MECHANISM DESCRIPTION OF TENNIS RACKET Tennis racket is an instrument use in playing tennis.

The material use in modern rackets is carbon fiber and varies in length, weight, color, and head size. 21" to 26" is normally a junior's length, while 27" or 27.5" are for stronger and taller adult players. Weights of a racket also vary between 8 ounces (230 g) unstrung (no string attached) and 12.5 ounces (350 g) strung. It has five main parts: the face (string included), head, throat, grip, and butt cap. (See figure 1)

Figure 1 Tennis Racket THE FACE The face is the area with the strings, and where the tennis ball is hit. Usually it is oval in shape and varies sizes.

THE HEAD The head surrounds the strings and defines the hitting area. It is where the string is attached and tightened. It has different colors and designs.

THE THROAT The throat is the area that joins the grip to the head. Most tennis rackets manufactured today are designed with what is called an "open throat", which is an open triangular area that helps to stabilize the racquet's head.

THE GRIP The grip is where your place your hands when holding the racket. It is layered with rubberize tape to enhance steadiness of ones hand. Usually black in color.

THE BUTT CAP The butt cap is a plastic cap at the end of the racket, and will usually display the manufacturer's logo.