Bumper guard
How to understand the “Bumper guard” in tennis?
What does the tennis term “Bumper guard” mean?
Why does a tennis racket need bumper?
Bumper guard is a piece of plastic that protects the outside of the upper-half of the racket head.
At the top of a racquet’s head, covering the beam, a bumper guard protects the impact zone of a tennis racquet, which is often scraped across the ground when hitting groundstrokes.
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Typically, bumper guards are made from durable plastic. Over time, they will require replacement to avoid scraping the frame of a racquet, which eventually may lead to a cracked frame if not addressed.