using different rackets affect my game?

[Jessica]

I use a wilson k pro tour. I have a wilson performer tennis racket - it's similar to a k90, except about 30 years older. Because the performer is more demanding and heavy, I will have to work more on my footwork, timing, and focus. Would using a racket with different specs really affect me significantly? I personally don't think it would matter, but I'm trying to get other opinions

 

[Blake0]

Depends on the player i guess. It'll have some sort of effect on you, the degree is doubtfull. Your timing may get a bit off when you switch and you may adjust your swing a bit according to the racket. Depends on how different the racket specs are, if they're just a bit off i'd say it's alright (better to get 2 of the same kind though), but would not want you to use a racket with way different specs, it'll alter your swings and timing quite a bit, and switching back and forth could get troublesome.

 

[charliefedererer]

Your timing will be thrown off a bit. Maybe just enough to lose that next close match.

If you do want to practice with your older racquet, finish off with Wilson K tour so that your timing is reset for the racquet you will use in matches.

My guess is that this experiment will not last long.

 

[paulfreda]

Would using a racket with different specs really affect me significantly? I personally don't think it would matter, but I'm trying to get other opinions

Absolutely !

Different specs will allow certain types of swing and disallow other types.

For example, with my heavy 400gr nCodes, I can hit the Ferrer FH as the plowthru is very good. But with my leaded up AG300s I have to use more wrist action to hit consistently.

No question, different frames and setups change what is possible and what that frame likes. You can almost trace a player's style to his racquet apecs. It is no coincidence that Sampras's 2nd serve spin rate was so high and that his frame was so heavy.

 

[Slazenger07]

Ive found using different racquet to have an effect on my game in varying ways, I feel I must say that wilson racquet have always changed my game in negative ways, I really hate just about every 'players' stick wilson has come out with, they dont have near the level of feel that Slazenger does.

 

[ManuGinobili]

You can switch between 2 rackets and get used to both of them... but in a match situation you will not be able to catch lines or be as totally comfortable with a racket