Now, when you have your opponent on the ropes and you see an opening (… a good amount of open court space), you don’t want to baby the shot over the net and let your opponent back in the point after you’ve done all that “hard” (…or should I say smart haha) work.

You’ll want to increase the pace some and close the point out.  Right? Of course, you want to put your opponent out of their misery and win that point, set, game, or match.

But here’s the issue that many players struggle with, and probably you yourself at times as well. Can you CONTROL it? Can you still get the ball to land in the court, when the pace picks up? Or does it sail to the back fence?

I mean, yea we all “know” how important it is to control your shot.  But “knowing” and actually  “doing” are two totally different animals.  I mean nobody says, “Watch me hit this one 5 feet out and into the stands.” It just happens. And as a result, the point is lost and your frustration  starts to build.

The unfortunate truth is, a large number of players are able to hit pretty well and obtain a good level of control when applying a low to moderate level of pace.

But when they attempt to pick it up and add some extra fire to their shots, the balls go everywhere EXCEPT to their specified target. Then, of course, they try using good old topspin per their coaches instructions. And sure, at times, that will work.

Or should I say, it SHOULD work haha. Other times, players can possibly see no difference at all or complain about the ball losing its “bite” in the process. Does this sound like you too?

If so, then the “tennis gods” may have just answered your prayers. Yes, now there is a way you can finally be able to enjoy the same beautiful blend of power and safety as the big-time pros without having to change a thing about your mechanics.

And no,  it’s not some completely new concept you have to learn to  add to your game.  It’s much simpler than that. The answer lies in your equipment – more specifically your string.

What string? Luxilon is the name, and helping players control their explosive strokes is their game.  That’s right, this new stuff by Luxilon has been specifically engineered to combat the “control” problem that so many tennis players are suffering from head on.

At first, it was only known among the inner circles and the elite players, but now the secret is no longer a hush-hush thing.   Now, it’s the string that players of all levels can’t wait to get their hands on.  And for that reason, it’s really taking the game by storm.

I mean, it’s turning around the games of so many players.  You know what, you don’t have to take my word for it.  The numbers speak for themselves.  Just last year, Luxilon distributed more than 3,000,000 (…3 M-I-L-L-I-O-N) feet of this stuff just to the Miami area alone!

Yikes, I know! And the reason why so many players are so hungry for this stuff isn’t  because they like the color. And it’s certainly not because of the high-power spokesman or tons of commercials and promotional ads. You barely see this stuff mentioned in the mainstream media. It’s because IT WORKS! 

It’s actually doing what it’s supposed to. It gives players more control. It’s helping players like you quickly erase a horrible problem in their game and unlock the shackles that have been keeping them from so many potential wins in the past.

How does it work? Well, the #1 factor lies in its polyester base. Yea, the polyester is what allows the big boys who use it like Marin Cilic, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and Leyton Hewitt etc…

(…and the big girls who also use it) like Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, and Dinara Safina  etc. to literally plaster the ball with  pace and power without the fear of it sailing onto the next court or into the 3rd row of the stands.

So yea, if it can handle the pace applied  by those players, I’m sure you shouldn’t have anything to worry about either.  Oh, and the best part is, your shot won’t lose much of its velocity or impact. In other words, you won’t have to give up something to get something in return, which is great!

Now you might be saying, “Hey, this ‘poly’ stuff is nothing new.”  True, the polyester string isn’t a brand new invention or concept. But, in order to formulate this one-of-a-kind material, they’ve taken it a giant step further by combining it with their own special ingredients and revolutionary polymer fibers to create some pretty insane results.

What are they? What are the mysterious elements that they mix the “poly” with? Who knows? I certainly don’t haha.

That stuff is top secret! Yea, if that information we’re to get out, too many copycats could emerge. And the owner/founder would sound like the queen from Johnny Depp’s Alice in Wonder Land, screaming “Off with their heads!” haha.

Now with Luxilon, there are two primary ways to lace your racket:

1. Luxilon in the mains as well as the crosses.

2. A mixture of Luxilon and pure gut (…used for just a little bit more punch and power).

You can try both, and see what works for you the best.  Now, of the many options Luxilon provides, the one that is the most popular goes by the name of Big Banger Alu. So, if you’re not sure which one to try first, that might not be a bad pick.

Now, this all sounds great, right? It sure does! But… Yea, there’s always a but, isn’t there? Some players have experienced some stiffness feeling in their arms and some soreness in their wrists when using this string.

But per a statement by the company, a new version, known as (… Luxilon M2) will be offered shortly. The Luxilon M2 will have a more gentle feel, and there shouldn’t be as much pressure  on your arm. Problem solved.

So yea, a few months ago, we briefly talked about how important equipment can be to a tennis player’s success, and that idea has only intensified here.  So, try some out and see if they work for ya. This could mean the difference between a big win and a “I’ll get ‘em next time.”  For more info on Luxlion string, click here.

Have a great week guys, and an even BETTER game!

Brian, TennisMindCamp

P.S. I recommend that you also take a look at other “polys” like: Babolat Pro Hurricane, Tecnifibre Pro Red Code, or Isospeed Hybrid spin.  Those are all great alternatives that can give your level of control a sizable boost without taking much from the bite on your shots.

P.P.S: Just a couple more weeks until TMC Strategy Secrets 101 will be released. Promise! Again, thanks for all your emails and concerns .