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I've purchased new rubbers (Fastarc G-1 and C-1) and decided to test them out.
They were extremely different from my previous setup, which was with Mantra M, my consistency had gotten a lot worse and I felt like I had to use a lot more power to get my shots right, but I figured it was normal, since I was changing my setup. My serves were great though.
I've gotten a bit used to it in the past few weeks, yet is still feels uncomfortable to attack with.
It wasn't until a recent training session (multi ball) when I really felt a lot of difficulty to execute my forehand shots. My coach said my forehand stroke was too short and stiff and that I needed to change my technique, to use more of my body and brush more to have a more complete stroke.
I thought the only problem was my technique (I believe part of it definitely is), but my coach said he also heard an odd sound coming from my racket. After inspecting it, he pointed out the sponge thickness. I realized I had mistakenly purchased rubbers with 1,4mm sponge (I was using 2,0 mm sponge before). Ugh.
He said it would be harder for me to execute quality powerful shots with a thinner sponge and that I should change my rubbers.
I don't really want to do that, since I've just bought new ones, so I want a plan B.
What should I do to overcome this problem?
Maybe I should take the opportunity to work on and change my technique? Go back to my used rubbers?
Please help!
They were extremely different from my previous setup, which was with Mantra M, my consistency had gotten a lot worse and I felt like I had to use a lot more power to get my shots right, but I figured it was normal, since I was changing my setup. My serves were great though.
I've gotten a bit used to it in the past few weeks, yet is still feels uncomfortable to attack with.
It wasn't until a recent training session (multi ball) when I really felt a lot of difficulty to execute my forehand shots. My coach said my forehand stroke was too short and stiff and that I needed to change my technique, to use more of my body and brush more to have a more complete stroke.
I thought the only problem was my technique (I believe part of it definitely is), but my coach said he also heard an odd sound coming from my racket. After inspecting it, he pointed out the sponge thickness. I realized I had mistakenly purchased rubbers with 1,4mm sponge (I was using 2,0 mm sponge before). Ugh.
He said it would be harder for me to execute quality powerful shots with a thinner sponge and that I should change my rubbers.
I don't really want to do that, since I've just bought new ones, so I want a plan B.
What should I do to overcome this problem?
Maybe I should take the opportunity to work on and change my technique? Go back to my used rubbers?
Please help!