not exactly sure. but when I see racquet reviews people always say whether a racquet is more power or control oriented, guess that's what I'm referring towat makes a racquet powerful
A stiffer racquet with a thicker beam and a larger headsize produce a more powerful ball. A softer stringbed will also produce more power.not exactly sure. but when I see racquet reviews people always say whether a racquet is more power or control oriented, guess that's what I'm referring to
With the reviews, I think you have to take shot speed with a grain of salt. They adjust to lower powered frames by swinging harder or flatter to get the shot they want. The spin data might be a bit more reliable....but again that assumes they're trying to hit the same way with the review racquet as they do with their racquet "of choice" $.02Funny how the average speed of shot by the playtesters on the TW reviews is roughly always the same regardless of the racket though![]()
They might also be adapting the string as well. When I play with various racquets the speed/power(of ball) is often similar. The difference is how much effort I applied to get it there. ) Powerful racquets I reduce my power greatly unless I can add extra spin. Racquets with less power I increase the power by taking a full swing.With the reviews, I think you have to take shot speed with a grain of salt. They adjust to lower powered frames by swinging harder or flatter to get the shot they want. The spin data might be a bit more reliable....but again that assumes they're trying to hit the same way with the review racquet as they do with their racquet "of choice" $.02
I play with a number of different frames all varying in power levels and I certainly notice that I adjust to the racket in two ways:With the reviews, I think you have to take shot speed with a grain of salt. They adjust to lower powered frames by swinging harder or flatter to get the shot they want. The spin data might be a bit more reliable....but again that assumes they're trying to hit the same way with the review racquet as they do with their racquet "of choice" $.02
Sometimes yeah. That’s why I personally look at effort more than anything now. It’s not an exact science but I wear an apple watch and look at my average heart rate over the course of a few weeks using one racquet versus another in similar conditions. What I found was that I could hit as hard with a power racquet as a control frame, but it took less energy to do so. Sometimes my average heart rate was 10beats less, which is pretty substantial. I’d always feel that I was using less energy but that’s super anecdotal so it was nice to have some data behind it as well.Funny how the average speed of shot by the playtesters on the TW reviews is roughly always the same regardless of the racket though![]()
Are the control frames same static and swing weight as the power frames in your comparison? Most of my control frames are a bit heavier so it definitely takes a bit more effort to swing them. That being said I tend to play shorter points with control frames as I go for my spots more than I do with a power frame where I'm more conservative in my targets. But depth is the same for me with either frame.Sometimes yeah. That’s why I personally look at effort more than anything now. It’s not an exact science but I wear an apple watch and look at my average heart rate over the course of a few weeks using one racquet versus another in similar conditions. What I found was that I could hit as hard with a power racquet as a control frame, but it took less energy to do so. Sometimes my average heart rate was 10beats less, which is pretty substantial. I’d always feel that I was using less energy but that’s super anecdotal so it was nice to have some data behind it as well.
In order to get power out of a control frame I find I need a little higher SW and static weight. That is another reason for energy advantage, I can use a lighter frame with a lighter SW and generate more power.Are the control frames same static and swing weight as the power frames in your comparison? Most of my control frames are a bit heavier so it definitely takes a bit more effort to swing them. That being said I tend to play shorter points with control frames as I go for my spots more than I do with a power frame where I'm more conservative in my targets. But depth is the same for me with either frame.
I will say a control frame, is harder to serve many games with. That causes me more arm fatigue than any other aspect of using them. Again likely heft is the issue.