Thanks for watching guys! Let me know which drill was your favorite. Also, we will be here to answer all of your questions! Here is a quick timeline of what was discussed in the video. Video Timeline 00:00 - Intro (duh) 0:50 - Benefits of the Topspin Pro 2:48 - How to Assemble 4:07 - Topspin Drills 6:13 - Outro
hi there, I am more interested in premature wrist flexion in forehand. could you talk a bit more about it? for a 4.0+ player, when is the correct timing to release the wrist? during practice, do I need to actively think about releasing the wrist so that I can increase the racquet-head speed or I just let it happen naturally after contact? btw, after years' of watching online tennis lessons, I strongly feel that for every instruction, it should be mentioned which level it applies to. tips for 3.0 are definitely different from those for 4.0, and vice verse. the same tip can help some a lot but be very misleading to others at different level.
RacquetFlex excellent work guys, by far the best instruction and integration of the Top Spin Pro I’ve seen! Inventor Phil H. will be happy with this! 👍
Hi gzgaochao. It didn't even occur to us that players of different levels view our videos and certain technical elements vary among different levels. That is a very good point and we will look to incorporate that in the future. Thanks for adding value to our channel! We will definitely discuss more about wrist snap and release in a future video.
Why 70 degrees when the optimal is supposedly 28 degrees? Kinda exaggerated verticale path even accounting for your explanation. Also it inhibits the natural wrist flexion and release on follow through.
What helped me with the Topspin Pro was to start with a hand brush but to also realize it's not actually a hand brush. It's best to focus on getting your hand to where it needs to be by using your legs and your bodyweight without directly using your wrist and trying to use as little of your shoulder as possible. If you use your shoulder and wrist to get to that position then you'll be arming the ball during actual play. Just my $0.02.
I was really impressed with the level of detail you put into your forehand lag video and I’m definitely going to put it in action because right now I’m hitting my forehand like Halep with almost no lag. Also, very pleased to see you recommending a stationary ball for muscle memory work. The only small critique that I have is regarding your one handed backhand grip that I noticed in this video. It seems to me that you use a similar grip to Dimitrov’s somewhere in between Continental and eastern backhand. The wrist is pretty weak in that flexed position at contact. That’s probably one of the few technical parameters that is still used and taught incorrectly by some coaches out there. Let me know your thoughts on that issue because in my opinion, it is the one thing that cripples a lot of one handed backhand players.
I've got one, and everything you've pointed out is right. I tend to do premature wrist flexion, and man, the TSP let's you know immediately you f'd up.
Awesome video and demonstration. I'm new to tennis and had the opportunity to work with this machine at a clinic lesson. Great tool and will be purchasing soon. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you sooooooooooooo much for this video. I have been thinking about buying this product for a long time and because of this video I have finally found my answer. I cannot thank you enough for this review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice review. I'm thinking of getting one of these. It's a bit pricey but it's the only training tool of this sort I have seen. The other drill my coach taught me was standing in front of the net and brushing up on the net.
Hi vista7 - thanks for the kind words! I would recommend this tool specifically after you get the extension part of the swing. This tool is great for getting used to the internal shoulder rotation motion to create topspin.
Absolutely! While this tool is targeted at beginners trying to learn topspin, higher level players such as myself have gotten results with great effect. I would suggest gradually practicing without the pads so that you can decrease the exaggeration as you get used to the swing path.
But pros don't get massive topspin by brushing the ball, yes you can but you lose strength and precision by hitting the ball that way, there are better ways like wrist pronation and hitting the ball below the sweat spot of the racket strings... weird cause the videos I've seen in the channel which I love actually shows that more than brushing which is a beginner's technique.
God damn! You have a wonderful forehand and backhand stroke. I recently bought the topspin pro. Really gonna work on it using some of the drills you recommended. I have developed really bad habits and need to tool to ingrain better form and muscle memory. What grip do use for fh and bh?
He does the top speed rotation early on the shot for me. I ends up hitting the net I would like to come through the ball and then do my extension at the end.
If your goal is to hit flatter shots, it is perfectly fine to come through the ball and extend later. The goal of the device is to prevent the tendency to do so.
Kara Dale hi. like I added I doing a extension through the ball and then do the Top Spin at the end it's a lower percentage for the ball not to hit the net
Do you think it would be best to just buy a ball machine if I'm going to invest in a tennis aid? This seems cool, but $140 seems a bit much considering it'll be used for a month or so. A machine would be used for years.
@@Johnstage Just bought a SlingerBag, will probably use it for the life of it's warranty and then just upgrade and sell the old unit. I think this aid is useful, but $139 is too expensive considering how long it'll last, due to eventual boredom or it breaking. Nothing beats reps on an actual court where you see your ball placement. I'd pay $50 for it.
