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That’s not true at all. At the top of the game it’s the opposite, forehands take much longer to wind up due to the size of the swings. Backhands can be almost a bunt swing with 2 hands and can be effective (nadals FH and BH, norrie, ruud, tiafoe just to name a few). To go back to what OP was asking, backhands (espe... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
You are conflating your own personal preferences for those of the majority of the tennis world. I'm a backhand guy too, but for 90+% of players their forehand is more consistent, has more power, and if they have a groundstroke weapon is the groundstroke weapon.
Not to be mean, but have you played tennis with other peo... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
what does this even mean lol okay stefanos tsitsipas | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I have way more variablities when hitting my forhand. I have such a habit of top spin on my forhand I sometimes don't drive the ball a d my back hand is more the same every time. It's probably due to fear of messing it up, it's the same every time. But when my forhand is dialed in and out weight into, it's crazy better... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
idk if u read a few of my other comments but in them i said i do. i play with mostly men who hate backhands, i was going off of that to make my post. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
It's kind of like being right or left handed. Some people just have a more natural ability towards the forehand or backhand. And forehand is the more common of the two.
Frankly, I think it's an advantage to have a natural talent for the backhand, as it, in general, can be harder to learn/teach. Plus you have two-hand... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I tend to hit flatter on the backhand side as well, but can add a lot of topspin for a defensive cross shot to their backhand if needed. I’ve never had lessons or anything my whole life so I have a really short, compact swing on my backhand, so as far as technique there’s a lot less going on than my forehand too. I gue... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I learned how to serve then backhand then forehand in that order. When my game goes to shit during a match I have a tendency to go back to hitting backhands when possible lol. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
my regret is that I have but only one upvote to give for this comment | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I hit a ton of backhand winners, but they are usually shorter sharp angles after hitting a deep cross court topspin forehand. They have to run to retrieve it, and they hit a short reply because they can't handle the spin. Then a sharp short backhand cross court finishes the point. I also hit my backhand flat (or it com... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
this was me. your body is just more trained for the mechanics of the backhand. for me it was because i played hockey my whole life so i was very used to rotating like that | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
So u dont know what ego is. Okay Einstein. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
should have said okay freud | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Well said, confirmed. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
The best backhand will never have as much spin and power as a forehand. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
It’s not stupid. In high level matches especially on the ATP the player who wins the match is the one who hits the most forehands. Also consider most forehand winners come from the ad court. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Joke’s on them; my preparation on backhands is so late they all go down the line. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Because different people learn skills different. Have different preferences. Have different backgrounds that make learning a stroke easier over the other. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Lmao I don't really have a preference. My forehand is such an all or nothing shot but my backhand is so consistent and steady. I guess it depends if I feel like ending the point or pushing. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Same here!! My backhand is my weapon and I have sooo much more control with it 💅🏾 I would rather move around a ball and hit a backhand than the far more common opposite lolol | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
When you play against someone at the same level as you or higher, you will find that you are able to play more offensive and defensive shots with your forehand. If your forehands have less consistency, it’s usually an issue with your technique or you have an injury.
Personally I have a very effective slice backhand. B... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I’m assuming you have great footwork. Forehand is easy to produce power with shitty footwork. Backhand with good footwork is all body | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
i have good footwork for backhands, not for forehands though 😭 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I'm a left-eye dominant righty with a much better backhand, so just chiming in to screw up this theory haha | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Forehand your body faces the court. Backhands, especially 1 handed backhands, you start with you back to the court. It's easier to hit a ball if you're already facing the direction you're going to hit. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I wish I had this issue. My forehand is 1000 times better than my backhand. I win points with the forehand, I pretty much just stay in the point with my backhand. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I don’t know where you got that idea. That’s not true at all & whatever logic you think exists behind that completely nonsensical statement is poorly thought through. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
My favorite thing in the entire game of tennis is returning from the ad court in doubles just ripping a backhand up the alley to an unsuspecting net opponent | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
It's called consent. 😬 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
That is wrong, forehand is more susceptible to footwork errors than backhand. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
It takes less practice to have a decent backhand than to have a decent forehand. However it's impossible to match the amount of spin and power that you can attain on a forehand using a backhand. A forehand also has a more flexible hitting zone.
In other words, backhand has a lower required skill floor, forehand has a... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
I’m assuming OP has a 2HBH? I’ve never met anyone with a 1HBH (I use one myself) where it’s overall a superior shot. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
yeah i do
i think that i have more control & stability with a 2 hand backhand whereas with a 1 hand backhand a lot more can mess up | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Im a guy and my 2HBH has more control and stability, and I think I get a lot of power in the 2hbh from my back muscles being much stronger than average for my weight ( I can pull the entire rack with rows) whereas my chest muscles are average. It's harder to slice with 2HBH though and ultimately I find the one handed... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Dang is it really? I have no excuses now. Although I have bad forehands and backhands | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-15-07 |
Although i feel like i can cheat and hit an open stance forehand | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-15-07 |
Backhands are like on a rail. The movement is intuitive. Forehand to me has too many degrees of freedom. So definitely with you on that one. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-15-07 |
Most people cannot hit good open stance forehands. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-15-07 |
Is it possible to increase swing speed of my racket by adding lead tape?
