18 x 20 and ohbh

[pico]

Just wondering if an 18 x 20 is conducive to a one hand backhand or a more open pattern is preferred. I cant think of pros that have a ohbh and use 18 x 20 patterns.

 

[Kevo]

Yes, it is, but pick whatever frame feels best to you. String pattern to me is a secondary concern, but the main advantages to 18x20 are precision and string life. Both nice benefits in my book.

 

[ChaelAZ]

I hit my ohbh with dozens of different racquets and string patterns without issue. As mentioned by Kevo, just settle on the racquet that works best overall for your game.

 

[TheIntrovert]

You’re being too pedantic. Just focus on improving the backhand stroke itself instead of relying on the racket to. Pick whatever you like, and stick with it. I personally have never paid attention to or cared for both string gauges or string patterns. I’ve never been able to tell the difference between any variance of them

 

[IowaGuy]

I cant think of pros that have a ohbh and use 18 x 20 patterns.

 

[Curious]

Wow! How dense it is in the sweetspot and almost like a 16x18 racket outside of that!
The distribution/pattern of the strings may be more important than how many they are.

 

[2ndServe]

Wow! How dense it is in the sweetspot and almost like a 16x18 racket outside of that!
The distribution/pattern of the strings may be more important than how many they are.

True but that particular guy could hit ohbh rockets with a snow shoe or a frying pan. I've talked to really excellent players and non of them obsessed over equipment like 4.0- 5.0 players

 

[jersey34tennis]

Tommy haas 18x20 with prestige
James Blake 18x20 Dunlop
Arazi had a beautiful
One handed with another prestige. I mean you could
Include muster but I wouldn’t qualify his as particularly great. Gustavo kuerten and gasto. Gaudio more 18x20’s

 

[2nd Serve Ace]

True but that particular guy could hit ohbh rockets with a snow shoe or a frying pan. I've talked to really excellent players and non of them obsessed over equipment like 4.0- 5.0 players

True, but us rec players don't get a custom drill pattern the way pros get!

Domi basically has 10 center mains.

 

[mad dog1]

Just wondering if an 18 x 20 is conducive to a one hand backhand or a more open pattern is preferred. I cant think of pros that have a ohbh and use 18 x 20 patterns.

Tommy Haas

 

[Oval_Solid]

what about sampras?
a 16 x 18 on a 85 would be like a 18 x 20 wouldnt it?

 

[Goof]

As someone who came of age playing with a OHB with a Head Pro Tour 280 (and would still choose to play with it if it wasn't so hard on my oft-injured hand), I came here to say Gustavo Kuerten but see I was beaten to it.