Description

The tennis racquet head size refers to the size of the actual hitting area within the tennis racket frame. The hitting area is most commonly measured using the unit as square inches. The power a player generates from a tennis racquet is largely determined by the head size of the racquet. In other words, the larger the head size of a racquet, the more power the racquet can generate. Larger head size provides a greater area to hit the ball, but also has a larger sweet spot. However, more head size also means loss of control.

Here is how tennis racquets are classified with respect to their head size:

Type of Racquets Head Size Ideal for
Midsize 85-95 square inches Advance/Professional Players
Midplus 95-110 square inches Advance/Professional & Intermediate Players
Oversize 110 -115 square inches Beginners & Intermediate Players
Super oversize 115-135 square inches Beginners
Weight
The weight determines how the racquet feels in your hand, and more importantly, how the racquet feels when you swing it. Weight of the tennis racquet is measured in grams (g) & can range from 225g to 340g.

Type of Racquets Weight Ideal for Power Control
Light 220 to 280 gms Juniors moving to a full-sized racket, beginners and women High Low
Medium 280 to 300 gms Intermediate Players Medium Medium
Heavy 300 to 340 gms Advance/Professional Players Low High
Balance
Balance is the measure of weight distribution along the length of the racquet. Balance of a tennis racquet deeply impacts how it plays and feels in the hands.

There are three types of balance distributions used in tennis racquets: