Which tennis player do you play tennis like?

[Deleted member 716271]

Only problem is controlling depth really. Compared to less powerful racquets. But I don't see the fun in recreational tennis if you aren't playing with as much power as possible.

I usually play practice sets with my hitting partner and do better with Head racquets, particular with control. I still add lead to the Head Liquidmetal to get more control. I've demo'd a few different racquets, but nothing compares to the liquidmetal MS plus for me. If I had to go away from Head, I think I'd go back to Wilson. I only tried the AeroProdrive and Pure Drive Plus in Babolat. It's possible the Pure Drive Team offers more control than those 2, I'd guess it does a bit because its not plus sized nor purely spin focused like the Aeroprodrive.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

I usually play practice sets with my hitting partner and do better with Head racquets, particular with control. I still add lead to the Head Liquidmetal to get more control. I've demo'd a few different racquets, but nothing compares to the liquidmetal MS plus for me. If I had to go away from Head, I think I'd go back to Wilson. I only tried the AeroProdrive and Pure Drive Plus in Babolat. It's possible the Pure Drive Team offers more control than those 2, I'd guess it does a bit because its not plus sized nor purely spin focused like the Aeroprodrive.

Liquidmetal what? The Liquidmetal Instinct IIRC was designed to mimic the original Pure Drives. It felt pretty similar from what I remember, but like a cheap imitation. Agassi used to switch to it from his Radical for clay season.

And apparently the newest Pure Drives are lousy. The upgrade to the Team definitely was.

 

[Deleted member 716271]

Liquidmetal what? The liquidmetal instinct IIRC was designed to mimic the Pure Drive. It felt pretty similar from what I remember, but like a cheap imitation.

Liquidmetal Radical MP. Agassi used the oversize version I believe, and it's rumored Novak uses its mold with a custom layup. Not that that is a reason for a club player to get any racquet.

If there were a Babolat racquet that would be similar, I'd guess it would be the Pure Control.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Pure Storm maybe.

 

[Red Rick]

I play a lot like Wawrinka in an ATP 1000 with the footspeed and footwork of an Ivo Karlovic on 2 barrels of beer

 

[Minion]

A better question would be: "which tennis player do you think you play like" I might think that I play like Fedr, but in reality I move like Isner, have the body language of Fognini, swear like Murray, think I'm as cool as Kyrgios, and play like a plonker

 

[Fedinkum]

When I slice, I visualise F Lopez...of course I look and slice nothing like him....

 

[TheMaestro1990]

I play with the same impeccable timing and efficient movement. Talk about floating across the court!

 

[MrRandom247]

Steffi Graf without her forehand & those killer legs.

 

[TheMaestro1990]

Steffi Graf without her forehand & those killer legs.

So all you can do is slice?

 

[fps]

I try to play like JMDP, big serve and forehand, but find myself doing a lot of scrabbling and silly stuff, like Monfils. I try to hit a two-hander like Safin. That is a long way from happening.

 

[metsman]

Only problem is controlling depth really. Compared to less powerful racquets. But I don't see the fun in recreational tennis if you aren't playing with as much power as possible.

if you're good enough you can get just as much juice out of a smaller racquet.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

Stan. Big guy, big shots, killer OHBH, and impatient.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Dustin Brown.

I am the living embodiment of chaos theory on court.

 

[TheFifthSet]

Federer (in his peak)

Your style is a little easier on the eyes, if I do say so myself.

 

[TheFifthSet]

I'm a 4.0 (w/shot knees) Gurufils. We exist on a continuum.

 

[PeterHo]

Djokovic.

Good flat dbh.
Topspin fh.
Good consistent srvs.
Poor volleys, but often tries to come in.
Poor smash.
Slides a lot.

 

[Sysyphus]

Like Djokovic with somewhere between 0.15 to 0.2% blood alcohol content, I imagine. Probably I'm being generous.

Actually, that's a match I'd very much like to play: me vs. drunk Novak.

Spoiler

 

[Sysyphus]

I arrive with an entourage like Safin
I scream and whine at them while grabbing my legs like Murray
I talk smack to my opponent like Kyrgios
I thrust my hips after winning points and pick my famous behind like RAFA
I rip my shirt like Noel after every set I win
I elegantly curse the umpires or anyone else in the way like Freddie
I meltdown Fognini-style when the opponent makes a dubious call
I return serve match point down like Tomic
I fight with the attrition of Paire and focus of the Guru

 

[Sentinel]

like Sewretch

most posters here play like him, some even better.

 

[NatF]

Like Fernando Gonzalez with Tsonga's backhand and Nishikori's serve.

 

[Arti]

I'm basically an amateur version of Andy Murray

so a pusher but you don't loop the ball?

 

[VamosBamos987]

Rackets are all just marketing tbh. I play the same top end 4.5 level with a babolat, head or yonex, doesn't matter. As long as you have any decent string, that doesn't really make a difference either

What somewhat matters is string tension. If you have it strung at a terribly low tension, balls will fly long on you every time. If its too high, balls will land short and you will break your elbow doing it. Thats all that matters.

 

[Red Rick]

I arrive with an entourage like Safin
I scream and whine at them while grabbing my legs like Murray
I talk smack to my opponent like Kyrgios
I thrust my hips after winning points and pick my famous behind like RAFA
I rip my shirt like Noel after every set I win
I elegantly curse the umpires or anyone else in the way like Freddie
I meltdown Fognini-style when the opponent makes a dubious call
I return serve match point down like Tomic
I fight with the attrition of Paire and focus of the Guru

You crack jokes during changeovers like Jack Sock?

