![]() There is no standard sized racket head but the majority of models range between 600 and 720 cm². Size of the racket head The head size is the surface area of the rackets hitting zone ie the strings. Those who have a sensitive arm and elbow should allways purchase models with good shoch absorbing qualities. These qualities are also influenced by the grip, strings and/or stringing tension. This characteristic is achieved using certain materials within the frames construction. Here we are not talking about the vibrastop or grommet that is placed between the strings rather about the internal absorbtion qualities of the racket. Shock absorbtion The shoch absorbtion qualities of the racket are next to weight and balance very important. Serve and volley players usually take an evenly balanced racket which means the centre of balance is around the middle of the racket and towards the grip. the weight is found at the top area or racket head. Base line players mostly prefer a head heavy racket ie. Total weight and balance Every player prefers a different weight (240gr - 340gr) as well as a differently balanced racket. ![]() The customer is presented the newest of racket technology, however the latest technology must not automatically be the best but those who want to stay up to date then go ahead. With each line of models the racket manufacturers change the combination of these materials. Swing Index - Classification of the racket property in depend of player typeįrame materials There are many materials being used today to give the racket its characteristics for eg. Generally it can be said that tournament rackets have a lower frame profile and comfort rackets a higher frame profile. The lower the swing index the more the player must produce their own energy through better and faster stroke technique. A higher swing index says that a racket is more powerfull as it produces more energy during the swing and ball contact. Almost all manufacturers use the swing index to catergorize their rackets. ![]() It makes more sense to also consider the comments and information supplied by the manufacturers, which are backed up by the so called swing index. Simply taking a racket in the hand and relying on your feeling is definately not enough. ![]() Many discussions about what racket is the best take place but not much is really understood.
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