How do you size a tennis racket?

The best method for determining the grip size of a tennis racket is to measure the length between the tip of the ring finger (on your hitting hand) and the second line on your palm. This picture shows how to do this best. The measured length in ‘mm’ corresponds to the perimeter of the tennis racket handle.

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Also to know is, what size grip should my tennis racket be?

The main rule with grip size is that you want a handle big enough so that there is some space between the tips of your fingers and your hand (like the image on the left). If your fingers go all the way around the handle and run back into your hand (like the image on the right), you need a larger grip size.

Similarly one may ask, what age is a 23 inch tennis racket for? The 21-inch is the next size up and is ideal for kids aged 5-6 years and our 23-inch rackets are intended for kids aged 7-8 years old. Remember to take your under-8 child’s height into account when choosing a racket for them.

People also ask, 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 is a size 3 tennis racquet?

How Tennis Racket Grip Sizes Are Measured

US Sizes European Sizes Sizes in Millimeters
4 inches 0 100-103 mm
4-1/8 inches 1 103-106 mm
4-1/4 inches 2 106-110 mm
4-3/8 inches 3 110-113 mm

What size tennis racket do I need L1 L2?

Grip size conversion table

European Grip size US Grip size in inches
1 (L1 or G1) 4 1/8 inches
2 (L2 or G2) 4 1/4 inches
3 (L3 or G3) 4 3/8 inches
4 (L4 or G4) 4 1/2 inches

What size is L2 tennis racket?

Determining the correct grip size

Grip Size Length
L1 (4 1/8″) 4 and 1/8″ (4.125 inches)
L2 (4 1/4″) 4 and 2/8″ (4.25 inches)
L3 (4 3/8″) 4 and 3/8″ (4.375 inches)
L4 (4 1/2″) 4 and 4/8″ (4.5 inches)

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.

How do I increase my tennis grip size?

How do I reduce my tennis grip size?

What tennis grip should I use?

There are several options for your forehand grip in tennis. Roger Federer uses what is called an eastern grip while Nadal uses a semi-western grip. This comes down to personal preference but most recreational players who have good forehands use an eastern to semi-western grip.

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