The racket is the most relevant instrument to develop your game, as long as you are using the right one, for this we will give you some tips for intermediate players.

• It must be composed of graphite in its highest percentage, then it can have fiberglass, kevlar, boron, titanium.
• Be built in one piece, so that it vibrates as little as possible.
• Approximate weight 280 grams to 310 grams.
• Your balance balanced 32cm or 33cm from the fist.
• It must have an intermediate stiffness.
• Midplus ring around 100 cm2.

Frame hardness depending on the material

There are 3 types of hardness RIGID / MEDIUM / FLEXIBLE.
The more braided the graphite is and the greater the percentage it contains, the more rigid the racket will be, therefore we will obtain more power. As the percentage of graphite decreases and the braiding of the fibers is more open, its frame will be more flexible, so it will release less and you will obtain more control.
With a frame composed of graphite and kevlar or titanium or fiberglass, we obtain an intermediate hardness.


Racket Profiles:

There are literally 3 types of racquet profiles:

Elliptical: it is the widest and the most rigid due to its thickness, with this frame we get more power, it is the one that bounces the most. Examples: Babolat nano tube, Wilson k one, Head crossbow 6, Prince Ozone one.

Rectangular: it is the thinnest profile and the one with the greatest flexibility, it fires less and gives us greater control in the blows. Examples Wilson sixone tour 90, Head microgel prestige, Yonex Rdis 100, babolat pure storm tour.

Aerodynamic: this profile is the one with air friction, with this a faster game is achieved, the stiffness of this frame is intermediate, this gives us power and control at the same time. Examples: Wilson k obra, Babolat aero drive, prince speed port white.

Choice of the racket according to the level and style of the player

A beginner or intermediate player who plays with topspin must use a medium or rigid racket with an elliptical or aerodynamic profile, with a balanced balance with a fall towards the head, weight must not exceed 310 grams, the size of the ring will oscillate from 100 to 110 square centimeters (midsize or oversize), since it is for those who have a moderate to short swing.
For an intermediate or advanced player who plays with topspin or flat, a medium or flexible racket is convenient, its profile must be rectangular or aerodynamic, its balance balanced with fall towards the fist, its weight 300 grams or more and the ring not must exceed 100 cm2 (mid or midsize) as it is for players who have a relatively long and fast swing

How to know the grip size to use

There are two types of markings that are specified in each racket, one is the integer called European (0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5) the other is in fraction called American (4, 4 1/8, 4 1 / 4, 4 3/8 4 1/2 4 5/8).
The most advisable for a woman or man who has a small hand is the number 2 or 4 ¼, a medium size hand would be for a 3 or 4 3/8 grip, and if the hand is larger it will be better to use a 4 grip or 4 ½.
Another way to know the size is to hold the racket and make sure that the tips of the fingers do not touch the palm of the hand, the separation of one cm must be left. or a finger approximately.
With a correct choice of the handle we will obtain a better grip, greater power and precision in the blows.

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