A subscriber named Graham asks:
How much of a difference does a racquet choice really make to your game?
My take:
Getting a racket you’re comfortable with can make a meaningful difference. If you’re naturally an attacking player, then switching from a head-heavy racket to an even or head-light one could make a big difference. But I think it has to be kept in perspective. Ramy could probably kick our ass using an old wooden racket. So it’s just one part of the bigger picture.
Readers, what do you think? Please leave a comment! You can ask me a question here.
Aubrey Waddy says
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I mainly agree with Squash Source. There is one aspect of a racquet that is really personal, though, and that’s the dimensions of the grip, certainly its shape but more particularly its diameter. For me if the grip is even a small percentage too big or too small I lose control of the stroke. Accuracy suffers on both sides, and power suffers on the backhand. Of course having a fresh grip is also essential.
If you can’t HOLD the racquet properly, your shots suffer no matter the manufacturer’s no doubt many claims about its wonderful performance.