Is there an efficient way to spin a racket without scuffing when deciding a tie breaker, or for the first server? The racket I am currently using is a blade 2016 (v6.0). The problem when spinning the blade with the hand is that its easy to see whether or not it's W or M even when you cover the buttcap. You can see what I'm talking about if you look at the blade online or in person.
How to spin a racket for serve without scuffing?
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Slicerman
Professional
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Better yet, if you don't want to scuff up your coins either then get a coin toss app.
fuzz nation
G.O.A.T.
The coin idea sure works...
Even though the racquet has graphics on it that can give away the M or W, you can have your opponent make the call before you make the spin, then do the spin while you're covering the butt cap, but make sure you're looking at them while you perform the spin and let them read the result.
Even though the racquet has graphics on it that can give away the M or W, you can have your opponent make the call before you make the spin, then do the spin while you're covering the butt cap, but make sure you're looking at them while you perform the spin and let them read the result.
Do I just stop it at anytime I want?
fuzz nation
G.O.A.T.
When I do that sort of spin, I let my spinning racquet's throat flop to a stop on my shoulder (laying relatively flat) while I'm covering the butt cap. Then when I uncover the butt cap, it's facing ahead for my opponents to see. Instead of coming to rest on the court where it can get scuffed, it comes to rest on my shoulder beside my head. Fair enough, since I can't physically look at it and steer the outcome.
Just wondering, do you hover the racket above your shoulder and spin it with one hand on the Handle and the other on the buttcap?
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
Why are you spinning a racket for TBs? Serving order should already be established. Or are you playing TBs w/o playing sets?
I sometimes play for fun/competitively with friends in a nearby park. We use tiebreakers if the set is something like 10-10 and will go on forever.
fuzz nation
G.O.A.T.
Pretty much yes. I hold the racquet vertically with the head up, spin it with my gripping hand (let the gripping hand go loose so the racquet spins), and let it fall horizontal on my shoulder while my non-gripping hand is covering the butt cap.
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Chadillac
Guest
Tell your opponent you dont wanna scrape your racket. Look at the hologram/serial by the grip. You will know if its up or down 
Can do a 180 twist if needed
Can do a 180 twist if needed
Traffic
Hall of Fame
My son's racquets are pretty beat up. I used to get stressed about scuffing it for a racquet spin. But now I don't care. But interestingly, he still spins it in his hand while cover the butt cap. Typically he just lets someone else spin. But he plays with a PS97LS. So no tell-tale graphics other than the laser edged Federer's face on the inside of the throat.
newpball
Legend
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The ideal strategy in RPS is to reach a Nash equilibrium, i.e. use each option 1/3 of the time completely random, unless your opponent does not, then you can take advantage of predicting his pattern , unless your opponent actually sets you up!
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esgee48
G.O.A.T.
I rather spin the frame in my hand ala Fuzz Nation. I also have a dot of red paint on the butt cap that indicates Up or Down. Helps for those frames that don't have obvious markings like Babolat or Pro Kennex [tho they do, but you have to know which side means Up.]
Rock Paper Game scenarios:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blo...the-surprising-psychology-rock-paper-scissors
http://nypost.com/2014/06/28/how-to-nearly-always-win-at-rock-paper-scissors/
Rock Paper Game scenarios:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blo...the-surprising-psychology-rock-paper-scissors
http://nypost.com/2014/06/28/how-to-nearly-always-win-at-rock-paper-scissors/
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Traffic
Hall of Fame
My sister has a beer and wine sticker on her butt cap. Though she plays with a Wilson which is probably one of the easier symbols to decipher. Babolat and Volkl...sheesh...
Bill Everyman
New User
I spin it, and right before it falls I stick my shoe under it, let it fall on my shoe, then slide my shoe out, and it just drops a couple inches off my toes onto the court. Hope this helps.
Btw, dont know why i do this, my rackets get very scuffed from playing anyways, but scuffing doesnt matter.
Btw, dont know why i do this, my rackets get very scuffed from playing anyways, but scuffing doesnt matter.
pabletion
Hall of Fame
How about ODDS or EVENS?
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PittsburghDad
Guest
Holy smokes. If your racket aint scuffed all up anyway, you ain't working. What is going on out there.....
S&V-not_dead_yet
Talk Tennis Guru
Show it!
The ideal strategy in RPS is to reach a Nash equilibrium, i.e. use each option 1/3 of the time completely random, unless your opponent does not, then you can take advantage of predicting his pattern , unless your opponent actually sets you up!
Great: now, in addition to worrying about topspin and footwork, I have to try and achieve a Nash equilibrium! Tennis is so complicated sometimes.
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ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
I spin it in the hand, but a lot of times I grab a wristband, make sure one side has the logo up, then throw it up and let them call it up or down in the air.
S&V-not_dead_yet
Talk Tennis Guru
Get a heavy coin that makes a satisfying clink on the court when tossed; Spanish doubloons work well but they have a tendency of disappearing.
donquijote
G.O.A.T.
Tell your opponent that you don't want to scuff your racquet. Choose W or M in your mind and ask him to guess. Trust me, whatever he says you can win the toss. Winning is everything.
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