CTA Racket Guide
The following information should help, a little, getting through the minefield of purchasing a new racket.
AJ is the main contact for this service, so please feel free to talk to him.
Also, have a read of the information below. . this is a good place to start.
Six of the most important factors to consider
- Long swing – a lot of control needed in the tennis racket as the swing generates power.
- Average swing – an all round swing needs a racket that caters for control and acceleration.
- Short swing – needs a frame that will help generate power.
Unsure?? CTA can of course help you analyse your swing type. We can even video it for you.
- the bigger the head size, the more power, but less control.
There are four different categories of tennis racket head sizes:
- Midsize: Small head size: Maximum of 97 inch² or 625 cm²
- Mid plus (MP): Standard head size: 97– 105 inch² or 626 – 677 cm²
- Oversize (OS): Large head size: 106 – 115 inch² or 678 – 742 cm²
- Super oversize: Extra large head size: Minimum of 116 inch² or 742 cm².
- The standard length is between 68.5 and 69 cm – or 27 inches
- The profile height is the ‘height’ or thickness of the tennis frame
- The thickness of a tennis racket influences the “striking power” of a racket.
- The rule ‘the thinner a tennis racket, the more flexible, the more striking power and the more comfort’
- You can assume nowadays that a tennis racket with a thin profile height, is usually a heavier tennis racket which gives you a lot of ball control, but less power or striking strength.
- A tennis racket with a thick profile height is usually a light racket with less ball control, but large striking power.
- The weight of a tennis racket is expressed in grams. Normally the heavier the tennis racket, the more ball control.
Head heavy rackets
- generates more power and striking strength.
- disadvantage is that there is reduced ball control
Handle heavy rackets
- offers more ball control and is designed for players who have enough striking strength to generate their own power.
We hope this helps – a little! 🙂
Come and have a chat.
AJ