I'm 15, and just started playing at the end of last August.
Both my 1h and 2h backhand are about equal in power, placement, and spin. I think 1h might be more consistant, but that's because I've used it more.
My new coach thinks it might be better if I stay with the 2h, more control he says.
What do you guys think?
one thing you have to remember: you have to discover your own style.
nobody can impose you a certain way to hit the ball whether it's academic or not.
in other words, play with which ever bankhand you feel more comfortable with.
but this is just an advice: if you feel comfortable with both and that they're equal,
you should play with the two handed backhand.
here's why:
1- today's tennis is a power game, thus returning serves and controlling a ball is easier done with two hands than one, especially if it's hit on your non dominant side.
2- with a two handed backhand, it's easier to handle today's high bouncing topspin balls, since you're not relying on the strength of your shoulder and arm like on a one hander.
3- you can use your dominant hand to orientate the ball to find great angles from the baseline or for a passing shot. since all you need to do is snap your wrists. but you can use them to create even more topspin too.
from this list, y
ou may think the two handed backhand only has advantages, but it doesn't.
here are the downsides:
1- you lose reach, about 50 cm compared to a one hander, this can be compensated by using a stretched racquet. but still...
2- you need a better foot work than on a one hander to position yourself correctly to the ball. you have to be careful not to hit to close to you nor to far because if you don't, your ball loses a lot of mass and speed.
3- it's harder to deal with low skidding slices, you have to get low with your knees and use your dominant hand to lift the ball.
4- you would have less variety because two handers tend to hit 85% of the ball with topspin, but you don't have to be part of this majority.
so the choice is all yours and yours only.
be sure to choose one and stick with it. because if you alternate between the two, your backhand won't evolve and your style won't be define since two handers and one handers each have their own style.
your still young enough to improve quickly,
so just pick a backhand and stick with it!