Ruler Test: To measure grip size using the ruler test, first place the fingers of your racket hand together, then align a ruler’s edge with the the bottom horizontal crease of your palm. Next, measure to the tip of your ring finger, this measurement is your grip size.
One may also ask, what is the most common tennis grip size?
Average or Most Common Size Grip
A size 3 or 4 3/8 grip is the most common, and you’ll find a lot of crossover between men and women at this size. The vast majority of women will play with a grip size that’s a size 1, 2, or 3. Men, on the other hand, will typically have a size 3, 4, or 5.
Keeping this in consideration, what is the normal tennis grip size?
Grip Size Basics
Standard adult tennis racquet grip sizes normally range between 4 ⅛ inches to 4 ⅝ inches, which measures the circumference or distance around the edge of the handle (please note that some countries may express the racquet grip size differently; please use the chart below for reference).
Does tennis racket grip size matter?
The right grip size makes a huge difference in how a racquet performs. … If there is space between your finger and palm, the grip is too big. A too-small grip requires more muscle strength to keep the racquet from twisting in your hand. Prolonged use of a grip that’s too small can contribute to tennis elbow problems.
What size grip does Serena Williams use?
Serena’s Wilson Blade SW102 Specification
| Head Size | 102 in2 / 658.06 cm2 |
|---|---|
| Composition | Countervail/Graphite |
| Grip Size | 4 5/8 (L5) |
| Grip Type | Wilson Pro Performance |
| String Pattern | 18 Mains / 19 Crosses |
How do I increase my tennis grip size?
What size grip does Djokovic use?
There are definitely some players who love a bigger handle, the biggest one being Novak Djokovic. He uses a 4 ⅜ grip with two overgrips on top, which makes it even bigger for my grip size, not to mention a custom mold which is rectangular compared to what Head actually makes for their racquets.