by PerErik | Jan 25, 2013 | Tennis Tips
CUSTOMIZING RACQUET WEIGHT and BALANCE Many of today’s touring pros play with customized racquets. Whether these players have their racquets customized during manufacturing (extra graphite reinforcement, weight, balance, handle shape, etc.) or after-market, they want...
by PerErik | Jan 25, 2013 | Tennis Tips
String Facts Lower string tensions generate more power (providing string movement does not occur). Higher string tensions generate more ball control (for experienced players). A longer string (or string plane area) produces more power. Decreased string density (fewer...
by PerErik | Jan 25, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Racquet Facts A heavier frame generates more power. A heavier frame vibrates less. A heavier frame has a larger sweetspot. A stiffer frame generates more power. A stiffer frame has a larger sweetspot. A stiffer frame transmits more of the shock load to the arm than a...
by PerErik | Jan 25, 2013 | Tennis Tips
BASIC FACTS ABOUT FRAMES and STRINGS Reprinted with permission of the United States Racquet Stringer’s Association EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information was supplied by USRSA Technical Advisor Steve Davis. When Steve’s not technically advising the...
by PerErik | Jan 25, 2013 | Tennis Tips
CORRECTING THE DIFFERENCE While it is not impossible to reduce weight in a racquet, adding weight is much easier. If you have two or more racquets, making each racquet feel and play like the heaviest one is the easiest way to go. As stated above, you can change the...
