Here are 15 basic facts about racquets. This
information provided by the United States Racquet Stringers
Association. <br><br> <br><br>These facts are presented as
generalities. While a stiffer frame generates more power, a
stiff frame badly strung may generate less power than a
more flexible frame properly strung for power players.
While a heavier frame generates more power, it can also
decrease maneuverability.<br><br>1. A heavier frame
generates more power. <br><br>2. A heavier frame vibrates
less. <br><br>3. A heavier frame has a larger
sweetspot. <br><br>4. A stiffer frame generates more power.
<br><br>5. A stiffer frame has a larger sweetspot.
<br><br>6. A stiffer frame transmits more of the shock load
to the arm than a more flexible frame. <br><br>7. A
stiffer frame provides a more uniform ball response
across the entire string plane. <br><br>8. A larger
frame generates more power. <br><br>9. A larger frame
is more resistant to twisting. <br><br>10. A larger
frame has a larger sweetspot.<br><br>11. Larger frames
break strings sooner due to the string
lengths.<br><br>12. Longer frames have higher swing weight than the
same frames that are shorter hence the longer frames
are less maneuverable.<br><br>13. Longer frames
generate more power than the same frame that is
shorter.<br><br>14. It is recommended by the USRSA that widebody
frames use multifilament strings (i.e. "soft" strings)
or gut to compensate for some of the stiff
attributes hence better playability.<br><br>15. It is
recommended by the USRSA to string widebody frames at lower
tension for better playability and to help keep strings
from breaking too soon