Equipment
4 min read3 September 2026Does Racket Weight Actually Matter
A short answer and a practical test.
Weight is the spec that affects your arm most.
Light Rackets
Easier to manoeuvre at the net, less power on the smash, kinder to the elbow.
Heavy Rackets
More power and stability, more strain if your technique is still developing.
The Test
Hold the racket out at arm's length for thirty seconds. If it sags, it is too heavy for you right now.
Start Light
Most club players are better served by something manoeuvrable.