Racket is the standard American spelling of the word. Racquet is an alternative spelling more common in Britain, as evidenced by the BBC style guide. Racquet is used more commonly in certain sports, such as See more

Badminton rackets are light, with top quality rackets weighing between about 70 and 95 grams. Modern rackets are composed of carbon … See more

This predecessor to the modern game of squash, rackets, is played with 30+1⁄2-inch (770 mm) wooden rackets. While squash equipment has evolved in the intervening century, … See more

In real tennis, also called court tennis, 27-inch (686-mm) long rackets are made of wood and very tight strings to cope with the game's heavy balls. The racket heads are bent slightly to make striking balls close to the floor or in corners easier. See more

The origin of the term "racket" is unclear. It may be derived from the Flemish word "raketsen" which is itself derived from Middle French "rachasser", … See more

According to the current racquetball rules there are no limitations on the weight of a racquetball racket.
The racket, including bumper guard and all solid parts of the handle, may not exceed 22 inches in length. The racket frame may be any … See more

Standard squash rackets are governed by the rules of the game. Traditionally they were made of laminated timber (typically Ash), … See more