Which racquet is better?

[grimmbomb21]

I have two racquets. A pc600 and a PDR+. I normally use the pc600 because I can hit consistently with it. And place my shots pretty well. Plus, most of my strokes stay pretty flat so it's good for doubles.

However, I hit with my PDR+ for fun sometimes, and my hitting partner said the pace and spin that I generate with this racquet make it difficult to return. But placement and volleys suffer.

I'm only a 3.0, so should I worry about placement more, or hitting shots that other 3.0 players would have trouble with. At what level do players struggle less with heavy topspin?

[snoflewis]

I have two racquets. A pc600 and a PDR+. I normally use the pc600 because I can hit consistently with it. And place my shots pretty well. Plus, most of my strokes stay pretty flat so it's good for doubles.

However, I hit with my PDR+ for fun sometimes, and my hitting partner said the pace and spin that I generate with this racquet make it difficult to return. But placement and volleys suffer.

I'm only a 3.0, so should I worry about placement more, or hitting shots that other 3.0 players would have trouble with. At what level do players struggle less with heavy topspin?

first of all, wrong section.

secondly, if you can handle the PC600, you should go w/ that, because once you start playing players more advanced that you are, you won't be able to overpower them w/ your strokes. you can't expect to overpower everyone while sacrificing control. the best racket for you is the one that you believe is a perfect combo of power and control. rarely are you gonna get a racket that's good for both.

[grimmbomb21]

first of all, wrong section.

secondly, if you can handle the PC600, you should go w/ that, because once you start playing players more advanced that you are, you won't be able to overpower them w/ your strokes. you can't expect to overpower everyone while sacrificing control. the best racket for you is the one that you believe is a perfect combo of power and control. rarely are you gonna get a racket that's good for both.

My bad. I wasn't sure where to put this thread because it also concerned types of strokes that I should be trying to hit as well.

[guedoguedo]

what racket is the pc600?

[300Gkid]

head prestige

[jackson vile]

Just add lead the the head of the PC600 and it will make the ball hard to return.

Also you can try using a poly in the PD+ and/or high tension.

Other wise you are not spinning enough.

[papa]

This is not only a timely question but one that is starting to create some problems - "is hitting hard better that placement" and which should be taught first.

I want to see players hit hard but at least have some idea where the ball is going - like which side of the court and short or deep. This idea of just whacking the he-- of the ball leaves a lot to be desired. Sure, learn to hit hard but don't take the attitude of "as long as I hit it hard, I could care less where it goes".

[grimmbomb21]

Just add lead the the head of the PC600 and it will make the ball hard to return.

Also you can try using a poly in the PD+ and/or high tension.

Other wise you are not spinning enough.

I will give the lead on the pc 600 a shot...I hate poly.

[grimmbomb21]

This is not only a timely question but one that is starting to create some problems - "is hitting hard better that placement" and which should be taught first.

I want to see players hit hard but at least have some idea where the ball is going - like which side of the court and short or deep. This idea of just whacking the he-- of the ball leaves a lot to be desired. Sure, learn to hit hard but don't take the attitude of "as long as I hit it hard, I could care less where it goes".

Sadly I see alot of people at our local clubs just whack away back and forth to the center of the court until one of em cant handle the pace anymore.

At least they don't have to run.:rolleyes:

[Court_Jester]

This is not only a timely question but one that is starting to create some problems - "is hitting hard better that placement" and which should be taught first.

I want to see players hit hard but at least have some idea where the ball is going - like which side of the court and short or deep. This idea of just whacking the he-- of the ball leaves a lot to be desired. Sure, learn to hit hard but don't take the attitude of "as long as I hit it hard, I could care less where it goes".
I've gotten over the "hitting hard" part. At my age, I don't expect to hit the ball as hard as kids do these days. While I hit harder now than I ever did before, my focus now is control and point construction. I've been practicing for the past couple of weeks how to aim at the corners regardless of where I am in the court and I'm quite delighted with the amount of control I have now.

[dannyjjang]

I've gotten over the "hitting hard" part. At my age, I don't expect to hit the ball as hard as kids do these days. While I hit harder now than I ever did before, my focus now is control and point construction. I've been practicing for the past couple of weeks how to aim at the corners regardless of where I am in the court and I'm quite delighted with the amount of control I have now.
man yo so dedicated i wish i can be like you. But i dont have the time!