Racquet WeightArm ComfortStability
Is a Lighter Racquet Really Easier on Your Arm?
A lighter racquet is easier to move, but it can introduce different demands through lower impact stability and excessive acceleration.
Player overview
Arm load depends on swingweight, balance, stiffness, strings, contact point, and technique together—not static weight alone.
Measurement guide
- With your current racquet, determine whether preparation becomes late near the end of a session or the racquet gets pushed around at impact.
- Playtest a lighter option and another with similar swingweight using the same string.
- After 60 minutes, record centered-contact rate and fatigue, then track arm discomfort through the next day.
Latest measurement
The most comfortable weight is not the lightest number but the combination you can swing stably through the full session.
TENNIS TENSION LAB
Tension Lab: String Tension
Measure string tension, track every change, and plan your next restring.