tennis guides
Start with the main guide to understand what changes from one tennis racquet to another; then see the best picks for your level and topics specific to the sport.
Sizes, materials and gear
- How to choose tennis racquet weight: balance and swingweightStatic weight, balance and swingweight explained with real spec-sheet examples: how each measurement changes stability, maneuverability and arm risk, and how to tune your racquet with lead tape.Updated on 2026-10-07
- Best tennis racquets of 2026: top picks by playing styleEight 2026 tennis racquets chosen by spec sheet: head size, weight, string pattern and stiffness, with one option for each profile, from the lightest to the most demanding.Updated on 2026-10-07
- How to choose a tennis racquet: complete buying guideHead size, string pattern, stiffness, grip, length, string and tension: each spec explained by the effect it has on court, with tables to help you decide quickly.Updated on 2026-10-07
- 7 best tennis racquets for beginners in 2026Anyone starting out or returning to tennis needs a larger head, moderate weight and forgiveness. The 7 best options of 2026 and when it is worth skipping straight to a step-up racquet.Updated on 2026-10-07
- 10 best tennis racquets for intermediates in 2026For players who can already sustain rallies and want to improve: the 10 best 98 to 100 sq in racquets of 2026, sorted by playing style, and the signs that it is time for a heavier racquet.Updated on 2026-10-07
- 10 Tennis Racquets for Topspin: Open Pattern, Frame and SwingweightTen racquets that make topspin easier, from the 16x18 pattern to the aerodynamic frame, with what to look for on the spec sheet and which to choose for your way of spinning the ball.Updated on 2026-10-07
- 7 Tennis Racquets for Elbow Pain: Low Stiffness and ComfortSeven soft, stable racquets for players who feel their elbow, with what to look at on the spec sheet (RA, weight, balance, pattern) and the right string. Equipment helps, but it does not treat.Updated on 2026-10-07
- 5 Control Tennis Racquets for Advanced Players: 18x20 and Thin FrameFive closed-pattern, thin-frame racquets for players who generate their own pace, compared on the return, the flat ball, the slice and the long rally.Updated on 2026-10-07
- 7 Kids' Tennis Racquets by Age: Size, Height and ModelsA size chart by age and height, the test to measure at home, and seven kids' and junior racquets, from 25 and 26 in up to the first lightweight adult racquet.Updated on 2026-10-07
- 10 Best-Value Tennis Racquets: The Best Specs in Every Price TierTen racquets with the best balance of specs and price, from entry-level models to previous-generation versions of flagship racquets, and what changes when you save.Updated on 2026-10-07
- String Pattern 16x19 vs. 18x20: Which to Choose on a Tennis Racquet16x19 makes spin and depth easier; 18x20 keeps the ball low and gives control. Understand string patterns, compare racquets that differ only in pattern and pick yours.Updated on 2026-10-07
- Tennis Racquet Head Size: From 95 to 115 sq inWhat each head size, from 95 to 115 sq in, does to the ball, who should use each one and how to compare racquets from the same family in different sizes.Updated on 2026-10-07
- Tennis Racquet Grip Size: How to Measure and Choose L0 to L5Measure your hand in two minutes, convert to L0 through L5 and get the racquet handle right. Includes overgrips, heat-shrink sleeves, signs of a wrong grip and junior racquets.Updated on 2026-10-07
- Tennis Racquet String Tension: kg, lb and When to RestringWhich tension to use, how it changes with polyester, multifilament, natural gut and hybrid, how much string loses over time and the signs it is time to restring.Updated on 2026-10-07
- 10 best tennis racquets for advanced players in 2026For players who already generate their own pace: ten 97 to 100 sq in racquets sorted by style, what changes on the spec sheet compared to an intermediate frame, and a test to see whether you're advanced.Updated on 2026-10-07
- 7 best tennis racquets for competition in 2026For tournament players: seven player's racquets, what the ITF rules allow, why you should carry two identical racquets and how to prepare weight, string and a backup for match day.Updated on 2026-10-07
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