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285, 300 or 315 grams?

The best weight is not the heaviest one. It is the highest weight you can still move quickly and under control late in a match.

Unstrung manufacturer weightsStrings add about 15–18 g
One-sentence recommendation

285 g for easy acceleration, 300 g as a versatile standard, and 315 g for experienced players who can actively use the added mass.

285 gBeginner · doubles · comfort
300 gAll-round · club · versatility
315 gStability · control · technique

Direct comparison

Attribute285 g300 g315 g
Accelerationvery easybalancedmore demanding
Stabilitymoderategoodvery good
Long matchesenergy-savingsuits many playersneeds sound timing
Typical userbeginnerall-round playeradvanced player
Ready to play*303–310 g318–325 g333–340 g

*Rough guide with strings, overgrip and dampener. Actual setups vary.

When 285 grams makes sense

A 285 g frame is easy to accelerate and helps with serving motion, late corrections and quick doubles reactions. It often suits adult beginners, juniors moving to a full-size frame or players who deliberately want less mass.

The drawback appears against heavy incoming pace: a very light frame can feel less settled. A larger head or moderately headward balance can partly compensate.

Why 300 grams is the all-round standard

Around 300 g is a useful compromise for many club players. The frame has more substance than a lightweight model while remaining easy to accelerate with a slightly head-light balance. The real test is whether you can still swing freely on serve and after an hour of play.

Who can use 315 grams

A 315 g frame supplies more stability and mass through contact, but it is not an automatic upgrade. It suits technically sound players with early preparation and a complete swing. If contact is routinely late, added mass is more likely to reduce ball speed than increase it.

Do not forget: A 315 g frame at 310 mm can feel quicker than a lighter, strongly head-heavy racket. Always check balance point and swingweight.

Four questions before choosing

  1. Are you still contacting the ball on time after an hour?
  2. Does the serve remain fluid without shoulder or forearm fatigue?
  3. Is the frame stable enough against fast incoming balls?
  4. Are all test rackets in the same condition with similar strings?

If two weights work equally well, the lighter frame is often the more flexible starting point: mass can be added with care, while permanently removing it is difficult.

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