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using long pimples

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Roman Sukhanov
Roman Sukhanov Asked 15 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
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 15 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 14 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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