Related Resources:
A Closer Look at String Tension
Racquet Care and Stringing
Buying an Adult Racquet
Definition:
The width of the racquet head as viewed from the side. Now that wide-bodied racquets are no longer popular, beam width gets less attention. Generally, the wider the beam, the stiffer and more powerful the frame.
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