Purchasing a racket

Equipment

Harikrishnan U
Harikrishnan U Asked 15 years ago

Hi,

Alois and Jeff. i want to purchase a new racket. Should i purchase a heavy, medium or light racket and should be its spin, control and speed rate.

Jeff Plumb
Member Badge Jeff Plumb Answered 15 years ago

Hi Harikrishnan,

This really depends a lot on your level. When starting out you want a bat that is not too fast so that you can hit the ball on the table a lot of times and learn the correct technique for your strokes. If you start with a very fast bat, it is hard to control and hence hard to develop a full and correct swing. Once you have developed your strokes then it really comes down to personal preference and your style of play. 

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Harikrishnan U

Harikrishnan U Posted 15 years ago

Thank you jeff.i think i have to buy a bat that has less speed.

Harikrishnan U

Harikrishnan U Posted 15 years ago

Thank you for your advise jeff.

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