Tennis Racket Grip Size Guide: How to Measure (India)
How to measure your tennis racket grip size at home, with an India size chart and tips for players between sizes.
Getting your tennis racket grip size right is the cheapest way to play better and protect your arm. A grip that's too small makes you squeeze harder and invites tennis elbow; one that's too big slows your wrist and reduces control. Here's exactly how to measure it at home and choose the right size in India.
How to measure your tennis racket grip size
There are two reliable methods. Use either — or both to confirm.
- Ruler method: Open your hitting hand, fingers together. Measure from the bottom lateral crease of your palm to the tip of your ring finger. The reading in inches is your grip size.
- Finger test: Hold the racket in an eastern forehand grip. You should be able to slide the index finger of your other hand into the gap between your ring finger and palm. No gap means it's too small; too much gap means it's too big.
Tennis grip size chart
| Grip size | Measurement | Typically suits |
|---|---|---|
| Grip 0–1 (4" – 4 1/8") | 4 to 4.125 in | Juniors, small adult hands |
| Grip 2 (4 1/4") | 4.25 in | Many women, smaller male hands |
| Grip 3 (4 3/8") | 4.375 in | Most adult men |
| Grip 4 (4 1/2") | 4.5 in | Larger hands |
What if you're between sizes?
Always go smaller. You can build a smaller grip up with an overgrip — each overgrip adds roughly 1/16 inch — but you can't shrink one that's already too big. This is also why most players keep a stack of overgrips: they fine-tune feel and replace worn, slippery grips.
Grip size for juniors
Kids should use 4" to 4 1/8" grips on appropriately sized junior frames. Don't oversize a child's grip "to grow into" — it ruins technique. Pick the right frame length first (by height), then the grip.
Recommended rackets and where grip size is marked
Grip size is stamped on the butt cap or printed near the handle. These India-available frames cover juniors through to adult beginners:
| Racket | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Head Speed 23 | ~₹2,567 | Junior players |
| Head Novak 21 Junior | ~₹2,449 | Ages 4–6 |
| Yonex JR 25 (Strung) | ~₹2,519 | Beginner juniors |
| Cockatoo 23 Tennis Racket | ~₹913 | Budget starter |
Shop the gear
- Head Speed 23 Tennis Racket — ₹2,567
- Head Novak 21 Junior Tennis Racquet — ₹2,449
- Yonex JR 25 Strung Tennis Racquet — ₹2,519
- Cockatoo 23 Tennis Racket — ₹913
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Frequently asked questions
How do I measure my tennis grip size at home?
Open your hitting hand and measure from the bottom lateral crease of your palm to the tip of your ring finger. The reading in inches is your grip size. You can confirm with the finger test: in an eastern forehand grip, your other index finger should just fit between ring finger and palm.
Should I go bigger or smaller if I'm between grip sizes?
Go smaller. You can add an overgrip to build a smaller grip up by about 1/16 inch per wrap, but you cannot reduce a grip that is already too large.
What grip size should a child use?
Juniors usually need a 4 inch to 4 1/8 inch grip on a junior-length frame chosen by height. Avoid oversizing a child's grip to 'grow into' it, as it harms technique.