Tennis rackets rarely share identical specifications even though they represent the same model. For example, the same model rackets from the same factory can have a weight difference of up to 20 grams and 1 cm in balance point. Because of this, these rackets have different playability, affecting the shots’ timing and control.
Due to the varying specifications of tennis rackets, some tennis stores offer racket matching services to customize your rackets, ensuring they are identical.
Having identical rackets allows you to train and play more efficiently. If the strings on your main racket break, you can seamlessly switch to your second racket, which performs exactly like your primary one.
On the other hand, if your rackets have different specifications, switching to a second racket would require adjusting your playstyle and swings.
How Racket Matching Works?
There are two different ways to match your rackets:
- When you buy rackets via certain sites like Tennis Warehouse they match your rackets before sending them to you.
- You can send your current tennis rackets to a racket matching service.
When matching tennis rackets a technician measures and weighs the rackets. After this the racket technician adjusts the rackets so they have identical specifications such as weight, swingweight, and balance point.
Swingweight refers to a racket’s ability to accelerate during a swing. A low swingweight allows for faster acceleration, while a high swingweight results in slower acceleration. Although a high swingweight might initially sound disadvantageous, it offers significant benefits for advanced players since it improves the rackets control.
Advantages of Racket Matching
- Modify the racket’s swingweight to make it more stable
- Modify the racket’s weight to make it more power-producing
- Modify the racket’s balance point to change the racket’s handling to improve timing on shots
Different Types of Racket Matching
Simple customization
In simple customization, you can modify one of the racket’s specifications (weight, swingweight, or balance point). This is more cost-effective and faster, costing about $15-$30 per racket.
Complex customization
In complex customization, you can modify more than one specification. This is more expensive but more useful and costs around $50-$60.
Where Can I Match My Rackets?
These stores offer racket matching services:
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FAQ
How much does racket matching cost?
$15–$60 depending on the number of modified specifications.
Do I need to be a pro player to customize my rackets?
You don’t need to be a top professional to customize your rackets, but you should be skilled enough to notice the differences between rackets with varying specifications for customization to be beneficial
