Q: if i am using a 4 and 3/8 size.....will it make too much of a difference if i get a racket with 4 and 5/8?? please explain your answer..thank you so, since i got the 4 and 5/8...i will only feel some pain in my wrist/forearm? and since i bought the racket, should i return it and get the 4 1/2???
A: To determine your ideal grip size, grip the racket as you would normally and take the index finger of your other hand and hold it along the grip between your palm and the ends of your fingers. Your finger should just fit into the gap. A racket that is too small will cause you to develop tendinitis (aka tennis elbow). One that is too big will be difficult to grip securely. If the 4 3/8 feels like it's too small, I would recommend only going up one step, to a 4 1/2. Another thing to consider is that a smaller grip can always be built up (made larger), but a too-large grip cannot be made smaller.