Which pros use the 'western' 1HBH?

[darthpwner]

It was less about the answer and more about the definition of the grip.

I tried to move back to the Eastern because of Federer but then when I started to watch Henin again, I went back to SW/EE (it varies) which was my original grip, and I feel like my level of play went back up to where it was, if not better than before... I guess I should ignore people describing a technique as "intended for accomplished players," "extreme," "requiring excessive strength" (according to Bolleteri's handbook) or "impractical for low balls" if it works fine for me.

I used to not know whether to stick with one-hander or two-hander, but I think now I finally have my one-hander stable...for now.

Federer backhand>>>>>>>>Henin's backhand. You cannot compare men and women's backhands. Copy Federer.

 

[Jonny S&V]

Federer backhand>>>>>>>>Henin's backhand. You cannot compare men and women's backhands. Copy Federer.

If I were teaching someone a 1hbh, I'd say neither easy. Federer's backhand is too flicky and Henin's backhand is too extreme for some. Blake's is the way to go.