time_fly
Hall of Fame
It's pretty tricky. For example:
You rep for Babolat and a little old lady with a history of arm problems walked in. She has been playing a Pure Drive that she had strung over a year ago with some bright green unidentified string. Do you:
(a) Recommend she switch to the the newest released Babolat racquet
(b) Recommend she switch to the the Babolat racquet with the highest commission
(c) Recommend she switch to the oldest Babolat racquet to clear it out of your inventory
(d) Recommend she switch to the same Babolat that one of her friends already plays so it seems like a reasonable choice
PS. Sorry I can't be more help. I don't think I know a professional racquet advisor, or if one of our local pro shop guys holds the certification then it doesn't stand out.
You rep for Babolat and a little old lady with a history of arm problems walked in. She has been playing a Pure Drive that she had strung over a year ago with some bright green unidentified string. Do you:
(a) Recommend she switch to the the newest released Babolat racquet
(b) Recommend she switch to the the Babolat racquet with the highest commission
(c) Recommend she switch to the oldest Babolat racquet to clear it out of your inventory
(d) Recommend she switch to the same Babolat that one of her friends already plays so it seems like a reasonable choice
PS. Sorry I can't be more help. I don't think I know a professional racquet advisor, or if one of our local pro shop guys holds the certification then it doesn't stand out.
Crocodile
G.O.A.T.
Well it's a problem we have in society at the moment. When people give advise they should declare if they have a vested interest in the topic. Off course we also have our own personal biases.
I don't like to link myself to any brands when it comes to advising people on tennis racquets but I have a bias towards recommending products that protect people's arms from injury and also towards frames that allow the player to improve and perform to their potential, whatever their age and level.
The other factor as well is the customers budget and their biases.
The other part of the tennis industry is we all have to make s living. Retailors will stock product that will move for them and one where the business model stacks up for them. Some companies have policies that require shops to order certain models and quantities to get better deals and supplies. Some brands have better profit margins, others have better turnovers.
I don't like to link myself to any brands when it comes to advising people on tennis racquets but I have a bias towards recommending products that protect people's arms from injury and also towards frames that allow the player to improve and perform to their potential, whatever their age and level.
The other factor as well is the customers budget and their biases.
The other part of the tennis industry is we all have to make s living. Retailors will stock product that will move for them and one where the business model stacks up for them. Some companies have policies that require shops to order certain models and quantities to get better deals and supplies. Some brands have better profit margins, others have better turnovers.
esgee48
G.O.A.T.
I have my own biases. Does this certificate come with a check box for customer responsibility? If there is something similar to fiduciary responsibility which says you have the customers' interest as your primary goal, then perhaps this certificate is worth getting. If not, then I would say 'It is not worth the paper it is printed on.' 3¢
styksnstryngs
Professional
Wow, I would be great for this. I'm able to put aside any personal bias understanding that I need to do what is best for my friends when I help then choose a frame.
Ill go for option E. Go for an other brand with lower RA bigger headsize and an armfriendly string like Tecnifibre TGV. Pure drive is way to stiff.
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392Hemi
Professional
Your bias is either going to be what you sell / is most profitable for you, if you are in the business, or what you like if you are not.
Our club reps Wilson and Babolat. I cant keep track of the # of older people / beginners playing Wilson Ultras, Aeros and Pure Drives, because that is all that they sell and many dont want to buy online, sight unseen. And not surprisingly, most wear some sort of tennis elbow brace, or regularly complain of pain.
Our club reps Wilson and Babolat. I cant keep track of the # of older people / beginners playing Wilson Ultras, Aeros and Pure Drives, because that is all that they sell and many dont want to buy online, sight unseen. And not surprisingly, most wear some sort of tennis elbow brace, or regularly complain of pain.
CopolyX
Hall of Fame
I advise players for free, for there level, game, age,and health.
Not for my benefit, just knowledge sharing and tennis caring...it is just the right thing to do.
I also just try to raise there level playing awareness for healthy long lasting tennis.
Most recs are playing without a foundation, so lessons are also recommend. Not from me thou, which I don't do anymore.
It just advise from my perspective and years of experience, knowledge.
Bottom-line thou: it is there health and there game...
Not for my benefit, just knowledge sharing and tennis caring...it is just the right thing to do.
I also just try to raise there level playing awareness for healthy long lasting tennis.
Most recs are playing without a foundation, so lessons are also recommend. Not from me thou, which I don't do anymore.
It just advise from my perspective and years of experience, knowledge.
Bottom-line thou: it is there health and there game...
