Size Guide

Choose the right Grip

The grip size refers to the circumference of the handle. The circumference is measured in two units and both are listed on the racket. The first is the European “L” measuring system. The latter is the imperial system, measured in inches.

There are six different grip sizes available for adult tennis rackets. Keep in mind not all rackets are made available in every grip size.
Grip Sizes

L0

L1

L2

L3

L4

L5

4”

4 ⅛”

4 ¼”

4 ⅜”

4 ½”

4 ⅝”

At Rackets & Runners we like to fit our rackets by having the player grip the handle of the racket with an eastern grip (think of holding a hammer or frying pan). From there we are looking to achieve about a finger’s width between the tips of players fingers and the palm of the hand.

If you cannot visit our store or have access to a racket to measure yourself, but have access to a ruler, no need to worry. Open your dominant hand with your fingers pressed together, and measure from the tip of your ring finger to the middle horizontal crease of your palm in inches. This measurement will correspond to your grip size.

If you are between grip sizes, we always recommend going slightly smaller as it is much easier to build up a grip size than it is to decrease one.

String Guide

How to Choose Your String

Strings are the only part of your racket that actually touches the ball, which makes them more important than most players realize. Type and tension both have a big impact on how your racket plays. This guide covers the four main string types and how to choose between them.
String Type Key Benefits Drawbacks Recommended Player Level Recommended Gauge Recommended String

Synthetic Gut

Good tension maintenance, durable

Basic playability; not meant for high-level performance

Beginners / Casual players

1.30 mm (16 gauge)

Wilson Syn Gut Power, Head Synthetic Gut

Multifilament

Softest synthetic, high power, excellent comfort

Breaks quickly; lacks heavy spin potential

Beginners / Intermediates / Touch players

1.30 mm (16 gauge)

Standard: Wilson Sensation, Head Velocity
Premium: Babolat Xcel, Wilson NXT, Tecnifibre NRG; X-One Biphase

Polyester

High control, massive spin potential, high durability

Stiff, low comfort, loses tension quickly

Advanced players

1.15 mm – 1.30 mm

Slick: Babolat RPM Blast
Sharp: Solinco Hyper-G
All-Around: Toroline Wasabi
Comfort: Toroline Caviar, Yonex Poly Tour Pro

Natural

Maximum power, best feel & comfort

Extremely expensive, breaks quickly

Players with severe arm injuries, or traditionalists with deep pockets

1.30 mm (16 gauge)

Babolat Touch VS

Gut Hybrids (Poly + Multi)

Best of both worlds: control/spin + comfort/power

Poly mains quickly break multi crosses

Intermediate to Advanced

Multi gauge: 1.30 mm, Poly gauge: Variable

Round poly with cheaper multi
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Choose the Pure Strike 98 16/19 Gen4, now available in a metallic gray version. When the match reaches its climax, the Pure Strike responds, so you can play with total confidence.

Grip Size
Size Guide String Guide
Unstrung / With String
String Pattern
Cross string
Tension

The suggested tension range can be found in the racket’s description. If you are unsure, set the tension fields to 0 and we will string at the optimum tension based on the string type you have chosen. We will not string above the manufacturers recommended range.

Special notes

Due to high demand, racket stringing will take a 4-6 days before shipping occurs.


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Change the course of the game to be victorious.

Choose the Pure Strike 98 16/19 Gen4, now available in a metallic gray version. When the match reaches its climax, the Pure Strike responds, so you can play with total confidence.

This tennis racquet is the benchmark for aggressive hitters with long swings who want to channel their natural power.

Its aggressive, sleek, performance-oriented design makes you stand out, right from the start.

This tennis racquet features the same technologies as the 4th generation Pure Strike and offers exceptional control and feel with every stroke.

Seize the Pure Strike 98 16/19 and make your mark to dominate the game.

BABOLAT team pro players may play with a customized model or different model from the one shown.

 

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Shipping & Returns

🇨🇦 Free standard shipping over $150 (after discounts, before shipping + taxes) All items ship from within Canada.

All rackets are eligible for return or within 14 days of delivery. After 14 days of purchase, customers are eligible for an exchange or in-store credit only. 

Eligible rackets can be returned within 14 days of delivery for refund. Before 30 days, customers are eligible for an exchange (in-store only) or store credit (in-store and online). To be eligible for refund, the plastic wrap on the racket handle must not be removed and the racket cannot have been strung. Sale items under 50% off are only eligible for store credit upon return.

For more information, view our full return/exchange policies.

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