The Functional Tennis Saber (Playtest and Review)

The Functional Tennis Saber (Playtest and Review) #tennis
I was excited to be sent the brand new Saber from Functional Tennis to test and review. In this video I unbox it and take it onto court to test out.
The Saber is an upgrage from the Tennis Pointer (wooden spoon) and is a ‘sweet spot trainer’.
Let me know if you've tried the pointer or if you have any questions about the saber!
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[@tennisbrothers]

What about a tiebreak 10 me vs you , saber only 👀 ?

[@TheTennisMentor]

I’m on board… grass or clay?!

[@tennisbrothers]

@@TheTennisMentorchange after 6 points , make it super interesting

[@TheTennisMentor]

@@tennisbrothers I like it! Let’s arrange a date off air 👌🥄💥

[@TheFunctionalTennisPodcast]

I’m getting the popcorn ready 💥

[@townescaines6627]

i’m so down

[@sergiosimbula]

Amazing! Would love to have one and use with my students! And yes would love to see you use it in a match situation!

[@lukemayes7226]

What a awesome review Ash!! You’ve sold me 👍🏻

[@TheTennisMentor]

You’re gonna have so much fun with it!!

[@Bobby_Digital37]

I need this racquet and that ball machine!!!

[@peterfigasinski]

Fantastic review!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thank you Peter!

[@benjaminsergeant438]

very cool, want to get one now ...

[@rob19827635]

Really good video thanks, I'm busting my arm going for big serves and not hitting the sweet spot, kills the whole game for me. Reckon I'll probably make a bit of scene using the Saber but I reckon well worth it. Thanks again for the video

[@LePetitPrinceDuTennis]

Great video! Looking forward to get the saber! :)

[@TheTennisMentor]

You’ll love it!

[@LePetitPrinceDuTennis]

@@TheTennisMentor super! :)

[@svarodzic]

I had mine delivered yesterday! :) I am gonna try it today w/ my coach on a practice session. 👍

[@TheTennisMentor]

You’re gonna love it!!!

[@BiLaLTravelsOTD]

Awesome video, I'm tempted to put it in my tennis kit! I need to win a few more sports bets first X)

[@TheTennisMentor]

You’ve got plenty of tools to keep you working hard at the moment! Wait for the big win!

[@bsinghgill]

Just tried using my Saber for the first time today. It is very challenging at first, and I was feathering the ball at first but eventually started hitting out with it. Lots of framed shots, but I’m sure in time, that should decrease🤞

[@bojack3827]

It actually looks really cool

[@RobBlanzy]

I'm excited to receive my order! Nice review!!!

[@TheTennisMentor]

It’s so much fun! Let me know how you get on with it when it arrives!😁

[@TheFunctionalTennisPodcast]

Thanks!!!

[@georgezheng8142]

I have a Toalson pointer with 60 square inch head size... It is definitely a beast for warm-ups and drills... However, there are 2 important facts: 1. training with it for more than 30 min will mess up with your normal strokes; 2. you need to drop the string tension significantly to compensate the head size, rule of thumb: new tension = normal tension / square_root [ normal head size / pointer head size ]

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks George!

[@exceri0n]

Would love to see a comparison between the Toalson and the Saber!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Definitely! I need to get my hands on one first…

[@mpowa]

I found my Dunlop Max500GS squash racket and used it to warm up behind the service box like I normally do. I choked up on the handle about 2 inches and started hitting some tennis balls with my partner. It was difficult initially due to the size and swing weight. After a few minutes, i got the hang of it and was able to rally about 20 balls. When I moved to the baseline and hit with my regular tennis racket, I was able to hit much crisper shots and closer to the sweet spot.

[@mpowa]

Update - just got the Saber today and wow, it's amazing. I warmed up with it behind the service line and then proceeded to move back to the baseline. It plays like a tennis racket and provides audible feedback that will let you know if you hit it on or off center. It's easy to shank it if you don't keep you eye on the ball. When I switched to my regular racket, I hit it cleaner and crisper. For the price of 2 tennis lessons, this is well worth the investment.

[@HiredGunz98]

After the adjustment period using the Saber, do you find yourself reverting back to the old way of swinging as if you were using your standard racquet, or do you still maintain that extra focus?

[@overdrive_tennis]

Would be nice to see where did Wawrinka's shots land

[@Laminator]

Toalson already came out with something similar, but with two different weights.

[@TheTennisMentor]

That’s right… I believe Toalson has a 60sq inch head rather than 37?

[@TennisWithDennis]

I may just go straight for an omelette pan! 😂

[@TheTennisMentor]

😂😂😂

[@charlesferber5849]

Hi, very interesting! Few months ago I bought the “SweetSpotter “ from America. It’s quite a cool tool, and also has a good sound, but very difficult at first. I wonder how you feel the 2 compare? Cheers, Charlie

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Charles! The guys at SweetSpotter contacted me a while back and I thought it looked great! My concern was that I’d be sending balls over the fence and onto neighbouring courts😅. I imagine (like the pointer) you have to swing with a very flat path, whereas the Saber allows me to use my normal grips and swing path and is a lot more achievable, without being easy! I bet it’s good fun though!!💪

[@charlesferber5849]

Yep , you’re right, balls do fly off , I use a court which is totally enclosed but still few go astray. The sound is really cool, like an echo boom, so it feels good and sounds good when you get it right, but definitely not easy. I’ve been in touch with Yann Azou for years, he’s a good guy, and he makes it look easier then it really is, but I quite like your new toy, where do I buy it? I’m a big student of the game, a Vet club player, and spend tons of time on the practice court, so love to tinker and try new things, please let me know.. cheers, Charlie

[@TheTennisMentor]

@@charlesferber5849 I can imagine the sound!! Here’s the link (if it doesnt work it’s in the video description too!) www.functionaltennis.com/pages/functional-tennis-saber?aff=37

[@charlesferber5849]

Thank you, I’m relocating next few month to Henley, so will buy Slinger and Sabre when I’m there!!

[@burgholdsserve8725]

Love this! Do they ship to US?

[@burgholdsserve8725]

Never mind, they do. I want one!!

[@TheTennisMentor]

You’ll love it!!!

[@sooperman12]

So they're reselling squash racquets as tennis trainers. I'm going to refashion ping pong paddles as pickle ball trainers.

[@TheTennisMentor]

😂

[@farood5]

What is the ball machine ? Is it expensive ?

[@TheTennisMentor]

It’s a slingerbag. It’s one of the cheapest ball machines (none are cheap!)

[@farood5]

@@TheTennisMentor thank you , just a quick question , have you tried the sweet spotter from america , tennis aid ?

[@biiruz]

does it need to be restrung?

[@TheTennisMentor]

No, but you can if you want to

[@benhyde570]

Just use a squash racket instead.

[@Phoniq]

Good idea. Way cheaper too!

[@user-go8oj4dl4w]

You'd need to add a lot of weight though. Maybe better using a vintage tennis racket and only stringing the centre strings.

[@toufiks2342]

Just a copy of the already existing Spoton racket

[@franzose1967]

saber is cheaper