tennis racket

Racket with an oval head that is used to strike the ball; its maximum length is 29 in.

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 about 2 oz and is filled with compressed air; it is covered with felt to make it more adherent.