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5:24 am
September 18, 2015
Could anybody suggest me techniques to workout with the basic shots with Headheavy racket? I recently switched over from a headlight Nanoray 10 to a headheavy Voltric 8 Lin Dan Edition. I feel like my game has got a big blow. I used to be a great aggressive guy with that NR10, with that awesome speed and power and defense……. but now it seems I have become a lazy guy with VT8LD. I thought to switch over to a headheavy for more power, but reverse has happened. Now my hand, feet as well as body movement have deterioated, damn too slow, no agility as before and very, very bad wrist movement. Now my wrist doesn’t move at all, just a minute movement like any amateur. All I am able to play is with the shoulder movement. If i try to switch over to my headlight, I feel really uneasy, it feels so light, and whenever I swing for a overhead shot, I don’t get that feeling of the racket. I feel as if I have no racket in my hand. Please help me!!! I really want to continue with VT8LD, but I am not able to play with it properly
4:09 pm
March 10, 2013
When you buy a new racket there is no guarantee that it will play the way you expect, straight out of the box.
It may take some time to get things together.
You are going from head light to head heavy so it’s a fair bet that you have timing issues.
There is only one technique for hitting a shuttle and that’s good technique, no matter what racket you are using.
My advise would be to forget the prejudice you have built up for your new racket and start again.
Book a court and practice. Playing games is not the best way to get to know your new racket.
When Paul is testing it’s in a controlled environment to enable him to make an accurate assessment and really explore the rackets capabilities.
When you’re hitting overheads make sure your technique is sound, use an easy swing and let the weight of the racket do the rest. Once you are hitting crisply you can slowly increase the power.
For racket handling hit the shuttle against a wall using FH and BH strokes. Use a partner for fast drive routines.
A couple of points.
Your new racket is only one gram heavier that your old one so it’s just the balance to get used to.
Don’t go back to your old racket, in fact don’t even have it in your bag.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Roger
4:35 pm
February 15, 2011
This happens a lot when players change specs on rackets. Use my armchair exercises with your new racket. Your muscles will soon strengthen and develop which will help you strike the shuttle better.
I’m used to head heavy rackets and therefore I can use them in game and training situations. Whilst I test rackets frequently, I do play games with them because this gives me a better feel and creates situations in games I would not use in controlled testing.
Paul
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