Bigger always
better
As a beginner, the
head size of your racket shall initially help you start, this shall help you
achieve more success in your game. As a result you shall be able to get more
balls into the court, helping you achieve faster improvement when playing. The
larger the racket, the larger surface area, also known as a sweet spot, you
will be able to use when playing. As a beginning, you will be still learning
how to play properly, and therefore this will enable you to develop your
technique. Regardless of your stroke and timing, a larger racket will help you
hit the ball.
How heavy is too
heavy?
The second factor
which needs to be taken into consideration when you are choosing a racket is
the weight of it. The ideal weight for a beginner taking up tennis is one which
I light. This will allow you to swing the racket easier, and allow you to play
for a longer duration before getting tired. As your muscles are still
developing, the heavier rackets will be harder to swing. A racket should feel
light-weight and be easy for you as the user to swing. However, requesting
assistance when choosing your racket is a good idea, as if the racket is too
light it may make you develop a poor technique, such as flicking your wrist.
How the way you grip
your racket will determine your choice
The final facture when
choosing a tennis racket as a beginner, is picking the correct grip size. If
your grip size is too small, then you will end up holding the handle too
tightly. This may result in accelerated tiredness or worse, injury. On the other
hand, if you choose a grip size which is too large, then you will find it
harder to use your wrist correctly, and as a result may change the way in which
you grasp the racket. A good grip is one which involves you to be able to hold
the racket comfortably, while allowing a wide range of movement and motion when
using your wrist and forearm.
The best way of
determining your correct grip size is to hold a racket in your normal forearm
grip. When you are holding it, you should be able to squeeze a fingers width
between your finger tips and your palm. Once you have grasped your playing
technique, there are a few other variables which can be taken into
consideration that if you hit a lot using a topspin then you should choose a
smaller size grip. Alternatively, if you choose to play and hit flat a bigger
grip should be considered. Another method that can be used to determine the
correct grip size is to measure your ring finger from the tip to an inch below
your finger; this should give you the correct grip size.
Other things to think
about...
A lot of tennis
rackets are sold pre-strung. The strings on a tennis racket are often dependent
on the quality of its frame. The tighter the strings are strung, the more
control the user has when hitting the ball, while the looser the strings allow
for more force and power behind the swing. Therefore when changing these
characteristics, you shall be able to alter the manner of which your racket
performs.
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