Does having a schock absorber mean u have 2 hit the ball harder because im finding that the case?

Question

Does having a schock absorber mean u have 2 hit the ball harder because im finding that the case?

Answer 1

No, I don't think so. Adding a shock absorber to your racquet just means that you want the strings to not vibrate as much. I should add a cleaner and more compact feel to your strokes. Before I had my dampener, my strokes were wild and messed up. When I got it, I found a lot more control in my game, and a clean hitting spot. It shouldn't be a problem.

Answer 2

I haven't found that to be the case.  It makes a significant difference in how much the racquet vibrates in your hand after you hit the ball.  If you are a beginner at tennis, really make sure that the shock absorber is not too high up on your strings.  You will mostly likely not hit the sweet spot (center of your racquet) everytime, and if you are hitting the shock absorber, it will make a difference in the speed (not to mention accuracy) of your shot!

Answer 3

No

Answer 4

Having a shock absorber only stops the vibrations given off from after hitting a ball. What a shock absorber really does is make every shot "feel the same". When hitting without one, a player can tell how they hit the ball.

Answer 5

You may be playing by ear!  

This means you are used to a specific sound to inform you brain for the strenght level of your strike.

Try playing with ear plugs for a while - remove sound and concentrate on hitting the ball in the sweet spot with a consistent stroke.  Try to keep the same pace.

The only difference the suppressor should be making is reduced reverberation of the racquet and reduced sounds.

Answer 6

NO. it means when you hit the ball it does not vibrate. a racquet whith no shock absorber vibrates when it hits the ball.