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tennis racket
Racket with an oval head that is used to strike the ball; it usually weighs between 250 and 350 g and is about 70 cm long.
stringing
Synthetic or natural cords strung together to form a surface used to strike the ball.
shoulder
Base of the racket head joining it to the throat.
butt
Enlarged end of the shaft that prevents the hand from slipping off the handle.
handle
Part that the player grips to control the racket.
shaft
Elongated part of the racket that ends in the head.
throat
Part joining the handle to the racket head.
head
Oval part of the racket, including the frame and the stringing.
frame
Racket frame to which the stringing is attached.
tennis ball
Rubber ball that weighs 56 g and is filled with compressed air; it is covered with felt to make it more adherent.