AboutChris Lewis Expertise I can answer questions related to tennis development -- both junior and senior -- including advice on various approaches to coaching, training and competition. I can also offer advice on the technical, tactical, mental and physical aspects of your tennis game, from beginner level through to aspiring professional.
I am able to give you advice on your tennis equipment; e.g., how to choose a tennis racquet best suited for your game, what to consider when purchasing a pair of tennis shoes, or what types of strings are most appropriate for your stage of development or your level of play.
As a former professional player, I can also offer practical advice on anything related to tennis as a potential career.
Experience
Playing Experience:
Former tour professional (1975 - 1986)
Ranked number 1 junior player in the world (1975)
Wimbledon Finalist, 1983 (losing to John McEnroe)
Coached By:
Harry Hopman - Legendary Australian Coach with the best Davis Cup winning record in history.
Tony Roche - Former World number 2, and former coach of Ivan Lendl, Pat Rafter, & Roger Federer. Current coach of Lleyton Hewitt.
Coaching Experience:
Coach of Carl-Uwe Steeb (1989-90) - World number 14
Coach of Ivan Lendl (1991-93)
Coach/Manager of Auckland Tennis Inc's Junior Development Program (1997-2005), which produced players who won US Open Junior, Orange Bowl and Australian Open Junior titles
Currently coaching some of the US's most promising young junior players (at the Woodbridge Tennis Academy in Irvine, Southern California)
Administrative Experience:
Chairman of Tennis New Zealand's (TNZ) High Performance Board 2000-2002
TNZ board member 2000-2002.
Business Experience:
Owner of Tennis-Experts, the online tennis equipment specialists.
Publications:
Regular columnist for New Zealand Herald (Highest circulation New Zealand newspaper)
Expert: Chris Lewis Date: 5/20/2008 Subject: tennis equipment
Question hi chris,
CAn you give me some advice about my tennis equipment....i use dunlop aerogel 3hundred and i use topspin cyber blade as a string..my tension is 58....is it okay??
Why asian player cannot hit the ball as hard as the caucasian player....is it because of the muscle like Robert Davis said??thanks
Answer Hi Rayadi,
First of all, the Dunlop Aerogel 3Hundred racquet is a high quality racquet that's ideal for a competitive 15 year old like yourself. It's a relatively light, control oriented racquet that's extremely popular.
As for the strings, I assume you mean one of the following:
Toalson Cyber Spin 15L
Toalson Cyberblade Tour Fusion 123 1.23/1.32
Toalson Cyberblade Tour Fusion 127 1.27/1.32
Toalson Cyberblade Tour Thermaxe 123 1.23
I haven't played with Toalson strings; however, they're a high quality string. The only question I would have is whether you've played with a wide enough range of string types in order to find something that suits you even better. For instance, if you haven't already, I would try some non-polyester strings.
As for your second question "Why Asian players cannot hit the ball as hard as Caucasian players?", I don't think there is *anything* preventing Asian players from hitting with as much pace as Caucasians.
I live in Southern California, where, every weekend, I'm lucky enough to see some of the US's best junior players competing in high level junior events. Believe me, some of the Asian players hit the ball with massive power. Whatever you do, don't talk yourself out of an ability to develop a powerful game just because you accept a myth.
All the very best with your tennis Rayadi, and thank you once again for your questions.
