using long pimples

Match Strategy

Roman Sukhanov
Roman Sukhanov Asked 13 years ago

Hi Jeff and Alois

I started to use long pimples on my backhand side some weeks ago. I have a question: when a high ball comes to my backhand should I hit it hard or cheat and just touch it?


Alois Rosario
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Roman,

It is difficult to hit the ball hard with long pimples.

I wouldn't call it cheating but you should think about placing the ball well with the pimples or you can step around and attack it with your forehand. 


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Roman Sukhanov

Roman Sukhanov Posted 13 years ago

I measured the length of the "long pimples" I used today. They are 1.2mm long and have better friction than Butterfly Challenger "short pimples" (these are also 1.2mm long). This explains why I can sometimes return the serve with backhand topspin when playing in pairs

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