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Hi all, this is my first post having been lurking for the past few weeks.
I'm 34 and started playing TT 3+ times per week a few months ago at a club including some coaching. I have a long tennis history having played high level county so plenty of bad habits showing through in TT. However I've progressed really well to now likely due to hand/eye/racquet co-ordination.
Here's my issue.
I initially bought a Bribar Winning Loop which came with Friendship 729. It was OK to begin with but felt very hollow and I didn't much like the grip.
After intense googling and chatting to a few other players I decided to invest in a Timo Boll ALC ST with Tenergy 05 rubbers on each side. It came pre-made from Tees Sports as the pro line model. I really like it (perhaps some slight reservations about the grip and it feeling head heavy) and I've been playing pretty well with it up to a point.
But, is a setup of this type a mistake so early on and will it harm my overall development? My coach mentioned these rubbers aren't optimal although they haven't suggested an alternative.
I have no major issues controlling the power although it can feel pretty fast at times. My BH is very strong, FH inconsistent especially when applying high topspin and I don't have a great deal of touch at the moment. I also struggle with returning high spin serves.
I'm toying with the idea of an all wood blade with some tackier (perhaps Chinese) rubbers as I form the foundations of my game - what do people think? And do you have any recommendations? It's important to me that I develop a solid fundamental game.
Based on my reading, a Nittaku (Septear, Acoustic, Violin) with Hurricane Neo could be an option?
Thanks all in advance for any input!
I'm 34 and started playing TT 3+ times per week a few months ago at a club including some coaching. I have a long tennis history having played high level county so plenty of bad habits showing through in TT. However I've progressed really well to now likely due to hand/eye/racquet co-ordination.
Here's my issue.
I initially bought a Bribar Winning Loop which came with Friendship 729. It was OK to begin with but felt very hollow and I didn't much like the grip.
After intense googling and chatting to a few other players I decided to invest in a Timo Boll ALC ST with Tenergy 05 rubbers on each side. It came pre-made from Tees Sports as the pro line model. I really like it (perhaps some slight reservations about the grip and it feeling head heavy) and I've been playing pretty well with it up to a point.
But, is a setup of this type a mistake so early on and will it harm my overall development? My coach mentioned these rubbers aren't optimal although they haven't suggested an alternative.
I have no major issues controlling the power although it can feel pretty fast at times. My BH is very strong, FH inconsistent especially when applying high topspin and I don't have a great deal of touch at the moment. I also struggle with returning high spin serves.
I'm toying with the idea of an all wood blade with some tackier (perhaps Chinese) rubbers as I form the foundations of my game - what do people think? And do you have any recommendations? It's important to me that I develop a solid fundamental game.
Based on my reading, a Nittaku (Septear, Acoustic, Violin) with Hurricane Neo could be an option?
Thanks all in advance for any input!