Is Handshake racket better than Penholder racket

Strokes

승태 김
승태 김 Asked 11 years ago

Hello? This is Seungtae Kim from South Korea. I saw your videos. And I got confused that what racket I need to buy. Can you tell me? I'm 5 grade in Korean age. 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Seungtae,

It depends on which grip you use to play with.  Take a look at the lesson on Get a Grip.  If you use a penhold grip then it is better to use a penhold racket.  If not, then use a shakehand racket.


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