Tennis Equipment

Chan man asked:


I never knew what the differences are. I mean racquets range from $20-500 and I think they are all the same. Also, how do you tell if a racquet’s string pattern is open or closed just by looking at it’s measurements? Is it the more area between the mains and the crosses mean it is open? Lastly, what is the beam of the a tennis racquet?

Evelin

2 Responses to “What is the difference between performance and recreational tennis racquets?”

1. RecklessinOhio Says:
   February 2nd, 2010 at 9:56 am

   Deanne

   Rackets for hacks are generally lighter, have bigger heads, and are stiffer (more power, less control). Good ones are also more expensive than player’s sticks.

   Open vs. Close pattern - how dense it is; some models are 16/18 and some have more strings in the same head (18/20). Fewer strings, more open.

   Beam is the thickness of the racket head (cross-section size); the stiffer rackets will likely have wider beams to add strength.

2. Stephen K Says:
   February 2nd, 2010 at 7:02 pm

   Joesph

   Racquets that are in the $30-100 range are usually aluminum, the $200 racquets are graphite which is better, they have more feel, power and control.

   An open string pattern means less strings in the frame, usually 16 by 18. This is good for spin. A closed or dense string pattern is usually 18×20, it has more main and cross strings, so the strings last longer and you get more control.

   Beam is how thick the frame is.