What do you guys think about this?...
The two handed tennis racquet??? Personally I think it's just ridiculous!
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Permalink Reply by Mark / The Mayor on -
Dude, shhhhhh. You might upset the 12 guys in this group.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Dong on -
Let me rephrase my comment. I think I would look ridiculous trying to use it. I'm sure some people enjoy it and have developed very advanced ways to use it. Much respect to those who have adapted to this one of a kind weapon.
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Permalink Reply by JUN on -
before you become critical about your remarks, why not try the stick first before judging? i would love to get my hands on one if a demo was readily available. i'm not saying this to defend the guys who play with it, but it's only fair to give it a shot first.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Dong on
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I think its a unique weapon for sure, however, I just don't think it's for me. It seems like it would be easier if you started to play with it as soon as you started to play tennis, but for someone like myself who has been using the standard racquet this whole time, it seems too difficult to learn and adapt to a whole new style of play. I try to imagine myself using this and it just seems like it would be a little awkward. If you ever get your hands on one JUN, I'd love to hear your opinion on it. Maybe even a video?
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Permalink Reply by Gregory Halmay on -
Good on your open mind. If you are in Southern California or Toronto Canada I could meet up with you so you could try it. As I said on the website, naturaltennis.com, " I would never go back to a single handled racket. People comment on this weird looking racket and now I see the single handled racket as odd and say " would I want to ride a bicycle with one handle. Thanks for your open view.
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Permalink Reply by Arianne Kim on -
When I saw this I said ....what! Then I saw the video.....I think it can only appeal to people who are ambidextrous ...that's my conclusion....
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Permalink Reply by Gregory Halmay on
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Hi Arianne Kim You make a conclusion so quickly? I've used the rackets for a long time. I am right handed and i've become ambidextrous. I realized within the first hour going to the wall that my right can teach my left. Playing drums, you use both hands, swimming, hand ball, basket ball and I could go on.
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Permalink Reply by Arianne Kim on
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I do see the advantages of using both hands but you have to have a willingness to train the lesser hand.....I have a two handed backhand so I do use the other hand/arm somewhat and do see benefits of more reach if you can hit the backhand like a forehand ....but the desire for the changeover has to be strong to make the 180 degree shift.....
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Permalink Reply by Gregory Halmay on
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The word willingness is the key. Adapting can be viewed similar to a skill. I guess because I played drums for many years, I love to use both sides of my body. Isn't it healthier to exercise both sides of your body? Thanks for the reply.
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Permalink Reply by Arianne Kim on
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You have to love using both sides...that's what's needed here......so if this catches on in a big way....other racquet sports will follow? Anyway it's good to have choices in life....a lot of things out there we haven't tried.....always open to new ideas....makes life interesting and fun to try new things......and in the process maybe you will discover a good fit!
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Permalink Reply by Gregory Halmay on
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It would be nice to see more people like you that have an open out look. Let me know when you are ready to try it.
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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on -
I saw three separate guys at the L.A. Open carrying this racquet around in the stands. I was wondering if they were trying to get visibility to the tennis public.
I wouldn't mind trying it, but I have a one handed backhand.I can't hold two handles with one hand. lol
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