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Tennis rackets : Did you know?
- Rackets for Tennis (or Lawn Tennis as it was originally called when first introduced in the 1870's) were developed from those used for Real or Royal Tennis played for centuries previously. These rackets were made from wood fashioned and glued into many variations of the now familiar key-hole shape.
- The average length of a tennis racket is more or less 68 cm, which means that a tennis racket with a balance point of more or less 33 to 34 cm is a tennis racket "in balance".
- The thickness of a tennis racket influences the "striking power" of a racket.
- The type of swing, which is directly connected to the agility and mobility of a tennis racket, is actually the flexibility with which you can handle a tennis racket.
- The importance of a tennis string is best demonstrated by the fact that a tennis string is the only material which comes into direct contact with the tennis ball.
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Tennis rackets – The racket suited to you
Tennis rackets are available in our online store tennis from all brands in a variety of sizes, colours, shapes and properties. The different tennis racket brands offer the latest technology and quality characteristics tennis rackets needed by any tennis player. The "best tennis racket" may not be named, because this assessment is subjective and viewed differently by each tennis player. So the most expensive tennis racket must not always be the best tennis racket for you. Each player has individual requirements from his tennis racket based on the qualities of that specific tennis player. Finding the right tennis racket for yourself is not an easy task .The tennis racquet can be selected according to various tennis racket properties.
Tennis rackets - The properties to look for
You can choose your tennis rackets according to various criteria. In the next section we have described the tennis rackets properties you need to consider.
The tennis racquet head size
The tennis racquet head size dictates the surface area of the tennis strings. This is expressed in square centimetres or square inches. One square inch equals around 6.45 cm ². The greater the tennis racket head size, the more power can be generated, but the less control you have over the racket. Professionals normally choose a smaller head size as a higher level of control over the tennis ball can be achieved. For beginners a tennis racket with a larger head size is recommended for easy playability. Tennis rackets can be selected from the following head sizes.
The tennis racket frames thickness
This may also be the described as the height of the tennis racket frame and is described in mm. The thickness of the frame affects the power. A thinner tennis racquet frame has less power, but greater control. Also these tennis rackets are usually heavier, which again helps control the racket but reduces the power. A thicker tennis racket frame with a light weight in contrast, has less control, but more power. There are the following different frame thicknesses in tennis rackets.
Tennis rackets - the materials they are made of
Today's tennis rackets are mostly composed of a carbon-fibre, reinforced plastic or fibreglass with various materials such as titanium, ceramic or aramid fibres added for refinement. This combination of materials is used to influence stiffness properties. They are a huge improvement over the previously used tennis rackets that were made of wood, that are now almost only found as collectables.
Tennis racket for kids
Even the little tennis players should be equipped with the right tennis racket in order to achieve the best possible training results .Also too large or too heavy a tennis racket can result in children having poor posture or improper technique. This can be prevented with the right racket. Ensure happy kids with our junior tennis racket range and ensure you find appropriate racket for your child. Our tennis website offers great support to help choose your children's tennis racket. Here is a guide to show what size racquet makes sense for what age and what criteria you need to find the right tennis racquet for your child.
Tennis rackets and the offer of free advice
Good tennis racket advice can save you time and money because your questions can be answered directly and a sound recommendation given. We can advise you in the choice of adult tennis rackets and tennis rackets for children