Patent attributes
A racket assembly having a racket head that is supported by a handle. A string is strung across the racket head forming a string face. The string used in the string face is statistically likely to fail after the string face has been impacted a precalculated number of times. At least one sensor is provided for sensing when the racket head experiences a change in acceleration that exceeds a predetermined threshold level. A logic circuit creates a count corresponding to the number of times the sensor detects a change in acceleration in excess of the predetermined threshold level. An indicator is provided that creates an indication when the count approaches the precalculated number. In this manner, a person is warned when the string of the racket is statistically likely to fail.