Quote of the Moment: Firm Grips

"The player who maintains a firm grip during impact reduces racquet recoil, thereby increasing the force applied to the ball.

The optimal effectiveness of a firm grip was supported by research that increased power was associated with an increase in grip firmness.

A reduction in grip firmness resulted in a loss of 10-15% in the magnitude of the reaction impulse occurring in the player's hand and hence the power of the stroke."

--Tennis: the Influence of Grip Tightness on Reaction Impulse and Rebound Velocity, by Bruce C. Elliott