Things You'll Need:
- Tennis racquet
- Lead tape
- Postal scale
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Step 1
Determine whether your racquet is balanced head-light or head-heavy. Beginner racquets usually have most of their weight in their oversized heads, while "player" racquets have more of their weight in their handles.
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Step 2
Use a postal scale to weigh out the total number of ounces of lead tape you'd like to add to your racquet.
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Step 3
Place two strips of lead tape at the 12 o'clock position on the inside of the racquet's frame if you want to move the sweet spot away from the handle.
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Step 4
Place strips of lead tape at both the three and nine o'clock positions on the inside of the racquet's frame if you want to increase its torsional stability without changing the location of the sweet spot too much.
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Step 5
Place strips of lead tape at the six o'clock position near the throat of the racquet to make it heavier without changing the overall balance too much. This is the best way to give your shots greater weight without altering the sweet spot.
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Step 6
Consider adding lead weights to the inside of the handle if you'd rather move the sweet spot down the racquet face.
