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In championship tournaments, new balls are frequently used – about one every 9 games. Non-professionals don’t need to go through so many balls. Replace your ball in the following situations: if you squeeze the ball and it compresses much more than a fresh ball, if the brand name label on the felt is so worn that it’s not readable, or if a ball doesn’t react properly. If you don’t want to worry about ball pressure, non-pressurized balls are also available. However, most players avoid them, because they feel they don’t perform well.


Choosing a Racket

Like the ball, the tennis racket needs your constant attention. Beginners start with over-sized rackets that have heads ranging from 100 to 140 square inches. These large heads have large string areas with large sweet spots (where the strings create most power for the least amount of effort exerted).

Even though this makes playing easier, professionals stay away from oversized rackets, arguing that they create air resistance, don’t provide competitive racket speed, and are harder to control. Professionals prefer the mid-sized rackets with 85 to 100 square inch heads. These rackets do not boast a large sweet spot, but do provide more maneuverability and racket speed.

When it comes to length, professionals opt for longer rackets (measuring a maximum of 29 inches) than beginners who use the standard 27 inch racket. While the latter is easier to control, the longer racket provides more reach and power.

Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, your racket should fit you and your play style. Don’t buy a racket that you haven’t tried out first. If you’re a regular tennis player, make sure that it doesn’t feel odd compared to your last racket. Also, examine the strings.


The Power of Strings

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