Monday, June 27, 2011

The Changes That Tennis Rackets Have Undergone

By Tom Doerr


For every product that has been invented, there are always some improvements to them over the years. Take for example modern tennis rackets and how they came to be. It's important to learn about product and learn about those improvements in order to purchase the best possible product within your budget.

Historians believe that the game began in the 12th century, but it was only in the 16th century that they made their way into it. Before hand, the ball was struck against the wall, indoors, simply with the palm of the hand.

The original models were made of laminate wood. From the 16th century until the 1960s, they remained pretty much the same, until steel was brought into the design by the Wilson company. The 1970s brought the introduction of aluminum and over-sized faces and rims, which totaled 110 square inches from the original 65.

Then, in the 80s graphite, ceramics, or on, titanium, and glass fiber were also introduced into the composite. Aside from these, changes also were made with regards to the handle length, providing longer lengths to help shorter players have a longer reach.

All of these improvements and changes gave way to the modern tennis racket, providing lightweight technology, a larger sweet spot, and more to give the individual player a better opportunity to enjoy the game and play at their best capacity.

Today's models vary in size, length and weight, so that each player can choose the one that is the right fit with regards to their own height and other personal requirements. Before committing to one, the individual must consider several criteria, such as those mentioned above, but also the grip size for comfort and injury prevention, the balance, the head size, and the brand.




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