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Testing equipment #14: The best racquets to create heavy spin (like Rafael Nadal)

2022-09-19 107 Dailymotion

Want to hit heavy topspin that explodes off the clay and creates chaos for your opponent? Fancy yourself a Rafael Nadal in the making?<br /><br />That’s great you have a plan. Now, to follow through with the plan you must have the right racquet and set up.<br /><br />In this edition of “Testing Equipment”, host Seb Proisy guides you through the key steps to get the most spin out of your game.<br /><br />GET THE RIGHT STRINGS AND GEAR<br /><br />As far as strings go, Proisy says the following: “You want to use something that is going to allow you to bite the ball more when you hit.” To do that, Proisy says, choose a full set of polyester strings and find a racquet that is slightly head-heavy racquet, a thicker frame, a high stiffness rating and an open string pattern.<br /><br />In the market for a new racquet? Stay tuned to the video as Proisy recommends several models that might suit your spin-heavy mission.

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