For example, according to Prince, the average grip size for racquets bought by recreational ... like trying to swing a rock with a rope,” says TENNIS racquet adviser Bruce Levine.

Big racquets have bigger 'sweet spots' but are harder to control. A 'sweet spot' is the area in the middle of the strings which gives the cleanest hit. A mid-size racquet has a hitting area of about ...

leading to warping), so the International Tennis Federation responded by limiting racket size to 29 × 12.5 inches (73.7 × 31.8 cm). Figure 1 shows the relative differences in dimensions between wooden ...

The size of the flare at the base of the grip has also been increased by 30 percent to enhance racquet control and stability. There are also some carryover technologies from previous Dunlop lines.

Choosing the right tennis racket can be a minefield ... there are other variables that can be considered, namely racket length, grip size, string choice, pattern and tension (not to mention ...