Best Racquet for PUSHERS?

[gonzalocatalino]

Hi!
I``m looking a racquet recommendation for friend, the guy i`m playing these days.
My actual hitting partner is a real pusher, he play behind the baseline all time, is fast but his strokes aren`t powerfull at all. Hits flats shots all the time, 2HBH, weak serve.

Actually he`s playing with a cheap racquet, never has developed a real interest in racquets until now, after demoing my frames. He don`t know anything about sticks, so, i`m trying to help...

what kind of racquet is better suited for a "pusher"?!??!

I`m not a pusher at all, so, is hard to me "think" like one

 

[jasonbourne]

From my reading past comments, I would suggest the POG OS or RDX 500.

 

[gonzalocatalino]

From my reading past comments, I would suggest the POG OS or RDX 500.

I have a POG OS...too heavy. RDX500 is a very low powered racquet, i think that a lighter and "midpowered" frame could be better for hem

 

[DRtenniS1112]

Ya right you know you're the pusher that needs the racket. One of the kids on my college team is a pusher and he uses that new yonex that hewitt has.

 

[vkartikv]

Are you going to push him to buy a new racquet?

 

[Jonnyf]

how about something like a PD or APD

 

[rocket]

what kind of racquet is better suited for a "pusher"?!??!

Wilson T2000. Perfect match!

 

[gonzalocatalino]

Ya right you know you're the pusher that needs the racket.

yes sure...a 200lbs and 1,87mts pusher...

 

[rocket]

Are you going to push him to buy a new racquet?

Pushing a pusher... wondering who will prevail...

 

[hbueain]

try head flexpoint 6 os, very powerful and a lot control

 

[DRtenniS1112]

Hahaha i was just playin. You shouldn't help him though because pushers are the root of all evil and you are encouraging his behavior. BTW someone said the APD and i would strongly have to disagree. This is the stick i use and it is great for a scrappy player but it is really for a lot of topspin and power thereful not ideal for a pusher.

 

[lucky leprechaun]

When a pusher meets a POG, it's a match made in heaven.

 

[gonzalocatalino]

When a pusher meets a POG, it's a match made in heaven.

He is not strong enough for the 360grs of my POG OS...to heavy for this guy. What about a RADICAL OS?:|

 

[LowProfile]

A Dunlop M-Fil 500 or M-Fil 700 perhaps. Both are very manuverable with lots of power, which this guy will need if he plays behind the baseline all the time.

 

[hbueain]

does anyone know how to set signature in User CP?

 

[legolas]

most pushers are roddick wannabes, hence the use of the pure drive

 

[Alexandros]

n1 Force.

 

[Steve H.]

Head Classic 660?

 

[spaceman_spiff]

The best pusher I've ever seen uses a Prince Shark MP. Imagine a pusher who plays on the baseline, hitting balls on the rise, can throw in evil angled drop shots, and can pass you without using any power (no matter how well you cover the net). Or, he can just keep hitting the ball over until you mess up. Basically, you have to be an incredibly good and consistent shot maker to beat him. I've never seen him lose.

 

[70sSanO]

I'd condsider a ProKennex Ki15 PSE. About 11.5oz. 105 sqin. 27.25 in long.

Excellent power with little to no effort. Good control for the power. Serves great. Comfortable.

Doesn't require good form. Rewards you for just sticking the racquet out.

 

[gonzalocatalino]

I'd condsider a ProKennex Ki15 PSE. About 11.5oz. 105 sqin. 27.25 in long.

Excellent power with little to no effort. Good control for the power. Serves great. Comfortable.

Doesn't require good form. Rewards you for just sticking the racquet out.

PK has no rep. here in arg.

 

[Ripper]

Well, as far as I understand, pushers are just interested in passing the ball back, all day long. They do this more by poking instead of swinging. Pace and placement are not important. So, in my opinion, they need the largest head size they can find on the lightest and stiffest frame they can find; what some people call "snow shoes".

 

[backcourt]

Since he just pushes and doesn't spin the ball, I would think a tighter string pattern 18 x 20 would work well for him, as it is supposed to increase control. A Head LM Rad 107 would be a good choice, and also a good deal now.

 

[Freedom]

Prince 03 Silver. It's like 118 sq/in. Just swing and you'll hit the ball.

 

[The_Dark_Knight]

Wilson Outer Edge? Does it really matter though? He's a pusher....

 

[Ripper]

Does it really matter though? He's a pusher....

Of course it matters; imagine a pusher trying to poke back a ball with a low powered RDX Mid, for example. He'd, probably, frame everything to the floor!

 

[PowerPusher]

The best pusher I know plays a PD+.

 

[str33t]

maybe a hammer of some sort. lol not a real hammer but a wilson...although a real hammer would do nicely ;-)