Grip swap

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Harsh anonymouse
Harsh anonymouse Asked 12 years ago

Is it ok to change my grip from shakehand to penhold grip?  I ask cause i have a difficulty in learning shakehand.

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Harsh,

If you really think that it will be better, then change.  However in most cases it is more about training more and training better to improve.  Major changes like this will set you back for a while.

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Abhiram Reddy

Abhiram Reddy Posted 12 years ago

Generally what I've seen is once you have been used to a certain play-style and you switch for fun you naturally feel like the new style is easier because " the grass is always greener on the other side " .Although once you start playing the new style more, you will notice that it is just as difficult as the older one. I don't mean to discourage people from trying out new styles ( I keep  messing around with different styles for fun ) but if you are thinking about seriously switching from one style to another, take all factors into consideration before doing so.


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Hi Abhiram,

Well said, a valuable lesson.  This is something that happens with many things including grips, rubber and strokes.  It is important to give these things a while to take full effect before making a decision.


Harsh anonymouse

Harsh anonymouse Posted 12 years ago

it is just for fun.but i am gonna leave tt by nxt year for a long time cause academic issues...SO i thought of learning a new styles.


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