Repainting Your Racquetball Racquet

So, over the years or months depending how frequently you play, you've probably chipped a bunch of paint off your racquet or maybe you just think your racquet has a crappy paint job.  Well this post is for you!

We are going to go over how to repaint your racquetball racquet!

• Here is what you will need:
• 600 grit sandpaper
• Fast Drying Plastic Paint (We used Tamiya Color)
• A screwdriver to remove the grip
• A can of WD40 to help remove the grip
• An extra set of bumper guards and grommet strips

First of all, you will need to remove your strings, bumper guards and grommet strips unless of course you want to paint over them all.

Next, use your screw driver to pry your grip open a little bit and spray some WD40 inside. Repeat on both sides until it slides right off making sure you are careful not to ruin it so you can put the grip back on later.

The final step prior to painting is to go over the entire racquet with the 600 grit sandpaper and a bit of water.  This is going to help the paint stick better.

Finally, secure your racquet and grab the Tamiya Color Plastic paint.  Hold the can roughly 18 inches away from the racquet and try to spray evenly completely covering the entire racquet.  Let the racquet dry for five minutes, find any missed spots, re-secure the racquet and do another coat over where necessary.  Allow the racquet to dry for 15-20 minutes to ensure the paint has totally adhered to the surface.

Finally, reapply your grip, bumper guards, grommet strips and strings back onto your racquet and you are good to go!

Super Simple Backhand Tip

I've been in Las Vegas for the last week, and was prepping a bunch of my work before I left, so I'm sorry for not posting much.  Since I'm still mega busy, I only have time to post a really simple backhand tip for those who may be struggling with getting their backhand shot up to par.

This tip is really simple and to the point, when trying to hit a racquetball with your backhand, imagine swinging the racquet as if you are throwing a frisbee.  The motion is nearly identical, and with enough practice, it will definitely improve your coordination when trying to smoke the ball!

If you need some more tips, here is an instructional video for your racquetball backhand.

Keep smacking those balls people!

Simplicity: What Separates The Pros

When people start playing racquetball, they spend so much time trying to master all the most difficult moves.  Z serves, drive serves and other fancy shots that are higher risk than they are worth.

If you were to attend a racquetball tournament that had a spectrum of players from novice to pros, you will notice one major difference.  The novice players are all trying to hit impressive shots, they may score a few points with these special techniques, but they will most likely lose just as many points to messing up one of these high risk shots.

Now, if you take a walk over and watch a couple of professionals playing.  You are going to notice something, most of their serves are lob serves, and the majority of their shots are passes or pinch shots.  Pros stick to the basics because they know what works.  Stick to the basics and try to catch your opponent out of position.

In my opinion the three most important aspects of racquetball are being able to hit the ball with precision on both your forehand as well as your backhand, positioning, and consistency.

If you can master these three things, or at least maintain your focus on them, you will definitely become a better racquetball player.