Finding a Racquet that Fits Your Game
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Aggressive Baseliners
Purpose
Hitting punishing ground strokes from the baseline rather than
finishing points at the net.
What to Use
Racquets with mid-sized head frames and weight either evenly
distributed or slightly head-heavy are appropriate for this kind of player.
Aggressive baseliners either have long, loopy strokes or short, efficient ones
which allow them to hit the ball early and on the rise.
Types and Preferences
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Long, loopy strokes: Thin-framed,
maneuverable, mid-sized racquets that are evenly
balanced or slightly head-light
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Short, efficient strokes: Stiffer racquets
with evenly balanced frames
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Counterpunchers
Purpose
To win matches with fast feet, shot selection, and defense.
What to Use
Racquets with mid-sized or over-sized heads that are evenly
balanced or slightly head-heavy.
Types and Preferences
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Medium, loopy strokes: Stiffer racquets,
evenly balanced or slightly head-heavy, with a
mid-sized or over-sized frame
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Short, efficient strokes: Stiffer racquets
with evenly balanced frames or slightly
head-heavy, with mid-sized or over-sized frames
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Serve and Volleyers
Purpose
To get to the net as quickly, and as often, as possible, and force
opponents to continually pass them under pressure. Hitting heavy
spin serves allows more time to get into the net.
What to Use
Racquets that move easily through the air for those
lightning-quick volleys. Thin-framed, maneuverable, mid-sized racquets that
are evenly
balanced or slightly head-light.
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All-Court Players
Purpose
To win points from the baseline or at the net. Strong
baseline shots put opponents in trouble and allow attack on the first short
ball. Capitolize on finishing at the net.
What to Use
Racquets that move easily through the air for those
lightning-quick volleys. Thin-framed, maneuverable, mid-sized racquets that
are evenly
balanced or slightly head-light.
Types and Preferences
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Volley players: a slightly head-light frame
for quick-stabs
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Groundstroke players: a slightly head-heavy
frame delivers punishing strokes
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