

However, if you believe you’ve reached an intermediate level, and you own a racket with larger head size already, it’s probably time to upgrade your racket and get a smaller head size. If you’ve a senior player who’s been playing for many years, it might make sense to invest in a larger head size racket to help you get more power on your shots. Look for around 102-105 square inches, but try up to 110 square inches if you think you need even more power. If you’re just starting out, definitely get a larger head size. I do fluff the occasional shot, but most of the time I’m happy how I strike the ball. My Mantis Pro 295 III has a head size of 98 square inches, and overall it’s just right for my game. What size tennis racket do I need?Ī lot of tennis websites recommend having around 100 square inches if you’re a fairly competitive player.

One notable exception is Serena Williams who uses an oversize 104 square inch Wilson Blade tennis racquet. As you can imagine, these are finally tunes athletes who have amazing muscle tone so they can generate a lot of the power themselves, and the smaller racket size will give them a lot of control on their shots. Most pros have a head size less than 100 square inches.
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The downside of a large head size is you have less control on your shots and less accuracy. You can even get oversize rackets up to 110 square inches for the head size, which can provide even more power on your shots.
