Tennis becomes more and more popular every year. You can practice this sport at any age, it will help you to constantly maintain a high vitality, in addition, it strengthens all the main muscles of your body. The tennis racket plays an important role in this sport, to some extent all your future successes depend on it. Using the following tips, you will be able to buy the right tennis racket, which will allow you to achieve great results.
Instructions
Step 1
When buying a racket, the first thing to look for is the size of the handle. It is recommended that you choose the largest possible handle - this will make you feel much more comfortable and confident in the game. To test how well your chosen handle suits you, you can use the following technique: first grasp the racket with either hand (palm should wrap around the handle), then place the index finger of the other hand in the free space between the fingers and the palm of the hand that holds the racket. If the width of this gap is equal to your index finger, then this means that the racket is perfect for you.
Step 2
Then you need to decide on the size of the racket head, it can be of several options: - Oversize and Super Oversize rackets are suitable for those people who prefer to play in pairs or stand on the back line, since this type of racket allows you to perform the most powerful hits, spin and cut the ball … However, for beginners, this head size can only lead to an increase in the number of inaccurate strokes;
- Mid Size and Mid Plus rackets provide the best impact control. In addition, the Mid Plus size has a stronger impact.
Step 3
Rim thickness usually ranges from 18 to 30 millimeters. The thicker it is, the stronger the serve and the harder the tennis racket itself. When choosing a rim, remember that if you prefer to hit the ball quickly, then you need a thin rim. The thicker the rim, the more likely the ball will hit it unsuccessfully. You can get rid of such a problem only through constant training.
Step 4
The length of the racket is from 27 to 29 inches (this is established by the rules). The longer you pick up the racket, the more powerful the hit will be.
Step 5
The last thing to check is balance. Grasp the middle of the racket, this way you check its balance. If the racket is tilted to the side of the head, then it is intended to be played on the back row. If on the contrary, then for serving. Pros prefer to use center-balanced tennis rackets.
