There are many sizes and options in tennis rackets; you don't have to be Roger Federer to have options that fit your custom needs. The head size in tennis rackets can be as small as 60 square inches and as large as 145, most often called junior, midsize, midsize plus and oversized. There is no formal size requirement for rackets so categories often overlap. Keep in mind that you can also choose the grip size and length within the model you choose.
Junior
A junior racket is for a child, not a beginner. At an average head size of 100 square inches, junior rackets actually have a larger head size than a standard adult racket, but they offer smaller grips for smaller hands. Junior rackets are also lighter in weight. It is important to make sure you get a junior racket that is appropriate to the child's age.
Standard
Standard is a relative term when it comes to tennis rackets. Rackets in this category are sometimes referred to as a traditional or midsized. They can be up to 93 square inches, according to Tennis Express. A racket in this size range will give a more experienced player more control over the ball. It will not, however, provide a lot of power as a larger sized racket. A standard size racket is also appropriate for a small adult.
Midsize Plus
There seems to be more variation in the actual head size that puts a racket into the midsized plus range than any other. Tennis Express puts the range at 95 to 102 square inches, while Tennis Racquets has a wider choice in this range at 90 to 105 square inches. A midsize plus racket will increase the power you have with the ball. It is also a good choice for an average size adult to handle easily.
Oversize
The largest of the rackets are called oversize or super-oversize. A beginner may benefit the most from a racket in this group since the bigger rackets have a bigger "sweet spot"--the area you want to hit for the most control of where the ball goes. These rackets can go as high as 145 square feet, but as the Tennis Racquets website notes, 135 is more common and is the highest acceptable for tournament play.
Member Comments
rojere June 22
You post about the different sizes in tennis rackets but you didn't give any sizes?
Specifically what are the measurements that differences between a FULL SIZE & JUNIOR SIZE grip handle?
I know there is a range of sizes that declare if its JUNIOR or FULL SIZE
I NEED to know those measurements for my report but everytime I see a post about the sizes of the tennis rackets, they never actually write what those sizes are.
So if you know, then by all means share that knowledge.
otherwise whats the point in posting a title DIFFERENT SIZES of TENNIS RACKETS??? and not offer any such sizes about those 2 very distinguish size rackets?