Tennis Rackets

What types of rackets are there?

There are four different types of rackets. You should consider what type of player you are. There are junior rackets, comfort rackets, allround rackets, and competition rackets. The rackets have different advantages for players at different levels.

Junior rackets

The tennis rackets for children are divided into lengths of the racket, starting at 17 inches and ending at 26 inches. The different lengths correspond to the child's height. Below is a table indicating which size corresponds to which length.

When the child is taller than 1.5 meters, it's time to look at adult tennis rackets.

Comfort racket

The first racket is the comfort racket, which is widely used by youth, seniors, and people with physical complaints. It is a light racket with a large head, providing a large sweet spot. The sweet spot is the ideal place to hit the ball, in the center of the racket. Due to its light weight, it is easy to maneuver, and this racket is often used by players who play from the baseline.

Allround racket

The allround racket is a moderately light racket, equal to or slightly heavier than the comfort racket, up to 290 grams. The head size is smaller, ranging from 98 to 105 square inches. This is slightly smaller than that of the comfort racket, providing a lot of power and control over the ball. This racket is suitable for advanced youth, recreational, and club players.

Competition racket

The competition racket is a heavy racket, above 290 grams, with a small racket head of 93 to 100 square inches. This provides a lot of control over the ball, but the racket has a smaller sweet spot. This racket is suitable for advanced players who seek power and control. The balance point is close to the grip, making it easy to handle.

Balance Point

There are not only differences in the type of racket, but also in the location of the balance point. The balance point is the point of weight distribution of the racket. This is an important factor for the playing characteristics of the racket. There are three different balance points; topweight, even balanced, and handleweight. The closer the balance point is to the top of the head, the more power you can give to the shot. The closer the balance point is to the grip, the more maneuverability the racket offers.

A topweight racket has the balance point close to the top of the head, providing a lot of ball acceleration and power. The balance point is between 341 and 380 millimeters. An even balanced racket has the balance point in the middle of the racket, offering a bit of all characteristics. The racket has average power and a lot of control. The balance point is between 321 and 340 millimeters. A handleweight racket has the balance point close to the grip, providing a lot of control and maneuverability of the racket. The balance point for these rackets is between 290 and 320 millimeters.

Grip

When purchasing a tennis racket, it is important to pay attention to the grip size, the thickness of the handle. With an incorrect grip size, you have less control over the racket and will unconsciously grip harder when hitting each ball, leading to unpleasant injuries. If you already have a tennis racket, you can easily check if it has the correct grip size. When holding the racket in the normal forehand position, there should be a thumb's width of the other hand between the thumb and fingertips.

Don't have a racket yet? There is a way to measure which grip size fits your hand. Measure from the tip of the middle finger to the second vertical hand line.

Tip

Using a racket with the wrong grip size will cause you to unconsciously grip harder while hitting, putting unnecessary strain on your arm and increasing the risk of injuries. Therefore, carefully consider the table when determining your grip size.

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