I naturally have long, far strokes. Some racquets are more suitable for fast, short ones- the ones I need to improve on. Is it better to get a racquet for the style I already have or the one I want?
-hope that wasnt too confusing, heres what I'm looking at:
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1906798&cp=2138697.714770.1454904&filter=yes&fCat=1454904&fbrandid=1933&fpricesort=priceDescending&parentPage=family&searchId=1454904
2006-07-23 07:56:30 · 5 answers · asked by C. T 3 in Sports ➔ Tennis
Long strokes are much more efficient and allow you to impart more spin and power than short, compact strokes. Stay with what you have.
2006-07-23 12:55:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me first say Agassi wasn't too bad of a player, with his compact strokes. Don't be confused about that sell, it is not a $300 racquet, it might be worth the 90 they are selling it at. That technology is pretty old. (3-4years) I would assume that you are currently a 2.5 - 3-0 player by looking at that racquet. If this is the case Then it would be a good buy then. Regardless you will need a new racquet by the time you become a 4.0.
2006-07-23 22:10:58 · answer #2 · answered by tennis guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you need to "demo" the racquets you have in mind, never buy a racquet until you've hit with it and you like it. Don't be stuck with a racquet you don't like just because of what some company says about their racquet. Secondly, racquets that are made for more compact strokes are usually oversized and very light weight that are made for players who need the power. Better players tend to move to racquets with more weight and smaller head sizes. These are usually the ones for long, loopy swings.
2006-07-26 02:01:05 · answer #3 · answered by hofertennis@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely reccomend that you do NOT purchase this racquet. It will make it near impossible for you to hit the shots you're comfortable at. If you need work on short fast strokers, practice with a coach. Switching racquets will affect other parts of you're game...
2006-07-24 03:48:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
another thing to consider is string tension
the tighter the strings are, the harder you hit but you have less control
the looser the strings are, the softer you hit but you have more control
2006-07-23 15:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by cubscaps33 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