Tennis Technology Today

[Andyk028]

Some forty years ago, the pioneers of tennis picked up their wooden racquets, which in most scenarios were chosen by each player's particular preference. These preferences were customized to strengthen the player's weakness or create a near unbeatable aspect of their game by simple means of an already superior strength (ex. Henman's Net Game, Nadal's Topspin, or Roddick's Serve). Could these players pick up a completely different racquet and still channel their talent to near 3/4's of the skill they can procure from their preferred racquets?
That is for you to decide.
Mainly, Federer chooses his technology that best suits his game, while Nadal chooses his technology that best suits his. All of the latest technological advances in tennis are available to touring professionals, Nadal chooses to customize his technology to create a near impossible ball pace and spin. He believes his game can take the risk of not strengthing other aspects such as his serve, because he still has an adequate amount of control,spin,power,or what have you. For anyone to say that any player's success or failure relies soley on their technology is irresponsible in that they fail to realize the particular player believes that strengthening his superior aspects will create an untouchable weapon.

 

[raygo]

Didn't you read the FAQ? Everyone here is concurrently the smartest person on Earth.

I do find it interesting that according to a previous thread measuring pro racquet specs, most are ~11.5oz, which is considerably lighter than I thought considering how many threads there are on lead tape.

No doubt strings have changed the pro game over the last 10 years. I wonder if we'll see as big a change as going from wood to steel or graphite. I don't think the strings/racquets was the reason people abandoned the attacking game, though...more like it was the nail in the coffin for people who already didn't like coming to net. Many players don't bother mastering the volley because they don't 'have to,' which sounds like telling a kid to eat his vegetables. At the typical recreational level (advanced players please don't take offense), volley technique consists of 'stick your racquet out and convulse violently.'

This hasn't changed in 10 years, just that people have cooler racquets now. I wonder how much racquet technology has helped the AVERAGE tennis player! Someone should advertise a racquet that completely negates lack of talent or technique, it would sell millions.

I wonder if Rafa could generate his massive shots using a wooden racquet. It doesn't matter, though; all that matters is what he can do with a racquet NOW. He plays the way that will win him matches so he can put food on the table (some really GOOD food, I imagine).

Those of us (un)fortunate enough to not depend on tennis to pay our bills (whew!) are free to play however the hell we want to and use the most appropriate or inappropriate gear. :twisted: So grab your PDC/APDC and get out there and out-defend your baseline, people! </sarcasm>

 

[mental midget]

Some forty years ago, the pioneers of tennis picked up their wooden racquets, which in most scenarios were chosen by each player's particular preference. These preferences were customized to strengthen the player's weakness or create a near unbeatable aspect of their game by simple means of an already superior strength (ex. Henman's Net Game, Nadal's Topspin, or Roddick's Serve). Could these players pick up a completely different racquet and still channel their talent to near 3/4's of the skill they can procure from their preferred racquets?
That is for you to decide.
Mainly, Federer chooses his technology that best suits his game, while Nadal chooses his technology that best suits his. All of the latest technological advances in tennis are available to touring professionals, Nadal chooses to customize his technology to create a near impossible ball pace and spin. He believes his game can take the risk of not strengthing other aspects such as his serve, because he still has an adequate amount of control,spin,power,or what have you. For anyone to say that any player's success or failure relies soley on their technology is irresponsible in that they fail to realize the particular player believes that strengthening his superior aspects will create an untouchable weapon.

this is the second most confusing question you've ever asked, after:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll-lia-FEIY

 

[veritech]

^^ that is soooo funny

 

[Andyk028]

this is the second most confusing question you've ever asked, after:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll-lia-FEIY

its not a question you god damn sheepshagger

 

[sureshs]

Federer chooses his technology that best suits his game, while Nadal chooses his technology that best suits his.

Within the limits of what their sponsors make available

 

[Andyk028]

Within the limits of what their sponsors make available

Whatchu talkin' about Willis

 

[SHRIEK]

prince 03 technology is the best

 

[mental midget]

its not a question you god damn sheepshagger

wow. straight to defcon 5, huh? that was quite the witty rejoinder. getting all oscar wilde up in here.