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Comfort first
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Premium guidance for racket specs, strings, grip setup, and the exercises that help tennis players protect elbow, wrist, forearm, and shoulder load.
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22-24kg
Comfort tension
285-305g
Most club frames
Choose the frame first
Comfort score first.
Manage impact load
Softer strings, lower tension.
Build capacity
Small weekly strength work.
Conditions
Gear
Habits
Tennis Elbow
Golfer's Elbow
Wrist Tendinitis
Shoulder Impingement
Forearm Strain
Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis — pain on the outer elbow caused by overuse of the forearm extensor muscles. Most common racket sport injury. Can be managed effectively with eccentric exercise.
Medical note: these exercises are general guidance only. For diagnosis, persistent pain, or worsening symptoms, consult a qualified sports physiotherapist or doctor before playing.
4 exercises
1
Wrist Extensor Stretch
Hold 30 sec · 3 sets · 3× daily
1
Extend arm straight in front, elbow locked
2
Point fingers DOWN (palm facing away)
3
Use opposite hand to gently press fingers further down
4
Feel the stretch along the top of the forearm
5
Hold, release slowly, repeat
Do NOT pull aggressively — gentle sustained stretch is more effective than force.
Hold 30 sec · 3 sets · 3× daily
2
Eccentric Wrist Extension (Tyler Twist equivalent)
3 sets × 15 reps · every other day · 6–12 weeks
3
Forearm Supination / Pronation
3 sets × 15 each direction · daily
4
Grip Strengthening (progressive)
3 sets × 15 reps · alternate days
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