Which Grip do you use guys

by **Likos86321** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:33

Im currently using the continental grip, as am a rookie, playing for a month now.

I haven't played tennis before (only topspin3 :lol:

) and i really liked it.

Anyway i want to hear your thoughts as well about the grips

by **emate007** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:27

I think you'll find that most people switch their grip quite a bit depending on what shot they want to hit. I put semi-western, because that's the grip I use for most of my forehands, but I flatten it out when I get a high floater, and also switch to continental for slicing backhands.

by **jayl0ve** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:45

I used to (up until about 6 months ago) use the Eastern (Sampras) forehand grip, but now I've moved to the Semi-Western grip and can't imagine using another grip. Of course I change to a continental for BH slices, serves, and volleys, and I use a continental right hand/semi-western left hand for my 2-handed backhand.

Semi-western is the way to go for your FH grip. Eastern is quite frankly outdated and inadequate unless you are playing against old-timers, and no offense but you are oficially in the 1800's if you're using a CONTINENTAL forehand grip

by **Likos86321** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:45

Thanks for the info guys, i know that the continental grip is only for serving, volleying and backhand slices, but i can't seem to adapt to the semi western grip yet.

Lol how to you manage to change grips during a rally, i haven't got to that "stage" yet :lol:

.

P.s i forgot to mention that am learning by myself, playing with a friend, not with an instructor or something, so any info would be very useful

by **djarvik** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:53

How old are you?

I would strongly advise against learning the basics of tennis on your own. Chances are you will do more harm then good and it will take some significant time to set you straight after.

I recommend to take a group (cheaper) session for a few month, follow up with a few privates and then start reading books/internet ....or even shoot videos and post them here for us to dissect.

Trust me, it is a little investment that will help you enjoy tennis faster and with good basics you can "teach" yourself to a nice 3.5 player :wink:

by **Likos86321** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:59

djarvik wrote:How old are you?

I would strongly advise against learning the basics of tennis on your own. Chances are you will do more harm then good and it will take some significant time to set you straight after.

I recommend to take a group (cheaper) session for a few month, follow up with a few privates and then start reading books/internet ....or even shoot videos and post them here for us to dissect.

Trust me, it is a little investment that will help you enjoy tennis faster and with good basics you can "teach" yourself to a nice 3.5 player

Hey Djarvik, i'm 23, i know its a bit late to start playing tennis now. But the thing is i started it for training and physical purposes only(to be more athletic), not to become the next baghdatis or something :lol:

.

Anyway back to our subject, i will post some photos videos next week if i persuade someone to come with me.

Thanks for the info

by **Moralspain** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:59

Federer´s, a mix between the eastern and the semi western, it´s hard to explain, but i can get all the spin i want and also hit flats shots if i need them.

by **Vieira151** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:03

I use a grip roughly between semi-western and western. It changes alot during a rally, but usually stays between the two somewhere :lol:

And of course 'chopper' continental is for serving, volleying and slicing, unless you are 800 years old :lol:

Ive been rubbish lately though, as i broke my spare racquet in a match earlier this year, my level hasnt improved that much recently even though i have taken lessons, as my strings on main racquet keep snapping(3 times in 1.5 months :shock:

, probably due to faulty strings though) and i have lost all of my stability and reliability in my shots cause i have switched racquets so many times during the last month.

P.S -My main racquet is the AeroPro Drive +Cortex, which rocks, and my spare is the kBlade 93, and they are pretty different racquets. Ill need to get another AeroPro again

by **djarvik** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:19

Likos86321 wrote:
djarvik wrote:How old are you?

I would strongly advise against learning the basics of tennis on your own. Chances are you will do more harm then good and it will take some significant time to set you straight after.

I recommend to take a group (cheaper) session for a few month, follow up with a few privates and then start reading books/internet ....or even shoot videos and post them here for us to dissect.

Trust me, it is a little investment that will help you enjoy tennis faster and with good basics you can "teach" yourself to a nice 3.5 player

Hey Djarvik, i'm 23, i know its a bit late to start playing tennis now. But the thing is i started it for training and physical purposes only(to be more athletic), not to become the next baghdatis or something .

Anyway back to our subject, i will post some photos videos next week if i persuade someone to come with me.

Thanks for the info

I didn't mean it in that way. I just have a strong feeling that you will enjoy tennis more after you spend sometime time training. You will get more balls in, you will be able to serve, volley, use slice etc....it will be a better experience for you.

Anyway, I'll be happy to help once you post videos. Cheers.

by **Q. Reese** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:28

I was told that I have a semi-western modified grip. It unfortunately spread around my tennis classes. :roll:

I do not know if that is a good thing or bad thing. LOL. :lol:

by **Likos86321** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:19

As seen from the poll, the semi - western grip is the most popular.

I ll try it tommorow in my tennis session to see how it feels and tell you my thoughts about it.

Also i would like to ask something else. My racquet is Wilson Blade Comp

•Head size: 100 in²/ 645 cm²
•Weight: 289g
•Length: 27 inches
•Balance: 330mm
•String Pattern: 16x19

What do you think guys? I bought it for 60 euros here in Cyprus.

by **Chederer** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:01

i think you need to go for more of an oversized head.....i use a wilson kfactor 105 sq in raquet----i dont play much, but the smaller the raquet head the more acceleration you need in your swing.....try a 105 sq in raquet and see what you think

by **Likos86321** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:54

CHEDERER wrote:i think you need to go for more of an oversized head.....i use a wilson kfactor 105 sq in raquet----i dont play much, but the smaller the raquet head the more acceleration you need in your swing.....try a 105 sq in raquet and see what you think

Ok chederer thanks for the info

, i ll try my friend's racquet which is 105 and see the outcome. Cheers

by **Coolhand Texas** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:00

i use a semi- western, but i find thats high balls give me trouble, any advice on fixing this?

by **Chederer** » Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:32

Coolhand Texas wrote:i use a semi- western, but i find thats high balls give me trouble, any advice on fixing this?

on high balls like that coolhand you have to get your raquet shoulder high and come through and down on the ball.....it seems as when you are getting the high one you are swinging wildly and you are probably coming up underneath the ball which will cause it to sail.....on a high one make sure after your follow through that your forearm is level with your forehead-----you are swinging up and you should be swinging compactly and a little bit down, but keep it on a line...well im trying not to confuse you.......and STOP MOVING YOUR FEET THROUGH YOUR SHOT....MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT MOVING WHEN HITTING THE BALL

Which Grip do you use guys

Which Grip do you use in real life tennis?

Which Grip do you use guys

Who is online