| Racquet Type | | | | to be longer. |
| As a keen tennis player you want to be sure that you | | | | Strings |
| pick the right racquet for your type of game. You will | | | | Strings with low tension tend to generate more power |
| also want to be sure that your selection works with | | | | than strings that have a high tension. However, it is |
| your physique and importantly, you should feel | | | | important to ensure that the tension of the strings isn't |
| comfortable with your racquet. Selecting the proper | | | | low enough to cause the strings to actually move. |
| grip size on your tennis racket is important not only for | | | | Strings are an important part of your game. They can |
| comfort and for performance, but also for injury | | | | add power or control to your shots, stiffen or soften |
| prevention. Using a tennis racket with a grip that is too | | | | the feel of your racquet, and provide relief for sore |
| large or too small can lead to arm injuries. Selecting the | | | | joints. Stringing your racquet at a lower tension also |
| right racquet can help you avoid serious injury and | | | | reduces the vibration and lessens the risk of |
| enhance the performance of your game. Whether a | | | | developing arm and elbow problems. |
| beginner, recreational, or a professional player the | | | | String pattern is measured by how many strings go up |
| choices are many and you are sure to find one that | | | | and down (called mains) and how many strings go side |
| suits your style of play. | | | | to side (crosses) when the racquet is fully strung. An |
| | | | open string pattern is one where there is a lot of |
| Players who use a lot of topspin or backspin should | | | | empty space in the string bed because there are |
| avoid widebody frames because the ball is more likely | | | | fewer strings. String your racquet at least once a year. |
| to clip the frame when they angle the racquet during | | | | After a few months your strings become loose and |
| the stroke. Players tend to slide more on these courts. | | | | lifeless. |
| Because the balls travel somewhat slower rallys tend | | | | |