Whip-Grip Tennis Grip

A tennis grip invention by Prof. Don R. Mueller, called the "Whip-Grip" that can add significant mph to the tennis serve. This video describes how one can make a Whip-Grip from simple materials.

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Sports

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• Tennis
• Grip
• Equipment
• Racket
• Racquet

[hyunsuboy]

dont ppl usually build up the butt to prevent one's hand from slipping from the end of the racquet? another thing, how would this affect the racquet during impact.. where the racquet would fall back more due to impact. seems like it may interfere with racquet head timing for different shots also.

[docdonm1]

If a player allows for the racket to swing more like a whip, then he/she will reap the benefits of higher racket speeds and greater flexibility in the wrist for slicing across the ball to generate spin. In the case of the serve, top-spin. The racket buttcap is really not essential. A player does not need such an end-piece in order to keep the hand from slipping off the racket. Try it it out and you will see. More importantly, the buttcap restricts the wrist from swinging freely.

[Mrmagiccity27]

Ah i got it, thanks doc. So then a dampener wouldn't be allowed in an official game?

[docdonm1]

I wouldn't worry too much about the ITF rules that I stated regarding the tennis racket as rules are open to interpretation. For example, the Whip-Grip that I'm proposing is simply a replacement for a hard rubber or plastic butt-cap on a tennis racket. In this case, replacing something hard and essentially useless with something soft, thus letting the hand move comfortably to the end of the racket, allowing for more flexibility in the wrist and less stress on the elbow. Try it, you'll like it!

[deve8uk]

I was going to write a long article, these words sum it up. WTF

[EXCEDRIN10]

MAKES THE LENGTH AGAINST PRO RULES

[Allaboutthemojo]

Interesting theory as everyone is always searching for more whip for more speed and more topspin, but i have a couple of questions for you. Won't this severely alter the weight / balance of the racket (head light/ heavy etc)? and since the racket handle is now flexible, wont a player lose control/ direction since the racket can whip not just front to back (ie direction of contact) but also side to side (example top down motion when holding say a forehand or backhand grip)?

[jlightningzzzz]

This could be useful for one purpose only. To show someone how to come across the ball with a relaxed hand..that's it. In order to use this you would have to squeeze on hard..which you are doing in the video....which is the wrong way to play. This device would cause alot more problems than solve. I have been teaching tennis for a living for 17 years, and I have found alot of contraptions and teaching aids very useful over the years, however interesting, this is not one of them.

[ajlaggui]

@docdonm1 and a hurt wrist...

[advancedplayer11]

cool i read the article about you and the two racket idea. i think it is very interesting and give you my wishes in advancing that sport.

[NonDairyYogurt]

yep

[NonDairyYogurt]

i'll try it and be back to comment...