Method and Apparatus for Real-Time Racket String Tension Measurement

摘要

A sports racket with racket string tension measurement has a racket frame with a throat that connects a racket head and a racket grip. One or more strings is strung in a stringing pattern, and one or more string anchors retains an end of the string or strings. A tension measurement gauge, such as a strain gauge, is operably associated with the string to sense a tension therein. At least a portion of the tension measurement gauge can be retained by the at least one string anchor, and measured tension can be output to a display. There can be first and second strings strung in a pattern to establish distinct striking zones within the racket head, and tension measurement gauges can be associated with each string. A third string could be strung to establish a peripheral pattern in the racket head.

主权项

1. A sports racket with racket string tension measurement, the sports racket comprising:
a racket frame with a racket head, a racket grip, and a throat that connects the racket head and the racket grip wherein the racket head defines a central opening and wherein a plurality of string holes are disposed through the racket head of the racket frame in spaced relation around a periphery of the racket head; at least one string with a first end and a second end for being strung through the string holes in the racket head to establish a stringing pattern; at least one string anchor for retaining one of the first and second ends of the at least one string.