Arya Svit-kona

I bought this tennis racket about 14 months ago. She is a racket that is softer than most, high in control and reduced in power. I love it because I use a big long swing to hit, and pin-point control is what I am looking for.

This is a little adventure of my racket and I.

I have played K. S. before. He is stronger, better coached, better form and hit the tennis ball better than I have ever did. I have sparred with him for about a couple months now, and everytime we finish I felt that my hitting was too soft. I tried to hit the ball harder but I can never measure up to his skill in identifying the sweet spot.

A week ago, he challenged me to play a set with him and I agreed. I hit the tennis ball as hard as I could trying hard to match up with his speed and harder hitting. We went toe to toe and tied at 4-4. But by that time, I was exhausted. I have not played my normal game and was then paying for it. I can't moved my feet and K. S. broke my serve and then hold his serve to beat me 6-4.

A few days ago, we decided played again. This time, I decided that there's no way I can beat him with power. He is just naturally stronger than I am... so I decided to play directional counterpunch. That will save me some energy because I can use his power against him... and hopefully he will run from side to side more than he used to.

Well, I won 6-2... :)

After that game, I decided to award my racket with a name. She is now called Arya Svit-kona, after an elve from The Inheritance Series by Christopher Paolini.