Extreme Tennis offers a wide range of rackets for men, women, adults and children at the best prices. But before proudly displaying your new racket on the court, follow these few tips.
How to choose your adult tennis racket
Choosing the right tennis racket is essential to making progress and having fun. It is therefore important to identify your needs and your type of game. Ask yourself the right questions without overestimating your level of play. Are you an attacker or a defender? Perhaps you are looking for a racquet that offers maximum power or a frame that offers great maneuverability. Our customer service team will be able to advise you on the right racquet for your style of play so that you can progress with confidence.
Weight
A heavy racquet provides more power and less maneuverability than a light racquet. A beginner should select a racquet weighing less than 290 grams. An experienced player should select a racquet weighing more than 290 grams. A woman should select a frame between 260 grams and 280 grams. And a woman with an advanced to expert level will choose a racquet above 280 grams. If you are not sure, we advise you to choose a lighter racket, because you can add lead strips to make it heavier.
The handle
We advise you on the choice of grip size for your tennis racket. There are 6 handle sizes:
- Size 0 and 1: for children's or women's rackets;
- Size 2: this is the most popular grip size for men, the tendency is to go for a small grip to get better wrist action;
- Size 3: for men with large hands;
- Size 4 or 5: for men with very large hands.
To know exactly what size handle you need to have less than a centimetre between your ring finger and the palm of your hand when you pick up the racket. You can consult our guide to find out which handle size is right for you.
Headsize
The head size of your tennis racket significantly influences your game. There are different types of head sizes:
- Small headsize: 630cm2 or less, it brings control and precision to your game;
- The medium screen: surface of 645cm2, it is the king of versatility, it offers the best compromise between power and control;
- The large sieve: surface area greater than 660cm2, it offers great power and a lot of forgiveness.
Balance
Balance will influence the manoeuvrability and power of your tennis racket. A neutral balance is about 32cm. A head balance is therefore higher than 32cm and the higher it is the more power you will have, but beware, because the racket also becomes more difficult to handle. It is not recommended to play with a racquet with a head balance higher than 34cm as you will get forearm pain more easily. Note that lightweight rackets under 280 grams should have a head balance to provide power. A tennis racket with a handle balance under 32cm will offer more control and more manoeuvrability.
The string pattern
The choice of string pattern is essential if you want to bring more spin to your game or more control and precision. There are two main string patterns:
- 16 uprights: a string pattern with 16 uprights (vertical strings) is the most common, as it provides good power as well as good spin. The number of crossbars that is often associated is 19 crossbars. The higher the number, the more control you gain, while the lower the number, the more power you gain;
- 18 uprights: This string pattern offers control and precision. This number of uprights is popular with powerful baseline players who appreciate the added control.
The denser the string pattern, the more control and precision it offers, while an open string pattern provides more power and spin.
Stiffness
A stiff racquet offers power and has a stiffness rating above 67ra. While a soft racquet has a stiffness rating under 61ra and will offer control, comfort and feel. The racquet is considered semi-rigid between 61 and 67ra.
Profile
The thicker the profile, the more power you will get, while a thin profile will provide more control.
Which string should I use on my tennis racket?
The choice of string is essential to optimise the performance of your racket. Our wide range of strings ensures the perfect choice to refine your feel or modify the behaviour of your frame. Ask our team to advise you on the best tennis racket and stringing to give you maximum pleasure on the tennis court.
Our different brands of rackets
Head
You will find 6 ranges of Head rackets to cover all the needs of the players. You will find control in the Prestige and Gravity ranges, while you will find power in the Boom, Instinct and Extreme ranges. The Radical and Speed ranges are two versatile ranges. Within each range you will find different variants to suit a wide range of players, from experts to club players, from youngsters to beginners. Various professional players have adopted this brand including Novak Djokovic
Wilson
Wilson has 5 ranges that will cover all the needs of each type of game. If you are looking for control, choose the Pro Staff or Blade range. If you prefer power then you should go for the Ultra or Burn range. As for versatility, the Clash range will do the trick. There are different models within each range so you can find the model that best suits your game. Many professional players have adopted this brand such as Roger Federer, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Gael Monfils.
Babolat
There are 4 ranges of Babolat rackets with the following ranges: Rafael Nadal's Pure Aero, Pure Drive, Pure Strike and VS. The Pure Aero range is spin oriented while the Pure Drive range offers maximum power. The Pure Strike racquets offer control and the VS range offers precision.
Yonex
The Japanese brand Yonex has 3 ranges: EZONE, VCORE and VCORE PRO. The Ezone range offers power while the Vcore range is spin oriented. The Vcore Pro racquets provide maximum control and precision.
Tecnifibre
With its 3 ranges TFIGHT, TF40 and TF X1, Tecnifibre has covered the needs of every type of game. The T Fight range provides an excellent ratio between control and power. The TF40 offers ultimate ball control while the TFlash provides plenty of power.
Prince
Prince has a wide range with BEAST, TOUR, PHANTOM and Legacy. The Beast range offers great power while the Tour range offers great versatility. The Phantom racquets focus on control and touch. The Legacy range offers power and manoeuvrability.
