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Racket names become easier to understand when you know the families behind them. Choose a series and specification that suit your swing.
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Wilson, Babolat, Head and Yonex are major names, alongside brands such as Tecnifibre, Prince and Dunlop. The series matters more than the logo: one brand may offer separate power, spin and control lines.
Numbers often refer to head size, such as 98 or 100 square inches, or weight, such as 285 or 305 grams. Professional players' customized rackets may differ from the retail frames they endorse.
Founded in Chicago in 1914, Wilson has a long history with prominent players and the US Open ball.
Babolat began in Lyon in 1875 with natural gut strings and entered rackets in 1994 after more than a century in strings.
Choose a racket by its specifications and your own experience, rather than an endorsement alone.
Head brought metal and composite-material expertise from skiing into racket development. Its tennis history includes Djokovic, Murray, Sinner and Agassi.
The Japanese brand, founded in 1946 and also known for badminton, uses a distinctive isometric head shape to broaden the effective sweet spot. Japanese manufacturing and quality control are part of its identity.
For beginners, a forgiving head of at least 100 square inches and a manageable weight is a better starting point than a player's endorsement. A starting reference is roughly 280–300 g, adjusted to the individual; see Getting started.
For intermediate players, decide whether you need easier power, more spin or finer control before choosing a family. Demo at least two or three frames if possible. Strings and tension change feel as much as many frame changes; see Gear & apparel.