Related Resources:
A Closer Look at String Tension
Racquet Care and Stringing
Buying an Adult Racquet
Definition:
A piece of plastic, usually attached to the grommet strip, that protects the outside of the frame in the upper half of the racquet head from bangs and scrapes.
Related Terms
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frame
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grommet strip
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head
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