Penhold and Shakehand

Strokes

Feldman Lee
Feldman Lee Asked 14 years ago

Hi Alois and Jeff

I was just wondering is it better to be a penholder or a shakehander as i am a   penhold player right now?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Feldman,

This is totally a matter of personal preference. There are great players that play with penhold and others that play with shakehand. 


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