I know people add lead but can it be used to increase swing speed ?
If so where should I add it exactly?
| r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
It's not possible to swing a faster by making your racquet heavier. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Strengthen up yourself. Or lighten the racket. Or add weight to the handle to make it head light. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
U mean swingweight lol | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Kind of but need to clarify a few things. You can increase the maneuverability of the racquet by adding weight to the handle. This will make you feel like you can whip the head through faster. Adding lead to the head will increase power but actually slow the swing speed down.
It’s the old F=ma physics | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
From your post history, I am under the assumption that you are still a beginner (\~3.0?) so let me be the one to tell you to focus less on equipment and more on technique.
Let's say you're looking for more racquet head speed on your forehand.
You can achieve this through:
* a wide stance (>shoulder width) with bent ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Ok thank you this is helpful | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Ok that makes sense, think I gotta fix the technique so I can make it a whip feeling | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Love the retro design and look like they would be cool to rock on the court.
I recognize the absurdity of asking if a tennis player endorsed shoe is for tennis, but I can see how technology has improved since then, and these are more for style over actual performance. Anyone play in these bad boys? | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
No, it’s a casual shoe
That tread is not designed for lateral movement at all | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I would not play tennis in this, you might literally snap your ankles off
Casual wearing wise I’d probably choose a pair of dunk lows over this | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Love the retro design and look like they would be cool to rock on the court.
I recognize the absurdity of asking if a tennis player endorsed shoe is for tennis, but I can see how technology has improved since then, and these are more for style over actual performance. Anyone play in these bad boys? | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
If you like the shoe style, go for it. But that shouldn’t be worn on a tennis court. Real tennis shoes have rounded parts around the edges and the rubber continues around the toe area. There are other differences too like materials and cushioning. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
The were good for tennis in the 80's maybe. Now I'd wear them for the style. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
That’s what I was concerned about. Can see myself putting hole through these fast if I tried to play with them on a hard court. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Just make sure to pair them with an 80's racquet and only serve and volley. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
If you like the style, but want more modern footwear, you would be better off with the Vapor 11s in the OG McEnroe color way. Best of both worlds.
https://nike.sng.link/Astn5/6tbz/r_6f4e6c768e | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I’d be worried about that too, but they do look nice just to wear casually. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Don't use this to play tennis at high intensity, it it's busy volley and hitting and practicing they are fine.
But for moving on a tennis match laterally and going at fast speeds and changing directions you will just hurt yourself | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I mean, this was a great pair of tennis shoes back in the 80s.
Right now? nope. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
It’s the same with retro Jordans. No, you probably wouldn’t benefit from wearing them in today’s game aside from style points. If a pro player is wearing retro Jordan’s today it is entirely modified internally to their foot and the rigors of the modern game.
But tennis is a different beast. And that outsole is not id... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I played tennis in these in high school and I do again today as a competitive 50+ player. As a junior my record for hole in shoe was 2 weeks. What I like is the extra ankle support of the 3/4 top which you can’t find in any other shoe that I am aware of. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
There’s also the Adidas Barricade Staniversary edition that’s actually Adidas Barricade in a Stan Smith “PJ” | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Try Coco’s shoes from new balance. Cut like a 90s basketball shoe with current performance | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I’ve been wearing those for a few weeks now. They took a minute to break in but I’ve been really enjoying them. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
They are not tennis shoes
The tennis version of the Mac Attack shoes is a Vapor 11 variant. You should not wear these to play tennis. Also, they would say “Men’s Hard Court Tennis Shoes” or “Men’s Clay Court Tennis Shoes”.
