База знаний

What the balance point means, how points head light / head heavy are calculated, and how balance interacts with weight and swing weight.

The RA stiffness rating measures how much a racquet frame flexes at impact. It affects power, comfort, arm safety, and feel in ways that are often counterintuitive.

The single most important spec for how a racquet plays. Learn what swing weight means, how it's measured, and how to use it when choosing or customising a racquet.

Twist weight determines how stable a racquet is when the ball hits off-centre. Essential for understanding why some racquets feel solid and others feel unstable.

How string tension affects power, control, spin, and feel — and how to find the right tension for your game and string type.

Polyester, multifilament, natural gut, synthetic gut, hybrid — what each type offers in terms of power, spin, durability, and arm comfort.

A practical guide to adding lead tape — the single most effective way to change how your racquet plays. Covers placement positions, weight amounts, and what to expect.

Definitions of all racquet and string specifications used on the Arcus platform. A quick reference for understanding the numbers.