Active Away Tennis Holidays Blog: Tips on How to choose the right tennis racket?

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Matt Allen Posted on March 19, 2015 Posted ByPosted on

Option 1: Short Length Swing/Beginner/Power

Length – The length of the racket is normally 27 inches, with some being slightly longer (28 inches max).

Balance – They are balanced head heavy or evenly balanced, to allow enough weight to travel through the contact zone.

Weight – Weight wise they are normally less than 280 grams, meaning that they do not put too much stress on the joints.

Option 2: Medium Length Swing/Intermediate/Blend of Power + Control

Length – The length of the racket is 27 inches.

Balance – These rackets are balanced anywhere from slightly head-light to slightly head-heavy.

Weight – For the weight they are somewhere between 285 – 310 grams, with the average weight for a tennis racket being around 295 grams.

Option 3: Longer Length Swing/Advanced/Control

Length – The length of the racket is normally 27 inches, with some being slightly longer (28 inches max).

Balance – The frames of the racket are usually thinner, and are balanced head light, which means the racket will not be particularly powerful for someone with a slow swing.

Weight – These tennis rackets are usually 300-330 grams

Grip sizes: This is a really difficult subject to get right as it does come down a little to personal preference. But here is my guide for you below with a list of grip sizes:

L0

L1

L2

L3

L4

L5

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How do you choose the right tennis racket? For many tennis players, including myself choosing a tennis racket can be a difficult and daunting task. There are many things to consider, brands, head sizes, weight, string pattern, balance, and many more! One of the most common questions I get when I’m on court coaching is ‘What do you think of this racket?’ Racket manufacturers such as; Babolat, Wilson, Head, Prince and Dunlop offer power-oriented rackets.These rackets usually have a larger than average head size (the average being around 100in²), these rackets being 110in² or larger, and are described as ‘oversize’.These rackets are perfect for players who have shorter, slower swings and want a racket that is going to generate power easily for them. A great example of a power-oriented racket is the ‘Head Graphene PWR Prestige’ which can be viewed here There are many options for rackets that offer a mixture of features from a Power focused tennis rackets and a Control focused tennis rackets. This type of racket will normally have an average sized head size – around 95 to 102in², and are described as ‘midplus’.This type of tennis racket is ideal for players who have a medium length/speed swing, and are looking to choose a tennis racket that is versatile in all areas. They appeal most to intermediate/advanced tennis players. A great example of a Intermediate/Advanced tennis players racket is the ‘Head Youtek Extreme Midplus’ which can be viewed here This brings us too the rackets that are designed for the advanced players. These ‘weapons’ will have a smaller head size – around 90 to 98in² and sometimes have ‘tour’ after the name of the racket.This racket is perfect for someone who has a fast swing and generates power very easily. A great example of a Advanced players racket is the ‘Head Graphene Speed Pro’ which can be viewed here In general ladies should choose grip sizes L1 + L2. Men should pick, grip sizes L2 or L3 with a maximum of L4 for those of you with extra large hands! My personal preference is L2 with an overgrip. It’s always best to go for a smaller grip size, and then use an overgrip, as these are easy to replace. The grip size is the most important part of the racket, mainly because if your grip is too big you are unable to get your hand round the racket and feel the ball properly. I hope you enjoyed this blog, and when you are purchasing your next racket, if you require any more advice, please email: josh@activeaway.com and I would be happy to help. Why not try a few of our demo rackets on one of our tennis holidays! Active Away are specialised tour operator, we organise group tennis holidays to exclusive 4 & 5 star resorts, where you can meet new people, make new friends, share your great experiences whilst having lots of fun. Active away tennis holidays are suitable for everyone.