Average Weight
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travlerajm
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The average strung weight of ATP singles players is about 12.5 oz, and about 13.0 oz. for doubs specialists. For WTA players subtract an ounce for those numbers.
Based onmy numbers, the average ATP strung swingweight is about 355, but most of the best players are in the 365-375 range. The average WTA swingweight is about 345, but many of the best players are in the 360-370 range.
Thanks travlerajm!
Just one more question, do these weights include dampeners, overgrips, etc?
travlerajm
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These are strung specs based on Jura's list, where he listed unstrung weight and balance for 81 ATP pros and 56 WTA pros. So these include overgrip. I did not account for dampeners, but it doesn't make much difference.
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PrestigeClassic
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Oh, I see, now the specs are "overgripped specs." What's next, specs with dry overgrip and specs with sweaty overgrip?
well, I just wanted to know b/c an overgrip and a dampener add about 0.4 oz to a racquet (which, IMHO, is a pretty significant amount).
travlerajm
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I assume that Jura's list is for specs that include overgrip if they use them, and without overgrip if they don't. We would have to ask Jura to know whether my assumption is correct.
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That's probably right. I'd imagine the weight is the "ready-to-play" weight.
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PrestigeClassic
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Actually, it is customary to take specs of a frame with strings, without overgrip. The reason for either is that different types of string and overgrips have different effects on specs. This way, it's much easier on the customiser.
I'm surprised you're not sure if jura's specs included overgrip or not as it's another rather large variable to consider for your numbers that are already vague estimates. Have you thought about starting to work with unstrung specs? I guess I can see your fascination with playing specs, because, for example, if a player would suddenly switch from overgrip to no overgrip, the player might also switch specs to compensate. Although, I don't know if that has been the case with the one or two notable players that have recently either picked up an overgrip or ditched an existing overgrip. Or maybe you're keeping in mind that a player that used overgrips on stock frames while growing up, then starting to have their frames customised while breaking through to the tour, might prefer a more head-light balance, all things being equal?
travlerajm
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Actually, the effect of overgrip is not so much, since it affects swingweight very little. Compare that to the effect of switching from 17g to 16g string, which can add 5 swingweight units.
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PrestigeClassic
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Yes, that's true, but an overgrip does effect weight and balance much more, which are two variables that you are using to calculate swingweight instead of using a machine. I figure with the assumptions of specs you make by simply watching a player hit a ball, you could at least cut down on any known variables.
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PrestigeClassic
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I see your point. But at a combined 0.4 ounce those are some heavy overgrips and/or dampers.
A wilson pro and a prince damp add that much weight onto my racquet.
The weird thing is that I can actually feel the difference. Take off the damp and the grip and my racquet fells a lot "whippier".
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