How you can use data to select the ideal racket setup tailored to you
Discover how Tennis Lab uses Hawk-Eye technology and performance data from over 3,500 players to match you with the perfect racket and string setup for your game.
Key Points
- ✅ Summary Key Points:
- 80% of tennis players use the wrong racket, often chosen by brand or color rather than performance needs.
- Tennis Lab uses Hawk-Eye technology (the only public-accessible Hawk-Eye court globally) to match players with the optimal racket using millions of data points from 3,500+ players.
- 4 key performance metrics are used to assess racket suitability:
Ball speed
Spin
Landing depth
Accuracy - Players receive quantified performance improvements of 5–20%, validated by in-lab and on-court testing.
- Two offerings:
In-person fitting experience using Hawk-Eye and live testing
AI-based online racket recommender that matches users to the best rackets based on demographics, style, and player goals. - The online tool ranks 80+ rackets specifically for each player’s profile using data from real-world hitting tests – not just lab numbers.
- Includes custom string and tension recommendations, plus hybrid string setups, based on lab and real-world testing.
- Racket and string recommendations are personalized based on your needs (e.g. control vs power), down to precise tension ranges.
- Data enhances performance by:
Validating player feel vs reality
Tracking progress over time - A more powerful or spin-heavy racket gives players an edge through deeper shots, sharper angles, and greater control – all measurable and adjustable with Tennis Lab tech.
- Final takeaway:
Data lets you eliminate guesswork, fast-track equipment choices, and make informed decisions that directly improve performance.
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