Here are some quick and easy methods for determining your tennis racquet grip size (Ruler Test) and whether the grip on your existing racquet is right for you (Index Finger Test).
Tennis racquet grip sizes range from 4-1/8 up to 4-5/8.
Ruler Test
Measure the distance from the head line crease in your palm (#2 in the figure below) to the tip of your ring finger (in inches typically > 4 in / > 10.2 cm). A measurement of 4-3/8 inches would indicate a racquet grip size of 3/8 (or 0.95 cm) - the 4 inches is understood.
Index Finger Test
Using the continental grip - similar to shaking hands with your racquet - you should be able to slide the index finger from the other hand between the ring finger and the palm.
If the gap is too tight, you can add layers of overgrip to build up the circumference.
If the gap is too big, you may be able to change the grip circumference by removing the existing grip and replacing it with a thinner grip. Otherwise, you may be out of luck and should consider acquiring a racquet with the appropriate grip size.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Pro Player Profiles (racquet, strings and tension), check out ImpactingTennis.com
How to measure Grip Size, check out the posts from ProTennisTips.net and/or TopSpeedTennis.com
For pros and cons of using a smaller grip size, check out FriscoTennisShop's video
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