The added leverage also produces heavy topspin for groundstrokes and serves, providing more control for those shots. For those of you looking for power, the racquet length should be between 28.5-29 inches. The weight factor controls both power and control, while helping to conceal racquet shock and vibration. Most ATP touring pros add extra weight, giving them more power without losing feel and control. Many club players are using bigger racquets that weigh less, increasing the maneuverability.
Longer racquets tend to be lighter to compensate for the heavier swing weight.
Super Light racquets weigh in at 8-9.8 ounces. Light racquets are 9.8-10.8 oz., while heavy racquets are 11 ounces and higher. Racquets may weigh the same, balance the same, yet feel completely different. Swing weight becomes a very important factor if you are using two or more of the same racquet. Manufacturing tolerances during racquet production can leave two of the same racquets feeling totally different.