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Are you an intermediate tennis player? Intermediate players usually play tennis at least twice a week, own between 2-4 tennis racquets, and often belong to a club or recreational tennis players team.
Selecting the Best Intermediate Tennis Racquet
Intermediate tennis players have customized needs for their tennis racquets, as do beginning or advanced players. Intermediate power players require a lighter, smaller tennis racquet, whereas intermediate finesse players require a larger racquet for needed, extra power.
If you're a mid-level player, below are some guidelines to help you find the perfect racquet.
Intermediate players need less power from a tennis racquet than beginner players who maneuver a racquet more casually.
Intermediate players should choose a tennis racquet with moderate weight, between 9-11 ounces. The best intermediate tennis racquet shouldn't be so heavy that you get sore arms from swinging, but not so light that it can't withstand aggressive strokes.
A longer tennis racquet offers more swing power and reaches on groundstrokes. A racquet length of 27- 28 inches is recommended for intermediate players, as it retains racquet control, but offers adequate swinging strength.
A larger tennis racquet head will provide more power than a smaller head, and offers a larger hitting area both of these are important to a high-performance game. Intermediate racquets average between 95-110 sq. inches.
The best tennis racquet for an intermediate player will feature an open string pattern. An open string pattern provides for a looser fit and greater ball rebound and allows for more spin potential and better racquet control.
The proper grip size makes a difference in your performance. If you're not sure of your grip size, here's a quick exercise for measurement. Holding a right-hand grip, you should be able to fit your left index finger in the space between your ring finger and palm. If there isn't enough room, the grip is too small.
Do it Tennis has a variety of intermediate tennis racquets for your intermediate play.