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What are the racket measurements to know when comparing tennis rackets?

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What are the racket measurements to know when comparing tennis rackets?

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Here are some important technical specifications to consider when racket shopping: Balance: The midpoint along the racket as measured from butt to head is used as the starting point to measure balance. If the racket is evenly balanced, its weight will be evenly distributed on either side of the midpoint, so that if you hold the racket parallel to the floor between your thumb and forefinger at this point, the racket will hang evenly. If the racket is head heavy, more weight is at the head end and the racket will have more swing weight. If the racket is head light, more weight will be at the butt-end and it will have less swing weight. Head heaviness or lightness is measured in points. Beam Width: Think of it as the thickness of the racket. Look at the racket from the side – its width is the beam width. A thick beam width means stiffness and more power. A thinner beam width means flexibility and less power. Composition: The materials that the racket is made of defines the racket’s compos

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