| Item of Interest |
| 'Standard' rackets are governed by the rules of the game. Traditionally, they were made of laminated timber, with a small strung area using natural 'gut' strings. After a rule change in the mid-1980s, they are now typically made of ceramic materials (graphite, kevlar and the like), usually with synthetic strings. Modern rackets are 70 cm (27 inches) long, with a maximum strung area of 500 square centimetres (approximately 80 square inches) and weigh between 110 and 200 grams (4-7 ounces). |
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