extinction of chinese penhold? (1)

extinction of chinese penhold?
by Kevin 19 years ago

Re: extinction of chinese penhold?
by Gene 19 years ago

The following message (subject: extinction of chinese penhold?) was posted by Kevin, on 1/27/2005 2:29:45 PM:

Is it possible that with the introduction of the new RPB that the chinese penhold racket style will become extinct? Or will it become tradition for chinese penholders to carve a semicircular shape on their back rubbers for their fingers to fan out.

I noticed that with the fingers fanned out (Japanese penhold) the grip is looser and along with a lighter japanese racket you have a more stable forehand push and looping game along with a very stable backhand chopping game complete with a powerful and versatile RPB loop that you do not have to drastically alter your footwork to pull off (as seen with the chinese penhold RPB loop because the fingers are curled therefore promoting a more awkward wrist position and a more sidespin loop that cannot be pulled off in front of the body).

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