3 Major Racquet Categories for Your Reference
Today, there are 3 major racquet categories, with several subcategories. They are:
Category 1: Power or Game Improvement Racquets
This is the term used by racquet manufacturers for power-oriented racquets. In most cases, these racquet models feature oversize to super-oversize heads (107-135 square inches), are lightweight (8-9.5 ounces), longer (27-29 inches) stiffer and are balanced head-heavy (or evenly balanced) to retain enough weight in the hitting zone.
Designed for players with shorter, slower swings and who want more power from the racquet.
Here are some of the top game improvement racquets:
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Babolat Y 118 Smart Grip Racquets
An ergonomic Smart Grip handle shape combines with a powerful response that's perfect for the
beginning player.
This one is light, stable, comfortable and well worth a demo.
Headsize: 118sq. in.
Length: 27.5in.
Strung weight: 9.6oz.
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Head YOUTEK Three Star Black Racquets
An ultra lightweight option providing exceptional power with good stability and maneuverability.
Headsize: 115 sq. in.
Length: 27.6".
Strung weight: 9.1 oz.
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Head YOUTEK Three Star White Racquets
An ultra lightweight option providing exceptional power with good stability and maneuverability.
Headsize: 115 sq. in.
Length: 27.6".
Strung weight: 9.1 oz.
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Prince EXO3 Silver 115 Racquets
Decreasing the headsize to 115 square inches along with cutting the length by 1/4 inch from the previous version, this EXO3 Silver offers better control.
Length: 27.25 inches.
Balance: 6 points
Head Heavy.
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Category 2: ‘Tweener Racquets
There are several models that offer a blend of features from game improvement and player’s racquets. They are often light-er (9.5-11 ounces), balanced anywhere from slightly head-light to slightly head-heavy, have midplus (95-102 square inches) heads and are usually extended length (27.5-28 inches). These racquet models offer low-medium to medium-high power and are most appealing to intermediate-advanced players, seeking enhanced maneuverability. Here are some of the top 'tweener racquets:
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Babolat Pure Drive GT Racquets
A new Graphite/Tungsten construction makes this the most solid Pure Drive to date. Standard length.
Strung Weight: 11.2oz
Headsize: 100sq. in.
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Dunlop Aerogel 4D 500 (5Hundred) Racquet
This spin-friendly, light weight racquet is extremely maneuverable as well as forgiving. A great choice for the player looking to transition to a higher level.
Head size: 100 square inches.
Strung weight: 10.2 ounces.
Length: 27.0".
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Dunlop Biomimetic 500 Racquet
The Biomimetic 500 offers all court versatility with a light weight ease of swing. Great in stock form, and also ideal for those looking to customize.
Head size: 100 square inches.
Strung weight: 10.3 ounces.
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Volkl Power Bridge 8 315 Racquets
With the added weight comes more power, stability and comfort which makes this a great choice for intermediate through advanced players. Big hitters will hit even bigger with this one.
Headsize: 100sq.in.
Standard length. Strung
weight: 11.4 oz.
Balance: 8pts head light.
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Category 3: Control or Player’s Racquets
Denotes racquets that would be used by professional and high-level club and college team players. These models are typically heavier in weight (11.5-13+ ounces), have smaller heads (85-98), thinner, more flexible beams and are balanced head light to retain maneuverability. The result is a low-power racquet, designed for players who provide their own power and prefer a racquet that offers more control. Can be standard or extended length. Here are some of top player's racquets:
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Babolat Pure Storm Ltd. Racquets
A control oriented player's racquet that impresses with its feel and stability from all areas of the court. Best suited to 4.5+ level players who generate their own power. Standard length.
Headsize: 95sq. inches.
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Dunlop Aerogel 4D 200 (2Hundred) Racquet
Adding strength and stability with directional braiding, 4D, Dunlop has made the latest 2hundred even more solid than the last.
String Pattern: 18/20.
Head size: 95 square inches.
Strung weight: 11.9 ounces.
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Head YOUTEK Speed Pro Racquets
The Speed Pro is as solid as a rock and with excellent feel. This one is well suited to aggressive, advanced players. Standard length. Midplus 98sq. in.
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Prince EXO3 Rebel 95 Racquets
The racquet choice of ATP Tour Professional Gael Monfils,
this player's racquet offers the utmost in control and precision with a hot-knife-through-butter smoothness.
Headsize: 95 sq. in.
Standard length.
String pattern: 18/20.
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Volkl Power Bridge 10 Mid Racquets
A very impressive player's racquet that is loaded with feel and control. The open string pattern offers excellent access to spin and ample pace that results in a heavy ball. Headsize: 93sq. in.
Standard length.
Beam width: 19mm.
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Wilson BLX Six.One Tour Racquets
Loaded with control and stability, this one offers a slightly more dampened feel compared to previous Six.One Tours.
Strung weight: 12.5oz.
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