@@darthsiddious7469 We've been using ours for about 7 months. My son and I use it weekly, the rest of the family a little less. One thing it's really good at DayDay pointed out: creating muscle memory. You tend to get into so bad habits, so going back to the TSP and practicing a bit helps reinforce better technique. YMMV of course.
@@justinmwhitaker I agree, it's useful and I think clubs around the country should have 1 or 2 for members. I will comb through the pre-owned market for a sub-$100 one, it's useful for me being in a winter city when I can't go out.
Thanks for watching guys! Let me know which drill was your favorite. Also, we will be here to answer all of your questions! Here is a quick timeline of what was discussed in the video.
Video Timeline
00:00 - Intro (duh)
0:50 - Benefits of the Topspin Pro
2:48 - How to Assemble
4:07 - Topspin Drills
6:13 - Outro
hi there, I am more interested in premature wrist flexion in forehand. could you talk a bit more about it? for a 4.0+ player, when is the correct timing to release the wrist? during practice, do I need to actively think about releasing the wrist so that I can increase the racquet-head speed or I just let it happen naturally after contact?
btw, after years' of watching online tennis lessons, I strongly feel that for every instruction, it should be mentioned which level it applies to. tips for 3.0 are definitely different from those for 4.0, and vice verse. the same tip can help some a lot but be very misleading to others at different level.
gzgaochao good points!
RacquetFlex excellent work guys, by far the best instruction and integration of the Top Spin Pro I’ve seen! Inventor Phil H. will be happy with this! 👍
Hi gzgaochao.
It didn't even occur to us that players of different levels view our videos and certain technical elements vary among different levels. That is a very good point and we will look to incorporate that in the future. Thanks for adding value to our channel!
We will definitely discuss more about wrist snap and release in a future video.
Thanks poida!
Why 70 degrees when the optimal is supposedly 28 degrees? Kinda exaggerated verticale path even accounting for your explanation. Also it inhibits the natural wrist flexion and release on follow through.
Cool, can't wait till this channel blows up
Topspin pro is nice tool for topspin. Good video!!
Excellent video - You have the perfect demeanor for teaching! Wishing you much success.
What helped me with the Topspin Pro was to start with a hand brush but to also realize it's not actually a hand brush. It's best to focus on getting your hand to where it needs to be by using your legs and your bodyweight without directly using your wrist and trying to use as little of your shoulder as possible. If you use your shoulder and wrist to get to that position then you'll be arming the ball during actual play. Just my $0.02.
Beautiful, super! GOOD JOB🤗
That contraption is crazy expensive… I mean unbelievably expensive…. disgraceful
I was really impressed with the level of detail you put into your forehand lag video and I’m definitely going to put it in action because right now I’m hitting my forehand like Halep with almost no lag. Also, very pleased to see you recommending a stationary ball for muscle memory work. The only small critique that I have is regarding your one handed backhand grip that I noticed in this video. It seems to me that you use a similar grip to Dimitrov’s somewhere in between Continental and eastern backhand. The wrist is pretty weak in that flexed position at contact. That’s probably one of the few technical parameters that is still used and taught incorrectly by some coaches out there. Let me know your thoughts on that issue because in my opinion, it is the one thing that cripples a lot of one handed backhand players.
I've got one, and everything you've pointed out is right. I tend to do premature wrist flexion, and man, the TSP let's you know immediately you f'd up.
Either you ripped off the raycon logo or they ripped off your logo
Great video, thanks. I placed my order.
ballgasm !!!! bro nice review. waitin for backhand bro, last week u started off with it :{
Awesome video and demonstration. I'm new to tennis and had the opportunity to work with this machine at a clinic lesson. Great tool and will be purchasing soon. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you for this objective, clear review and demonstration! If I buy the TopspinPro, I will definitely use your link to do so!
Thanks Ileana! That's very kind of you and we appreciate the support ♥️
schrott, geh ich lieber an ne wand
I picked one up from your link. Looks like a good way to show people how and to feel topspin.
This is the best video for the Topspin Pro. I’m going to buy this but for Pickleball . Thank you!
Great Video Dayday!!
Good video!!
Thank you sooooooooooooo much for this video. I have been thinking about buying this product for a long time and because of this video I have finally found my answer. I cannot thank you enough for this review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everything I thought put in words! Amazing calm and clear video!
Excellent video
This video is a real candy, thank you so much for sharing it!
Thanks ridgero! The pleasure is mine.
Nice review. I'm thinking of getting one of these. It's a bit pricey but it's the only training tool of this sort I have seen. The other drill my coach taught me was standing in front of the net and brushing up on the net.
