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. These ‘weapons’ will have a smaller head size – around 90 to 98in² and sometimes have ‘tour’ after the name of the racket. This brings us too the rackets that are designed for the advanced players. Option 3: Longer Length Swing/Advanced/Control They appeal most to intermediate/advanced players.Ī great example of a Intermediate/Advanced players racket is the ‘Head Youtek Extreme Midplus’ which can be viewed here This type of racket is ideal for players who have a medium length/speed swing, and are looking for a racket that is versatile in all areas. These rackets are balanced anywhere from slightly head-light to slightly head-heavy.įor the weight they are somewhere between 285 – 310 grams, with the average weight for a tennis racket being around 295 grams. This type of racket will normally have an average sized head size – around 95 to 102in², and are described as ‘midplus’. There are many options for rackets that offer a mixture of features from a Power focused racket and a Control focused racket.
Option 2: Medium Length Swing/Intermediate/Blend of Power + Control These rackets are perfect for players who have shorter, slower swings and want a racket that is going to generate power easily for them.Ī great example of a power-oriented racket is the ‘Head Graphene PWR Prestige’ which can be viewed here Weight wise they are normally less than 280 grams, meaning that they do not put too much stress on the joints. They are balanced head heavy or evenly balanced, to allow enough weight to travel through the contact zone. The length of the racket is normally 27 inches, with some being slightly longer (28 inches max). 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’. Racket manufacturers such as Babolat, Wilson, Head, Prince and Dunlop offer power-oriented rackets. Option 1: Short Length Swing/Beginner/Power