Paddle Spin Capability, Friction, & Stiffness

In a previous article, “How is Topspin Generated?”, we showed that topspin is created by sweeping your arm in an upward arc while striking the ball.  During contact, the ball flattens and the paddle face bends, increasing the contact time and contact area between the paddle and ball (Figure 1).  The upward motion of your […]

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