What to Consider When Buying a Tennis Racket
1. Racket Weight:
The total static weight of the racket is its weight on the scale. The static weight of a racket generally ranges between 270 grams and 350 grams. It is often said that a light racket provides healthier or easier hitting than a heavy racket. Therefore, beginners and women tend to choose lighter rackets. It is thought that a light racket tires the arm less during easy swinging or rather, moving, thus allowing for faster hitting, and this thought is not wrong. However, a light racket also makes it a bit more difficult when hitting balls with pace. Since the racket is light, too much force is placed on the wrist, arm, and elbow. This can speed up fatigue and even cause injuries. Therefore, finding a balance is the best approach. The ideal racket for an adult is generally between 285-305 grams.
2. Racket Balance:
Racket balance has a significant impact on the feel you get when taking a position. Rackets with lighter heads swing faster and more easily, and are more suitable for short maneuvers. They are indispensable for those who do not want to strain their wrists. Rackets with heavier heads provide more power and have higher stability at the same static weight. There is no such thing as a good heavy-headed racket and a bad light-headed racket, or a good light-headed racket and a bad heavy-headed racket. There is only the answer to the question of who is suitable for what. This is related to playing style. If you are inclined towards a game focused on doubles and volleys, or if you have arm or elbow problems, a light-headed racket should be preferred. If you are inclined towards singles, and you have no health problems with your arm or elbow and you trust your abilities, a heavy-headed racket should be chosen. Another factor is the Racket Head Size. Rackets with smaller heads offer superior control and maneuverability. Rackets with larger heads increase hitting power and are more forgiving. In short, if you have not reached a very advanced level, you should avoid heads smaller than 95, and as your capacity increases, the racket head size should decrease. Finally, there is the Racket Stringing. As the thickness of the strings on the racket increases, the durability of the strings increases, but their flexibility decreases. Strings strung at high tension create a trampoline effect and increase vibration on impact, which will tire the arm more. However, because there is less flexibility, the strings will send the ball back less. With low-tension strings, there is a lot of flexibility, so the ball will stretch more due to the trampoline effect and be sent back further.
