Different sounds on contact with the ball around outside

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Preston Hill
Preston Hill Asked 10 years ago

I have noticed that when i hit the ball around the outside of my racket it has a slightly fainter sound then on the inside.

Is this normal? 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Preston,

The wood has what they call a “sweet spot” which is in the middle of the racket.  Around the outside the wood isn’t as stable so it will make a sightly different sound and feel different as well.


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Romeo Chua

Romeo Chua Posted 10 years ago

About this sweet spot... is there an advantage to hitting the ball there?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

It feels better when you hit it in that spot and the ball will come off a bit faster.


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