Abstract: A racquet for use in tennis and racquet ball having an offset handle having an angular deviation of 13.degree. with respect to the longitudinal axis of the racquet. The handle may have a cross-sectional area having a round or oval shape. The oval configuration has a major axis which is in the same plane as a head of the racquet. Alternatively the handle can be provided, in cross section, with a plurality of faces preferably arranged in opposing pairs, the faces extending longitudinally of the handle. Preferably, the multi-sided configuration defines a cross-sectional hexagonal form which extends from the point of attachment to a head of the racquet to the free end of the handle.