Head shape of a blade: Does it matter?

[Gozo Aruna]

I have seen some blades have broader rounder face while some are slimmer or more oval.

My question being, does the head shape matter?

 

[Lazer]

It does, it determines the sweet spot. But not by a huge amount. The cybershape for instance claims to give better access to low shots. It does but if you don’t hold the racket in the right angle it makes it worse…

Cheers
L-zr

 

[Gozo Aruna]

It does, it determines the sweet spot. But not by a huge amount. The cybershape for instance claims to give better access to low shots. It does but if you don’t hold the racket in the right angle it makes it worse…

Cheers
L-zr

my preference is a large round head, not because of its attribute or anything like that but rather, I love symmetrical shapes and big things.

So I am curious what does a large round head do best? What will it do better compared to a oval slimmer head?

 

[Lazer]

It’s easier to hit the ball and have a larger sweetspot. On the negative side it’s a little bit heavier and have a larger air resistance.

I see nothing wrong with a little bigger head size.

Cheers
L-zr

 

[blahness]

It’s easier to hit the ball and have a larger sweetspot. On the negative side it’s a little bit heavier and have a larger air resistance.

I see nothing wrong with a little bigger head size.

Cheers
L-zr

Larger air resistance = more clumsy to handle and less flexible in terms of last minute adjustments to the ball. Also it will absolutely hurt your wrist more if you do chiquita with them.

 

[kapahoo]

Larger head means more rubber which means heavier total and balance away from the handle.

 

[Gozo Aruna]

so far I read there are more cons than pros with regards to larger head side.

What about shape? Round or Oval, does it matter?

 

[NextLevel]

so far I read there are more cons than pros with regards to larger head side.

What about shape? Round or Oval, does it matter?

It affects balance and sweet spot size depending on your preferred hitting area. That said, all these things are not as important as your skills.