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Choosing Your Tennis Racket
If you want to be able to play to the best of your ability then the equipment that you use is extremely important. There are many different factors to consider when choosing your tennis racquet.
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Grip Size - Playing with the wrong sized grip can really hamper your game. An easy way to measure the correct grip size is to hold the racquet and you should be able to fit your index finger in between the heel of your palm and the tips of your fingers
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Head Size - When deciding on the your head size there are a few general rules to remember. A larger head size generally generates more power, has a larger and has a larger sweet spot making it perfect for beginners or those with slow swing speeds. Many better players will choose a smaller head size as they generate much more power through their high swing speeds and have more control with the smaller racquet
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Racquet Balance - The racquet balance of choice will depend on the type of tennis that you play. Net players tend to prefer head light racquets as they have more control at close quarters. Baseline hitters will opt for a head heavy racquet as they can generate the power they require from the wider swing
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Racquet Weight - The weight of the racquet is one of the most important factors. If the racquet is too heavy it can cause painful injuries that are difficult to shift. In recent years racquets have been getting lighter and lighter but they mean you must generate more racquet speed to hit with equal power
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