Manoeuvrability (swing weight)
A racket's manoeuvrability depends on the player's feeling of being able to swing the racket through the air. It is characterised by an indicator called the swing weight (SW). The higher the SW, the harder the racket will be to manoeuvre. Overall, the SW for adult rackets (unstrung) varies from 200 to 300/kg/cm².
This racket has an SW of 235, making it especially easy to handle.
As a guide:
- SW<250: easy to handle
- 250
- SW>270: a powerful racket
Weight
This racket weighs just 265 g, making it very easy to handle.
As a guide:
< 275 g: Lightweight. Easier to handle
275 g - 290 g: intermediate weight. Versatile (balance between handling and power)
> 290 g: Heavy. Promotes power and stability on impact.
Soft Feel technology
The Soft Feel technology made with balsa wood, created in partnership with our R&D centre, absorbs part of the racket's vibrations upon impact with the ball. It improves the player's feeling of comfort.
Balance
The 32 cm balance makes the TR500 Lite racket easy to handle.
As a guide:
< 32 cm: Head-light balance. Easy to handle
32 cm - 33 cm: Even balance. Versatile
> 33 cm: Head heavy. Powerful
Head size
With the 660 cm² head size, the TR500 offers a good balance between control and forgiveness.
As a guide:
< 630 cm²: small head size. A greater feeling of control
630 cm² - 660 cm²: medium head size. Versatile (balance between control and forgiveness)
> 660 cm²: large head size. More forgiving
