What Causes Wrist Problems?
See the foregoing discussion of tennis elbow. Wrist Crunch (the muscle spasm at the wrist resulting from impact) is even larger than Elbow Crunch, so it would be relatively more important than other risk factors. Again, light and head-heavy racquets should be avoided. Is a Lightweight Racquet a Good Idea? No, a lightweight racquet is a dumb idea, as pro customizers attest. Weight is not bad. You need weight to return a “heavy” ball (lots of pace and spin). Wimpy racquets can’t put much pace on the ball if you don’t have time to develop a long stroke, such as when you are stretched wide. Pete Sampras uses a racquet that is 14 oz. and evenly balanced, and when he is going for a putaway, he chokes down so the swingweight is even higher. Andre Agassi uses one that is 13.2 ounces and 5/8 inch (5 points) head-light. Mark Philippoussis uses one that is 13.5 ounces and is 3/4 inch head light. Lest you think that these heroic sticks are as unwieldy as the sword of Goliath, remember that the lig