 

[ArcspacE]

Dimitrov

WTA peak

 

[WhiskeyEE]

if you're good enough you can get just as much juice out of a smaller racquet.

Even Sampras switched to Babolat.

 

[Arti]

Like Gaudio but with a two hander

 

[Big_Dangerous]

I play with the same impeccable timing and efficient movement. Talk about floating across the court!

Such grace, look at how he plays those points. Don't watch anyone else, just watch Suresh!

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Even Sampras switched to Babolat.

Yeah when he was 40+.

 

[papertank]

My style is similar to that of Djokovic. Defensive-minded, but always looking for chances to switch to offense. Serve is not the fastest but placed well and my spin can be nasty (I'm also a lefty). Forehand has a lot of topspin, backhand has less spin but I can hit spots with it down the line and cross-court pretty well. Volleys are subpar. Passing shots on both wings are my best shots.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Rackets are all just marketing tbh. I play the same top end 4.5 level with a babolat, head or yonex, doesn't matter. As long as you have any decent string, that doesn't really make a difference either

What somewhat matters is string tension. If you have it strung at a terribly low tension, balls will fly long on you every time. If its too high, balls will land short and you will break your elbow doing it. Thats all that matters.

I find that you'll adjust your swing after a certain point, but it definitely does matter about the type of string though.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Yeah when he was 40+.

Still 100 times better than anyone on this forum. He would beat everyone on the WTA easily. He even said he wished he would've switched when he was still a pro. Not to Babolat necessarily. But to something modern.

 

[VamosBamos987]

Still 100 times better than anyone on this forum. He would beat everyone on the WTA easily. He even said he wished he would've switched when he was still a pro. Not to Babolat necessarily. But to something modern.

No ones better than sureshs

 

[TheMaestro1990]

Such grace, look at how he plays those points. Don't watch anyone else, just watch Suresh!

Call 911! Sureshs has just got out of jail!

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Still 100 times better than anyone on this forum. He would beat everyone on the WTA easily. He even said he wished he would've switched when he was still a pro. Not to Babolat necessarily. But to something modern.

I guess you mean today. Then again, the guy played professionally at an insanely high level for years.

So, if a chain smoking alcohol loving tennis player ranked outside the top 100 in the world can beat the Williams sisters in straight sets without even really redlining it, then I imagine Sampras could beat anyone on the WTA. That's not saying a whole lot.

 

[VamosBamos987]

How come everyone on this forum has subpar volleys. All you gotta do is look at the ball (during and right after contact) and punch the ball.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

Call 911! Sureshs has just got out of jail!

Hide ya wife, hide ya kids!

 

[Big_Dangerous]

How come everyone on this forum has subpar volleys. All you gotta do is look at the ball (during and right after contact) and punch the ball.

Slightly more complicated than that. What if the ball is dipping below the net, not easy to punch a volley then. What if you are trying to play a drop volley because you see your opponent is way behind the baseline or on his/her heels?

 

[jm1980]

so a pusher but you don't loop the ball?

I'm a baseliner/junkballer with an okay FH, good 2HBH and slice, good returns, decent 1st serve, and slooow but spinny second serve. Not many people my level can really attack it though, which is a plus.

I vary my tactics depending on the opponent, but I can hit the ball hard and come into the net if need be. Generally more comfortable being consistent from the back of the court.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

I guess you mean today. Then again, the guy played professionally at an insanely high level for years.

So, if a chain smoking alcohol loving tennis player ranked outside the top 100 in the world can beat the Williams sisters in straight sets without even really redlining it, then I imagine Sampras could beat anyone on the WTA. That's not saying a whole lot.

My point is no one on this forum is close to being good enough that they are above using Babolat.

 

[Arti]

I'm a baseliner/junkballer with an okay FH, good 2HBH and slice, good returns, decent 1st serve, and slooow but spinny second serve. Not many people my level can really attack it though, which is a plus.

I vary my tactics depending on the opponent, but I can hit the ball hard and come into the net if need be. Generally more comfortable being consistent from the back of the court.

yea sounds about right, variety with OK consistency

 

[papertank]

How come everyone on this forum has subpar volleys. All you gotta do is look at the ball (during and right after contact) and punch the ball.

A lot of people prioritize groundstrokes in todays game. When I was learning I never spent much time on volleys but would rally forehands and backhands for hours per day.

 

[jm1980]

yea sounds about right, variety with OK consistency

I think I hit with too much pace and spin to be classed as a real pusher though

 

[Arti]

A lot of people prioritize groundstrokes in todays game. When I was learning I never spent much time on volleys but would rally forehands and backhands for hours per day.

The game has changed and coaches need to teach kids how to succeed. It's not a bad thing that people don't volley anymore, it's just different.

 

[Arti]

I think I hit with too much pace and spin to be classed as a real pusher though

Well a counter puncher then

 

[Tennis_Fever]

realistically I'm like a rec version Steve Johnson but I'm trying to be more like a rec version of Dimitrov

 

[Dae18]

'07/'08 Nadal. Like to finish the forehand flat when needed to. Consistent enough backhand with the top hand on semi-western and the bottom hand continental. Decent serve, decent volleys but not consistent.​

 

[metsman]

My point is no one on this forum is close to being good enough that they are above using Babolat.

depends on the player obviously but box beam wilsons do much more for my game than babolat.

 

[jm1980]

Well a counter puncher then

Sometimes, yes. It really depends on the opponent.

Occasionally I will even play as a true pusher. If I see my opponent is going to self destruct if I just keep the ball in play then I'm happy to oblige.

 

[Arti]

Actually you guys be the judge, Who do I play like?