Large Heads Helps To Hit Deeper Shots With The Help Of The Additional Power!

What Are Large Racquet Heads?

Author : DC     Date : 13-Jan-2006

Generally, the oversize (100-140 sq. in.) or large Racquet heads are best suited for baseline players or doubles players, because the extra large head area allows for better top spin strokes. Large racquet heads also mean a bigger sweet spot, and therefore more powerful shots.

Most beginners also use racquets with large heads, because it helps them to hit deeper shots with the help of the additional power. Sometimes these rackets can lead to sloppy stroke production and be too powerful for some beginners, although this is not the always the case.

A large racquet means more sweet spots and you need not worry about the ball hitting other areas apart from the center of the racquet. More sweet spot s translates into fewer mishits and deeper ground strokes. Once you get used to the feel of these large racquet heads, they are easy to control and give you that winning edge.

Large sized racquet heads could be a problem, if you have a big swing you might have trouble in keeping the ball in play. Your power might actually land the ball outside the court. That is the reason most of the professional tennis players, who generally have powerful swings use mid - size racquets that takes some of the pace off the ball and improves the depth control.

Most beginners can get used to large sized racquet heads quite quickly. Large racquet heads offer uniform response throughout the strung surface. Large racquet heads are ideally suited for top spin and slice. These shots are of great importance when playing on clay courts.

Clay courts and deco turf almost always produce longer rallies and players have to often rely on topspin shots and slice to win points and keep opponents on their feet. Apart from this, the large racquet heads offer excellent balance, producing good ‘bite’, whenever you are slicing or approaching the net for volleying.

It is for this reason that large racquet heads have been a favorite with doubles players, who like a comfortable feel mixed with power. Moreover as doubles involves alot of slicing and approach shots, the oversized racquets offers excellent control.


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