In tennis rackets, what does C beam construction mean?

Question

i have the prince wimbledon sharapova racket, and i want to know whether what the c beam construction specification means. is it a good thing or a bad thing? haha

Answer 1

the size head of the racket

Answer 2

C beam = constant beam. That is ... the width of the racquet's frame is the same on the entire length of the racquet. As opposed to tapered beam that you see on many racquets where the width of the frame is different at different points ... the racquet can be 20 mm wide at the throat, 25 mm at the 3 and 9 o'clock points and 22 mm at the top.

Now that's what the technology is. However, this doesn't mean that it's a good thing or a bad thing. It's just the construction of that particular racquet. Generally, it is considered that racquets with a constant beam are a little more control oriented, while those with a tapered beam are a little more powerful but that also depends on the width or the beam. A 19-20 mm beam is very control oriented and low power level racquet while a 24-25 mm beam is quite the opposite.

So to put it simply ... a constant beam doesn't mean much. But if you're a manufacturer trying to market a racquet or a tennis novice buying one, isn't it cool that your racquet has "c beam technology" in it? It's certainly something that's worth spending $150 on, right? Those marketing people sure are earning their salaries.