Racquet

Racquet

A racquet or racket is a sports implement consisting of a handled frame with an open hoop across which a network of strings or catgut is stretched tightly. It is used for striking a ball or shuttlecock in games such as squash, tennis, racquetball, and badminton. Collectively, these games are known as racquet sports.

History

The term racquet came from the French word raquette, which means "palm of the hand". Early racquets were made of wood and the strings were made from animal gut. The first racquets were made by a company called Dunlop in 1949.

Design and construction

Modern racquets are made of carbon fiber, ceramics, and lighter metals such as titanium. They also have synthetic strings that are made from nylon, gut, or wire. The size, shape, and weight of racquets are regulated by the International Tennis Federation and World Squash Federation.

Types of racquets

There are several types of racquets, including:

• Tennis racquet
• Squash racquet
• Badminton racquet
• Racquetball racquet

Each type of racquet has its own unique characteristics and uses.

See also

• List of racquets
• Racquet sports
• Tennis
• Squash
• Badminton
• Racquetball

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