Kasumi Basic and Rakza 7 Soft
Equipment
River Walker Asked 9 years ago
Last night I tried my new paddle: Kasumi Basic with Max Rakza 7 Soft on the forehand and 2.0 Rakza 7 Soft on the backhand. My previous paddle was Donic Epox Control with DHS Gold Arc 2.1 on forehand and Sriver 1.5 on the backhand. I wanted a something a little faster so I ordered the new one above. In my last tournament higher ranking players killed me maybe because I was too slow. When I tried the new one last night I lost my short game. It's hard to push or chop--the ball goes higher and long. My long game is also not as consistent but faster. How many weeks should I try this new paddle before I give up on it and go back to my old set up? I'm a 1300 player who can do both offense and defense. I used to be more defense now more offense and play defense if I have to. I'm a good chopper and chop sometimes to throw off good loopers but most cannot lift my chops from the forehand. What to do coach?
River Walker
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi,
Give it a few weeks at least. Do a lot of control hitting and pushing over the next week to get the feel of the bat. It should be fine in a couple of weeks.
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River Walker Posted 9 years ago
Coach,
I used this paddle rubber combo again last night. I feel I don't have time to be comfortable with it in time for a tournament I planned in competing. The tourney is 21 days from now. I feel if I should stick to my old paddle for now and go back to this experiment after the tourney. Travel arrangements have already been done, otherwise I would consider not competing in 21 days. I like your advise on controlled shots while adjusting to a new set up. Definitely a good advise.
Thanks,
River
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago
Yes, if you have a tournament then stay with your current set up till after the tournament.