Hi vista7 - thanks for the kind words! I would recommend this tool specifically after you get the extension part of the swing. This tool is great for getting used to the internal shoulder rotation motion to create topspin.
So even for an intermediate player who can produce topspin, but not always perfectly. This tool would be very beneficial?
Absolutely! While this tool is targeted at beginners trying to learn topspin, higher level players such as myself have gotten results with great effect. I would suggest gradually practicing without the pads so that you can decrease the exaggeration as you get used to the swing path.
Just ordered mine. Great content!
Where did u order? how can i orderin india
Great honest review. I imagine this would be a great tool for coaches too.
Thanks, Chocolatier! Yes, it is used by many coaches world wide. It has also been tremendously useful in our own training.
Ours broke in under an hour.
Thanks for covering the BH slice. Looking forward to your video on the BH slice cause it seems you've followed Federer on that as well.
Does this tool help you keep your head down through contact?
I have the bad habit of looking away at contact which causes so many miss hits.
My number one flaw if you figure out a solution let me know!
Thank you informative video.
But pros don't get massive topspin by brushing the ball, yes you can but you lose strength and precision by hitting the ball that way, there are better ways like wrist pronation and hitting the ball below the sweat spot of the racket strings... weird cause the videos I've seen in the channel which I love actually shows that more than brushing which is a beginner's technique.
How will this work for pickleball?
Beautiful Demonstration 👌🤙
God damn! You have a wonderful forehand and backhand stroke. I recently bought the topspin pro. Really gonna work on it using some of the drills you recommended. I have developed really bad habits and need to tool to ingrain better form and muscle memory. What grip do use for fh and bh?
Thank you so much for the kind words! I have a Mild SW FH Grip & Modified Eastern BH Grip
@@RacquetFlex Many thanks for your reply sir. I'm definitely subscribing
thanx very nice Frenk pro
he missed the ball once
He does the top speed rotation early on the shot for me. I ends up hitting the net I would like to come through the ball and then do my extension at the end.
If your goal is to hit flatter shots, it is perfectly fine to come through the ball and extend later. The goal of the device is to prevent the tendency to do so.
You have very good straight arm forehand technique! I have been trying to perfecting that technique as well.
Thanks, Johan. Best of luck on the straight arm forehand!
How to replace the ball?
great presentation! thank you !
Great video guys
Excellent video, really the best.
Glad you liked it!
I just ordered it through your link and got the shipping confirmation. Hope you get some royalties.
Thank you so much, Randall!
Randy was it worth getting?
@@stroshow5 during covid yes, otherwise not for me. Got it for the kids. For kids it's good.
@@evanoscargilbert2592 But is it good to learn a top spin? To me it looks kinda cheaply made
@@stroshow5 I had something break. Company replaced it. No issues. If you don't know how to hit the modern forehand topspin this is good.
😎 cool
Your strokes are just pure class!
Joo Basics Right. Hitting off the back foot is perfect form. Lol
Any video for single back hand?
Coming soon :)
RacquetFlex Looking forward to this.
Cool
i'm sorry for not commenting earlier, but your videos have helped me so much. Every element of any strokes are always well explained in details.
your footwork is horrible watch Federer in this video and then watch you doing the same stroke.
Is that Marina Park, Long Beach ?
Useless
Kara Dale hi. like I added I doing a extension through the ball and then do the Top Spin at the end it's a lower percentage for the ball not to hit the net
Kara Dale what didn't you like about it
You can easily demonstrate topspin by using a racket and a ball. No need for gadgets like this.
Do you think it would be best to just buy a ball machine if I'm going to invest in a tennis aid? This seems cool, but $140 seems a bit much considering it'll be used for a month or so. A machine would be used for years.
Completely different category. Yes, I have 2 ball machines. Great tool. Be prepared to buy lots of balls and repair the unit yourself.
@@Johnstage Just bought a SlingerBag, will probably use it for the life of it's warranty and then just upgrade and sell the old unit.
I think this aid is useful, but $139 is too expensive considering how long it'll last, due to eventual boredom or it breaking. Nothing beats reps on an actual court where you see your ball placement. I'd pay $50 for it.
@@darthsiddious7469 We've been using ours for about 7 months. My son and I use it weekly, the rest of the family a little less. One thing it's really good at DayDay pointed out: creating muscle memory. You tend to get into so bad habits, so going back to the TSP and practicing a bit helps reinforce better technique. YMMV of course.
@@justinmwhitaker I agree, it's useful and I think clubs around the country should have 1 or 2 for members. I will comb through the pre-owned market for a sub-$100 one, it's useful for me being in a winter city when I can't go out.