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CHOOSING THE RIGHT TENNIS RACKET

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TENNIS RACKET

Whether you are new to the sport, a recreational player, or a seasoned pro looking for the perfect combination of power, spin and control, there will always be a Wilson racket that would fit your needs.
Let Wilson be your guide to finding the perfect tennis racket!

With an ever-evolving game, Wilson understands that there are many different types of players, which is why we have broken the racket lines to focus on four specific performance benefits – Precision, Feel, Power and Control.

Once you have picked a benefit, the next step would be going in to the minute details in the form of weight and your racket’s head size that can take your game to the next level!

Selecting The Right Tennis Racket For Your Skill Level

Understanding the two elements of racket construction – Head size and weight.

WEIGHT

One of the most critical factors when buying a tennis racket isweight. Most adult strung rackets fall between 9 and 12 oz. Youcan always add weight to a racket if it is too light, but it is verydifficult to reduce racket weight.

A racket that is too heavy can incur arm, shoulder, or wristdiscomfort and will slow down your stroke. Conversely, a racketthat is too light sacrifices power and can throw off your timing.

WEIGHT

One of the most critical factors when buying a tennis racket isweight. Most adult strung rackets fall between 9 and 12 oz. Youcan always add weight to a racket if it is too light, but it is verydifficult to reduce racket weight.

A racket that is too heavy can incur arm, shoulder, or wristdiscomfort and will slow down your stroke. Conversely, a racketthat is too light sacrifices power and can throw off your timing.

WEIGHT	LIGHTER RACKETS (9-100Z)	HEAVIER RACKETS (11-120Z)
PROS	More maneuverable, easier to swing and generate spin	More powerful, more stable and helps maintain control
CONS	Less powerful, less stable	Higher injury risk and less maneuverable
PROS	Players with slower, more compact strokes - typically smaller players, juniors or anyone with arm discomfort	Aggressive players with long, fast strokes - typically bigger players in or near their prime

HEAD SIZE

A racket's head size, which is measured in square inches, willhave a direct effect on racket performance. Larger head sizesare classified as oversize (typically 106+ square inches). Anyrackets smaller than that qualify as midsize.

As racket head size increases, power and forgiveness alsoincrease. For players who hit the sweet sport consistently, asmaller head size will afford more precision and control.

HEAD SIZE

A racket's head size, which is measured in square inches, willhave a direct effect on racket performance. Larger head sizesare classified as oversize (typically 106+ square inches). Anyrackets smaller than that qualify as midsize.

As racket head size increases, power and forgiveness alsoincrease. For players who hit the sweet sport consistently, asmaller head size will afford more precision and control.

HEAD SIZE	MIDSIZE (<106 SQ IN)	OVERSIZE (106+ SQ IN)
PROS	More precision, easier toquickly maneuver	More powerful, higher margin for error
CONS	Less powerful, smaller margin for error	Less precision, more difficult to maneuver
BEST FOR	More experienced players who hit the sweet spot consistently	Beginners or intermediate players who prefer larger sweet spot

LEVEL OF PLAY

For Beginner Tennis Players

For those who are new to the sport, we recommend choosing a racket that has a lighter weight, and bigger head size, also known as an “oversized” racket. This makes the racket more forgiving, and would allow new players to get used to the fundamental strokes without wearing out their arm.

When choosing a tennis racket for a beginner, here are a few things to look out for:

Oversized head size, ideally 105 sq inches.
Lighter Racket Frame, ideally 250g unstrung
Suggested: Check out the Wilson Ultra

For Intermediate Tennis Players

For intermediate players wanting to evolve their game, we recommend reducing their racket head size, and increasing the weight of their rackets. These players have their tennis muscles developed and are able to generate their own pace.

When choosing a tennis racket for intermediate players, here are a few things to look out for:

Oversized or Midplus head size, preferably about 100 sq inches.
Medium weight frame, racket weight of about 280g to 300g unstrung.
Less powerful frames, in exchange for more control.
Suggested: Wilson’s Clash or Blade series.

For Advanced Tennis Players

Advanced players should use “mid-sized” rackets, which gives them the ultimate control, feel and precision to confidently go for their shots.

When choosing a tennis racket for advanced players, here are some things to look out for:

Midplus to Midsize Head size, racket head size of 97 or 98 sq inches.
Medium to heavy weight frame
Suggested: Wilson Blade or Pro Staff

BALANCE

Another consideration for racket performance is balance, which measures itsweight distribution. Rackets can either be head-light, head heavy or even-balanced. Head-light rackets have more weight concentrated toward thehandle, whereas head-heavy rackets feature more wright concentratedtoward the head.

Balance is indicated on a point scale, with larger negative numbers beingmore head-light and larger positive numbers being more head-heavy. Smallernumbers close to O indicate more evenly balanced rackets. Note that strungrackets will be more head-heavy than unstrung rackets.

BALANCE

Another consideration for racket performance is balance, which measures itsweight distribution. Rackets can either be head-light, head heavy or even-balanced. Head-light rackets have more weight concentrated toward thehandle, whereas head-heavy rackets feature more wright concentratedtoward the head.

Balance is indicated on a point scale, with larger negative numbers beingmore head-light and larger positive numbers being more head-heavy. Smallernumbers close to O indicate more evenly balanced rackets. Note that strungrackets will be more head-heavy than unstrung rackets.

BALANCE	HEAD-LIGHT (-PTS)	HEAD-HEAVY (+PTS)
PROS	Reduced vibrations in the handle, easier to maneuver	More powerful, more stable through swing
CONS	Less powerful	More difficult to maneuver
BEST FOR	Players who use heavier rackets and want to swing faster with more maneuverability	Players who use lighter rackets and want more stability to keep racket head from twisting

MATERIAL

There are three primary categories of tennis racket frame materials: carbon fiber,graphite and aluminum. Performance rackets will feature carbon fiber orgraphite, while recreational rackets will feature graphite or aluminum. Carbonfiber is considered the stiffest and heaviest of the three materials, a top optionfor advanced competitive players. Aluminum is the most flexible and the lightestcomposition, with graphite sitting in between the two.

It is important to note that many rackets feature a blend of different materials,creating a composite or fused frame. These rackets aim to maximize keyperformance benefits by combining certain properties of specific materials.

MATERIAL

There are three primary categories of tennis racket frame materials: carbon fiber,graphite and aluminum. Performance rackets will feature carbon fiber orgraphite, while recreational rackets will feature graphite or aluminum. Carbonfiber is considered the stiffest and heaviest of the three materials, a top optionfor advanced competitive players. Aluminum is the most flexible and the lightestcomposition, with graphite sitting in between the two.

It is important to note that many rackets feature a blend of different materials,creating a composite or fused frame. These rackets aim to maximize keyperformance benefits by combining certain properties of specific materials.

MATERIAL	CARBON FIBER	GRAPHITE	ALUMINUM
PROS	Most powerful, stable and durable performance	efficient shock absorption, nice blend of power and control	Soft, lightweight feel at low price point
CONS	Less arm-friendly feel, most expensive	Less durable, not as strong as carbon fiber	Less powerful, more feedback upon contact with ball
BEST FOR	Competitive, serious players looking for most durable and powerful properties	Intermediate and advanced players looking for a good mix of power and arm-friendly feel	Beginners and recreational players who want a lighter racket with easy, comfortable swings

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THE GENERAL RULE OF THUMB

When choosing your next racket, always consider these three elements that would affect your power and control:
headsize, weight and string pattern.