1. Choose the shape first
The design is laid onto the outline of the mold you choose, so pick the shape before you start. Changing the mold later can push artwork towards the edge or into the holes. Not sure which shape? Read round, teardrop or diamond.
2. Contrast beats detail
From across the court, only big shapes and strong contrast are visible. A light design on a dark face, or the other way round, always reads well. Fine lines, gradients between similar colours and small text disappear at a distance.
3. Keep small text away from the holes
The holes are drilled after printing, so anything that falls on a hole is gone. Put names and small logos in the solid band below the holes, just above the throat, or make them big enough that a hole does not matter. Everything outside the dashed outline in the designer is trimmed.
4. Count your colours
Every print colour needs its own setup, paid once per design. The setup is capped, so a full-colour photo costs the same as five colours. One or two colours on bare carbon is the most economical choice, and often the most striking. The designer counts the colours and shows the price as you go.
5. Use the frame
The 38 mm frame can be printed all the way round. It is visible from the side on every shot and in every photo, which makes it the perfect place for your name or your club. On the right side the text reads upwards, on the left side downwards.
6. Matte, gloss or foil
Matte looks calm and premium and does not reflect the light. Gloss makes colours deeper and blacks richer. For a name or logo that catches the light, add metallic foil in gold, silver or laser. Foil works best on simple shapes and bold letters.
7. Check it in 3D from every side
Turn the racket in the 3D preview: front, back, frame, grip, strap and butt cap. The two faces can be different, for example your logo on the front and your name on the back, or you can copy the front to the back in one click. Screen and print show colours slightly differently, so avoid two shades that are very close to each other.
Logos and photos
Upload logos as SVG, or as PNG with a transparent background, as large as you have them; photos should be sharp at full size. We check every file before production and contact you if something would not print well. Only use images and logos you have the right to use. No time or no idea? Choose Design it for me in the designer and our designer creates it from your brief.
Frequently asked questions
Can the front and back of the racket be different?
Yes. Both faces and the frame are designed separately. You can also copy the front to the back in one click.
Will the racket look like the 3D preview?
Very close. Screens show colours slightly differently from print, and hand-made rackets vary by a few grams.
Why does the number of colours change the price?
Every print colour has its own setup, paid once per design. It is capped, so a full-colour photo costs the same as five colours.