Racquet Customisation
Customisation of a racquet can fall into two area - 1) the matching of a player's racquet to another one of their racquets whether they are the same or different racquet; and 2) the adjustment of a player's racquet to fit their style.
To do this fully you'll need a piece of equipment that measure the racquets specifications. We use a Yonex Precision Scan Tuning Centre.
Racquet matching
While racquets are produced to meet specifications decided by the manufacturer, often the finished product can have specifications that vary by about 5% from advertised details. This would leave a player having several of the same racquet that can play noticabley different. By assess the actual specifications of the player's favourite racquet it may be possible to 'match' their remaining racquets. It is important to have match racquets so that the transition from one to another is seamless, particularly when the player has to switch during a match because of a broken string.
The three most important specifications to match are weight, balance and swingweight and their definition are set out below:-
1. Taking the specifications from the player's favourite racquet using digital scales, a balance board and a swingweight machine.
2. Take the specifications of the player's other racquets which are to be matched to the first racquet
3. Workout where the extra weight needs to be placed to match the racquets.
4. Use lead tape and silicon if weight is needed to be added. Heat shrink sleeves maybe required if grips sizes are different, although certain companies use removable pallets. Consideration is also given to remove some weight and this would be from the bumper, grommet strip or butt cap in different manners.
5. Re-check all racquets against the base one.
6. Have the player use the racquets to check that they're happy with the work. Any minor amendments can be made at this time.
Ideally the racquets should be stripped down to the bare frame so that accuracy can be maintained. Even using different strings can cause the racquets to be measured different.
We are proficient to matching racquets for our customers and this service is available to everyone. If you would like further information on this, please email with your enquiry.
Our usual charge for customisation is £25 per racquet. There maybe additional costs for replacement grips, pallets, buttcaps, and/or grommet strips. Stringing is not included in the prices.
Racquet adjustment
Racquet adjustment is process whereby the specifications of a racquet is adjusted so that it fits better with the player's style, or to address an injury issue. Discussions with the player would take place to accurate identify what parameters need to be changed. By introducing weight in specific areas on the racquet it can be changed so that it plays differently. Differences may include:-
To do this fully you'll need a piece of equipment that measure the racquets specifications. We use a Yonex Precision Scan Tuning Centre.
Racquet matching
While racquets are produced to meet specifications decided by the manufacturer, often the finished product can have specifications that vary by about 5% from advertised details. This would leave a player having several of the same racquet that can play noticabley different. By assess the actual specifications of the player's favourite racquet it may be possible to 'match' their remaining racquets. It is important to have match racquets so that the transition from one to another is seamless, particularly when the player has to switch during a match because of a broken string.
The three most important specifications to match are weight, balance and swingweight and their definition are set out below:-
- Weight - Simply the static weight of the racquet, usually measured in grams (g) or ounces (oz).
- Balance - The balance point of the racquet, usually measured at the specific point of balance from the butt cap. Measurements can be shown in centimetres, inches, or points where a point is 1/8th of an inch. An even balance point would be measured at 13.5in/34.25cm/0 pts. A headheavy balance would be 14.5in/37cm/8pts HH. A headlight balance would be 12.5in/32cm/8pts HL.
- Swingweight - The measurement of the racquet when swung. The measurement usually achieved using a special piece of equipment that swings the racquet around a point 10cm from the buttcap.
1. Taking the specifications from the player's favourite racquet using digital scales, a balance board and a swingweight machine.
2. Take the specifications of the player's other racquets which are to be matched to the first racquet
3. Workout where the extra weight needs to be placed to match the racquets.
4. Use lead tape and silicon if weight is needed to be added. Heat shrink sleeves maybe required if grips sizes are different, although certain companies use removable pallets. Consideration is also given to remove some weight and this would be from the bumper, grommet strip or butt cap in different manners.
5. Re-check all racquets against the base one.
6. Have the player use the racquets to check that they're happy with the work. Any minor amendments can be made at this time.
Ideally the racquets should be stripped down to the bare frame so that accuracy can be maintained. Even using different strings can cause the racquets to be measured different.
We are proficient to matching racquets for our customers and this service is available to everyone. If you would like further information on this, please email with your enquiry.
Our usual charge for customisation is £25 per racquet. There maybe additional costs for replacement grips, pallets, buttcaps, and/or grommet strips. Stringing is not included in the prices.
Racquet adjustment
Racquet adjustment is process whereby the specifications of a racquet is adjusted so that it fits better with the player's style, or to address an injury issue. Discussions with the player would take place to accurate identify what parameters need to be changed. By introducing weight in specific areas on the racquet it can be changed so that it plays differently. Differences may include:-
- making a racquet more stable so that it resists twisting
- making the racquet heavier but retaining the original balance
- making the racquet more head heavy to aid hitting through the ball
- increasing the weight to aid stress on a player's arm and therefore reducing injury problem
- Increasing the grip size to reduce racquet twisting, or alleviate arm/wrist problems
- Reducing the grip for the same reason as above
- Changing the way the grip is wrapped to aid better grip for left-handed players