Anatomic Handle
Equipment
Eris Qarolli Asked 7 years ago
Dear Alois
I just got a new blade and it has an anatomic handle. Are there any disadvantages on using an anatomic handle ?
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Eris,
The shape of the handle doesn't effect performance of the blade. It is just a matter of comfort in your hand.
There are 4 main types of handles, the Anatomic which has a bump in the middle of the handle to try to fit into your hand shape, the Straight handle, the Flared handle and the Conical handle.
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Eris Qarolli Posted 7 years ago
Thanks for the answer Alois.
Cheers
Bryan Lee Posted 7 years ago
Would the different handles effect the overall weight of the blade?
Eris Qarolli Posted 7 years ago
I was thinking the same thing Bryan. It could be heavier than flares handles.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago
I don't think they do but others may be able to shed some light on this.
Jean Balthazar Posted 7 years ago
There will be slight differences in weight between a straight and a flared or anatomic handle for the same blade reference, but you should not really feel it, since this weight delta is in your hand, on the "good side" of the blade's center of gravity. You will feel it much more if you put heavier rubbers on the same blade for example, because that added weight will mostly be on the "bad side" of the center of gravity. Some players even add weights at the extremity of the handle to improve their racket balance.
There are also so types of blades that are available in "filled handles" and "hollow handles" ("Senso" system for Donic). The hollow handles will be lighter, but the center of gravity will be further away from your hand. Some like "nose heavy" blades, and others don't.