Ground
- tennis, a rectangular court, usually 23.5m long and 8m wide in singles and 10.97m in doubles, net height of 0.9m in the center.
- pickleball, a badminton court 13.5m x 5m for singles and 6m for doubles with a net similar to tennis, but slightly lower.
- badminton, the net in the center 1.524m from the ground and 1.55 at the level of the lines.
Tennis racket
frame
rigidity. balance, and weight of the racket, composed of graphite, carbon or alloy.
sieve
String networks, the tighter it is, improves ball touch and control.
- small sieve, surface area approximately 600 cm2, designed to hit with power and good technique, requires good control.
- medium sieve, surface area between 630 cm2 and 645 cm2. suitable for all levels.
- large sieve, surface between 660 and 740 cm2, ideal for beginners, large, facilitates hitting and cut, lateral, deflected or lifted effect. Power but loss of control.
sleeve
covered with rubber grip to provide a comfortable, non-slip grip.
- Side 0: child
- size 1 teenager and woman with small hands. Standard
- size 2 for small hands. Popular
- size 3, large hands.
- size 4 and 5, men with large hands and over 180 cm.
grommets
Plastic or metal eyelets surround the sieve holes. They protect the ropes.
weight & shock
absorber some players add extra weights or shock absorbers to change the balance.
- light and easy to handle at beginner level, less than 280g, usually made of aluminum or composite with a large and balanced screen.
- slightly heavier, intermediate level, better precision, choose graphite, head balance, smaller sieve, provides precise draw,
- heavier for better control at intermediate and advanced level.
balance
balance either at the head, balanced or at the neck, affects the strike.
weight
- less than 280 g, easy to handle with balanced handle and large sieve, ideal for beginners, usually made of aluminum or composite.
- slightly heavier hits the ball with better precision, with a good level of control, intermediate level. A weight between 260 and 280 g offers maneuverability.
- look for power, a weight between 280 and 295 g, absorb impacts better.
- advanced level, focus on power, control and precision, a graphite racket with handle balance. The sieve between 630 and 645 cm². Weight greater than 295g.
pickelball
the racket is a little smaller and lighter than tennis, the balls are made of low rebound plastic.