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Picking the right head size for your tennis racquet.
By Michael Cook
Choosing the right head size for your racquet depends on your size, strength, style, and a number of other factors. It is important that you choose the right size racquet or you may end up with an uncomfortable racquet as well as hurt your game.
To start out, decide how big you want the head of your racquet. Frame sizes rang from 60 square inch wooden frames to 145 square inches in some oversized frames, although official tournaments limit the legal size to 135 square inches for playing. You need to decide if you want a Mid Size (80-90 square inches), Mid Plus (90-105 ), Oversize (105-120) or Super Oversize (120-135) frame. There are several factors that might affect your decision.
The "Sweet Spot" is a part of the stringing surface located toward the center of the head. Hitting the ball on the sweet spot of the tennis racquet produces the most power. The size, location, and power of the sweet spot depend on the size of the head. If you are a beginner, you should probably use an oversize racquet, although you don't have to be a beginner to use one. Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, and many other professional tennis players use oversize racquets. They are use heavier frames with the tighter stringing tension for more control.
Head size also affects Control Spin Control and Depth Control, although it's not the only factor. Control depends on many other factors such as racquet flexibility, weight, stringing tension, and balance. It is easier to put spin on the tennis ball with the larger head. However, the depth control level becomes lower as the head size becomes larger.
Super Oversize frames are great for the players with the slow swing who need more power. It helps to hit the ball over the net with little effort. Super oversize frames are only effective in slower games and won't help the faster game.
Most professionals that use a racquet with a smaller head size have a fast swing speed, a lot of strength, and can consistently hit the ball on the sweet spot. They do not need the power of an oversize head. They choose the smaller racquet to gain more depth control. Any time you go shopping for any type of tennis equipment, remember that you have a unique body and a unique game. You should decide which equipment is best for you, not just what's the most expensive.
About the Author
Michael Cook is a Marketing Specialist for E-Rackets.com. For more information about tennis racquets and tennis equipment visit http://www.E-Rackets.com.
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