This invention relates to an improvement in a split bridge sports racket having a frame with a rim and a handle, the rim being formed with string tunnels through which the string extends to form an impact surface, the handle having a Y configuration, the arms of which merge with the rim to define a bridge section of the rim that extends between the ends of the arms of the Y configuration, the bridge having a discontinuity, the free ends of the bridge at the discontinuity articulating with a bridge insert to reduce player arm stress in use. The improvement resides in providing a bridge having a length to accommodate at least four central longitudinal string tunnels of the racket with each central longitudinal string tunnel extending in the same direction as their respective longitudinal strings through the said bridge and wherein a support plug is mounted within the hollow of each of the free ends of the bridge to limit the movement of the free ends during play and prevent cracking of the frame from use.