Racket balance explainer
Drag the slider to see which player style each balance band suits. Bands and example frames are anchored to manufacturer balance-point specs where available, and to our editorial review base where not.
Drag to a balance point (mm from butt cap)
270 mm325 mm
295 mm
Even
What this band feels like on court
Neutral — the racket disappears in the hand and the result reflects your technique more than the frame. The control line.
Suits: All-court singles, mixed doubles control players.
Example frames in this band
- Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro
- Victor DriveX 12
The full balance-vs-swing-speed model
Balance is one of three frame variables that determine swing feel — the other two are weight class (3U/4U/5U) and shaft flex. A 4U head-heavy frame can swing faster than a 3U head-light one if the mass is closer to your hand. See the full racket-balance guide for the rest of the model.