“When choosing a tennis racket, key factors to keep in mind are grip size, weight, head size and balance,” says Necajevs. “String pattern and swing weight are more applicable for advanced player ...

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Tennis season is in full swing ... Our experts also shared tips for choosing the perfect racket, from selecting the right head size and weight to dialing in your budget.

Big racquets have bigger 'sweet spots' but are harder to control. A 'sweet spot' is the area in the middle of the strings which gives the cleanest hit. A mid-size racquet has a hitting area of about ...

There are 40 feet of string in every tennis racket, and players need to restring at least twice a year. At higher competition levels, players will restring once a day and touring professionals ...

the 1970s was a wild time for tennis rackets. At the beginning of the decade, a German horticulturalist, Werner Fischer, invented the “spaghetti” racket, using a bizarre string configuration ...