FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

1. What is my real benefit?
2. What if I make a mistake inserting the screws?
3. Will it work for a woman or a younger player?
4. Will it get in the way during a rally?
5. Supposing my racquet has a totally hollow end
6. Why does the self adhesive label help when the holes are marked?
7. Why is an "open racquet face" important when I start to serve?
8. Will it work for left handed players?
9. Would it help a world class pro?
10. Which part of my hand should be touching the device?
11. Will I have to change my grip?

1. What is my real benefit?
Simply put, Acedge is a small 1/2 inch device which attaches to the end of your racquet in such a way as to improve leverage [which affects racquet head speed] during the service upward swing towards the ball. With Acedge, an active player will soon acquire that service power that the pros call "heat." The beginner will not only see his overall skill level improve dramatically, but in addition will experience that spicey thrill of seeing his opponent become confused as the ball fiizzes or rears up alarmingly.

2. What if I make a mistake inserting the screws?
Suppose you made a hole too large to hold the screw. So far, the best method we have found to fill holes is by using a plastic wood fill product. If you can use a wood fiber rawl plug with the plastic wood, it will save time later. Remember to let the plastic wood dry thoroughly.

3. Will it work for a woman or a younger player?
Yes, Acedge is suitable for all players.

4. Will it get in the way during a rally?
Not really. Acedge is small and if by chance you use an "extreme" grip for your forehand, its quite simple to turn the other face of the racquet for stroke play and you will then find the device is far away from your hand.

5. Supposing my racquet has a totally hollow end.
You will have to "plug" it using the plastic wood or some other compound. It must be done carefully, preferably putting in the plastic compound a thin layer at a time. We found this method to be capable of making a strong bond. Or, just treat yourself to a new racquet

6. Why does the self adhesive label help when the holes are marked?
A surface which facilitates the marking of the screw holes will save a lot of time during the process of attaching Acedge.

7. Why is an "open racquet face" important when I start to serve?
The inventor of Acedge was always impressed by Ivan Lendl's preparation ritual before every serve he made. Ivan always made sure his grip obliged him to push his elbow upwards towards the ball strike area. When the elbow leads in this way the rest of the arm is greatly accelerated into the final snap before hitting the ball. If you observe a baseball pitcher or a javelin thrower you will notice that these athletes also lead with the elbow.

8. Will Acedge work for left-handed players?
Yes. The device has been designed so that a left handed player merely attaches it on the opposite side of the handle from a right handed player. The instruction leaflet is clear on this point..

9. Would it help a pro?
Anyone experiencing difficulty with the serve should benefit from using Acedge. Many players have programmed a faulty technique into their service motion. This has to be replaced with correct service "mechanics". Usually the underlying problem is a huge subconscious fear of the net which has to be totally ignored for a good service. This kind of confidence grows naturally from regular use of Acedge. A pro probably needs two weeks intensive service coaching from aceman!

10. Which part of my hand should be touching Acedge?
In fact, it will be the "chopping" edge of the hand which rests upon the soft rubber surface of the device.

11. Will I have to change my grip?
Even experienced players, who are less than 6 feet tall, often develop a faulty grip in order to compensate for their physical inability to reach high when they strike the ball. In effect, they tend to hold the racquet with three fingers.

Think about it. Isn't this rather like holding the racquet like a violin bow? Study the huge serve players - they grip the racquet as if it were an ax!

Fundamentally, more of the body's strength goes into the serve when the grip on the racquet handle is more firm. Acedge encourages such a positive grip.