What is the right grip size for tennis?

What is the right grip size for tennis?

The main rule with grip size is that you want a handle big enough so that there is some space between the tips of your fingers and your hand (like the image on the left). If your fingers go all the way around the handle and run back into your hand (like the image on the right), you need a larger grip size.

How do I know what grip size my racket is?

The most accurate method for determining your correct grip size of a tennis racket is to measure the length between the tip of the ring finger (on your hitting hand) and the second line on your palm, which corresponds to the circumference of the tennis racket.

What is Novak Djokovic grip size?

Novak uses the classic HEAD rectangular grip (pallet TK57), grip size 3, HEAD Finest Calfskin leather grip and two overgrips (one overlapped) which makes the grip closer to a 4.

What size grip does Serena Williams use?

There has been lots of discussion around what grip size Serena Williams uses but it is generally accepted that she uses a 4 and 5/8 grip size on her tennis rackets. This is a surprise to many as this is larger than ATP pros like Federer and Nadal who use smaller grip sizes.

What grip size is 4/3 8?

Grip size conversion table

European Grip size US Grip size in inches
1 (L1 or G1) 4 1/8 inches
2 (L2 or G2) 4 1/4 inches
3 (L3 or G3) 4 3/8 inches
4 (L4 or G4) 4 1/2 inches

What grip size does Rafael Nadal use?

4 1/4

There’s been a lot of talk the past few years about how grip sizes have shrunk on tour. Reportedly, Roger Federer uses a 4 3/8 size grip, while Rafael Nadal uses a 4 1/4. Of course, both play with overwraps, which builds the grip up to a degree.

What grip size does Serena Williams use?

4 5/8
WTA Grip Sizes

Player Grip Size
Serena Williams 4 5/8
Venus Williams 4 5/8
Maria Sharapova 4 3/8
Caroline Wozniacki 4 3/8

What size grip does Zverev use?

Grip: 4 3/8, custom with side bevels extended making it more rectangular. Uses two overgrips over Head Calfskin. First overgrip wrapped with no overlapping, top overgrip normal.

What grip does Nadal use?

Two-handed backhandRafael Nadal / Tennis grip

What grip does Federer use?

One-handed backhandRoger Federer / Tennis grip

What grip size does Nadal use?

There’s been a lot of talk the past few years about how grip sizes have shrunk on tour. Reportedly, Roger Federer uses a 4 3/8 size grip, while Rafael Nadal uses a 4 1/4.

What does L1 L2 L3 mean on a tennis racket?

That just refers to the size of the handle on the racket. The larger the number (L5) the larger the handle on the racket. The smaller the number, of course, the smaller the handle. In general, we recommend ladies should choose grip sizes between L1 and L2. Men should look at L2 and L3 with a maximum of L4.

What is Roger Federer grip size?

Reportedly, Roger Federer uses a 4 3/8 size grip, while Rafael Nadal uses a 4 1/4. Of course, both play with overwraps, which builds the grip up to a degree. Still, for players of their skill, size, and strength, such grip sizes would have been considered absurdly small 15 or 20 years ago.

Why does Nadal use a small grip?

Moving forward, Rafa revealed that a smaller grip suits his style of play more than a bigger grip. Most importantly, it allows him to add more spin on the ball and more controlled shots. “I like the small grip because when I have the small grip on my hand, I have better control of what I am doing with the hand.

What grip does Roger Federer use?

What racket grip size does Federer use?

4 3/8 size
Reportedly, Roger Federer uses a 4 3/8 size grip, while Rafael Nadal uses a 4 1/4. Of course, both play with overwraps, which builds the grip up to a degree. Still, for players of their skill, size, and strength, such grip sizes would have been considered absurdly small 15 or 20 years ago.

What is L3 grip size?

Determining the correct grip size

Grip Size Length
L0 (4″) 4″ (4 inches)
L1 (4 1/8″) 4 and 1/8″ (4.125 inches)
L2 (4 1/4″) 4 and 2/8″ (4.25 inches)
L3 (4 3/8″) 4 and 3/8″ (4.375 inches)

What is Nadal’s grip size?

What does L1 L2 L3 L4 mean on a tennis racket?

What is L2 tennis grip size?

4 1/4 inches
Grip size conversion table

European Grip size US Grip size in inches
0 (L0 or G0) 4 inches
1 (L1 or G1) 4 1/8 inches
2 (L2 or G2) 4 1/4 inches
3 (L3 or G3) 4 3/8 inches

What size tennis racket do I need L1 L2 L3?

In general ladies should choose grip sizes L1 + L2. Men should pick, grip sizes L2 or L3 with a maximum of L4 for those of you with extra large hands!

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