03 · Rackets (Profile)
Feature 2 of 4. Record each racket you own — brand, model, headsize, length, weight, balance, tension target — all on-device.
What it does
A "racket collection" page on the Rackets tab. Each card shows the racket's photo (if set) and a one-line summary:
- Cover photo (optional)
- Name
- Brand · Model
- Headsize
- Last restring date
+ Add racket opens a form; the card's menu offers Edit / Delete / Set reminder.
Add a racket
Racketstab →+ Add racket- Fill the form (minimum 4 fields, others optional):
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name | ✅ | e.g. "Main Blade" / "Backup Pro Staff" |
| Brand | ✅ | Dropdown; can be custom |
| Model | ✅ | Dropdown; can be custom |
| Headsize | ✅ | Number + unit (default in²) |
| Length | ❌ | Default 27" |
| Strung weight | ❌ | g or oz |
| Balance | ❌ | mm or in |
| String tension main / cross | ❌ | main / cross; can fill later |
| Notes | ❌ | "Birthday gift / bought in 2019", etc. |
| Cover photo | ❌ | Pick from gallery or take a photo |
Save
Added rackets show on
Racketstab as cards.
Detail page
Tap any racket card to open the detail page. Four tabs:
| Tab | What you do here |
|---|---|
| Profile | Specs (read-only display of the form you filled; tap Edit to change) |
| Stringing log | All restring records (see 04 · Stringing log) |
| Reminder | Set or edit a restring reminder (see 04 · Stringing log) |
| Notes | Free-text notes you've added |
The detail page also has Edit (top-right) and Delete (overflow menu).
Specs 101
Head Size
V1.0's default unit is square inches. Quick reference:
| Headsize (in²) | Style |
|---|---|
| 95–98 | Control (small head) |
| 98–100 | Neutral |
| 100–104 | Forgiving |
| 104–115 | Oversize / recreational |
Note: the 4-bucket table above is a playstyle reference only. For DT ⇄ RT calculation in 05 · Tension Conversion the App collapses any headsize into 3 buckets that match the ERT300 reference machine's DT anchor table — MID 83–94 / MID+ 95–105 / OVER 106–115 sq.in. You only need to pick the right bucket when using the tension converter.
Strung Weight
Look up "strung weight" for the model online.
| Range (g) | Style |
|---|---|
| < 300 | Very light (attacking) |
| 300–320 | Standard |
| 320–340 | Control |
| > 340 | Heavy / powerful |
Balance
- In mm (more precise) or in
- Most rackets sit at 320–340 mm (even balance ~320 mm; head-light below; head-heavy above)
Why a profile?
- Set up once: the next restring record pre-fills the racket's tension target, headsize, etc.
- Reminder context: a reminder knows which racket to refer to ("Main Blade is due")
- Cover photo: makes the list scannable when you own 5+ rackets
Common questions
I have 10 rackets — too many cards to scroll?
The Rackets tab list supports swiping between cards (phone) or scrolling (tablet). You can also pin up to 4 rackets to the top via long-press.
Cover photo is required?
No, it's optional. Rackets without a cover photo render as a placeholder card with the brand initial.
Where does the "last restring date" come from?
It's the most-recent record on the racket's Stringing log tab.
What's next?
A racket profile without any restring records is just a name. Record a restring → see 04 · Stringing log.
Or skip that: jump straight to the calculator — see 05 · Tension conversion for converting DT ⇄ RT ⇄ lbs ⇄ kg, with a one-tap Use this tension → log stringing handoff back to chapter 04.