What length should my tennis racquet be?

27 inches
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.

How do I know what size tennis racket I need?

Selecting the Right Tennis Racket for Your Skill Level

  • OVERSIZE: 105” or larger.
  • MIDPLUS: 98” to 104”
  • MIDSIZE: 85” to 97”
  • LIGHTWEIGHT FRAME: 9 – 9.7oz / 255 – 275g.
  • MEDIUM FRAME: 9.8 – 11oz / 275 – 310g.
  • HEAVY WEIGHT FRAME: 11oz / 310g or heavier.

What is the standard length of racket?

A typical racket length is between 665m to 675mm, and should not exceed 680mm. A racket with length between 674mm to 680mm is sometimes labeled as ‘extra long’ racket, because a lot of rackets are around 665-670mm in length. A longer racket will give you better power compared to a shorter racket.

What size tennis racquets do professionals 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).

How do you pick a tennis racket for beginners?

A good racket for beginners should be lighter in weight. You will find it easier to swing the racket and will be able to play for longer before tiring. Heavier rackets can be a little harder to move about to begin with, as the muscles you use for tennis are still developing.

Are all tennis rackets the same size?

Length. The standard length for an adult tennis racquet is 27 inches, but racquets are available in lengths ranging from 26.5 to 29 inches (29 inches is the legal maximum for tournament play).

Should I use an oversize tennis racquet?

Oversized frames offer many benefits that smaller midplus and midsize rackets simply cannot offer. These typically include greater forgiveness and more power thanks to a larger head size, as well increased torsional stability, on a per weight basis.

What grip size should I use for tennis?

The main rule with grip size is that you want a handle big enough so that there is some space between the tips of your fingers and your hand (like the image on the left). If your fingers go all the way around the handle and run back into your hand (like the image on the right), you need a larger grip size.

Should I get a heavy or light tennis racket?

Some basic concepts – a heavy racket is more powerful, more stable and transmits less shock than a lighter racket (all other things being equal). A lighter racket is more maneuverable and thus, a player is able to swing it faster.