Your equipment can enhance your racquetball game or it can be your downfall!

When I first played racquetball  I used a racquet that had been used by my husband. Nothing wrong with that except it was weighted to what he needed. And it turned out that weight was heavier than I needed or was good for my arm, shoulder, and elbow.

Wish I could remember who taught me that racquets come in different weights, but somewhere along the line I discovered my husband’s racket was a 175. What I needed, and still use, was a 160 which it took me a while to find out.  Once I started using a 160 racquet then my arm, shoulder, and elbow did not hurt.

I wear a glove when I play. I know those who do not like to wear a glove. It’s an individual taste. I feel I have a better grip playing with a glove. Others only find a glove a hindrance. There are people who wear gloves on both hands although I am not sure what purpose that has since the racquet is generally only in one hand.

What one wears when playing is an individual preference as long as it is clean, and not so full of holes that private parts are visible. Footwear is integral to the racquetball player, not only to enhance the playing but the footwear must be safe. Recently I replaced my footwear not because the soles were wearing out, but because the inside heel area of the shoes was falling apart and had been for months. I felt I was living dangerously by not replacing the shoes. What if I slid around in them and skidded across the floor so I fell? Maybe that wasn’t possible, but after hearing horror stories about people injuring themselves under various circumstances I decided buying new shoes was the best thing to do.

The ball is part of the equipment. I like to play with pink balls but these may no longer be found. I also like the red/blue ones but not everyone likes the double color in one ball. I think that the color of a ball is indicative of its speed or heaviness. Others sneer at my belief which only proves each to her own.

And each to her own on making your equipment work in the best way to improve your game and keep you safe.