“Men’s shoes” are for fashion not performance | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I have these and no, I would never wear them for tennis. Very narrow and not much support. They have Vapor 11s which are supposed to be inspired by these, or I use the New Balance CG1’s if you like the mid top look. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Look p dope but they ain’t for tennis | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I’m going to have to check those out! Thanks. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Oh thanks those look cool, pricey | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Have any of you guys considered playing in outdoor basketball shoes? I have been for a couple of years and love it. I find that basketball shoes are much farther along in terms of tech than tennis shoes and you can often find them for cheaper. For instance Way of Wade is a Chinese brand, where outdoor basketball is mor... | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I don’t know about that. Tennis shoes are designed for sliding and are better for moving on a tennis court. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Theoretically a basketball shoe can be be worn for tennis and vice versa, but basketball shoes have a flatter and wide sole for stability and to help prevent ankle rollovers during quick movements. Tennis shoes have a more narrow and rounded sole to allow for quick pivots and lateral movements. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I like playing in basketball shoes. I do find some of the larger ones a bit heavy for my liking, but still a solid option | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I actually used Li-Ning basketball shoes when I initially got back into tennis, and then had a pair of Adidas outdoor basketball shoes, but the outsoles on tennis shoes are more durable for my play style. If you're not moving around a lot, then you can definitely get by with outdoor basketball shoes though. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Maybe for light rallying. But for in-game performance I wouldn’t trust those outsoles. Especially if you slide, toe drag, or inner drag. Those soles wouldn’t last, you’ll be buying your 4th pair of bball sneakers by the time you needed a second pair of tennis shoes that have a wayyyyyyy more durable outsole. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I'm in Wade Fission 9s right now but also used Melo mb02 and Dame Certifieds. Greatly prefer ball shoes to any tennis shoes. As you said, more stable and cushioned. More available and cheaper as well. I'm in a city without a dedicated tennis shop but plenty of places like Sport Chek or Foot Locker that sell basketb... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Not a bad idea. Maybe I should give it a try. I don't do much sliding or dragging on the tennis court these days. Also my vertical is lousy in both sports 😂 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Been playing a few months, 2-3 days a week. Spend most points at the baseline and like to hit deep shots to try and control points. Currently using a cheap Wilson Fusion XL, head size is huge and it's light aluminum, so thinking it's time to upgrade to a normal sized racket, currently eyeing for demo/buy:
**Head Extre... | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
You can demo all three of those from tennis warehouse for cheap. Then you can make a decision. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I just purchased my first real racket after demoing a lot (ezone and vcore in various sizes, speed mp, radical mp) and ended up going with the speed mp. It was the best all around racket I tested that I hope will help me as I improve technique and learn about my game.
I did love the radical mp, which to me was a spin... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Yonex vcore 100 good racket that will take you thru all the levels. If you want a more control you can switch to 98 or 95 once you're a better player. I use the 100 with a 4 1/2 grip. Used it thru college and it's still my main racket tbh I own the 95 and 98 but I prefer the launch angle of the 100 | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
doing a demo wasn't in the cards at the time i was looking for my first real racket so i just copied my favorite tennis player racket preference. sounds kinda cheesy but I've been main'ing Wilsons since. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
might want to wait on the extreme as the new one is coming out | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Or hurry up on it so you can get the discounted price for a new racquet! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
that too lol | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Just get the EZONE 100 and focus on technique. It's good at everything, comfortable, and can be used until you make it to a Grand Slam final like Casper Ruud. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Honestly this is what I'm about to do, tired of waiting for demos to be in stock. Just wish it wasn't so damn expensive haha. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Buy a used 2020 version. It is very similar. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Wanted to say same situation. Want to demo but they only have smaller grips or none available for what I’m looking to try out. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
I know it says pickleball but I bought these for tennis and have been very impressed by the flexibility and comfort these shoes have. The best part of these shoes is that they are only $85 a steal IMO! | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I have these in black for everyday wear cause I like the style. They’re serviceable as tennis shoes in a pinch but I’ve found the cheaper Asics to wear out quicker and not be as breathable. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Just be aware that the gum rubber outsole is soft and grippy and primarily for indoor use. You can use it on hard court but it will wear quicker.
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I think Asics have too many models and don't explain what is really different between them. It is too confusing! Besides the Renma, other shoes with the gum rubber out... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
If physical issues or aging were not a cause for retirement, in the last few decades who would still be playing if given the miraculous chance??? I say Andy Murray!
| r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Rohan Bopanna is 44 and number 2 in the world legend | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I would date Fed at any age | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Fed and Nadal for sure, and Djo if he was also in their position. Otherwise I can really only think of Thiem and Delpo | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Many of the top doubles players are over 35 because it requires way less athleticism compared to singles and a lot of doubles players are former singles players who couldn't be successful in singles. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Many of the top doubles players are over 35 because it requires way less athleticism compared to singles and a lot of doubles players are former singles players who couldn't be successful in singles. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
They found a niche like Zeballos and there’s something to doubles strategy and movement, volleys. I prefer singles. It’s a different form of tennis that is not worse/less respectable. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
That’s an inaccurate statement. The Bryan brothers were not “way less athletic”. Martina Navratilova and John Mcenroe as well as countless others were successful in singles AND doubles. If you look up most of the top doubles teams you’ll find that many of those players were top 100 in the world. That’s elite! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Murray told the Bryan brothers that if his hip surgery allowed him to play again he’d be happy being top 100 which made no sense to the brothers. The reason they retired was because they felt they were not in a position to win slams anymore. Murray doesn’t care about that and you can hear it in his voice when he says h... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
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