Babolat RAFA 2 Tennis Racket - Strung

Head Size:660 cm²
Length:685 mm
Weight (Unstrung):260 g ± 7g,
Balance (Unstrung):340 mm ± 7mm, ensuring stability and control.
Swing Weight: 277
Stringing Pattern:16/19
Stiffness (RA):70
Section:23-26-23
Composition: Graphite
Recommended String:Syn Gut / Xcel, for optimal playability and feel.
Tension Recommended:23-25 Kg, to suit a range of playing styles.
Recommended Grip:yntec Uptake, for comfortable and secure handling
Strung / Unstrung:Comes strung

1. Purpose of Play:

• Beginners: A larger head size provides more power and a bigger sweet spot, making it forgiving for off-center hits.
• Intermediate Players: A mid-plus head size offers a balance between power and control.
• Advanced Players: Often prefer smaller head sizes for precision and control, but it requires consistent hitting technique.

2. Weight:

• Lighter Rackets (260-280g): Easier to maneuver, suitable for beginners, juniors, or players with a slower swing speed.
• Medium Weight (280-310g): Offers a mix of power and control. Suitable for many intermediate players.
• Heavier Rackets (310g+): Provides more stability and power but requires good technique. Preferred by many advanced players.

3. Balance:

• Head-Heavy: Offers more power, especially for players with shorter swings.
• Even-Balance: Balanced feel, suitable for a broad range of players.
• Head-Light: Easier to maneuver, favored by advanced players and those at the net in doubles.

4. String Pattern:

• Open (16x18 or 16x19): Provides more spin and power but might wear out strings faster.
• Dense (18x20): Offers more control and string durability.

5. Choosing the Right Grip Size:

• Method 1: Ruler Test:

  1. Open your dominant hand and extend your fingers.
  2. Using a ruler, measure the distance from the middle of your palm to the tip of your ring finger.
  3. Typically, measurements between 4 to 4 3/8 inches suit most adults.

• Method 2: On-Racket Test:

  1. Hold the racket as you would for a backhand.
  2. There should be a finger's width of space between your fingers and the base of your thumb.

• Common Grip Sizes:

  • Size 0: 4 inches
  2. Size 1: 4 1/8 inches
  3. Size 2: 4 1/4 inches
  4. Size 3: 4 3/8 inches
  5. Size 4: 4 1/2 inches
  6. Size 5: 4 5/8 inches

Note: When in doubt, go for the smaller grip size. Overgrips can be added to increase the grip size, but reducing a grip is more challenging.

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• We offer free shipping on all orders exceeding £80.
• Standard Shipping Orders are dispatched via Evri.
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• The usual shipping duration for our UK customers ranges from 1-3 working days.
• Should you opt for our racket restringing service, kindly account for an additional day to the shipping time.

Return Policy:

• Our customers are entitled to return any item within a 30-day window, provided the items are in their original condition, unused, and with the tags intact.
• If required, we can facilitate return labels at a subsidised fee.
• Please note that for rackets which had string upgrades, there will be a deduction of £20 from the refund amount.
• Read our full return/exchange policy here

Warranty:

• We stand by the quality of our products. All items purchased come with a 1-month warranty.
• In the event of any product issues, we will collaborate with the manufacturer to ensure the problem is addressed promptly and effectively.

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