If you want to increase the swing weight and plow through of your racket, you should add tape on the 12 o’clock location of the head. By doing so, your racket will be more powerful but less maneuverable. We recommend you adding the weight to the grip in order to maintain the balance of the racket.
Moreover, does higher swing weight mean more power?
Power. The trend among rackets is that as swing weight increases, power increases. This is because a high swing weight allows the racket to plow through the ball at contact. Less swing weight behind the ball at contact causes the racket to move more on impact, taking less energy out of the ball.
Besides, is a lighter or heavier tennis racket better?
Some basic concepts – a heavy racket is more powerful, more stable and transmits less shock than a lighter racket (all other things being equal). A lighter racket is more maneuverable and thus, a player is able to swing it faster.
What is the heaviest tennis racquet?
Heaviest Tennis Racquets
| Racquet | Head | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Volkl C10 Pro | 98 in² 632.26 cm² | 12.3oz 349g |
| Yonex VCORE Pro 97 330 | 97 in² 625.81 cm² | 12.3oz 349g |
| Volkl Power Bridge 10 Mid | 93 in² 600 cm² | 12.1oz 343g |
| ProKennex Ki Q+ Tour Pro | 98 in² 632.26 cm² | 12.0oz 343g |
What affects swing weight?
Does Swing Weight Affect Swing Speed? Swing weight has a direct impact on swing speed. If you are swinging a club that feels too heavy for you, you will not be able to swing it as fast. If, instead, you have a club that feels lightweight, you should be able to get quite a bit more distance.
What weight racquet should I use?
The racquet’s weight is usually given in ounces. Generally speaking, a light racquet will be more maneuverable; a heavy racquet will be more stable. Beginners should choose a racquet that weighs somewhere between 9.5 and 11 ounces – on the heavier end if you’re strong or relatively athletic.