Long pimples sinking effect

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michmarv mich
michmarv mich Asked 12 years ago

WHY ARE LONG PIMPLESĀ 

EFFECTIVE IN SINKING THE BALL IN RETURNING IT?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Michmarv,

This is because the pimples reverse the spin on the ball so if you play with topspin to it it will come back with backspin and force you to hit the ball into the net.


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