Balance
Balance describes where the weight of the racket sits along its length — low, medium or high. It is what makes a racket feel head-heavy or head-light in the hand, which changes both how much power a swing can produce and how quickly the racket can change direction. Balance follows the shape closely.
Diamond — high balance
The weight rides toward the head. It is head-heavy, which lets a firm swing carry more power, and the price is a heavier, slower feel that takes more arm to control.
Teardrop — medium balance
The weight sits in the middle of the racket's length. The feel is balanced between the head-heavy and head-light extremes, suiting an all-court game.
Round — low balance
The weight sits toward the grip, so the racket feels head-light. It is quicker to move and turn and produces less free power, which favours control and defence.
Low balance feels light in the head and favours control; high balance feels head-heavy and favours power; medium sits between them.
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