Playing with higher swingweight

Chairman3

Hall of Fame
I did quite a bit of searching, also thought of posting in the racquet section but this may be more applicable.

Just curious if, predominately by playing, you can "learn" to play with a higher swingweight racquet.
I've mostly determined 325-330 (+/- a few points) seems ideal for me. However, it also depends on feel, balance, etc.
I used to play with 335-340 and it would become too much in long singles matches. The racquet was also very demanding (Ultra Tour) aside from the SW.
I am attracted to the Tfight 305, but the balance and SW, less so. Obviously can change the balance but not swingweight. The racquet is less demanding than the UT but still has that high SW demand.

So can I learn to play with it, just by repetition, or would it really require more formal training with a coach?
Constructive or humorous comments welcome, all others PASS.
 

Gyswandir

Semi-Pro
The main difference of a higher swing weight is that your timing will suffer at first. Assuming you play a lag FH, it’s the lag part that changes due to the higher inertia. So, you need to adjust to an “earlier” swing.
As for getting tired, I’ve played with 328 Sw for ages and don’t see a problem on that front. Word of caution though, if you have any forced “wristiness” in your strokes, then injury is quite probable. Proper technique is a prerequisite in my opinion.
 

Chairman3

Hall of Fame
The main difference of a higher swing weight is that your timing will suffer at first. Assuming you play a lag FH, it’s the lag part that changes due to the higher inertia. So, you need to adjust to an “earlier” swing.
As for getting tired, I’ve played with 328 Sw for ages and don’t see a problem on that front. Word of caution though, if you have any forced “wristiness” in your strokes, then injury is quite probable. Proper technique is a prerequisite in my opinion.
Nice response, thank you.
my stroke is not super wristy, honestly probably not wristy enough. My strokes are fairly traditional, loopy take back, somewhere between eastern and semi-western grip, etc.
I do think slow/late prep is one of my main weaknesses.
 

Shaolin

Talk Tennis Guru
Nice response, thank you.
my stroke is not super wristy, honestly probably not wristy enough. My strokes are fairly traditional, loopy take back, somewhere between eastern and semi-western grip, etc.
I do think slow/late prep is one of my main weaknesses.

A high SW will not let you get away with slow/late prep.

High swing weights are extremely rewarding when you time the ball perfectly but you'll suffer the consequences for hitting late.

Make sure you are prepping before the bounce, not on the bounce and that will help you greatly.
 

Fintft

G.O.A.T.
I've just switched to higher SW, but the racquet is very easy to swing (prostock 293.1 at 27.25") and light (341g strung). What also helped was going to L2(from L3), as it is easier to swing fast and relaxed with it.
I can't say the same about the 351.1 (also at 27.25") and lighter (334g), that has an ever higher SW.
 
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