What's the best head size for a tennis racquet?

Question: What's the best head size for a tennis racquet?

Answer: A larger head offers

• more power
• usually a more open string pattern for slightly better spin
• a larger sweet spot
• more resistance to twisting for an off-center hit at any given distance

A smaller head offers

• more control
• more maneuverability at a given weight and balance
• less maximum twisting because a ball that would hit the outer edges of a large head will simply miss a smaller one

Larger, "oversize" heads are generally the best choice for beginners. Most advanced players prefer "mid-size" heads.

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