Question: To use a stiffer/slightly lighter racquet or a flexible/heavier racquet? - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-28T20:20:16Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/question-to-use-a-stiffer-slightly-lighter-racquet-or-a-flexible?commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A1006784&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've been using a couple elas…tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-05-19:1869403:Comment:10431622013-05-19T18:34:46.634ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>I've been using a couple elastic strings in the IG Prestige Pro. Head FXP Tour and Head IntelliTour hybrid.</p>
<p>I really like the FXP Tour because it is half poly, half multi and has a very spongy, fibrous gut feel.</p>
<p>The IntelliTour takes some while to break in, has a woody feel to it.</p>
<p>Definitely interesting strings by Head, that let you go back to an old school feel while using a stiff frame!</p>
<p>I've been using a couple elastic strings in the IG Prestige Pro. Head FXP Tour and Head IntelliTour hybrid.</p>
<p>I really like the FXP Tour because it is half poly, half multi and has a very spongy, fibrous gut feel.</p>
<p>The IntelliTour takes some while to break in, has a woody feel to it.</p>
<p>Definitely interesting strings by Head, that let you go back to an old school feel while using a stiff frame!</p> Flexible heavy racquets are i…tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-05-19:1869403:Comment:10430052013-05-19T18:07:21.802ZThomas Chttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/ThomasCoco
<p>Flexible heavy racquets are ideal for control, feel, touch and avoiding arm injuries. They may lack power but you can make up for that with an elastic string at a low tension.</p>
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<p>Flexible heavy racquets are ideal for control, feel, touch and avoiding arm injuries. They may lack power but you can make up for that with an elastic string at a low tension.</p>
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<p>Went to the heavier Head IG Prestige Pro and I am getting better stability on the volleys and the flatter drives. The Tecnifibre 325 is a good racquet, but I do better with the Prestige.</p>
<p>Went to the heavier Head IG Prestige Pro and I am getting better stability on the volleys and the flatter drives. The Tecnifibre 325 is a good racquet, but I do better with the Prestige.</p> Yes, that maybe the case and…tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-02-10:1869403:Comment:10092542013-02-10T19:43:09.415ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Yes, that maybe the case and I agree with you, Shereef. The only thing is the spinnier ball will travel slower over distance due to wind resistance added by a higher trajectory. So it is entirely possible the spinnier shot may have less force at the time of the next hit. </p>
<p>However, a Federer type forehand with a lower trajectory and high rpms will have more force than a regular flat blaster hit by a junior at the same speed. Ditto with Nadal. But it is well known these players weight…</p>
<p>Yes, that maybe the case and I agree with you, Shereef. The only thing is the spinnier ball will travel slower over distance due to wind resistance added by a higher trajectory. So it is entirely possible the spinnier shot may have less force at the time of the next hit. </p>
<p>However, a Federer type forehand with a lower trajectory and high rpms will have more force than a regular flat blaster hit by a junior at the same speed. Ditto with Nadal. But it is well known these players weight their racquets well above 340 grams. </p> Where is the physics doctor t…tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-02-09:1869403:Comment:10090802013-02-09T22:10:36.369ZShereef Zedanhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/ShereefZedan
<p>Where is the physics doctor to enlighten us? You know, the two racquet guy? Seriously, speed and force are two different things. So speed or velocity is a function of acceleration. And acceleration is a function of Mass and Force. Force (what we call heavy) is a function of mass and acceleration. So while different concepts, however intertwined as they contribute to each other. A flat fast ball will not have the same force on impact with the racquet as a ball of the same speed, however with…</p>
<p>Where is the physics doctor to enlighten us? You know, the two racquet guy? Seriously, speed and force are two different things. So speed or velocity is a function of acceleration. And acceleration is a function of Mass and Force. Force (what we call heavy) is a function of mass and acceleration. So while different concepts, however intertwined as they contribute to each other. A flat fast ball will not have the same force on impact with the racquet as a ball of the same speed, however with more spin and will feel heavier (more force). This is because the ball also has rotational acceleration contributing to more force. And the opposite is true with same spin but faster ball will feel heavier (more force). Sorry, I promise not to do physics anymore! I'm totally up for a room of racquets though!</p> I agree to this as much as po…tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-02-05:1869403:Comment:10073302013-02-05T21:02:52.007ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>I agree to this as much as possible. I am still at around 350 grams. But I am not sure if I should be at 360 grams because of the fatigue factor. Also, harder to use wrist flicks on the forehand/ backhand run.</p>
<p>I agree to this as much as possible. I am still at around 350 grams. But I am not sure if I should be at 360 grams because of the fatigue factor. Also, harder to use wrist flicks on the forehand/ backhand run.</p> Try Donnay!tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-02-05:1869403:Comment:10070242013-02-05T14:45:55.304ZBill Pattonhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/BillPatton
<p>Try Donnay!</p>
<p>Try Donnay!</p> Warren Bosworth, long time ra…tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-02-05:1869403:Comment:10070212013-02-05T14:44:16.343ZBill Pattonhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/BillPatton
<p>Warren Bosworth, long time racquet tech guru to the pros said "You should play with the heaviest racquet that you can still comfortably swing on all strokes" A racquet that is too light does not win the collision with the ball quite as well, and your joints will suffer for it. Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder. </p>
<p>Warren Bosworth, long time racquet tech guru to the pros said "You should play with the heaviest racquet that you can still comfortably swing on all strokes" A racquet that is too light does not win the collision with the ball quite as well, and your joints will suffer for it. Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder. </p> Unlimited Racquet Works?:)tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-02-03:1869403:Comment:10067842013-02-03T20:10:31.146ZWilliam Wonghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/WilliamWong
<p>Unlimited Racquet Works?:)</p>
<p>Unlimited Racquet Works?:)</p> I have found that, by keeping…tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-02-03:1869403:Comment:10065262013-02-03T16:51:03.003ZPaul Atreideshttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/PaulAtreides
<p>I have found that, by keeping my grip loose at contact, the flex/stiffness characteristics of a racquet are irrelevant to the usual arm injuries.</p>
<p>I have found that, by keeping my grip loose at contact, the flex/stiffness characteristics of a racquet are irrelevant to the usual arm injuries.</p>