Stepanek’s custom job making a racket

I think racket customization is the key to becoming a top-level tennis player.  Each pro has their custom, tailor-made weapon of choice.  Ever since I had my racket customized by Tennis International in Monterey, I feel my game has stepped up to the next level.  I am able to hit harder by using the weight of the racket to deflect the power coming from the ball.  Returning hard serves used to make my racket wobble in mis-hits.   Now they solidly deflect off the strings.  If there is a tennis shop around you that customizes rackets, try out their service.  It may help your game.(The good ones will usually have the whole racket diagnostics machine/center.)