Finding Your Right Grip Size

Finding the right tennis racquet grip size for you

Whether your level of play is a beginner, intermediate or advanced it is important to have the right grip size.  The easiest way to know if you racquet grip size is correct, is to do the following. Take your racquet hand and grip the tennis racquet handle. Then with your opposite hand, place your index finger below your thumb and between your racquet hand fingers and palm.  If your index finger fits between your fingers and palm with be spacing, then you have the right grip.  If you find that your index finger does not fit between your fingers and palm, then your grip is too small. Likewise, if you find that you have too much space between your fingers and palm, then your grip is too big.  Having the right grip will decrease in chances of developing wrist and elbow issues or pain.