Tennis Racket by Head Size

As the size of the head is directly proportional to the speed of the ball on impact with the strings, you need to know what is best for your game. Basically, the larger the head, the bigger the sweet spot, and the faster the ball will spring off the strings.

Racket head size refers to the total surface area of the head and is usually expressed in square inches.

For reference, there are 3 commonly used tennis racket head sizes: Mid (85-97 square inches), Midplus (MP) (98-104 square inches) and Oversized (OS) (105 -115 square inches).

If you are working up to the intermediate level, 102-105 square inches will likely be the best size. Players seeking more power are advised to go for an oversize racquet of 105-115 square inches with an open string pattern, but this may come at the sacrifice of control.

The larger sweet spot makes off-center shots less problematic, allowing for more consistent power shots.