Federer, for what it's worth, is using a racket that weighs in north of 12.5 ounces -- far too heavy for the average club-level player or even high-level junior for that matter.14 Nov 2014
Is a lighter or heavier tennis racket better?
Heavy is always better than light if you can handle it (big if). There's also the issue of tennis elbow which a lot of people think has become a bigger problem due to light, stiff, head heavy racquets that transfer too much vibration to the arm. Heavier racquets absorb more vibration.
Is my tennis racket too heavy?
If it's very hard to swing it after a set, CHANGE YOUR TECHNIQUE or do a new racquet. If you use your arm too much and don't utilize full shoulder rotation and get your legs/body/entire weight into it, it will probably be too heavy. To use a heavier racquet sometimes you need to adjust the technique.7 Mar 2009
Is 300g heavy for a tennis racket?
A racket should have neutral balance, so that when you hold the racket in the middle it doesn't feel too heavy one way or the other. Intermediate women should be using a racket weighing 280-300g, while intermediate men should aim for between 295 and 315g.28 Jun 2009
Are heavier tennis racquets better?
Weight: A heavy racquet is more powerful, more stable and transmits less shock than a lighter racquet (all other things being equal). The extra weight of a heavy racquet helps it win the battle at contact when the stringbed collides with the ball.
Does a heavier tennis racket give you more power?
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.
Why do pros use heavier racquets?
In order to redirect the ball with as much speed/power as possible, pros seek the optimal combination of speed and weight. So they use the heaviest frames they can without slowing down their swings. Because they play at a very high level, they are able to move a heavier racquet at a higher speed than a beginner can.
Do pros use heavy or light rackets?
A lot of professional players use really heavy racquets with high swing weights, but not all of them. I've seen professional tennis players use really low static weight racquets and still whip up a monster of a tennis ball. It comes down to two things mainly: good technique and racquet head speed.26 Oct 2017
What is a good weight for tennis racket?
The racquet's weight is usually given in ounces. Generally speaking, a light racquet will be more maneuverable; a heavy racquet will be more stable. Beginners should choose a racquet that weighs somewhere between 9.5 and 11 ounces on the heavier end if you're strong or relatively athletic.
How heavy is a tennis racket?
Usually weighs between 9 9.4 ounces (Approximately 255 to 270 grams) Generally provide for easier control. Generates less power.