penhold with shakehand

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aaron Unknown
aaron Unknown Asked 16 years ago

can u play penhold style with a shakehand paddle


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 16 years ago

Hi Aaron,

Yes you can but you may find the bat a bit heavy.  The Chinese penhold handles are a little shorter than the shakehand.

 


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