Does Racquet Brand Matter??

[@Chris-yv4xg]

You missed out on swing weight. In my opinion much more important than static weight

[@pablodateb3000]

would be nice if the video was directed not only to American and UK viewers. Rest of the world uses grams and metric system.

[@EssentialTennis]

👍

[@raytrace2014]

In the UK we don't use ounces for racquet weights, it's all in grams.

[@pablodateb3000]

@@raytrace2014 my mistake and one more reason for using different weight systems :))))

[@Left-Foot-Brake]

Some of the best advice I have heard on the subject - thanks for your insights!

[@EssentialTennis]

You're very welcome....and I approve of your driving!

[@rbraxley]

My answer: Well, yes and no, but mostly no. I mean a K-mart special (Remember K-mart?) can limit your game, and any given frame and string job can be more of less suited, but really any decent frame can do the job. Personally, I switched over to an off brand a couple of years ago. I play with a customized Artengo TR-160 Graph, which is the bottom end of their line of graphite frames. It currently retails for about $60. With the additional weight I add I like this frame as much as any other frame I've ever used. I know. I take a lot of kidding from my tennis buddies for using this stick, and a lot of you may scoff at the idea of a $60 frame being a decent racquet, but I say give one of their frames a try. (Monfils now plays with Artengo.)

[@paddlepower888]

Watching this three hours after the live stream--the audio track has you talking over yourself until 0:57. Luckily, I clicked further forward. 😎 Really great content and a good reminder of why we have so much fun! Thanks, Ian!

[@EssentialTennis]

Sorry about that, hopefully it's cut out now.

[@sandradocherty]

Hi Ian, I've been watching you for a few years and I watch other You tubers for tennis but you are my favourite. You are very thorough and have a great understanding of players' abilities, hazards and the easiest ways to improve. Thanks for all your help over the years.

[@EssentialTennis]

So happy to hear that, Sandra. Thank you so much for your support!

[@-Munditimum-]

So what you're saying is a 475gram racquet is too heavy? 🙂 Thanks Ian. Your commitment to this sport and the players is very inspiring! Cheers!🍻 ZMM

[@EssentialTennis]

😳😆

[@KimchiOishi1]

I'm gonna cheat and ask 2 questions: Question 1: Advice for people who want to play with their friends (or any other partner) in doubles, but the friends tell them to use a frying pan tap serve for the 2nd serve to "just get it in". What if they want to actually improve their second serve beyond a tap serve? I know they can practice alone, but it's not the same as a game situation with somebody else on the opposite side of the court. Question 2: Assuming right-handed, any advice for hitting to the right side of the opponent's court using a forehand stroke when you're on the left side of the court? In order for me to do this, I need to turn my entire body so that it's facing the right side of the court but then it becomes so obvious where I'm hitting. I also have the same problem w/ this with the backhand. As in hitting from the right side to the left w/ the backhand.

[@bournejason66]

My question is: how do you help your players from racket face open at contact, especially on the forehand. I have this issue and I’m sure I’m not alone. Thanks 🙏

[@jpg6113]

Do head light rackets help with the serve?