What does this mean: "A racquet should suit your playing style"

[danniflava]

I have no idea what this post is referring to. Can somebody please help me out?

I am 15-years-old, 5'6'' 1/2, and I don't have a powerful build. I've been playing tennis for five years, and, along with my brother, think that we are very good for the amount of coaching that we've had (absolutely none, besides five days of two hour practices with an old ATP Tour professional.) My serve is definitely the worst part of my game, and my backhand is the best. I have a decent volley, my movement is pretty good, and my forehand doesn't break down often. My first serve is around 55 mph (although I think I have very good technique). I hit the ball very flat.

I was using the Wilson H6 Midplus for three years, but I decided to switch to the Wilson nTour Midplus (after seeing great results in demoing it.)

Does this racquet "suit" my game?

 

[Marius_Hancu]

FWIW
check my posting here:

Best arm friendly racquets?
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=77937

 

[danniflava]

FWIW
check my posting here:

Best arm friendly racquets?
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=77937

So the racquet that suits you the most should be an arm friendly racquet?

 

[Marius_Hancu]

So the racquet that suits you the most should be an arm friendly racquet?

I definitely think so. We're not in the business of making ourselves sick, or are we?

 

[SteveI]

I definitely think so. We're not in the business of making ourselves sick, or are we?

Hi,

If you arm/shoulder/body in general is not working up to specs forget playing tennis. The MOST important piece of equipment you have is your body. Take care of that and you will play a very long time and enjoy life. PureDrive Plus/Poly (High-Tension) players take note.

Keep up the great work Marius!

Regards,
Steve

 

[framebreaker]

wow, you guys are motivation kings...
why not put an end to our miserable lifes...? forget about what you like to do, and put up with the rality....

 

[Kevo]

IMO, your main concern in a racquet as it fits your playing style is how does it feel to you when you play with it. So take an inventory so to speak of every type of shot with the racquet you are demoing or playing with. Does it feel good when I hit forehands? How about the actual results? Does the ball go consistently where I want it to? Do this for everything, serves, backhands, volleys, slice, etc. Then match it to how you actually play. If you go to net 9 out of 10 points, serves and volleys will be most important. In that case you might choose a racquet that you like for serve and volley, but maybe you don't like it for backhands. If you're a baseliner, you would pick a racquet that you like for forehands and backhands, but that you don't like at net for instance. Of course you will have to choose your own priorities and what you're willing to live with in terms of feel on each type of shot.

What it comes down to is really a matter of personal preference. However, if you plan on playing for a long time, or playing a lot, the arm friendly thing should certainly be a consideration near the top of the list.

 

[mr.fitch]

So the racquet that suits you the most should be an arm friendly racquet?

Haha, ridiculous. I think you have to try a racket before you buy it. Forget about specs or whoever's using them. Take them out for a test drive and if you fall in love, go for it. But I'm only saying that because I'm still young and haven't experienced any arm pain whatsoever...

 

[jsuen]

i guess to try an answer your question of what "A racquet should suit your playing style" means, is - do you have a racquet which matches the game you have? are you a baseliner, or looking to be serve/volleyer? do you take long, loopy strokes or short, concerted ones?

but i'm all for picking arm friendly racquets as mentioned, and wish there were more demo-testing facilities where i'm located at (sydney, australia)

best of luck!