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Aracquet (sometimesracket) is used in sports to hit an object. It differs from apaddle because thehead is a grid of strings instead of solid.
Atennis racquet has a longhandle and a largeoval-shaped area used to hit a tennisball. It has many strings stretched across its surface (or face) bothhorizontally and vertically. The strings supply bounce to hit the ball. The handle and frame of the racquet is usually made out of lightmaterials such asgraphite. Older racquets were made out ofwood. Tennis racquets come in differentsizes andweights.
Tennis racquets can be bought at sportsequipmentstores ordepartment stores. A beginner racquet can cost as little as $30, but they can cost much more for very goodquality rackets ($500 or more).
Abadminton racquet has a longer, thinnerneck than a tennis racquet with softer strings as theshuttlecock is hit up over anet[disambiguation needed].