• A tennis racquet is an essential piece of equipment used to play the game of tennis. The racquet is held by the player and used to strike the ball past the opponent. Variations of the tennis racquet are seen in such sports as badminton, racquetball, squash and table tennis.

• 1. Head sizes: 85 to 135 sq. in.
  2. Standard head size: 95 to 100 sq. in.
  3. Lengths: 27 to 29 inches
  4. Standard length: 27 inches
  5. Common Uses: Playing the game of Tennis
  6. Made from: Wood, Aluminum, Graphite, Titanium
  7. Price Range: $16.99 to $250.00

• Racquets of the Pros (Men)

  1. Rafael Nadal: Babolat AeroPro Drive Cortex http://www.atpworldtour.com/tennis/3/en/players/playerprofiles/?playernumber=N409
  2. Roger Federer: Wilson [K]Six-One Tour http://www.atpworldtour.com/tennis/3/en/players/playerprofiles/?playernumber=F324
  3. Andy Murray: HEAD MicroGEL Radical Mid Plus http://www.atpworldtour.com/tennis/3/en/players/playerprofiles/?playernumber=MC10
  4. Novak Djokovic: HEAD YOUTEK Speed Pro Racquet http://www.atpworldtour.com/tennis/3/en/players/playerprofiles/?playernumber=D643
  5. Juan Martin del Potro: Wilson [K]Six-One http://www.atpworldtour.com/tennis/3/en/players/playerprofiles/?playernumber=D683
  6. Andy Roddick: Babolat Pure Drive Roddick Plus http://www.atpworldtour.com/tennis/3/en/players/playerprofiles/?playernumber=R485
  7. Gilles Simon: HEAD Microgel Prestige MP http://www.atpworldtour.com/tennis/3/en/players/playerprofiles/?playernumber=SD32
  8. Fernando Verdasco: Tecnifibre TFight 320 VO2 Max http://www.atpworldtour.com/tennis/3/en/players/playerprofiles/?playernumber=V306

• Racquets of the Pros (Women)

  1. Dinara Safina: Babolat Aero Storm Tour http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/page/Player/Info/0,,12781~8108,00.html
  2. Serena Williams: Wilson KBlade Team http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/page/Player/Info/0,,12781~9044,00.html
  3. Venus Williams: Wilson KBlade Team http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/page/Player/Info/0,,12781~9027,00.html
  4. Elena Dementieva: Yonex RDiS 100 Mid http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/page/Player/Info/0,,12781~2018,00.html
  5. Svetlana Kuznetsova: HEAD MicroGel Extreme Pro http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/page/Player/Info/0,,12781~4467,00.html
  6. Jelena Jankovic: Prince O3 Speedport White Pro http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/page/Player/Info/0,,12781~3932,00.html
  7. Ana Ivanovic: Yonex RQ iS 1 Tour XL 95 http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/page/Player/Info/0,,12781~10999,00.html
  8. Victoria Azarenka: HEAD Microgel Extreme Pro http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/page/Player/Info/0,,12781~11289,00.html

• Buying Guide

  There are several factors to consider when purchasing a racquet. The head size of a racquet determines how much of a hitting area. Generally a large head size means greater power, but less control and accuracy. The length of a racquet gives a player more range and power, but less speed and quickness. The grip of the racquet is important because it is a key component in determining control of the racquet. String pattern can affect the spin and angles of the ball being hit. Open string patterns give the ball better deflection angles, while closed string patterns provide better durability of the string. Balance of the racquet is used to shift the power and control of the instrument, a head heavy racquet gives more power, while a head light racquet gives more control. Frame stiffness is another important factor to determine strength, control and comfort. The stiffer the racquet the more power, while providing less spin and control.

• Top Brands

  • Babolat
  • Dunlop
  • Head
  • Prince
  • Wilson
  • Yonex

  
  

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