Nblade

[tennismaster888]

I have some SERIOUS elbow issues...i have a coach and we are working on my form...i use a fxp prestige and polyester (PHT) strings...would using nat gut strings and an nblade (which i hear is extremely arm friendly) help my elbow at all??

 

[megaforcetkd]

Form > racquet

 

[tennismaster888]

i kno...but would it help??

 

[megaforcetkd]

Not until you fix your form. When I first got my nBlade 98s, I did feel some elbow pain because my form was off. Fix your form first, THEN switch. I have to admit, the nBlade is the greatest feeling racquet I've tried.

 

[tennismaster888]

alright im working on it thanks

 

[Safina]

switch strings definitely... but a new racquet isn't necessary.
REST!
use anti-inflammatory meds.
but to save your joints... go syn gut, multi or gut for a while.

i thought my shoulder was TOAST, but taking a couple of weeks off combined with 2400mg ibuprofen during that time worked miracles.

then, i improved my hitting contact position and when I feel a flare up, I take some time off.

i can use full poly again.... but i regret the times i tried to play through pain. it ain't worth it!!!!! go to the gym and work out for 2 weeks and come back a healthier/better player!

if you want a new racquet... the nBlade is a nice stick.. easy to swing, good power, and for me, amazing spin for 18x20.
I chose the mgRadical since I am partial to Head grip shape.

 

[tennismaster888]

thanks everyone =]

yeah ive decided not to play for a few weeks and when i get back im gonna string up my prestiges with gut. and then im going to demo the nblade. thanks for the advice megaforcetkd and safina.

 

[me is bored]

yeah ive decided not to play for a few weeks and when i get back im gonna string up my prestiges with gut. and then im going to demo the nblade. thanks for the advice megaforcetkd and safina.

prepare to play like **** when you decide to play again. that happened to me.

 

[ananda]

i would agree generally that form>gear, but i started playing 2 months back with a head titanium OS/ultra light rack which gave me elbow pain.
after resting a few days, i shifted to heavier racks (Bab PD) the pain went off. even today, If i play for 30 mins with the Head OS i get the pain again.

I am now playing with a PS 6.0 95 and no pain.

so based on my exp, i do think that lightweight/OS racks can cause pain, which a better rack can alleviate.

otoh, i do admit that my trainer often plays with my earlier Head OS rack and loves it.. he has no pain. but a short session with it gives me the pain.

 

[Jackie T. Stephens]

I would go with Gut and forten mixed together, it's a good balance.

 

[ananda]

yeah ive decided not to play for a few weeks and when i get back im gonna string up my prestiges with gut. and then im going to demo the nblade. thanks for the advice megaforcetkd and safina.

hey wait, what do you mean NOT PLAY FORA FEW WEEKS.

ice the area for a few days, and then start doing forearm exercises. start playing a bit (15 min) within the buondary of pain. so that the muscles don't atrophy.
if you take a few eweks off the arm will weaken and you can again have the problem.
play just enough that the pain does not recur, and slowly increase.
like 15 min for a few days then 30 min etc.

get well soon

 

[tennismaster888]

prepare to play like **** when you decide to play again. that happened to me.

Dont worry i had to take off 6 months for my elbow earlier (which i am pissed about btw) and when i came back i sucked sooo badly u dont even begin to understand haha

hey wait, what do you mean NOT PLAY FORA FEW WEEKS.

ice the area for a few days, and then start doing forearm exercises. start playing a bit (15 min) within the buondary of pain. so that the muscles don't atrophy.
if you take a few eweks off the arm will weaken and you can again have the problem.
play just enough that the pain does not recur, and slowly increase.
like 15 min for a few days then 30 min etc.

get well soon

I mean like a week just to take a rest like as i type this my elbow is throbbing with pain....and after a week i will work my way back into it hopefully with some gut strings.

im going to try to get a video of my serve up (no promises) to see if anyone has any critiques. thanks everyone again for there help

 

[Dave M]

I mean like a week just to take a rest like as i type this my elbow is throbbing with pain....and after a week i will work my way back into it hopefully with some gut strings.

im going to try to get a video of my serve up (no promises) to see if anyone has any critiques. thanks everyone again for there help

If it hurts to type it needs more than a weeks rest, the more you play with it the longer rest period required.I ended up not playing for a year not fun but if i'd of adjusted my technique/changed to correct grip size and rested earlier i'd never of been out that long.be paitent its a long term issue if you aren't careful.

 

[tennismaster888]

If it hurts to type it needs more than a weeks rest, the more you play with it the longer rest period required.I ended up not playing for a year not fun but if i'd of adjusted my technique/changed to correct grip size and rested earlier i'd never of been out that long.be paitent its a long term issue if you aren't careful.

yeah i know...my doctors and everyone i know that i can trust with tennis advice has told me the same thing like 8 months ago when i had to stop for a half a year.

Is there a reason that my elbow doesn't hurt as much when im playing but the next day its really painful?