How do you add weight to a tennis racket handle?

How do you add weight to a tennis racket handle?

Adding lead tape to the head of your racket will make it more head heavy, whereas adding weight to the handle of the racket using lead tape, silicone, putty or a heavier grip will make the racket more headlight.

How can I make my racket heavier?

To make a racquet swing heavier without substantially increasing overall weight, you can add two 2- to 3-inch strips of TW tungsten tape to the inner hoop of the racquet’s tip. This will result in a 5- to 7-point swingweight increase.

How much weight does string add to a tennis racquet?

The strung weight is the total weight of the racket when it has been strung, so when you’re out on court, this is the weight you’re actually playing with. In general, the strung weight is going to be around 15-18g (0.5 oz) heavier than the unstrung weight.

How do you add weight to a racquet without changing balance?

Increasing Weight Without Changing Balance To increase overall racquet weight and retain the same balance, add weight in the throat, or 6 o’clock position. This will slightly increase swingweight, though, making the racquet a little less maneuverable.

Does a heavier racket give more control?

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.

Do pros use heavy or light rackets?

A lot of professional players use really heavy racquets with high swing weights, but not all of them. I’ve seen professional tennis players use really low static weight racquets and still whip up a monster of a tennis ball. It comes down to two things mainly: good technique and racquet head speed.