Our Rackets

All models in the Grays family of rackets, named the “Tribute Series”, have the same construction - specially-selected timbers and Leatheroid in a 9-ply lamination. They are individually hand-crafted to time-proven specifications.

Apart from on the Junior Slam ‘Graduate Trainer’, all grips are premium leather by another renowned English company, Fairway by Balmforth. Our standard grip height is 6 inches, but purchasers can order a 7-inch grip if they feel this better suits their game. The ‘Mystique’ features a ‘Borg-style’ 9-inch extended grip. Grip height of the Junior Slam is 6.5 inches. This grip is a coloured Grays cushion grip.

Standard frame length is 27 inches, head size is 69 square inches, the string pattern is 18/20, and balance is head-light. The Junior Slam is 26 inches in length.

For more specs, see Racket Specs below.

The Racket Specs sheet can also be emailed to anyone interested.

Purchasers can also receive a Specs Card giving the racket’s weight, swingweight and balance before and after stringing.

While the process to make each frame is consistent, each batch of timbers is unique, and each frame is hand-crafted, making each racket unique.

Purchasers receive a bespoke, freshly made racket that plays like a new racket, not a vintage racket made decades ago which may or may not have been stored correctly.

We are also very happy to supply frames unstrung and to make Custom rackets for clients with customised cosmetics. Please contact us to discuss the possibilities.

Two demo rackets - one ‘Mystique’ and one ‘The Masterpiece’ - are also available to try. Write to us to find out more.

See our other pages for information about Stringing, Shipping and our Guarantee.

Purchasing a racket -

how it works

1. Decide on your racket model and specs and whether you want accessories. Decide by yourself or in consultation with us. Discussion is by messaging via one of our social media platforms or email.

2. Let us know which country the racket would be shipped to. We ship world-wide.

3. We supply a quotation inclusive of the frame, stringing (if required) and shipping.

4. For payment, choose between PayPal or standard bank transfer.

5. We monitor progress through manufacture, stringing and shipping, sending updates to the client, until delivery.

Once the racket model and specs are decided, the purchase can take just a few minutes.

Racket Specs

Maker: Grays of Cambridge (International) Limited

Place of manufacture: Coton, Cambridgeshire, England

Construction: 9-ply lamination (including Leatheroid)

Timbers: Types not disclosed. All sustainably sourced.

Grips: All adult models - Fairway by Balmforth (England) tan leather. Junior Slam - Grays cushion grip.

Frame length: 27 inches (Junior Slam 26 inches)

Hoop shape: Oval

Beam width: 16.7mm/17.7mm/16.7mm (shaft/throat/head - averages)

Grip height: 6 inches OR 7 inches - customer choice (‘Mystique’ 9 inches, Junior Slam 6.5 inches.)

Head size: 69 square inches

Head balance: Head light

Weights: L-M - Light-Medium 340g +/- 5g. M - Medium - 345g +/- 5g (‘Mystique’ M only; Junior Slam L-M only) Target weights.

Grip sizes: 4 1/4” (2) 4 3/8” (3) 4 1/2” (4) (Junior Slam 4 1/4”)

String pattern: 18 (mains) / 20 (crosses)

String type: Customer choice - Babolat VS Touch natural gut or Babolat Xcel Multifilament or Babolat Addixion Multifilament or Prince Original Synthetic Gut

String tension: Standard tension 45lbs mains / 47lbs crosses or customer request

Stencil: All models receive the Grays stencil except Special Heritage Model ‘The Wingfield’

Stringer: Paul Skipp (Wimbledon Head Stringer), England.