TennisTechie
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Hi everyone,
I need some advice regarding racquet choice/modication(lead, string, tension...)
Background:
- 3.5 baseliner
- Prefer to hit flatter shots
- Head Graphene XT Speed Pro
- Head RIP Control at 53lbs
I'm looking for a bit more forgiveness(larger sweet spot)/power. I tried a Pure Drive and that gave me what I wanted (could rip some really powerful shots, and off center hits still generated decent shots) but the stiffness meant too much shock to the arm/wrist on off-center hits. I'm hoping to get similar power/forgiveness without the arm damage.
I've tried adding 3.5grams of lead to 3 o'clock and another 3.5 grams at 9 o'clock. I only trialed this for a few hours and found some improvement but the extra weight to an already decently weighted racquet meant it was a bit tiring and I found I needed to utilize full swings at all times and any deviation from this resulted in a useless shot...maybe I needed to keep at it for longer and adapt?
So, my question is:
1) Do I change racquet? If this is the best option I was thinking:
- Head Graphene XT Speed MP: The 16x19 pattern should give a larger sweet spot and more power? But the lighter racquet might offset some of this? Plus I believe the 18x20 pattern I currently have is better suited to flatter hitters like myself?
- Prince Textreme Warrior 100: Will this open pattern suit a flat hitter?
- Prince Textreme Tour 100P: Similar to the speed pro but more power?
2) Keep the Speed Pro and modify:
2a) Lead - suggestions? My short trial above seems to have failed...maybe need to trial for longer? Or add lead at different positions?
2b) String - Any suggestions for a different string to add power/forgiveness?
2c) Tenison - Drop the tension? To 48lbs? Suggestions?
What would you do?
Thanks heaps!!!
I need some advice regarding racquet choice/modication(lead, string, tension...)
Background:
- 3.5 baseliner
- Prefer to hit flatter shots
- Head Graphene XT Speed Pro
- Head RIP Control at 53lbs
I'm looking for a bit more forgiveness(larger sweet spot)/power. I tried a Pure Drive and that gave me what I wanted (could rip some really powerful shots, and off center hits still generated decent shots) but the stiffness meant too much shock to the arm/wrist on off-center hits. I'm hoping to get similar power/forgiveness without the arm damage.
I've tried adding 3.5grams of lead to 3 o'clock and another 3.5 grams at 9 o'clock. I only trialed this for a few hours and found some improvement but the extra weight to an already decently weighted racquet meant it was a bit tiring and I found I needed to utilize full swings at all times and any deviation from this resulted in a useless shot...maybe I needed to keep at it for longer and adapt?
So, my question is:
1) Do I change racquet? If this is the best option I was thinking:
- Head Graphene XT Speed MP: The 16x19 pattern should give a larger sweet spot and more power? But the lighter racquet might offset some of this? Plus I believe the 18x20 pattern I currently have is better suited to flatter hitters like myself?
- Prince Textreme Warrior 100: Will this open pattern suit a flat hitter?
- Prince Textreme Tour 100P: Similar to the speed pro but more power?
2) Keep the Speed Pro and modify:
2a) Lead - suggestions? My short trial above seems to have failed...maybe need to trial for longer? Or add lead at different positions?
2b) String - Any suggestions for a different string to add power/forgiveness?
2c) Tenison - Drop the tension? To 48lbs? Suggestions?
What would you do?
Thanks heaps!!!