Tennis Racquet Stiffness & Flex: A Clear Explanation

Tennis racquet stiffness or flex is an often confusing and misrepresented topic, which is helpful to understand when buying a tennis racquet or dealing with arm injuries such as tennis elbow.

In this video, I discuss what racquet stiffness means, how it’s measured, and its impact on performance and comfort - charts included.

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Video Recap & Timestamps

0:17 - What is Racquet Stiffness?
0:41 - How is Stiffness Measured?
1:18 - Example Racquets with High & Low Ratings
1:26 - Racquet Stiffness & Performance
1:56 - Racquet Stiffness & Comfort
2:11 - Stiffness Comparison Chart
2:33 - Demoing Tennis Racquets
2:57 - Additional Comfort Considerations

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