Soft Tennis: A Whole New Ball Game

Originating in Asia in the 1870's, Soft Tennis has become the choice version of tennis for about 40% of players in Japan. It is also becoming increasingly popular in other areas of the world. A slowed down and more strategic version of the game, Soft Tennis emphasizes longer rallies and a more exciting performance that is accessible to every age and ability level right from the very first serve.

The key to Soft Tennis is the use of an inflatable soft, rubber ball. Unlike the standard felt-covered version, the pressure can be adjusted. Players can speed up or slow down the game to suit their ability and training objectives. Its composition also makes it more difficult to generate as much force when hitting the ball. This keeps the ball on the court. The result is longer rallies and a focus on cardiovascular fitness, hand-eye coordination, ball placement and footwork.


Soft Tennis offers a game and learning tool that can be rapidly mastered by beginners, but which challenges even the most accomplished player. That is why Soft Tennis is gaining a following both by experienced players and teachers who view it as a training aid, as well as players who enjoy the sport on its own.

Nagase-Kenko Corporation, a prominent Japanese sporting goods manufacturer, has been a leading supplier of Soft Tennis products for decades. After receiving many inquiries from potential customers and distributors in recent years -- most of whom had become familiar with the game through visits to Japan and Hawaii -- it is now taking steps to introduce this product within the U.S. and other foreign markets.

For more information, visit: http://www.kenkosofttennis.com

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[scrabbleking1965]

I have always wondered WHY!?!?!?! not just play regular tennis??? This video actually the "why soft tennis question" make at least some sense. With that light ball I would guess wind plays a much bigger factor.

[chutlin]

WTF!!!!!!.....



[AvatarAMVStyles]

lol. "Doesn't matter how hard you hit it always kind of goes in". All I needed to hear.

[ujjalkumarsarkar]

@rheadavid13 ye also think that soft tennis and tennis both are good games but comparting these two sport is unwise becoz each sport has its own spirit

[TheRobAlva]

It's like tennis with out all the sexual grunting

[wolfinsignia]

yes bring it to the U.S. im a tactical tennis player to begin with. so be nice to beat power players withe ase.

[ujjalkumarsarkar]

im also a soft tennis player from west bengal state of india and i really like this game especially its service i challenge tennis players that they woukld not be able to return that service because underarm spin with heavy spin will confuse them becoz the ball will not bounce after falling into service area

[Bladerunner55217]

Understood , It just threw me off when you said @ Bladerunner and answered a specific statement I made in my comment about this video. But now I understand you where replying to the generalization of this video.. Still confused but you'll be fine ;)

[PakiRaja]

@Bladerunner55217 it was meant to be a reply to the vid, shda said "if he thinks", but i jst wrote it as a generalisation. i kno wt u mean. hence the for real bit, i was agreein wit u :)



[Bladerunner55217]

@PakiRaja if you listen at 1:07 he says its a very safe game... So I said I didn't know regular tennis was a dangerous game. So I was making a joke .. You just didn't get it lol ...

[PakiRaja]

@Bladerunner55217 for real, if u think tennis is dangerous maybe you shoud stay in doors.