do I know what tennis racquet grip size I need?

** this comes from the wilson.com website.

2. GRAB THE HANDLE WITH THE CONTINENTAL GRIP, OR “HANDSHAKE GRIP”

The first thing you’ll want to do is turn your racket on its side and grab the handle so your pointer finger knuckle is lined up with the top-right bevel. It should feel like you are giving your racket a handshake.

3. CHECK IF YOUR FINGERS ARE TOUCHING YOUR HAND

The main rule with grip size is that you want a handle big enough so that there is some space between the tips of your fingers and your hand (like the image on the left). If your fingers go all the way around the handle and run back into your hand (like the image on the right), you need a larger grip size.

1.2 What is the right weight tennis racquet for me?

* provided by wilson.com

SELECTING THE RIGHT TENNIS RACKET FOR YOUR SKILL LEVEL

Before you can select the best tennis racket for your level of play, it’s important to understand two elements of racket construction: head size and weight.

ne of the most critical factors when buying a tennis racket is weight. Most adult strung rackets fall between 9 and 12 oz. You can always add weight to a racket if it is too light, but it is very difficult to reduce racket weight. A racket that is too heavy can incur arm, shoulder, or wrist discomfort and will slow down your stroke. Conversely, a racket that is too light sacrifices power and can throw off your timing.

A racket’s head size, which is measured in square inches, will have a direct effect on racket performance. Larger head sizes are classified as oversize (typically 106+ square inches). Any rackets smaller than that qualify as midsize. As racket head size increases, power and forgiveness also increase. For players who hit the sweet sport consistently, a smaller head size will afford more precision and control.

BEGINNER TENNIS PLAYERS

Players first learning the game of tennis should start with a light racket featuring a larger head size, often called an “oversize” racket. This will help them make contact with the ball consistently while learning to rally without wearing out their arm as their muscles get used to the game.

When choosing a tennis racket for a beginner, here are a few things to look for:

Oversize head size
Lighter frame
More power

INTERMEDIATE TENNIS PLAYERS

Intermediate players can start to reduce their head size and add a little more weight to their racket as their tennis muscles develop and they learn to generate more pace on their own. Doing these two things will allow them to keep their new-found power under control.

When selecting a racket for intermediate tennis players, keep the following in mind:

Oversize or Midplus head size
Medium weight frame
Less power generated from the racket, more control

ADVANCED TENNIS PLAYERS

Advanced players should be using “mid-size” rackets that allow them to play with control, feel and precision. These three benefits will provide a more connected-to-the-ball feel, allowing players to play more confidently as they go for their shots.

When selecting a racket for advanced tennis players, keep the following in mind:

Midplus to Midsize head size
Medium to heavy weight frame
Rackets optimized for control and feel