There’s a simple way
to test that you’ve got the right grip size – when you hold the handle, there
should be a 1 centimetre gap between your thumb and first finger.
In other words, you
should be able to slide the forefinger of your free hand between the tips of
your fingers and your thumb.
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If the grip isn’t
quite the right size then you can buy an overgrip to put over the top which
will enlarge the grip size slightly.
Minis & Juniors
You also need to make
sure you get the right size of racket for children. Check out our size guide,
which gives you an idea of what you should be buying for your child based on
their age.
Please note that these
are just a guide and it’s also a good idea to ask a coach if possible.
17’’ 3-4 years
23’’ 7-8 y.
25’’ 9-11 y.
26’’ 11-13 y.
27’’ 11+ y.
Re-stringing
Much like driving a
car with bald tyres a tennis racket with old strings will not perform as well.
While strings can break at anytime, (there is no guarantee against this) even
if they don’t break they become dead and will adversely affect your game and
enjoyment. Dudley Gill our restringer has years of experience in playing racket
sports and restringing rackets and will gladly give you good advice if you need
it.