One of the most troublesome things about being a racquetholic is that you’re never really becoming a hundred percent in tune with one racquet. This can play havoc on your mind and game. The year of 2017 is coming to a close and during the year I’ve tested countless racquets, which I will try to summarize in a “Gear of the Year” post (coming shortly). If you’re curious about last year’s post, …
It sounds like a stupid question, but it’s still interesting to discuss how often professional players are trying out new racquets. I came to think of it when I saw Andrey Rublev switch racquets mid-match during the NextGen Finals in Milan! You rarely see players on this level switching racquets during the match, but Rublev wasn’t feeling it with his Wilson Ultra Tour (likely a pro stock H19) and went …
I’ve been thinking about this a bit lately – because I’ve been in another period of trying out and switching racquets. It’s fun and a pain at the same time. How often do you switch racquets? Since I like to try and review new racquets from time to time, it’s difficult for me to groove with a racquet and maintain a consistent setup for tournament play. Right now I’m playing …
