What size racket do pros use?

For 99% of players, stick with a racquet that is 27″ in length. For many years, a 4 3/8 grip was considered the standard grip size, however that is changing. A smaller grip can be more tactile for the player to wield and many pros are switching to a 4 1/4.

Do any pros use oversize racquets?

Yes, some oversize frames may be more beneficial for older or weaker players, but not every single one. In the '90s we even started seeing some pro players using oversize frames and these weren't your typical sold-in-store racquets either. These were hefty frames that were customized to the pro player's specific specs.

What rackets do pros actually use?

What head size do most pros use?

These days, the vast majority of tennis racquets will have head sizes that range somewhere between 85 – 110 in² (548 – 710 cm²). The most popular head sizes used today are 97, 98, and 100 in².

What is a good racket size?

Racket grip sizes are measured 0 through 5, or in the US, 4(0) – 4 5/8. Most adult women find success with a 4 ¼ (grip size 2) while men typically gravitate towards 4 3/8 (grip size 3). However, recent trends have seen players using smaller grip sizes to generate more spin.

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What racket does Federer use?

Roger Federer's tennis racquet is nothing magical, but his game style and results easily make you think it is. Federer uses his own Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph racquet that you can buy in the store. He uses Champions Choice strings.

What is a normal size tennis racquet?

Length. A standard adult racket length is 27 inches (with 29 inches as the maximum length allowable for tournament play). An extra inch or two in your racket size can make all the difference in providing leverage for your serves and more reach for your groundstrokes.

Why is Wilson blade so popular?

So what makes the Wilson Blade such a great racket for competitive players? It's all about feel. The combination of flexibility and stability found in Blade is designed to give competitive players a more connected-to-the-ball feel.

Why do pros use heavy racquets?

Higher swingweight is one of the reasons that pros can hit the ball so hard without swinging their racquets at absurdly fast speeds (which, granted, in many instances they do). Skill and training obviously account for a lot, but the additional mass on their frames helps to propel their balls at much higher velocities.

What length tennis racket do pros use?

The length of a racquet is measured from the butt of the handle to the tip of the head. It ranges between 27 inches (the most common) and 29 inches (the maximum length allowed in professional and non-professional tennis).

What racket does Dan Evans use?

Daniel Evans is currently using an old Wilson Six-One 95 1820 that has been painted to look like the Wilson Pro Staff 97. He strings the racquet with a Luxilon Big Banger/Wilson Natural Gut hybrid.

Are heavier rackets more powerful?

Heavier Tennis Rackets

Typically, heavier rackets can also help you return faster and more powerful shots with less effort. Even though it seems counter-intuitive, you may actually be able to play longer without suffering from aches and pains with a somewhat heavier racket than a lighter one.

What size racket did Agassi use?

The specs of his 20×21 were 363g strung with overgrip and a balance of 32.6 cm, which is around 5 pts headlight. The swing weight remains unknown, but it must have been very high.

Does Federer use an oversize racquet?

Federer is pretty much the only player on tour using a 90 square inch racket.

What is the longest tennis racket?

The largest tennis racket measures 15.32 metres (50 ft 3.07 in) long and 5.1 metres (16 ft 8.6 in) wide. It was created by Ashrita Furman (USA) and was presented and measured in New York, New York, USA, on 27 August 2012.

Do any pros use Wilson Blade?

Pro players love the Blade, no doubt. Of the current top 100 on the ATP tour, 16 use the Wilson Blade 98 in some form.

Is Wilson Blade for advanced players?

#3 – Wilson Blade 98 v8

This racquet is a well-balanced all-around tennis racquet, offering some of the best feel and comfort you can find. This makes it a great racquet for both volleys and groundstrokes. The 11.3 ounce weight makes it good for intermediate to advanced players.

Who uses blade v8?

The most popular frame is also used by Elina Svitolina, Aryna Sabalenka, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Karen Khachanov, and more. In addition, Wilson has also recently launched US Open limited editions of the Clash 100 and Blade 98 that represent day and night sessions at the season's final Grand Slam.

What grip size does Nadal use?

There's been a lot of talk the past few years about how grip sizes have shrunk on tour. Reportedly, Roger Federer uses a 4 3/8 size grip, while Rafael Nadal uses a 4 1/4.

What size racket does Schwartzman use?

Diego Schwartzman's Racquet

Schwartzman's racquet is a HEAD TGT 260.2 XL (28 inches), which is the pro stock code for the HEAD IG Radical MP (a low-powered but very nice control-frame from 2012).

Is a longer tennis racquet better?

The longer the racquet, the higher the swing weight and the better the reach. Benefits of XL racquets: Higher swing weight means better stability and more power (plow-through) Higher contact point on serves – more power.

Is a smaller racket head better?

The smaller the head, the more maneuverable and control-oriented the racquet will be; the bigger the head, the more margin for error and power a racquet will have. Most beginners should use a racquet with a head size between 100 and 115 sq.

What racquet does Nadal use?

Nadal is the poster boy for the Babolat Pure Aero, one of the best selling racquets currently on the market. Take a trip to any public tennis courts on a summer's day, and you will see at least one of them in use.

How do I choose the right tennis racquet?