bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
Classic tennis strokes (eastern forehand, eastern 1HBH) complement each other well, and therefore, a racquet that feels good on one side should feel good on the other side.
Today, I see a lot of players at my level (4.0, 4.5) who have adopted a fairly "modern" heavy topspin forehand, but a much smaller percentage who have any sort of heavy topspin backhand. I can hit good topspin on my backhand when I want, but I still often use a good old Amy Frazier, flat line, hard hit, flat 2HBH when I'm in a rally.
I see this a lot, and also see a lot of flat 1HBH.
In this situation, it seems that it's hard to find a racket that is great for both strokes. My Prince Tour Diablo is fine, and it's what's best for me right now. But, I'll pick up a lighter, whippier frame and say "wow" - on the forehand side. I can get more pace and more spin. But, those same racquets inevitably feel horrible on the backhand side, where I really need more weight and plow through.
Anyone else? Or, am I crazy?
Today, I see a lot of players at my level (4.0, 4.5) who have adopted a fairly "modern" heavy topspin forehand, but a much smaller percentage who have any sort of heavy topspin backhand. I can hit good topspin on my backhand when I want, but I still often use a good old Amy Frazier, flat line, hard hit, flat 2HBH when I'm in a rally.
I see this a lot, and also see a lot of flat 1HBH.
In this situation, it seems that it's hard to find a racket that is great for both strokes. My Prince Tour Diablo is fine, and it's what's best for me right now. But, I'll pick up a lighter, whippier frame and say "wow" - on the forehand side. I can get more pace and more spin. But, those same racquets inevitably feel horrible on the backhand side, where I really need more weight and plow through.
Anyone else? Or, am I crazy?
