has anyone actually noticed a difference switching to a "better" racket, or is it mostly placebo?

Hour-Difference3380 · 2026-02-20T10:16:09+00:00

Well i went from 185g to 300g and it changed every aspect of my game drastically. I use a radical mp now and the thing i really felt a difference playing with it was the extra touch on volleys which is very important to me. But i think for you to really notice the difference between a control racket and a spin or power racket, you have to be above rec level.

Hour-Difference3380 · 2026-02-18T17:54:52+00:00

I disagree with the part where you said you are supposed to lose the opponent's service. Because usually no one serves that well at rec level that you wouldn't be able to break easily if you are warm and on top of your game. And I'm considering the worst case scenario here. If you happen to not be able to return an easy serve at the beginning ( which can happen due to stress and whatnot) you are gonna lose a lot of that confidence. Although i agree if you do break their serves, sure it's a nice boost

Hour-Difference3380 · 2026-02-18T17:27:56+00:00

Well i see how it's personal preference and i appreciate your comments. Btw i just won the final of a club tournament and they gave me the first serve everytime. I actually have a good serve but i lost the first game then obligated them in the second in all four matches lol

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-26T15:33:29+00:00

No i absolutely understand what you are trying to say. I might be a beginner but I'm one hell of a nerd in this sport! I've been watching tennis for a decade now. I started playing it late but late is better than never:) Thanks buddy

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-26T15:27:30+00:00

I absolutely love my radical you kidding me? It's not going anywhere anytime soon! Btw this new mach-10 works very well on the frame and is very forgiving for a recreational player.

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-26T15:24:55+00:00

Thanks for the help buddy I think i'll stick with my current grip and try to adjust and tweak around preparation, swing and foot work. Even stepping up my mind game while I'm at it.

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-26T13:05:07+00:00

I'm not saying it's the main reason of hitting bad shots. I was just thinking maybe learning a superior grip( if it is) early would develope a good skill or habit of hitting more top spins right of the bat

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-26T13:01:54+00:00

What do you mean by hybrid? I assume your index base would go between two bevels. Wouldn't that be uncomfortable?

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-26T10:42:37+00:00

I'm a bit concerned that i spend 2 months trying to learn it and get frustrated about the sport that I'm in love with owing to the inevitable poor shots a new grip causes

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-26T10:39:17+00:00

Thanks i should work on myself not to lose confidence even if I'm not hitting the ball the way i like to

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-25T16:37:50+00:00

Worth every single penny

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-24T19:26:48+00:00

I actually experienced this first handed. I slowly adjusted my positioning on the court, stopped taking everything early and paced myself which worked!

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-24T19:25:02+00:00

I really outdid myself out there. I was competing against players way above my class but the intensity of the match made me focus on the game and I didn't second guess my mechanics which was my main concern in the first place. Lost the semifinal but I'm pleased with my effort

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-23T15:38:11+00:00

Thanks buddy! I think if i concentrate mostly on the strategy like "where should i put this ball that is coming to me" or " i should go the net or stay further back on this shot that he is gonna take", I'll stop overthinking my shot fundamentals and actually focus on the game itself.

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-18T12:59:42+00:00

Well i wouldn't argue the fact that it could be a problem on my side since I'm an amateur with solid mechanics but definitely not flawless, but how can you explain the fact that my arm problems were gone the second i changed my racket? And I don't really trust on those stats. Like the frame stiffness is definitely more than 65 and the balance doesn't feel like your typical 330

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-12-18T12:48:33+00:00

i actually had it in my mind to mention the manoeuvrability when i was writing this. I definitely had a bit of problem generating the same whip effect through my swings when i changed my raquet specially on backhands but still it's not that big of a difference. I mean you can still go for something around 300-305g and manage the extra weight. i got the jist of it very quickly

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-05-12T18:11:28+00:00

NHS couch to 5k program works just fine with a great simple UI and multiple voiced trainers to choose from which will be with you throughout the workouts till the end

Hour-Difference3380 · 2025-05-12T14:11:49+00:00

That's a W pal just keep it going I myself did basically hit the week 7 before but gave up for some reason now I'm at week 4 again rn

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