Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
All they're saying about tennis racquets is to pack them well or there's limited/no liability. They don't say you have license to carry them on and disregard size restrictions.
I understand the explicit language but there is an implication that tennis racquets are precious cargo and should therefore be carried on. But no adult tennis racquet would fit the standard carry on size limits.
As it is very close to fitting within the limits and they recognize the fragile nature, i'd let it slide 100% of the time if I were United.