Please advise, MP77 problem

**crazy_smasher** · 01-12-2004, 07:11 PM

I am finding problem to get steep smashes with my mp77 which i used for 2-3 years already compared to other rackets, mostly lighter ones like armotec or mp88. Do u think it is because of its heavy head and overall heaviness? i mostly snap my wrist for smash, but i am also trying to do more follow-thru, but to recover from a follow thru is sluggish i feel due to the heaviness.

Any advise or similar experience with the MP77 and how to get the most of the racket good features?

**bluejeff** · 01-13-2004, 12:15 AM

Skills and Strength sounds like the solutions to me; it's definetly not the racket.

**ayl** · 01-13-2004, 12:40 AM

Yeah I have had the same problem in the past. But then I overcame this by using brute power the MP77 can generate to overwhelm opposition defence. You should get used to it soon though and overcome any problems you have with it.

**unregistered** · 01-13-2004, 03:46 AM

HEH i also thought mp77 was heavy!!!!! not i think it is too light.. im now using the cab 20 muscle.. which is HEAVIER then mp77 i tell u... use it more often and it would not be heavy at all.. trust me.. im 42kg and my hands are like sticks.

**silentlight** · 01-13-2004, 12:24 PM

I own an mp77 and played with it for more than 10 months. I don't have that problem now but I know that timing problems like that do occur especially when switching to a heavier racquet but you said that you've been playing with it for 2-3 years already--your timing should have adjusted to it a long time ago. It must be your technique, hitting position, etc., work on that, think about the angle of the racquet face upon impact with the birdie.